Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

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

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

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located within a 10-minute walk of The Sanctuary and Pebbly Beach, approximately 0.5 miles from Miles Island and 0.7 miles from Wallis Lake.

Forstay Motel in Forster - Comfort and Convenience

Average nightly price at Forstay Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$117
February	US$81
March	US$79
April	US$92
May	US$87
June	US$83
July	US$82
August	US$80
September	US$85
October	US$89
November	US$83
December	US$96

What guests think

At Forstay Motel, travelers repeatedly highlight very clean rooms, friendly and accommodating staff, and a central, walkable location near the beach, baths, shops, and restaurants, delivering solid value for short stays and stopovers without unnecessary frills.

Rooms are generally comfortable, with good beds and some spacious options, but a few are small or dated. Common drawbacks include traffic or petrol-station noise, limited or tight parking, and occasional shower temperature, pressure, or hot-water problems. Expect a simple, convenient stay focused on value and friendly service.

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Facilities

Parking is available but can be cramped or limited, with some unmarked bays; others found it easy. A few spa-bath rooms had problems with dirty or unusable jets.

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SOMNATH

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very conveniently located at the heart of Forster with the food precincts and beaches located in walking distance. The rooms decent in size and is well lit. Parking lot is cramped, you’ll need good driving skills to park and take your car out. Overall a great choice for the price we paid.

8

Judith

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic, inexpensive room that was fine for overnight stay. Air conditioning worked well. Located within walking distance of many restaurants and town center.

8

David

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really nice small roadside hotel . Easy parking , clean and quiet . The host lady is nice . Excellent shower . Easy to walk to town or beach . Beautiful beach and river nearby . Lovely place

10

Di

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room and easy parking. Happy with my stay!!

8

Kaye

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Felt like a room that had been renovated out of part of a house complex, the spa bath jets and everything were putrid and the shower was over the top, it was right on the edge of the footpath of the road which meant it was extremely noisy all night.apart from that it was okay

6

Sarah

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not enough park for the rooms

8

Naomie

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean rooms. We stayed in the room with the spa. The room was nice, a bit outdated and the bathroom could do with a reno but for the price, it was fantastic.

10

Calvyn

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent but too bad the spa bath was unusable

8

Brent

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only issue was parking.. unmarked bays meant street parking was often the only option. Great stay apart from that! Thanks

10

Karina

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was so lovely and friendly. Lots of brochures and maps in reception. Clean and tidy. Working internet. Close (walking distance) to the Baths and a few other nice beaches. Highly recommend.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean, tidy rooms and well-maintained spaces. A few noted issues in some bathrooms or spa areas.

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10

Julie

28 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Welcoming staff with clean and tidy room

10

Jane

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Always comfortable, clean and great customer service. Love staying here 👍

4

Leanne

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property advertised daily housekeeping which is not correct, they need better blinds to keep the lights out from the service station. Tiles in the shower are all cracked and mouldy shower screen.

10

Di

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room and easy parking. Happy with my stay!!

6

TRACEY

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property filthy and smelt really bad Chinese owner and the poor woman was trying to do everything, no staff and no housekeeping, the noise from the new building being built was horrible and dust everywhere I felt I could not breathe. Will never stay in this unkempt place again

10

Michael

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean

10

jacqui

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and extremely clean.

10

Jane

19 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always a pleasant stat here, great sevice, very clean and comfortable room, would definitely recommend

8

Ngaire

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and staff very kind especially contacting immediately when we left something in the room. Comfy bed but bathroom really needs updating. Location great and central, surprisingly quiet considering on main road.

8

David

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff and good value.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with good beds and some spacious options, but a few are small or dated. Several guests reported traffic or petrol-station noise and occasional shower/hot-water or TV reception issues.

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John

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower in room 304 was terrible, very hard to get the right temperature and it kept changing and the water pressure was terrible.

10

Blake

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are nice and spacious and the beds were very comfortable.

10

steve

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late and left early, however room was comfortable and quiet. Very good value

6

Mark

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean but in our case very small. Could barely get our suitcases in. Short walk to beach and restaurants.

6

Matthew

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location near main beach and short walk to Forster main shops . Stayed in executive room which felt very dated . No power points next to bed sides which was annoying . Toilet gave a loud bang whenever the cistern refilled and shower too roughly 5 minutes to start getting warm . Effectively no noise insulation in room as door had a large gap at bottom , any time of night you could hear people walking outside or banging their own doors . Cost of stay was low however

8

Alison

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was as advertised, extremely clean, comfortable and great location only downside is the TV reception for evening viewing keep dropping out and picture would turn hazey…

8

Neroli

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cosy, comfortable and clean. Shower was barely warm for showers. Petrol station next door was noisy but blackout curtains kept the light out.

