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Forstay Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Forster with free parking

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Beach
Property grounds
Standard Room, Multiple Beds
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Head St, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tuncurry Rock Pool - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Forstay Motel

Property highlights
Forstay Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Forstay Motel boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

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Property entrance

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 202 reviews
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Forstay Motel Motel
Forstay Motel Forster
Forstay Motel Motel Forster

Frequently asked questions

Is Forstay Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forstay Motel?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forstay Motel on 13 Aug 2025 start from NZ$152.40, 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.

How much is parking at Forstay Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forstay Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forstay Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forstay Motel located?

Situated in Forster, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of The Sanctuary, Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. Forster Tenpin Centre and Wallis Lake are also within 15 minutes.

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Forstay Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 169 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit and stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Staff & service
clean ,convenient,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel is well priced and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in rooms 203/303 and the staff were very friendly and the rooms were clean. Would recommend this motel 👍 From Abella Family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very surprised it is only 3 star. Very nice room, friendly, helpful staff, quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were so lovely I loved my stay over Christmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and park. Clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Convenient and comfortable

Always great service, well priced and close to everything 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean room. Walking distance to many dining options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Welcoming staff, very good room amenities, extremely clean accommodation, excellent location, all at a budget price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

It was conveniently close to restaurants and the beach front.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so clean and well maintained. Owners were lovely and friendly. Would highly recommend. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

A night in Forster

Easy check-in. Young man at reception very helpful. Nice size room. Great location. Easy to walk to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location easy walk to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bronwynne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A nice clean family room with close by access to the beach and swimming baths.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great Accommodation

The room was spotless, the bed extremely comfortable. The reception on arrival was wonderful and the staff as a whole were very friendly and helpful. We had accidently left something behind and the hotel were so gracious about helping us to return the items. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked the accommodation very much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size rooms, nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

2 days Forster

Really nice small roadside hotel . Easy parking , clean and quiet . The host lady is nice . Excellent shower . Easy to walk to town or beach . Beautiful beach and river nearby . Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

A place to stay

The location is good for a stroll to the many eating places and the beach, on the main road but quiet at night when it counts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to city centre and restuarants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and beach, friendly helpful staff, room was perfect, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice little motel close too beach and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023