Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free, although it is limited. Parking height restrictions apply.

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

Check-in time is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out time is by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer through the property.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Forster, within a 5-minute drive of Leon Island and Forster Marina. It is approximately 1.1 miles from Wallis Lake and 1.4 miles from Miles Island.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, with access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Island Palms Motor Inn - Forster Accommodation

Average nightly price at Island Palms Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$187
February	US$122
March	US$108
April	US$109
May	US$104
June	US$109
July	US$112
August	US$102
September	US$101
October	US$124
November	US$121
December	US$170

What guests think

Across many reviews, Island Palms Motor Inn is praised for friendly, helpful staff and quick, often self-service check-in, with a convenient location near shops and an easy drive to Forster’s beaches, and a generally quiet setting that suits short stays.

Guests like the pool and convenient parking, and several mention handy laundry facilities, though the on-site restaurant was closed during some stays. Cleanliness receives frequent praise across rooms and grounds, with only a few reports of oversights. Rooms are typically spacious and well equipped, but some find the decor dated and report occasional noise from thin walls or the car park. Overall, expect a straightforward, good-value stopover near amenities.

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Facilities

Guests like the pool and convenient parking, and several mention handy laundry facilities, though the on-site restaurant/food service was closed during some stays; one review noted the pool needed cleaning.

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Matthew

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Photos look good but the reality is it’s old and tired. No food even thought advert says there is. Wouldn’t recommend.

8

Richard

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice motel in a good location with Shops just across the road. Rooms were a great size and had microwave and kettle, table and chairs. Nice pool area. Motel was quiet but unfortunately we were kept awake all night by a fire alarm that kept bipping. Staff were friendly and helpful. Kiosk checkin worked really well. Would recommend it

8

Russell

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great, friendly and accommodating really helped when i requested an extra night. Parking is a bit tight especially when peeps take up 2 spots with boats and camper trailers but there is on street parking in front. Great to have a pool. Room was clean and in good condition. Great bathroom (nice big tub etc). A good experience and i would go back. Thank you!

8

Robert C

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Quiet, no traffic noise, rooms were comfy, staff eager to help, laundry was convenient.

8

John

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The restaurant was not open disappointing Other guests gathered in teh car park for hours which was noisy

10

Lyn

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet motel with a lovely pool and door parking will definitely stay again

10

Michael

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Well located, close to Forster town centre and shops. The pool was great for the kids to kick on after a day at the beach.

8

LI

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient parking, microwave, and a large lawn in the backyard.Very friendly check-in.

10

Robert

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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

8

Sandra

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was dirty Very thin walls

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with many noting very clean rooms and tidy grounds. A few exceptions mention missed servicing or exterior grime.

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Cheryl

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Kathy

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean, comfortable beds.The lady at reception was lovely and helpful, quick and easy check in and check out.. 5 minute drive from beautiful beaches. Shops across the road was very handy. Lots of parking.

10

LOAN

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay there as everything was so clean, the bedding was extremely clean and comfortable. The check in and check out process was so quick and efficient for travellers, no need to queue and no wait time. We were able to park our car just in front of the room which made it easy to carry our luggage in and out. Thank you Island Palms

6

Daniel

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Cindy

14 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and modern

10

Greg

20 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our unit was very clean and comfortable. The motel is a comparatively short drive from the centre of Forster and the beaches. Checkin was extremely easy and the facilities were very good. I highly recommend this motel.

10

John

29 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was large, very clean, had everything we needed and was quiet and affordable.

10

Stella XS

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean! Will stay again! Thanks!

10

Richard

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, huge room with patio out onto the grass. Across the road from the shopping centre and near the hotel but still very quiet especially at night. Well equipped room with toaster, microwave and kettle and plenty of tea, coffee, sugar. Very clean motel and grounds. Nice friendly and helpful staff.

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Werner

19 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in machine not working. Night bell took over 15 minutes to get answered. Beds not made every day. No clean towels provided. Stay away from this place

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable, and well equipped (microwave/kettle), with some spa options. Decor feels dated for some, and noise from thin walls or the car park is occasionally mentioned.

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Gail Emma Doreen

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

spa amazing

10

Derek

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stay, convenient and spacious.