6

Xinyi

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: Location is perfect, close to the beach and restaurants. The room is reasonably clean considering its price. Cons: The noise is really bad in the rooms facing the petro station, and the road. This and the soft mattress made my stay very uncomfortable as I personally prefer a firmer mattress.

6

John

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tv kept losing reception

10

Kabi

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok for a one night stay however not good enough to run of out of hot water while showering. It was for two people.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with friendly, helpful managers, smooth check-in, and proactive follow-up on lost items. One guest reported less hospitable responses and limited after-hours support.

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10

Helen

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Welcoming staff, very good room amenities, extremely clean accommodation, excellent location, all at a budget price.

10

Claire

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in with super friendly staff

8

Barbara

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in. Young man at reception very helpful. Nice size room. Great location. Easy to walk to beach and restaurants.

6

Kristi

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property team were not very hospitable. The front door says the office is open until 7.30pm. When we arrived at 7.15pm there was no one present. I called the number and they did come and assist but were not very forthcoming. However, given that I have a US mobile it was an international call, i'm not sure how other international visitors who may or may not have international dialing/roaming would contact them. The next day we asked for beach towels so we could go for a swim (the motel is a block from the beach). We were told there were none. I asked if we could use the towels from the room and they told me "yes but they cannot touch the sand". So I can use a pool towel for the beach but can't get sand on it, so I can't put it on the ground. I asked for extra towels and was told they didn't have any. These people need to learn the definition of "hospitality".

10

Anthony

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic service, very clean, great location and reasonably priced. Highly recommend

10

Barbara

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very surprised it is only 3 star. Very nice room, friendly, helpful staff, quick check in.

10

Robyn

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent check in service provided by George. Fabulous knowledge of the local restaurants, their cuisine and opening hours. Highly recommend

10

Louise

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotless, the bed extremely comfortable. The reception on arrival was wonderful and the staff as a whole were very friendly and helpful. We had accidently left something behind and the hotel were so gracious about helping us to return the items. Highly recommend this hotel

10

Karina

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was so lovely and friendly. Lots of brochures and maps in reception. Clean and tidy. Working internet. Close (walking distance) to the Baths and a few other nice beaches. Highly recommend.

10

Plamen

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Elvira and George are managing the property very well and going above and beyond to make sure that the customers are happy. We are very pleased with the service provided and we will visit again. Thank you for the great experience. Plamen and Milena

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Location

Central, walkable location close to the beach, ocean baths, shops and restaurants. Some traffic or neighboring business noise can affect certain rooms.

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Jane

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always great service, well priced and close to everything 👍

6

Mark

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean but in our case very small. Could barely get our suitcases in. Short walk to beach and restaurants.

8

Judith

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic, inexpensive room that was fine for overnight stay. Air conditioning worked well. Located within walking distance of many restaurants and town center.

10

Sarah

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and good location. Within walking distance to beach and salt baths

8

Sue-Ellen

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideal location. Within walking distance from water, shopping and restaurants.

8

Alexandra

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Die Unterkunft liegt ziemlich nah am Strand und Meerwasserschwimmbad.

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10

Gregory

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Needed to get away for the weekend. The perfect location, as it was close to everything, beach, bbq area, cafes, wharf, and the town centre.

10

Helen

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean room. Walking distance to many dining options

8

Gregory

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is good for a stroll to the many eating places and the beach, on the main road but quiet at night when it counts

10

Kanyarat

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is very clean. Motel location is just few minutes walk to the beaches, restaurants and shopping centre. Very convenient. The best thing about this stay is the staff whom are very helpful, caring and gave us a very warm welcome. Thanks for the hospitality.

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15 $80	16 $80	17 $86	18 $79	19 $79	20 $93	21
22 $77	23 $79	24 $81	25 $87	26 $80	27 $95	28
29 $85	30 $79

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		1 $82	2 $85	3 $83	4 $87	5 $82
6 $85	7 $82	8 $85	9 $85	10 $82	11 $82	12 $86
13 $131	14 $131	15 $126	16 $124	17 $127	18 $123	19 $127
20 $123	21 $146	22 $131	23 $127	24	25	26 $121
27 $125	28 $124	29 $232	30 $232	31 $204

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