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Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Forster with free parking

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Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax in this serene space with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area, plus access to an outdoor area with a view of lush surroundings.
Enjoy a spacious room with a large bed, sitting area, and bathroom featuring a bathtub.
Experience the charm of Island Palms Motor Inn, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.
Relax in this inviting room with a view of the surrounding neighborhood, featuring a comfortable seating area and a bookshelf filled with books.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

Map
115 The Lakes Way, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • One Mile Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Forster Town Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa) | Private spa tub

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Forster

Island Palms Motor Inn puts you in the centre of Forster, 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Wallis Lake and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Leon Island. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Forster motel include Forster Marina and Miles Island.
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What's nearby

  • Forster Marina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cape Hawke Lookout - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Island Palms Motor Inn

Suburban motel in Forster with free parking
Island Palms Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Island Palms Motor Inn also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Forster motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1987
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Island Palms Motor Inn offers 32 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Forster motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 25 for adults and AUD 9 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 25 for adults and AUD 9 to 14 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Island Palms Motor
Island Palms Motor Forster
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Island Palms Motor Inn?

Island Palms Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Palms Motor Inn?

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Palms Motor Inn on 25 Aug 2025 start from NZ$159.16, 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 parking available at Island Palms Motor Inn?

Yep, Island Palms Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Island Palms Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Island Palms Motor Inn is One Mile Beach (2.6 km).

Does Island Palms Motor Inn have a pool?

Island Palms Motor Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Island Palms Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Island Palms Motor Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Island Palms Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Island Palms Motor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Island Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 995 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 995 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 995 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 995 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 995 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keirra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mirjan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Bed was comfortable I did notice a slight smell in the room, however that could have been from the rain the few days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet and close to all amenities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - super handy to shopping centre and main road in and out of town - was far back off the street enough to be quiet. Easy drive to find a yummy dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived late in the evening & the check in was was Effie ent at the kiosk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay and see all Forster has to offer. Think I met the owner. She was most kind and helpful. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Probably a bit far out of the town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid for a king room but were given a queen room which was very disappointing given we had paid extra for the king room. When we got into the room we noticed there were dresses and other garments in the wardrobe, so it had not been properly cleaned and serviced. The room was very dated and is also in need of renovation. The side table lamps were red which made it impossible to use as light lights for reading. We have stayed here before but we’re very disappointed in the accommodation this time and will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Screen on sliding door dirty, area outside room untidy. Toilet seat broken. Room was clean inside but externally more upkeep needs to be done. Checking in/out excellent and updates via text excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ROOMS WERE WELL SET UP AND SHORT WALK TO A SHOPPING MALL. LOVELY POOL, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, WALK TO THE LOCAL WITH CHINESE AND WAS ALLOWED TO CHECK IN 2 HOURS EARLY
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Giselle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was clean and comfortable. Updated with adequate power including USB's. Property, bathroom are aged. Restaurant not available. Only provided one towel, facecloth and floormat for a 2 adult booking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was very helpful and room was above what I expected. It could have done with more info re area, restaurants and maps etc, what's around. Otherwise very enjoyable stay.10/10 thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay deserves a 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrell

Travelled with family
The property is walkable to shops. Easy checkin eventhough we arrived after hours. It’s nice to stay for stop over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

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