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Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Forster

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception
Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa) | Private spa tub

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
115 The Lakes Way, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • One Mile Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Forster Town Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Studio Suite

  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa) | Private spa tub

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Forster

Heart of Forster.You'll find Wallis Lake and Leon Island within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Forster Marina and Miles Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Forster Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Forster Town Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cape Hawke Lookout - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Forster
Island Palms Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Island Palms Motor Inn also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Forster motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1987
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Island Palms Motor Inn offers 32 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Forster motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 25 for adults and AUD 9 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 25 for adults, and AUD 9 to 14 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Island Palms Motor
Island Palms Motor Forster
Island Palms Motor Inn
Island Palms Motor Inn Forster
Island Palms Motor Inn Motel
Island Palms Motor Inn Forster
Island Palms Motor Inn Motel Forster

Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Palms Motor Inn to the airport?

Island Palms Motor Inn is 27.7 mi (37-min drive) away from the Taree, NSW (TRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Palms Motor Inn?

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Palms Motor Inn on Jul 21, 2025 start from $105.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Island Palms Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Island Palms Motor Inn offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Island Palms Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from One Mile Beach and 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Burgess Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Island Palms Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Island Palms Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 12 and 25 for adults, AUD 9 and 14 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Island Palms Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Island Palms Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Island Palms Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Island Palms Motor Inn have a pool?

Island Palms Motor Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Island Palms Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Island Palms Motor Inn to downtown Forster?

Island Palms Motor Inn is 1.6 mi away from Forster.

Island Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 994 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Bed was comfortable I did notice a slight smell in the room, however that could have been from the rain the few days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet and close to all amenities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - super handy to shopping centre and main road in and out of town - was far back off the street enough to be quiet. Easy drive to find a yummy dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived late in the evening & the check in was was Effie ent at the kiosk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay and see all Forster has to offer. Think I met the owner. She was most kind and helpful. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Probably a bit far out of the town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid for a king room but were given a queen room which was very disappointing given we had paid extra for the king room. When we got into the room we noticed there were dresses and other garments in the wardrobe, so it had not been properly cleaned and serviced. The room was very dated and is also in need of renovation. The side table lamps were red which made it impossible to use as light lights for reading. We have stayed here before but we’re very disappointed in the accommodation this time and will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Screen on sliding door dirty, area outside room untidy. Toilet seat broken. Room was clean inside but externally more upkeep needs to be done. Checking in/out excellent and updates via text excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ROOMS WERE WELL SET UP AND SHORT WALK TO A SHOPPING MALL. LOVELY POOL, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, WALK TO THE LOCAL WITH CHINESE AND WAS ALLOWED TO CHECK IN 2 HOURS EARLY
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Giselle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was clean and comfortable. Updated with adequate power including USB's. Property, bathroom are aged. Restaurant not available. Only provided one towel, facecloth and floormat for a 2 adult booking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was very helpful and room was above what I expected. It could have done with more info re area, restaurants and maps etc, what's around. Otherwise very enjoyable stay.10/10 thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay deserves a 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrell

Traveled with family
The property is walkable to shops. Easy checkin eventhough we arrived after hours. It’s nice to stay for stop over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

LOAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay there as everything was so clean, the bedding was extremely clean and comfortable. The check in and check out process was so quick and efficient for travellers, no need to queue and no wait time. We were able to park our car just in front of the room which made it easy to carry our luggage in and out. Thank you Island Palms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Litsa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025