Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available for guests on-site. However, parking is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. Service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time starts at 14:00 and ends at 18:00. Check-out time is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.

Where is the property located?

The property is located in Forster, near the beach. It is close to natural attractions like The Sanctuary and Wallis Island Nature Reserve, and cultural highlights such as the Great Lakes Museum.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. However, extra-person charges may apply, and specific room suitability should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

No cribs or rollaway/extra beds are available at the property. Guests are advised to confirm room suitability for children prior to arrival.

Golden Sands Motor Inn - Forster Accommodation

Average nightly price at Golden Sands Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$140
February	US$93
March	US$90
April	US$91
May	US$86
June	US$86
July	US$77
August	US$81
September	US$79
October	US$95
November	US$90
December	US$123

What guests think

At Golden Sands Motor Inn, reviewers praise the convenient location near the beach and shops and the friendly staff, while feedback on room quality and cleanliness varies from spacious and tidy to dated rooms and some maintenance or odor issues.

Facilities noted include a clean pool, on-site parking, and a handy guest laundry. Several guests report check-in via a nearby pub and occasional difficulty contacting reception, and some say rooms did not match online photos. Overall, expect a straightforward stay with basic comforts.

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Facilities

Reviews mention a clean pool and convenient on-site parking; one notes a useful guest laundry. No other facilities are consistently discussed.

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8

Lorraine

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great for beach, river and shops Pool Parking on site Staff all very friendly

10

Lee

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, convent location, pool, great size rooms and bathroom.

10

Barry

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The cleanest bathroom toilet I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve stayed in hundreds well done to the cleaners, pool was spotless, position was great Chinese Restaurant next door, Beach Rock pool and Cafe on the beach two minute walk, have been staying here for years and will continue 👍😁

6

Norm

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel room was clean and comfortable bed but I prefer parking inside the motel walls.

10

Kristy

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very comfortable size room for a family. Great bathroom. Great pressure in shower. Laundry was a bonus. Bed super comfortable and clean. Soooo much room. With a bit of paint and a small reno, it would be 10/10. But I will definitely be staying here again and would recommend.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and bathrooms clean, with praise for linen and even spotless areas. However, several report issues like dirty showers, grubby surfaces, unpleasant odors, and worn furnishings.

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6

Chris

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival, the carpet had a horrible smell like a cat or dog urinated everywhere.

10

Barry

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The cleanest bathroom toilet I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve stayed in hundreds well done to the cleaners, pool was spotless, position was great Chinese Restaurant next door, Beach Rock pool and Cafe on the beach two minute walk, have been staying here for years and will continue 👍😁

8

Kim

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, room was clean and spacious. Tariff very reasonable

8

marcus

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was a little older but clean and comfortable The staff were there if we needed any assistance and very friendly Good value

10

Susan

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean and very friendly staff.

2

Cheryl

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Curtains were awful, barely covered the window & full of holes & threadbare. Doona was dirty, didn’t look like it had been washed in a while. Shower based stained & grout looked grotty. Chairs were dirty & stained. Room looked nothing like the photo.

10

Rohan

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean & the staff were friendly.

6

Yvonne

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The shower floor was very dirty otherwise the room was fine. The manager was very friendly and helpful

4

Kim

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nothing like in the pics I saw when booking. Smelt really old, although the sheets and towels looked clean, the walls, floor and toilet and seat seat were really grubby. I felt like I was in an ex housing commision flat. There was paint peeling off windows, curtains were old and thread bare, the toilet needs cleanong and there was hair on the bathroom floor on arrival. Doors, door handles and walls were grubby. Did have good tvs and was spacious though. On arrival there was no one in reception, we had to drive to a hotel near by to pick the key up. We did try to call reception on the way to the hotel as we were gping to arrive only 15 mi utes prior to close, but nobody answered.

6

Max

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good overnight stay Great linen Nice and clean Is an old motel

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, but the property shows its age. Multiple reviews say interiors look tired and sometimes do not match online photos.

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6

Tetiana

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room did not match what I saw in the photos online when I made the booking

10

Lee

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, convent location, pool, great size rooms and bathroom.

8

Kim

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, room was clean and spacious. Tariff very reasonable

10

Kristy

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very comfortable size room for a family. Great bathroom. Great pressure in shower. Laundry was a bonus. Bed super comfortable and clean. Soooo much room. With a bit of paint and a small reno, it would be 10/10. But I will definitely be staying here again and would recommend.

10

Alexandra

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms, staff and location is great

6

Deborah

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this place on a recommendation from a friend. Firstly, you have to visit the pub around the corner to collect your room key as they have bought the property. They shared directions to parking and location of the room. Our room did not look anything like the above picture. In fact, room 20 is so unique that it has a back door and a front door. The place is a bit tired and on inspecting the cupboards, I found a dress hanging up from a previous resident which makes me wonder about the cleanliness of the property. Make sure that you take your own soap as none is provided. Water pressure was good and warm. It was convenient to the main street and a block away from the beach. Good for one night but not much else.

