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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
Reception
Standard Family Room
Front of property
Deluxe Queen Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
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

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
339 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 2 min drive
  • Ballina Racecourse - 5 min drive
  • Shelly Beach - 7 min drive
  • Ballina Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre - 18 min drive

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 near Ballina Racecourse
Located close to Ballina Golf Club and Shelly Beach, Almare Tourist Motel provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Almare Tourist Motel feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate dining areas, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Almare Tourist Motel Ballina
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Almare Tourist
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Frequently asked questions

Is Almare Tourist Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almare Tourist Motel on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$125.18, 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.

How much is parking at Almare Tourist Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Almare Tourist Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Almare Tourist Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Almare Tourist Motel located?

Situated in Ballina, this motel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ballina Racecourse, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shelly Beach and Ballina Golf Club. Pat Morton Lookout and Seven Mile Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Almare Tourist Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 535 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

6/10 Okay

Paresh

Nice convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

peter

good for walking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Modern, Clean and Comfortable Bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nat

Had everything we needed, and considering we were on the main road it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Very accommodating for pet travelers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay at Ballina.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Staff were great and super friendly. Room was only needed for a quick stop overnight to sleep and it suited our needs perfectly

10/10 Excellent

Peter

The staff were great and it was just what we wanted -a quiet stay over halfway into our trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Room is old but clean and comfortable with a renovation/ makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Very clean with a comfortable bed, it was the standard queen room so no frills but overall really good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

We enjoyed our stay at the Almare Motel. The location suited as really well as we could walk into CBD. The beds were comfortable and the room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocío

Thanks for all!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

A fantastic place to stay that’s quiet and convenient with very friendly and welcoming hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

The property is well run, rooms are nice, clean, and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Perfect stop over on our road trip. Close to restaurants, clean and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

The motel was very clean and neat. The room was nice and quiet with good facilities. The staff were very friendly and made the stay very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Amenities
Fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Great motel and price for a stopover that we needed. Friendly welcome and speedy checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Trish

Cheap and cheerful
We have stayed several times recently . It is good value for a place to put your head down for a quick visit. Close to all amenities with lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Just what we wanted for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

We booked on line , last minute, reasonable priced, on main Rd but didn’t hear traffic. Had the best nights sleep , beds so comfy , clean , tidy Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumeet

It was good stay, staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Lovely apartment. Always enjoy our stay here. Apartments really well done, clean and comfortable. Staff extremely accommodating with parking for car and trailer. Will always stop here on our trips up north.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Very accomodating and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024