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Great Lakes Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers find both garden serenity and practical conveniences at this roadside inn, where self-sufficiency meets comfort during Great Lakes region explorations

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Great Lakes Motor Inn offers a peaceful garden where guests can relax between adventures. The property provides practical amenities including laundry facilities for longer stays, WiFi for staying connected, and free self parking that eliminates urban hassles.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Small Room ROR 2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share FOR 3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking (Family room for 4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking (Family Room for 5)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double FOR 2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (SMALLER ROOM FOR 2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Forster, Great Lakes Motor Inn is near the beach. The Sanctuary and Wallis Island Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Forster Tenpin Centre and The Big Buzz Fun Park. Visit our Forster travel guide
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24 Head Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Forster Main Beach Morning Seascape
    Forster Town Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pebbly Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Sanctuary
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Forster Marina
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Forster
    19 min walk
  • McDonald's
  • House Of Highness
  • Paradise Marina
    12 min walk
  • Forster Bowling Club
    11 min walk

About this property

Great Lakes Motor Inn

Property highlights
Great Lakes Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Great Lakes Motor Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9 AM - 6:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Lakes Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Lakes Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Lakes Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Great Lakes Motor Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. The Sanctuary and Wallis Lake are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Great Lakes Motor Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Topi, nsw

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst motel I we have ever stayed in.

No reverse cycle air and it was very cold ,we asked for an excellent blanket which never arrived .The room was never cleaned properly ,dust and dirt and cobwebs.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic accommodation in a convenient location

Basic accommodation in a convenient location close to beach. No frills but

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way too expensive for what it is. It is very noisy when you have the room facing the street. room very dark

8/10 Good

Sue-anne, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness
Service: Sufficient;

6/10 Okay

Bill, Australia - NSW - Coffs Harbour

Disliked: Staff & service
Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Amateur; Cleanliness: Tidy;

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Bare minimum; Value: Low-priced; Service: Sufficient; Cleanliness: Room ok grounds so-so; You get what you pay for - use a one night stay

6/10 Okay

Kirshly, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Bad; Cleanliness: Lacking;

6/10 Okay

Brian, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Shabby, Run-down; Service: Inferior; Customer service was hardly enthusiastic

6/10 Okay

Alan, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Poor;

6/10 Okay

Graham, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Run-down; Value: Not value for money; Service: Sloppy; Cleanliness: Unpresentable; This is a development site being milked for what cashflow they can get with zero care and attention to the premises.

4/10 Poor

Ben, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Shabby, Run-down, Bare minimum; Value: Over-priced, Could be better; Service: Inferior, Sloppy, Awful; Cleanliness: Dirty, Lacking, Poor;

10/10 Excellent

Terri, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Bargain; Service: Good; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

8/10 Good

Sara, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Basic; Value: Bargain; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

4/10 Poor

ron, Australia - NSW - Port Macquarie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Run-down; Value: Excessive; Service: Unhelpful; Cleanliness: Grubby; tiny bar fridge , no glass's

6/10 Okay

James, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Old and run down;

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
We just needed a clean room a and a bed for the night, this fitted the budget perfectly !

8/10 Good

Rachel, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Typical; Value: Great deal; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant; There's a fantastic Mexican restaurant called The Aztec not far from there, I highly recommend it, especially on Samhain and The Day of the Dead.

6/10 Okay

Holly, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired; Value: Reasonable; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Neat;

4/10 Poor

Jennifer, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Run-down; Value: Rip-off; Service: Rude; Room terrible, curtains didn't even cover window. excessive noise from party outside our room till 1.30 am

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Bargain; Service: Respectful; Friendly felt welcome and relaxed

10/10 Excellent

sandra, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Great deal; Service: good; Cleanliness: Spotless; in centre of town with easy access to beach and walks.

8/10 Good

Grant, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Basic; Value: Economical; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Close to beach and town

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Horrible; Value: Rip-off; Service: Inferior; Cleanliness: Grubby; worst motel ever

8/10 Good

grant, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Economical; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Delightful;

8/10 Good

Carolina, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach.