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Plainsman Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Victoria Park

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Located near Victoria Park, the Plainsman Motel provides a garden retreat and seasonal swimming pool for relaxation. The helpful staff enhances the stay, while practical amenities include laundry facilities, complimentary WiFi, and barbecue grills for outdoor meals.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Room) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Two Bedroom Apartment)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Motel Room)

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Motel Room) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Motel Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking (Large 2 bedroom Family)

Family Room, Non Smoking (Large 2 bedroom Family) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking (Large 2 bedroom Family)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
22 Sherriff Street, Forbes, NSW, 2871

What's nearby

  • Victoria Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forbes Historical Society Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McFeeters Motor Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forbes Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • CSIRO Parkes Observatory - 59 min drive - 55.9 miles

Getting around

  • Forbes Station - 13 min walk
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Inn Hotel Motel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Services Memorial Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pickles Coffee Collective - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Post Office Hotel Forbes - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Plainsman Motel

Motel near Victoria Park
Located close to Forbes Goanna Sculpture, Plainsman Motel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Plainsman Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with DVD players
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; AUD 14 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 14 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Forbes
Plainsman Motel Forbes
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Forbes Comfort Inn
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Plainsman Motel Motel Forbes

Frequently asked questions

Does Plainsman Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Plainsman Motel 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 Plainsman Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Plainsman Motel?

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

Where is Plainsman Motel located?

Situated in a shopping district, this motel is steps from Victoria Park and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Forbes Goanna Sculpture. Parkes Showgrounds and Henry Parkes Centre are also within 25 mi (40 km). Forbes Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Plainsman Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 279 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy check in and room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Easy walkable distance to city centre and opposite the Forbes RSL
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy booking and stays are excellent quality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff & comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Miller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good setups in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice clean and tidy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean but it was noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean accommodation, checkin hassle free. Lovely service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel was clean and convenient. Daily housekeeping and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay here and will stay next time we are here! The staff are super friendly and the room was comfortable. Perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel in every way; the most wonderful and welcoming hosts, great amenities, perfect spot near everything but still quiet, clean, and a good hairdryer (important). Thanks for looking after me - I love how warm and welcoming you are and you really look after your guests! Easily my go-to and recommendation for anyone staying in Forbes!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable Lovely well kept grounds - perfect for our dog to explore
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff, convenient location just across the road from the services club where we had dinner in the Bistro. Very reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access to food and main shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myf

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

Forbes for Two Nights Only

We were in town in preparation for a medical procedure. It was quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed the closeness to the RSL Club. THe beds and pillows were very comfortable. The bathroom was very very squizzy, there are no grab bars in the shower but a non slip mat is supplied. The A/C was quiet and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed several times in the last year and have always enjoyed our stay. The staff are helpful and friendly and the rooms are comfortable although a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a family passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly owners , great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Praneet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A decent place for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant overnight stay here. Room was clean and compact but had all we needed. Close to dining options. Close to river walking path too. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the property was ok for an overnight stay. The bathroom was very dated & bed was not overly comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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