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Almare Tourist Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Ballina Racecourse

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Garden view
Front of property – evening/night
Reception
Standard Twin Room | Living area
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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339 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single/Couple Budget Room

Single/Couple Budget Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 Central motel include Ballina Golf Club and Pat Morton Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Prawn - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 29 Riverside - ‬18 min walk

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almare Tourist Motel on 18 Jan 2026 start from NZ$154.23, 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. 242 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 582 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super happy to find a pet friendly hotel and lovely areas for walking my dog
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Had everything required for a short stay. Very friendly greeting and handy location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean; sufficient kitchen utensils and bathroom needs. Bed comfortable; pleasant surroundings; ideal accommodation for a short stay of perhaps 3 days. I would certainly stay there again if passing through Ballina.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Bob

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom very small could hardly turn around in there and some of the cutlery was dirty not impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good access to shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel room was v small but it was equiped with everything needed for quick onight stay incl microwave and toaster which most do not have these days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room to small no hanging space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Very comfortable Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lawson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for our purpose which was an overnight stay while on a long trip. Convenient to access shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent nreakgast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, warm and genuinely amazing for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean, easy to walk to dining options, bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheldon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfy bed, great water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot to stay, easily accessed on the way into town. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and well presented with a small fridge, microwave and kettle available. Modern tvs and recently updated bathrooms. Delicious convenient breakfast options. Air con units are a little older and noiser if you're a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We were given room 10. Smallest motel room we have ever stayed in. The bathroom was tiny and the floor needed a good scrub. If large size people stayed in this room they would have trouble negotiating the bathroom. For the cost of $159 for the night, we were shocked at what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great breakfast, good management
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always easy check in. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, clean rooms. Close to dining and really nice place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025