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Almare Tourist Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Ballina Racecourse

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Garden view
Deluxe Queen Room
Reception
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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339 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Visitor Information Centre
    ‪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
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin 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
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ballina

Ballina Central stay.A stay at this Ballina Central motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ballina Racecourse and 6 miles (10 km) of Shelly Beach. Ballina Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km) and Pat Morton Lookout is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big Prawn - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Almare Tourist Motel

3-star motel 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 complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 16.50 per person

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay.

Property 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 percent

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 each 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

How close is Almare Tourist Motel to the airport?

Almare Tourist Motel is 3.1 mi (6-min drive) away from the Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almare Tourist Motel on May 27, 2026 start from CA $113, excluding 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.

Does Almare Tourist Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Almare Tourist Motel.

How close is Almare Tourist Motel to the beach?

This motel is 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Shelly Beach and 8.2 mi (13-min drive) from Seven Mile Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Almare Tourist Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Almare Tourist Motel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 12.00 and 16.50 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Almare Tourist Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Almare Tourist Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Almare Tourist Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Almare Tourist Motel have a pool?

Almare Tourist Motel does not have a pool.

Does Almare Tourist Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Almare Tourist Motel to downtown Ballina?

Almare Tourist Motel is 0.7 mi away from Ballina.

Almare Tourist Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 603 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, friendly staff and safe and secure parking. Thank you! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Prasoon

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a clean property with pet-friendly accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and seemed refurbished. Adequate space with proper table and chairs. Comfortable beds. Good amount of cutlery. Conveniently located. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Oleksiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room, needed a spray for a couple of unwelcome visitors but adequate for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot just off the freeway. Rooms were nice a neat with modern bathroom. Parking right out the front of the room. Staff were awesome. We were running later than expected and they made arrangements for a late check.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Travelled with partner
The room was okay, little bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not have breakrast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauree

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice place for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception - spotlessly clean room - comfortable bed and pillows - nice fluffy towels - although the room was small, it was perfectly adequate for an overnight stay. The breakfast was large and reasonable value. Would I stay here again, yes, definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean ,I got luck they gave me a room in middle corner, which u couldn't hear the road. Staff very friendly. Great for a one night stay.
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

6/10 Okay

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so relaxing that stay another day thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had all the ammenities that we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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