Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Bunbury Wildlife Park

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Serves dinner and happy hour
Standard Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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20 Symmons St, Bunbury, WA, 6230
  • Place, Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bunbury CentrePoint
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bunbury Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Larger Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Converts to 2 Twin Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bunbury

City center retreat .Your stay at this Bunbury hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre and Bunbury CentrePoint. Back Beach and Bunbury Lighthouse are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bunbury CentrePoint - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Back Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bunbury Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koombana Bay - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick Junction Station - 23 min drive
  • Perth Airport (PER) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Benesse Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Froth Craft Bunbrewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Hotel & Motel - ‬3 min walk
  • Café Bean

About this property

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Bunbury Wildlife Park
Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the family-friendly Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bunbury hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1986
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This Bunbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 200 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.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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, 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 and a fire extinguisher
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest to the airport?

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest is 34.7 mi (40-min drive) away from the Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest on Jun 21, 2026 start from $139, including 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 Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest.

How close is Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Back Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Koombana Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest have a pool?

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest have a restaurant?

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest is home to UNWIND on Symmons, which features local and international cuisine, pool views, and happy hour.

Does Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest to downtown Bunbury?

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest is 0.3 mi away from Bunbury.

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and breakfast very good hotel is a little dated but we had no real complaints. Good location for a couple of nights break
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect,staff were good I would recommend to anyone Rgds John
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Good customer service and reception area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous and helpful. Hotel situated nicely for restaurants and the cinema. Parking good. Room clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where great, food pricing seemed high
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

BENJAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
Rooms could do with an upgrade and a clean. Hotel needs more than one elevator we waited for ages multiple times to even fit on and get down and up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was impeccably clean and very well appointed. Colin at admin was very freindly and helpful. And the breakfast was Amazing very fresh and tasty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central, loads of parking, seamless check-in clean comfortable rooms. Always hassle free
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came back to the hotel at 8.45 and would have liked to have a drink in the bar but it was closing and so was the dining room. We eventually got a drink in the lobby but I would have thought a hotel of this size would have catered for people trying to catch up with a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service, quality facilities, centrally located, a great place to stay in Bunbury!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

ian

Very odd hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility and friendly staff. Walkable distance to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all pool was beautiful , great staff , excellant room service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good. I’ve stayed many times at the LF and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Monique

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was well presented however a little dirty. Our shower wet the entire floor of the bathroom almost flooded. Our fridge was barely cold. We also couldn’t get out wifi to work. Overall pretty disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room . Bed was comfortable, everything was there we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025