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Almare Tourist Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Ballina Racecourse

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BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Queen Room
Standard Family Room
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July

Explore the area

Map
339 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ballina Racecourse
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single/Couple Budget Room

Single/Couple Budget Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Ballina

At Almare Tourist Motel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Ballina Racecourse and 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Shelly Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Ballina motel include Ballina Golf Club and Pat Morton Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shelly Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lennox Head Beach - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre - 21 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 31 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ballina RSL Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thai on High - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Donut King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Almare Tourist Motel

Motel with free parking, near Ballina Racecourse
Almare Tourist Motel offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ballina motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Almare Tourist Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Ballina motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 16.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 15.00 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12.00 to 16.50 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Almare Tourist Motel?

Almare Tourist Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Almare Tourist Motel?

As of 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almare Tourist Motel on 8 Jul 2025 start from NZ$165.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Almare Tourist Motel?

Yep, Almare Tourist Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Almare Tourist Motel?

The closest beach to Almare Tourist Motel is Lighthouse Beach (4.1 km).

Does Almare Tourist Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Almare Tourist Motel?

No, Almare Tourist Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Almare Tourist Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Almare Tourist Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 558 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almare was lovely, suited us perfect nicely renovated room and lovely renovated bathroom easy walk to everything beds were nice and comfortable thanks again 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value, clean, comfortable, spacious and friendly hosts with good, cooked breakfast. :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy. Very reasonably priced and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luatasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for me and 3 young adults kids. Clean and quiet. Recommend to everyone and looking forward to use Almare next time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean & comfortable. The staff were friendly & professional. The motel is well maintained. I was only there for one (1) night and would recommend this motel for anyone travelling as it is also reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was greeted by very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, well maintained. Near new bathroom. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast easy check-in, clean room with all the bits and pieces
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly, great position. One night stay very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is old but clean and comfortable with a renovation/ makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yozo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good for walking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanti

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and had parking space at the front of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern, Clean and Comfortable Bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well maintained property that is comfortable and spotlessly clean. Very conveniently located with road access in all directions to and from the property. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024