8

Richard

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice motel in a good location with Shops just across the road. Rooms were a great size and had microwave and kettle, table and chairs. Nice pool area. Motel was quiet but unfortunately we were kept awake all night by a fire alarm that kept bipping. Staff were friendly and helpful. Kiosk checkin worked really well. Would recommend it

4

Christine

21 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and well kept. All required amenities were present including cutlery and plates for 4 people. However the bed was hard as a rock and we may as well have slept on the floor. Horrible, horrible bed.

8

Lee

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for our stopover. Clean spacious room.

8

Richard

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good sized rooms

10

Richard

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, huge room with patio out onto the grass. Across the road from the shopping centre and near the hotel but still very quiet especially at night. Well equipped room with toaster, microwave and kettle and plenty of tea, coffee, sugar. Very clean motel and grounds. Nice friendly and helpful staff.

8

Graham

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean, bed comfortable, spa bath worth the money…

8

robert

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A good place to stay if you are on a budget. It was clean, easy to get in and park. Beds were comfy. Walls a but thin could hear next door easily. Tv could have been bigger woth a better selection of channels. Staff were friendly

8

Sandra

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was dirty Very thin walls

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, and check-in/out is quick and straightforward, including after-hours via kiosk. A few guests reported issues such as a kiosk outage or receiving the wrong room type.

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Russell

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great, friendly and accommodating really helped when i requested an extra night. Parking is a bit tight especially when peeps take up 2 spots with boats and camper trailers but there is on street parking in front. Great to have a pool. Room was clean and in good condition. Great bathroom (nice big tub etc). A good experience and i would go back. Thank you!

10

Kathy

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean, comfortable beds.The lady at reception was lovely and helpful, quick and easy check in and check out.. 5 minute drive from beautiful beaches. Shops across the road was very handy. Lots of parking.

6

Daniel

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ann

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Martin

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Jeremy

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay with clean and tidy rooms and comfy too! Also has a great pool for a swim for the adults and kids. We had an incident where we left the key inside and closed the door not able to get back in. Billy from the motel service was great to get us back in as well as give us another hour to stay on request with late checkout. Will definitely recommend and come back here again!!!

8

Angela

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived late in the evening & the check in was was Effie ent at the kiosk.

10

Brooke

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

staff were awesome

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Werner

19 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in machine not working. Night bell took over 15 minutes to get answered. Beds not made every day. No clean towels provided. Stay away from this place

8

LI

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient parking, microwave, and a large lawn in the backyard.Very friendly check-in.

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Location

Across from a shopping centre and handy to main roads, it’s an easy drive to Forster’s beaches and town centre, and many found it quiet. A few felt it was a bit far from town or the beach to walk.

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Stuart

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Surprisingly quiet given location close to shopping centre and being on main road.

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Kathy

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean, comfortable beds.The lady at reception was lovely and helpful, quick and easy check in and check out.. 5 minute drive from beautiful beaches. Shops across the road was very handy. Lots of parking.

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Amanda

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were looking for a clean and comfortable place to rest our heads at night after fun days out and about. It met our expectations based on price and photos. Handy location near Woolies, not close enough to walk to the beach but an easy couple of minutes drive. Would definitely stay again.

8

Julia

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Janelle

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, quiet and close to all amenities within walking distance.

10

Darin

22 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was easy check in check out room was clean and comfortable walking distance to major shopping centre and 5 minute drive to beaches and anything in Foster.

8

Michelle

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,370 nights

Central area, shops are within walking distance

8

Craig

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Probably a bit far out of the town

10

Michael

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Well located, close to Forster town centre and shops. The pool was great for the kids to kick on after a day at the beach.

10

Robert

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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

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Dining

On-site dining was unavailable during some stays. Guests instead used nearby options such as the tavern, local Chinese, or other eateries a short drive away.

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Matthew

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Photos look good but the reality is it’s old and tired. No food even thought advert says there is. Wouldn’t recommend.

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Ann

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

John

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The restaurant was not open disappointing Other guests gathered in teh car park for hours which was noisy

8

Julia

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Bob

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good over nite stay close by the Tavern and Restaurant

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Robert

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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

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Island Palms Motor Inn

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