Forster Palms Motel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Forster motel

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Exterior
Comfort Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Property amenity
Gazebo
Deluxe Twin | Minibar, individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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60 MacIntosh Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Place, Forster Tenpin Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Family

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Family

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Queen Upstairs

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Apartment

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Forster

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Forster motel, you'll find Forster Tenpin Centre and The Sanctuary. Miles Island and Leon Island are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Sanctuary - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forster Tenpin Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forster Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pebbly Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forster Town Beach - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Graham Barclay Oysters - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Forster Palms Motel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Forster motel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Forster Palms Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Forster motel.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Forster Palms Motel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Forster motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 9 to 9 for adults and AUD 9 to 9 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 9 to 9 for adults, and AUD 9.00 to 9.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include 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
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. 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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 8 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Forster Palms Motel to the airport?

Forster Palms Motel is 26.5 mi (35-min drive) away from the Taree, NSW (TRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forster Palms Motel?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forster Palms Motel on Jun 19, 2026 start from $97, 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 Forster Palms Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Forster Palms Motel.

How close is Forster Palms Motel to the beach?

This motel is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Pebbly Beach and 1.2 mi (6-min drive) from Forster Town Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Forster Palms Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Forster Palms Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 9 and 9 for adults, AUD 9.00 and 9.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Forster Palms Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Forster Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Forster Palms Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Forster Palms Motel have a pool?

Forster Palms Motel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 8 PM.

Does Forster Palms Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Forster Palms Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Forster Palms Motel to downtown Forster?

Forster Palms Motel is 0.4 mi away from Forster.

Forster Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 416 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very clean. Although it is on a main road it was very quiet ++
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet amd comfortable room. Great for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aurea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Friendly staff and nice clean pool and bbq area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meng

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room ,biscuits ,nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean & check-in was speedy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Trish

Traveled with family
Room was very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic, clean, quiet good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Hong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. There is no hot water, we wouldn’t be able to have a shower in the evening. 2. There is not enough power points, it is very difficult to charge phones and laptops. 3. Air conditioner doesn’t have temperature controls, only on and off button, which leaves night a bit hot to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central position with Bowling Club literally next door for a good meal. Lady at Reception was quick and efficient, rooms well appointed and super clean! Good stay for a budget price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The motel is well situated & clean , amenities are excellent ,great fridge that was very cold ,microwave,jug ,toaster & an iron + ironing board. All kitchen & bathroom supplies were good We had a couple of issues ,no hot water on 1st night \HWS failure TV system kept shutting down after9.pm on 2 nights ?? external lights had a time clock issue ,they came on too late when had been already dark for hours. Despite the technical issues ,its a great place to stay. would definitely stay there again
Stayed 0 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Prue

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cheap and cheerful. A great place to stay for a few nights away. Club is convenient. Pool was great for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was easy, clean, good AC, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the accommodation will be back thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was good and hosts communicated well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Korumburra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and extremely clean. The bed was so comfortable I slept past check out!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lou

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We were very grateful for the complimentary vouchers that we could use at the Bowling Club
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Nehi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and tidy, staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, cold ac, pool!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025