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Forstay Motel

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for Forstay Motel

A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a glass building with reflections.
A calm waterfront with a pedestrian bridge and grassy areas.
A coastal path with a bench, rocky shoreline, and distant buildings.
A two-story building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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Head St, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Place, The Sanctuary
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pebbly Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture of a beach, and a framed plant.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A neatly made bed with a grey blanket and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with blue curtains.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wooden nightstand with drawers, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Forster

Forstay Motel places you steps from Pebbly Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of The Sanctuary. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Forster motel include Wallis Lake and Miles Island.
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What's nearby

  • The Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forster Marina - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wharf St. Distillery Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Limlong - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Graham Barclay Oysters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪House Of Highness - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Forstay Motel

Forstay Motel offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Forster motel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Forstay Motel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Forstay Motel Motel
Forstay Motel Forster
Forstay Motel Motel Forster

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Forstay Motel?

Forstay Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Forstay Motel?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forstay Motel on 15 Nov 2026 start from NZ$170, 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 Forstay Motel?

Yep, Forstay Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Forstay Motel?

Yep, Forstay Motel is a short 15-minute walk from Forster Town Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forstay Motel?

No, Forstay Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Forstay Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Forstay Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Forstay Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 266 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Holiday Stay! Clean, Comfy and Close to everything. Happy staff and very helpful. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, walkable/near beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed. Nice large light room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was close to main shops and beach area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed. Room very clean. Motel is close to a fairly busy road (mostly during the day). Surprisingly did not hear any road noise during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff were helpful. It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional, well-positioned, clean but smelt a bit stale. Close to the new EV destination charger under the information centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable. My key fob to have power was a little dodgy at times with the lights going out in the morning whilst I was in the shower. Minimal car parking space especially if you have a 4WD, found I had to park out in the street on one of my 3 nights stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family of 5 enjoyed our stay in a two- bedroomed room. Clean, cosy and good value. Easy parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit and stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always comfortable, clean and great customer service. Love staying here 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes stay was good and so clean staff was very good would definitely recommend this Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room and good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good value for money hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room was clean. The beach was a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very good, lots of space in the room and bathroom was very spacious. Staff were very helpful and lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room and easy parking. Happy with my stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a pleasant stat here, great sevice, very clean and comfortable room, would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very lovely caring staff. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Complimentary bottled water is a lovely touch. Location fantastic can park the car and walk to everything in town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026