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Lake Forbes Motel

3.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Forbes with free parking

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Interior entrance
Outdoor pool
Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Twin Share | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Travelers find a perfect balance of nature and convenience at Lake Forbes Motel. Enjoy a refreshing escape in the outdoor pool, quiet moments in the garden, and practical amenities like laundry facilities, gas grills for outdoor meals, and free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Queen with Lake View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen with Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
8 Junction Street, Forbes, NSW, 2871

What's nearby

  • McFeeters Motor Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victoria Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forbes Historical Society Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forbes Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Forbes Goanna Sculpture - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Forbes Station - 2 min drive
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Post Office Hotel Forbes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Services Memorial Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wan Wah Chinese - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Lake Forbes Motel

Motel by the lake
Lake Forbes Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Gas grills, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Forbes Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per stay

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Lake Forbes Motel
Lake Forbes Motel Motel
Lake Forbes Motel Forbes
Lake Forbes Motel Motel Forbes

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Forbes Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lake Forbes Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lake Forbes Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Forbes Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lake Forbes Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Lake Forbes Motel located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of McFeeters Motor Museum and Victoria Park. Forbes Historical Society Museum and Forbes Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km). Forbes Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Lake Forbes Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 486 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and a comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good after long day of travel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

The Motel was quite old which makes it difficult to look fresh. However it was clean and suited my needs for one night stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy room competitive rates
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms, in lovely area by the river, close to CBD
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before and for the price it was excellent value for a clean spacious room. While the Ensuite was narrow the shower was wonderfully hot!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A JAIL BED WOULD BE BETTER THAT STAYING IN THAT MOTEL THE LAKES FORBES MOTEL...BOTH MY WIFE AND MYSELF COULD NOT SSLEEP PROPERLY BECAUSE OF THE BED IT WAS SO HARD YOU COULD NOT SLEEP ON IT....ANOTHER MOTEL I WOULD NEVER STAY IN AGAIN...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
on Lake Forbes, beautiful outlook, affordable and clean and quiet. Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and smelled - could not stay. Am requesting a refund!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness
The room and bathroom were small but adequate and quite clean. The furniture looked tired. Could do with a freshen up. The shower was good. There was a bit of traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checking in and out. Very clean, good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly management
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was unclean and expensive however the late check in was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a better cleaner. Location fantastic but owners had no idea about where to eat etc. A bit disappointing there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Staff who checked us in was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and lake
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location being able to walk along lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Only stayed a very short time following a long drive to Forbes. All seemed satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything worked fine for us, at an excellent value for money. Walking Proximity to the bowling / sports club where we enjoyed an excellent dinner was also much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So very clean, lovely host, perfect for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine for an overnight stay checked in Kate so didn’t meet any staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aminisitai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024