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Forstay Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Forstay Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture of a beach, and a framed plant.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with blue curtains.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wooden nightstand with drawers, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Forster is home to Forstay Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Sanctuary and Wallis Island Nature Reserve, while Great Lakes Museum and The National Motorcycle Museum are cultural highlights. Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre and Forster Tenpin Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Forster travel guide
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Head St, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a sandy beach and clear turquoise waters.
    Forster Town Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A sandy beach with a clear blue ocean and a tree with hanging branches.
    One Mile Beach
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pebbly Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forster Marina
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Graham Barclay Oysters
    3 min drive
  • Lakes & Ocean Hotel
    7 min walk
  • Limlong
    9 min walk
  • Forster Bowling Club
    8 min walk
  • Paradise Marina
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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), lockbox

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Forstay 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 Forstay Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forstay Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forstay Motel located?

Situated in Forster, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of The Sanctuary, Pebbly Beach, and Wallis Lake. Miles Island and Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre are also within 10 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

Forstay Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 258 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property and lovely towels And excellent bed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Holiday Stay! Clean, Comfy and Close to everything. Happy staff and very helpful. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeannette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed. Nice large light room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, walkable/near beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family of 5 enjoyed our stay in a two- bedroomed room. Clean, cosy and good value. Easy parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room was clean. The beach was a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rosienne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room and good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes stay was good and so clean staff was very good would definitely recommend this Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit and stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good value for money hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very lovely caring staff. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Complimentary bottled water is a lovely touch. Location fantastic can park the car and walk to everything in town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cozy. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a pleasant stat here, great sevice, very clean and comfortable room, would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Huanle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, smooth check in, friendly staff, clean room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean & tidy, central to Forster and staff lovely. Supplies and towels replenished daily. Parking is very tight and due to the busy road into Forster it's noisy at times but has aircon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome was warm and there were very prompt responses to our emailed questions. The room is comfortable (not fancy) and clean. We appreciated the toaster and M'wave.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean motel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel,Friendly and Helpful Staff,Perfect with the Shops,Waterways and Tuncurry nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel is well priced and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was amazing and staff wer incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, room was clean and tidy. Good communication from owner. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025