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A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a glass building with reflections.

A two-story building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.

A calm waterfront with a pedestrian bridge and grassy areas.

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

1. Forstay Motel

Forster

Jacqueline

NZ$171

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a double sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel sign with amenities including a pool, free WiFi, and availability.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a book on a towel, and a hotel sign in the background.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white cabinet, a round coffee table, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

2. Hotel Forster

Forster

Penelope

NZ$222

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A backyard with a pool, barbecue grill, and outdoor seating.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a blue wall and potted plants.

A beach with a sandy shore, grassy dunes, and a view of the ocean.

A motel with a sign stating "Queen Size Beds, Free Internet, Saltwater Pool" and "Beautifully Renovated Rooms, Inspection Welcome".

3. Bali Hi Motel

Tuncurry

Colin

NZ$125

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

A view of a beach with a pool, umbrellas, and cars parked on the side.

4. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Forster

Tanya

NZ$300

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A marina with boats docked along a pier, surrounded by trees and buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a small table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with picnic tables, a covered seating area, and palm trees.

5. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

Tuncurry

Leonardo

NZ$240

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a wardrobe.

A golf course with a modern building adjacent to it.

An aerial view of a golf course with a beach in the background.

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, rocky outcrops, and dense greenery.

6. Bella Villa Motor Inn

Forster

Christopher

NZ$215

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey quilted bedspread and white pillows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A tropical garden with various palm trees and dense greenery.

A garden area with various plants, a bench, and a wooden structure.

7. Forster Palms Motel

Forster

Helen

NZ$165

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a door leading to a balcony.

A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

A wall with a 'WELCOME' sign above a collection of brochures and maps. There are two wicker chairs in front of the wall.

A pool area with a sign indicating it's for guests only, surrounded by palm trees and a brick wall.

8. Forster Motor Inn

Forster

Prithwiraj

NZ$157

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a building with multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls, tables, and chairs.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a rolled towel on the bed.

9. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Forster

Peter

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A motel with a reception area, a sign indicating the motel entry, and a sign for the Golden Sands Motel.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a grey sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

10. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Forster

Kerry

NZ$157

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A long table with chairs in a covered area with a view of a parking lot.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and several televisions mounted on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink.

A bar area with stools and a counter with taps.

11. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

Forster

Kristy

NZ$124

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a glass entrance, potted plants, and a brick pathway.

A motor inn with a tiled roof, a covered outdoor area, and a sign indicating a 24-hour check-in service.

A cozy room with wicker furniture, a small wooden table with books, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

12. Island Palms Motor Inn

Forster

Jason

NZ$213

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and several boats docked near a marina.

A covered outdoor seating area with a sign for Tuncurry Motor Lodge.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a brick wall.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

13. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

Tuncurry

Greg

NZ$166

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A sunset over a calm lake with silhouettes of trees and a distant shoreline.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy path, and a tree.

A person in a swimming pool with a large orange inflatable ring.

A deck with chairs and a table overlooking a grassy area with trees and a body of water.

14. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

Forster

simone

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a white building with balconies.

A living room with a beige sofa, two round wooden side tables, a woven rug, and a view of a pool through a glass door.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a plant, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

15. Blueys Motel

Blueys Beach

Anna

NZ$257

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a river and a bridge.

A beach with waves approaching the shore.

A spacious living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sliding glass door leading to a deck, and a small dishwasher.

16. Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

Tuncurry

Don

NZ$186

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with a blue umbrella, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor seating area with a trash bin, a picnic table, and a small kiosk.

A building with a covered porch and a lawn with tall palm trees.

A row of small, light-colored wooden cabins with lattice railings, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.

17. Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

Forster

Dominika

NZ$111

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A coastal landscape with a beach, a road, and a forested hill.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of trees through the window, and a balcony.

A woman sitting at a white picnic table under a tree by a lake.

A two-story house with a large deck and a view of the ocean.

18. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

Tiona

Melinda

NZ$251

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

A water play area with a child in the center, surrounded by water jets and slides.

A modern, open-plan living and dining area with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a flat-screen TV, and a dining table with chairs.

19. Discovery Parks - Forster

Darawank

Brian

NZ$229

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, metal chairs, and a table.

A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered porch and a paved walkway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a large wall clock.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a refrigerator.

20. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Tuncurry

Kylie

NZ$229

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Shallow Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Shallow Bay

Tuncurry Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Tuncurry motor Lodge is another great day felt like home staff was very accommodating. Communication was excellent and quick will definitely be back."

Forster Palms Motel

8/10 Good

"Generally clean, bathroom had no soap tray and old screws on where it use to be, pool was good, knives and forks avail but no bowls, so we bought some.paper ones for breaky.close to food and fun."

Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

10/10 Excellent

"Great modern small but super rooms with spacious ensuite bathroom. Lake view and verander are a lovely bonus!"

Forstay Motel

8/10 Good

"Basic motel room but spotlessly clean and comfortable. Reception staff helpful. I expected it to be noisy as it's by the road but it was quiet. Only a short walk into the town centre and easy parking."

BIG4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous staff / great park - everything was wonderful"

Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great family run business. Great amenities. Close to shops , beaches , clubs and restaurants. I'll definitely go back ."

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"A lovely cabin over looking the water and the camp had all the amenities you could want. The only down side was the camp wifi was tragically slow."

Discovery Parks - Forster

10/10 Excellent

"We had the absolute best time during our recent getaway at this lovely spot. Every corner of the grounds felt like it was built specifically for making lasting memories with the kids. We spent hours splashing around in the pool while enjoying the warm sunshine. It is rare to find a place that manages to be both relaxing for parents and high-energy for children. We really appreciated how clean and well-maintained all the shared areas remained throughout our entire stay. We are already looking at our calendar to see when we can come back for another visit."

Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our brief stay, unfortunately the Restaurant was not open."

More cheap accommodation in Shallow Bay

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

5 Wallis Street Forster NSW

NZ$151

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

6 Head Street Forster NSW

NZ$157

9 Nov - 10 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (365 reviews)

Forster Motor Inn

11- 13 Wallis Street Forster NSW

NZ$157

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Forstay Motel

Head St Forster NSW

NZ$171

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

1 Baird St Tuncurry NSW

NZ$229

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)

Tiona Palms Holiday Park

4451 The Lakes Way Tiona NSW

NZ$251

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Shallow Bay?

The best area to stay in Shallow Bay is the Shallow Bay Esplanade, which runs along the main beachfront.This central area is the heart of activity, with direct access to the main beach. The Esplanade is lined with cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, making it very convenient for dining and shopping. You'll find many holiday apartments and hotels here, often with ocean views. It's a very walkable area, great for strolling along the coastline.For couples looking for a relaxing getaway, staying along the Esplanade is ideal. You're just steps from the sand, can enjoy leisurely breakfasts with ocean views, and have a wide choice of dining options for evenings out. Many of the accommodations in this area offer balconies, great for enjoying the sea breeze.Families often find the Esplanade particularly convenient due to its proximity to the beach and various family-friendly eateries. There are also several parks and playgrounds just a short walk away, providing entertainment for children.

When is the best time to go to Shallow Bay?

The best time to visit Shallow Bay, New South Wales, is during the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.During these months, you'll experience comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from 20-25°C, making it ideal for exploring the area's natural beauty without the intense heat of summer or the cooler days of winter. The water is still warm enough for swimming and water sports, and the national parks are lush and inviting for walks. You'll also find it easier to secure bookings for quality accommodation and dining experiences.The peak summer months (December to February) offer hot, sunny weather, with temperatures often exceeding 30°C, which is great for beach lovers and families seeking a classic Australian summer holiday. However, this is also the busiest time, so expect more people on the beaches and at popular attractions, and it's essential to book everything well in advance.Winter (June to August) brings cooler temperatures, usually between 10-18°C, and can be a good option for those who prefer a quieter trip and are interested in activities like whale watching, as the migrating humpback whales pass along the coast.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, although it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to 'My Trips' and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by 'Fully refundable property' for hotels in Shallow Bay.

How can I save on a hotel booking in Shallow Bay with Expedia?

One Key™—Expedia's free travel rewards program—gives you instant access to discounts with Member Prices on Shallow Bay hotels. Plus, you'll earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible bookings to use on future trips. Booking an Expedia hotel and flight package is another great way to save, where bundling can result in significant savings. *Excludes taxes and fees. OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia and other participating brands.

How much is the nightly rate for a hotel in Shallow Bay?

Prices for hotels in Shallow Bay often vary, but you can find a great deal from NZ$111 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by 'Price: low to high' for our cheapest rates.

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Our top choices for Shallow Bay hotels

1. Forstay Motel

2. Hotel Forster

3. Bali Hi Motel

4. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

5. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

6. Bella Villa Motor Inn

7. Forster Palms Motel

8. Forster Motor Inn

9. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

10. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

11. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

12. Island Palms Motor Inn

13. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

14. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

15. Blueys Motel

16. Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

17. Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

18. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

19. Discovery Parks - Forster

20. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Top Shallow Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Shallow Bay

Tuncurry Motor Lodge

Forster Palms Motel

Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

Forstay Motel

BIG4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park

Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

Discovery Parks - Forster

Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

More cheap accommodation in Shallow Bay

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Forster Motor Inn

Forstay Motel

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Tiona Palms Holiday Park

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