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A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky. - The Dorsal Boutique Hotel (Forster)
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors. - The Dorsal Boutique Hotel (Forster)
A view of a beach with a pool, umbrellas, and cars parked on the side. - The Dorsal Boutique Hotel (Forster)
A multi-story building with balconies, a parking area, and a view of the ocean. - The Dorsal Boutique Hotel (Forster)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea. - The Dorsal Boutique Hotel (Forster)
Luxury
4.5 star property
8.8

Excellent

Luxury hotel

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

A view of a beach with a pool, umbrellas, and cars parked on the side.

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Forster is home to The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. The Sanctuary and Wallis Island Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre and Forster Tenpin Centre. The Big Buzz Fun Park and Honeycomb Valley Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Forster travel guide
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1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a sandy beach and clear turquoise waters.
    Forster Town Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pebbly Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Sanctuary
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Forster Tenpin Centre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Forster Marina
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakes & Ocean Hotel
    5 min walk
  • Club Forster
    20 min walk
  • Forster Bowling Club
    11 min walk
  • Limlong
    8 min walk
  • Paradise Marina
    12 min walk

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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
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dorsal by the Sea

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel 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 The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel located?

Situated in Forster, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach, Wallis Lake, and Miles Island. Forster Town Beach and Forster Marina are also within 15 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 772 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff, clean, roomy, great views, easy parking......loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Beautiful view
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice hotel, walking distance to nearby restaurants and the beach is across the stree.. extremely convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean large room with nicely updated bathroom. Kitchen area has basic utensils but no toaster or microwave which was a shame. Restaurant looked very nice even though we didn’t use it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located adjacent to the sea baths. Meals in the restaurant are very good. Staff are pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SUSANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, very spacious, staff were very friendly and helpful. Food at the restaurant was excellent (had lunch and breakfast twice). Easy parking. Walking trail nearby and excellent swimming at the beach opposite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yashtika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurants were close and swimming was good as you had a choice of the baths or the beach right across the road. staff were good and parking onsite was good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all amenities. Large room, great views. Friendly check in on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless,really comfortable bed ,brilliant shower,& ofcourse the view is to die for .The staff were friendly & efficient .Heaps of parking & the restaurant was very good Great place to stay 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kosmas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and spotless. Access to the ocean pool is fabulous as is the proximity to the local shopping strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect stay - stayed in superior ocean room which was a large comfortable room, had great views and well appointed with everything you needed also newly renovated. Enjoyed a great breakfast and a dinner below in restaurant!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in a prime location. The staff were very friendly and the room was extremely comfortable and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and comfortable, great restaurant down stairs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BLAIR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was excellent. Good food and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sea breezes kept the room cool. Room service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell and Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a great size. The bed was so comfortable. The view from the balcony was spectacular. The mini bar prices were the best value I have seen in years. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, waiters in restaurant were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in great - room cleaning staff very attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to main beach & easy walk to shops and in house restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean views, restaurant and closeness to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed the weekend, right on the beach and close to shops etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific view of the sea and sea pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy and lovely walk along beach, river and to village, delicious dining onsite with outstanding ocean views, we saw dolphins frolicking from our balcony, loved everything about it, staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning ocean views from our room. Loved listening to the waves while falling asleep. Central to everything we needed. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely and clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025