Is parking available at the property?

Yes, complimentary parking is available on-site for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 12.00 to 16.50 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of AUD 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive after 9:00 PM should contact the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is situated in Ballina Central, close to attractions such as Ballina Golf Club, Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre, Shelly Beach, and Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for a fee of AUD 15.00 per stay. No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Almare Tourist Motel in Ballina

Average nightly price at Almare Tourist Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$102
February	$91
March	$90
April	$97
May	$97
June	$92
July	$96
August	$93
September	$100
October	$88
November	$85
December	$93

What guests think

At Almare Tourist Motel, guests consistently highlight very clean, budget rooms and warm, friendly service in a convenient location near shops and dining, making it a reliable stop for road trips and short, good-value stays.

Rooms are compact, some newly updated, with comfortable beds and simple extras like a fridge, microwave and toaster; bathrooms can be tight, and occasional traffic noise or older air conditioners affect light sleepers. Facilities are basic but practical, with parking outside rooms, pet-friendly options and cooked breakfast praised for convenience and value. Overall, expect a straightforward, affordable stopover rather than a full-service stay.

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Facilities

Basic, practical setup with parking outside rooms and pet-friendly options. In-room extras like a microwave, toaster and kettle are common; there is a BBQ area and optional cooked breakfast that several guests enjoyed.

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Mark

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly owners, comfy beds and great outdoor BBQ area

10

Neryl

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was super clean and the staff friendly and helpful. A great place to stay when you’re travelling with your dog.

10

Meg

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Patricia

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Robert

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very accommodating for pet travelers

10

Rex

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean, tidy and roomy and very well laid out for pets etc and their owners. Will return definately.

10

Harry

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pet friendly

10

Carley

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Neighbours taps are a little noisy but not alot u can do about it otherwise super comfy and super friendly amazing BBQ area and super clean

10

Kanti

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and had parking space at the front of the room.

10

Tony

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean, great breakfast

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Cleanliness

Generally very clean and well maintained; many describe rooms as spotless. A few guests noted isolated issues like a grubby bathroom floor or dirty utensils.

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10

Rachel

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy with our stay here. It was clean and comfortable. Very well maintained and much more than we were expecting for a budget stay. Will stay again next time we are in Ballina!

2

Ali

Feb 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is old and smelly property, a very strong smell for the whole night caused headache for me , shower was old and dirty, not recommended

10

Terence

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ann

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and friendly, great position. One night stay very good

4

Bob

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom very small could hardly turn around in there and some of the cutlery was dirty not impressed.

10

Lucy

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and clean for a great price

8

Robert

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

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.

8

Michael

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Donna

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is lovely, our room was clean and comfortable.. Parking at the room, walk to shops and meals. The owner pointed us in the right direction for a safe swim with children and the club for dinner was great. We would recommend this lovely motel.

6

Denis

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact and simple, with comfortable beds and some recent renovations plus handy appliances. Guests mention tight bathrooms, occasional traffic or A/C noise, limited storage, and variable water pressure.

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David

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room to small no hanging space

8

Deborah

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Basic clean motel room with a comfy bed and terrible water pressure in the shower.

8

Karen

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room Just a little small

8

Joanne

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Small but perfectly formed room. Very clean

8

Miller

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The A/C on the wall was very much noisy.

10

Patricia

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Lynda

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room had a revap but left out few things like bathroom door that kept coming off track and looked like it was the old one bathroom was new but very small had to dry and dress in bedroom

6

Michael

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room on our previous stay was bigger and a bit more comfortable. Can be a little noisy at peak times from the main road. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable and the split air conditioning was awesome. Good value for money

10

Paul

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good for an overnight on travels. Very clean and tidy. Bathroom a little cramped and on highway. Gets busy and difficult getting out in to traffic

6

Denis

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, welcoming and accommodating, with easy check-in and helpful hosts. Several guests praised exceptional customer service and flexibility with requests or pet stays.

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10

Scott

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean, super comfortable bed and extremely quiet. Expected fairly average for price but was pleasantly surprised. Great for a night or two. Lovely lady on the front desk. Would recommend.

10

Lexie

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant room. Friendly and helpful staff.

10

Anthony

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A fantastic place to stay that’s quiet and convenient with very friendly and welcoming hosts!

10

Neryl

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was super clean and the staff friendly and helpful. A great place to stay when you’re travelling with your dog.

10

Alexandra

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and efficient!

10

Graeme

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptionally good service

8

Sharon

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very accomodating and friendly staff!

10

gary

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room. Very comfortable Friendly staff

10

Renay

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best customer service ive received in a long time. We got checked in walked to our room and cooked delivered to our door

10

Matt

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy. Very reasonably priced and great customer service.

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Location

Convenient for stopovers, close to shops, restaurants and the CBD, with easy road access. Some traffic noise and busy highway access were mentioned at times.

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Louise

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and clean. Had everything required for a short stay. Very friendly greeting and handy location.

8

Lawson

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for our purpose which was an overnight stay while on a long trip. Convenient to access shops and restaurants.

6

RUNTAO

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good price, but a bit noise in early morning as traffic start. It is beside main road.

8

peter

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

good for walking

8

Raymond

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

easy to locate

8

Robert

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

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.

10

Sylvia

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Julienne

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A warm welcome, easy onsight parking, tasteful refurbished room, quiet, close to town. A great stay, thank you.

10

Paul

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good for an overnight on travels. Very clean and tidy. Bathroom a little cramped and on highway. Gets busy and difficult getting out in to traffic

8

Oleksiy

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly staff, excellent location.

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Dining

Breakfast is available and often praised for being tasty and good value. The location is an easy walk to restaurants and clubs for meals.

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10

Ross

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very clean, easy to walk to dining options, bed was very comfortable

10

Terence

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

With 2 night stay.Bed is good and comfy.Breakfast food is lovely, Bacon and egg are nice. Near the main road. Love to stay again.

10

Stacey

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stop over on our road trip. Close to restaurants, clean and cosy.

8

Lawson

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for our purpose which was an overnight stay while on a long trip. Convenient to access shops and restaurants.

10

Michael

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and close to restaurants, RSL, and Coles and Woolworths. Great value for money.

10

Patricia

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Michael

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Donna

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is lovely, our room was clean and comfortable.. Parking at the room, walk to shops and meals. The owner pointed us in the right direction for a safe swim with children and the club for dinner was great. We would recommend this lovely motel.

10

Renay

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best customer service ive received in a long time. We got checked in walked to our room and cooked delivered to our door

10

Tony

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean, great breakfast

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Almare Tourist Motel

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