4

Kim

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nothing like in the pics I saw when booking. Smelt really old, although the sheets and towels looked clean, the walls, floor and toilet and seat seat were really grubby. I felt like I was in an ex housing commision flat. There was paint peeling off windows, curtains were old and thread bare, the toilet needs cleanong and there was hair on the bathroom floor on arrival. Doors, door handles and walls were grubby. Did have good tvs and was spacious though. On arrival there was no one in reception, we had to drive to a hotel near by to pick the key up. We did try to call reception on the way to the hotel as we were gping to arrive only 15 mi utes prior to close, but nobody answered.

6

Libby

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outside is nothing to look at but the rooms are clean and the beds

6

Max

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good overnight stay Great linen Nice and clean Is an old motel

10

Peter

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

More than adequate. Location is good. Showing its age a little. Friendly staff.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Some guests struggled to reach reception and had to collect keys from a nearby pub.

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8

Lorraine

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great for beach, river and shops Pool Parking on site Staff all very friendly

4

Rohan

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wouldn't stay again we tried to call them but no one would answer. We left a message but no response.

10

Kelly

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, friendly and overall great within walking distance to most things

10

Susan

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean and very friendly staff.

10

Rohan

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean & the staff were friendly.

10

Alexandra

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms, staff and location is great

6

Yvonne

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The shower floor was very dirty otherwise the room was fine. The manager was very friendly and helpful

6

Deborah

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this place on a recommendation from a friend. Firstly, you have to visit the pub around the corner to collect your room key as they have bought the property. They shared directions to parking and location of the room. Our room did not look anything like the above picture. In fact, room 20 is so unique that it has a back door and a front door. The place is a bit tired and on inspecting the cupboards, I found a dress hanging up from a previous resident which makes me wonder about the cleanliness of the property. Make sure that you take your own soap as none is provided. Water pressure was good and warm. It was convenient to the main street and a block away from the beach. Good for one night but not much else.

4

Kim

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nothing like in the pics I saw when booking. Smelt really old, although the sheets and towels looked clean, the walls, floor and toilet and seat seat were really grubby. I felt like I was in an ex housing commision flat. There was paint peeling off windows, curtains were old and thread bare, the toilet needs cleanong and there was hair on the bathroom floor on arrival. Doors, door handles and walls were grubby. Did have good tvs and was spacious though. On arrival there was no one in reception, we had to drive to a hotel near by to pick the key up. We did try to call reception on the way to the hotel as we were gping to arrive only 15 mi utes prior to close, but nobody answered.

10

Peter

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

More than adequate. Location is good. Showing its age a little. Friendly staff.

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Location

Location is a recurring highlight, with easy walking access to the beach, river, shops, and town center.

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8

Lorraine

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great for beach, river and shops Pool Parking on site Staff all very friendly

10

Warren

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good lication

10

Barry

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The cleanest bathroom toilet I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve stayed in hundreds well done to the cleaners, pool was spotless, position was great Chinese Restaurant next door, Beach Rock pool and Cafe on the beach two minute walk, have been staying here for years and will continue 👍😁

8

Kim

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, room was clean and spacious. Tariff very reasonable

10

Helen

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous location! It doesn't get any better than that, clean rooms, great eating places around the corner, friendly people.Cant wait to go back.

8

Chris

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was perfect for our needs and handy to everything...

10

Kelly

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, friendly and overall great within walking distance to most things

6

Paul

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location-easy walking into centre

10

Alexandra

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms, staff and location is great

6

Deborah

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this place on a recommendation from a friend. Firstly, you have to visit the pub around the corner to collect your room key as they have bought the property. They shared directions to parking and location of the room. Our room did not look anything like the above picture. In fact, room 20 is so unique that it has a back door and a front door. The place is a bit tired and on inspecting the cupboards, I found a dress hanging up from a previous resident which makes me wonder about the cleanliness of the property. Make sure that you take your own soap as none is provided. Water pressure was good and warm. It was convenient to the main street and a block away from the beach. Good for one night but not much else.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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10

Barry

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The cleanest bathroom toilet I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve stayed in hundreds well done to the cleaners, pool was spotless, position was great Chinese Restaurant next door, Beach Rock pool and Cafe on the beach two minute walk, have been staying here for years and will continue 👍😁

10

Helen

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous location! It doesn't get any better than that, clean rooms, great eating places around the corner, friendly people.Cant wait to go back.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $105	2 $226	3 $224
4 $183	5 $112	6 $89	7 $103	8 $103	9 $109	10 $117
11 $82	12 $80	13 $84	14 $91	15 $89	16 $119	17 $120
18 $91	19 $90	20 $84	21 $89	22 $108	23 $106	24 $120
25 $96	26 $85	27 $91	28 $89	29 $94	30 $101	31 $108

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