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Almare Tourist Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a freshly prepared breakfast before using the complimentary parking to discover the beautiful nearby beaches

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Guests find a peaceful garden retreat at Almare Tourist Motel, conveniently located near Ballina Golf Club and Shelly Beach. The motel offers in-room WiFi connectivity, serves cooked-to-order breakfasts, and provides barbecue facilities for all visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, a microwave, and a TV.

Standard Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a kettle, a microwave, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a microwave, a kettle, and a TV.

Single/Couple Budget Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballina Central, a neighbourhood in Ballina, is home to Almare Tourist Motel. Ballina Golf Club and Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shelly Beach and Seven Mile Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit our Ballina travel guide
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339 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478

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 Naval and Maritime Museum
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell Ballina
    2 min drive
  • The Australian Hotel
    17 min walk
  • Charcoal Bay
    14 min walk
  • Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina
    16 min walk
  • KFC
    3 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:
    • Showers and free toiletries
    • Separate dining areas, fridges and microwaves

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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 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 at the property

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

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 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?

Located in Ballina Central, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Almare Tourist Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 614 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Clean Renovated Rooms, And Lovely Staff and Pet Friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great for me and my family and the manager was absolutely wonderful and so kind
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Oleksiy

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Exceptional staff and the room was super. Nice amenities around the kitchen area. Nice walks in the park around the hotel. Centrally locate to everything. Grand job.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Prasoon

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we had had been upgraded which was lovely. The room was clean and staff were friendly on check in. We have a Land Cruiser Troopy which did fit under the carport 👍. We did find the traffic noise was quite loud. It was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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
Verified

8/10 Good

William

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lovely stay. A very comfortable bed, lovely pillows and great towels. Comfortable and compact room suitable for a solo traveller. Plus extras like a luggage rack, bedlamp, hanging space, toaster, kettle. I had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonie

Clean room. Staff friendly. Lovely outdoor area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for one night only. I cannot complain about anything. The staff was very friendly, the room and bathroom were very clean. Easy check in - check out. Nice outdoor seating. We had our dinner there. I would definitely consider this place for a stop over for our next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim

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

8/10 Good

Lawson

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean, nicely appointed little motel rooms. They have an old school in-room breakfast in the morning, remember the ones where you fill in the paper form that you leave with reception. Nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay that’s quiet and convenient with very friendly and welcoming hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sumeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was good stay, staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly owners, comfy beds and great outdoor BBQ area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

6/10 Okay

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

diane

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

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
Verified

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

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