Name: The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
Address: 1 West Street, Forster, New South Wales, Australia, Forster, New South Wales, Australia
Rating: 8.43

Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

Based on 686 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

9%

Couple

72%

Family

11%

Group

4%

Solo

1%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At The Dorsal Boutique Hotel, guests repeatedly praise the absolute beachfront location and sweeping ocean views, along with generally spacious, comfortable rooms and friendly staff, while noting dated areas, small bathrooms, and limited in-room cooking facilities.

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8

Glen

4 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Ocean views from deluxe balcony suite was amazing. Restaurant was very convenient with good food, great staff with efficient and friendly dly service. Highly recommended

8

Donna

4 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location opposite the ocean pool and beach. Fabulous view from the balcony. Spacious clean room and friendly staff. Able to easily walk to shops, cafes and restaurants. A great place to stay in Forster.

10

Theo

Mar 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Close to all amenities. Large room, great views. Friendly check in on arrival.

10

Neil

Mar 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The restaurants were close and swimming was good as you had a choice of the baths or the beach right across the road. staff were good and parking onsite was good

10

Russell and Michelle

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a great size. The bed was so comfortable. The view from the balcony was spectacular. The mini bar prices were the best value I have seen in years. I highly recommend this hotel.

1 West Street, Forster, New South Wales, Australia

Location

Forster is home to The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. The Sanctuary and Wallis Island Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre and Forster Tenpin Centre. The Big Buzz Fun Park and Honeycomb Valley Farm are also worth visiting.

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 19:30

Before 10:00

FAQs

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free for guests.

The hotel does not allow pets, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges could apply.

The hotel is located on West Street in Forster, just 0.1 miles (0.16 km) from Main Beach and 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Forster Marina, making it convenient for beach access and local activities.

The hotel does not have a swimming pool.

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

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