Forster Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Riverside motel in Forster with free parking

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Located by the ocean, Forster Motor Inn offers a peaceful getaway with an outdoor pool and comfy loungers. Enjoy garden views from the terrace and in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the overall experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Large Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
11- 13 Wallis Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forster Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tartt. - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Forster Motor Inn

Motel by the ocean
Forster Motor Inn provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Forster Motor Inn include comforts, such as furnished patios and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 37-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 55 metres
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1979
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 per cent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Forster Motor Inn
Forster Motor
Forster Motor Inn Motel
Forster Motor Inn Forster
Forster Motor Inn Motel Forster

Frequently asked questions

Does Forster Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Forster Motor Inn?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forster Motor Inn on 2 Dec 2025 start from NZ$168.09, 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.

Is Forster Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Forster Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Forster Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forster Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Forster Motor Inn located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Miles Island, Pebbly Beach and Wallis Lake. The Sanctuary and Leon Island are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Forster Motor Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 535 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to the shops easy parking, friendly staff top spot for a holiday
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jake

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Did the job. Very tired place and in need of some much-needed TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best shower ever
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean & close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharn

Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stop Over

Quick stop over for a night on the way through. Was clean and comfortable. A bit dated but more than ok for us and what we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been here previously and it is so close to everything. It’s clean and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great would come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Owner very friendly. Everything within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable & suited our needs well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Purdita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for breaking up a trip. Super convenient to beaches and restaurants. Great price. Rooms are dated, but that's reflected in the price. Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great check in experience! Cool retro style rooms, all amenities. Clean and quiet, short walk to all the eateries, beach and lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen was super friendly throughout our stay! I didn't realise there was a pool which was a bonus. Great location at a great price, very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had everything we needed, it was lovely, clean and spacious. Owners have taken that extra step to make it feel like a home with their choice of furnishings. We would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Forster holiday

We all enjoyed our stay the added bonus was being able to bring our pets too, loved the retro styled room. The Forster Motor Inn is in a fabulous position right in town, walking distant to restaurants, beach, lake and doggy beach a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Great stay

Close n handy to river beach n shops. Didn’t use car for our 4 day stay easy walking. Friendly staff clean amenities and room. Pool a welcome treat n well maintained. Comfy bed family atmosphere thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A clothes rack to hang beach towels n swimwear would have been wonderful however we improvised 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained. Walking distance into town and to the beach. Helpful extras like basic kitchen facilities that put it a step above a basic hotel. Exactly what we needed for a stopover on the drive between the Gold Coast and Sydney.

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cold tap in kitchen could not turn on No exhaust fan in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
midtown - 5min walk to everything. older style motel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No comfortable chairs in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Prue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room with everything we needed for a weekend stay. Easy walk everywhere. Everything was clean and worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy clean but outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and restaurants / Pub-Tavern
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025