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Forstay Motel

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
Breakfast for a fee
Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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38 - 46 Head Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Place, Pebbly Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Tenpin Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Share | Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Twin Share

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Queen Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Queen Room with Spa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Room Spa with Balcony

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Family Room, With Spa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Family Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Forster

Forstay Motel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Wallis Lake and Pebbly Beach. Each of the 20 rooms at this 3-star motel includes a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and an LCD TV.
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What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Sanctuary - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forster Tenpin Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forster Town Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forster Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Graham Barclay Oysters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Limlong - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Forstay Motel

Guests staying at Forstay Motel enjoy WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a garden. Onsite parking is offered for a fee.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free newspapers are other standard amenities.

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Forstay Motel
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Housekeeping
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 252 reviews
$73 nightly
The price is $82
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Forstay Motel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: AUD 7.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9 AM - 5:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately AUD 7.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Barkley Inn Forster
Barkley Inn
Barkley Forster
Forstay Motel Forster
Forstay Motel
Forstay Forster
The Barkley Inn
Forstay Motel Motel
Forstay Motel Forster
Forstay Motel Motel Forster

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Forstay Motel?

Located steps from Pebbly Beach, this motel is in Forster, and within a 10-minute walk of Wallis Lake and The Sanctuary. You'll also find Forster Tenpin Centre and Forster Town Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Forstay Motel?

Yes, parking is available for a surcharge.

Does Forstay Motel have a casino?

No, Forstay Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Forstay Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Forstay Motel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a garden plus some guestrooms include a private hot tub and a lagoon view.

Does Forstay Motel have a hot tub?

No, but this motel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Forstay Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Forstay Motel offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Forstay Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Forstay Motel.

Does Forstay Motel have connecting rooms available?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Forstay Motel?

The closest major airport to Forstay Motel is Taree, NSW (TRO), which is 25 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Forstay Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Forstay Motel offer a balcony and may feature lagoon views.

Forstay Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 160 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy location to walk down the street for dinner. Clean and very friendly staff. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good and clean rooms. Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great motel and greater value for money

In the process of being renovated, but this did not affect the stay. Well located to town and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice one night stop over

Great stay walking distance to everything comfy bed. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was by far the best aspect. The car park spaces are a bit narrow and should be designated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillows were soft, shower pressure was bloody amazing & let’s face it that’s what most of us care about, staff were also adorable. Worth every penny!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly & helpful Room was very clean & freshly painted
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality

Very good, 3-5 minutes to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant staff. Helpful, kind and polite. Nice hotel near beach and town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but very clean. Towels and sheets were crisp and clean, so too the shower and toilet. Overall, excellent!! I’ll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, friendly and a really comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Basic and affordable. Staff were Lovely. Simple rooms but all you need for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forstay Motel is good

great little motel, convenient, very clean, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, friendly staff. Good location Stick the minimum 50 characters where they fit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Everything was excellent. We’ll come back 😁
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Seating area only really sat 2 people on a sofa which made watching a movie difficult
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Walking distance to shops. Close to restaurants and pubs. Motel on main road can be a bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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6/10 Okay

Carolynne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We only needed an overnight stay. Motel is old and tired. Bed comfortable, clean unit . Bathroom needs plumbing. Water pressure not good otherwise all was well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly check in experience and although a bit dated and pokey, the room was better than I expected for the price. Close enough to the centre of town and relatively quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to all shopping centers and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very Disappointing

The hotel had no idea about our booking and subsequently did not have the correct accommodation ready for us. We were shown a double room with a broken toilet in one bathroom. We were offered the room at a discounted rate, which we declined and managed to book alternative suitable accommodation.
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2/10 Terrible

Cath

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst place I've ever stayed

Advertised as luxury rooms, this may have been true 30 years ago, but sadly a complete lie today. I was not impressed to see a cockroach on the bed. No mini - bar, no face washers, only one pillow per person, detergent quality shampoo. What a let down! I booked three nights but was not prepared to endure more than one. Disgusting!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tash

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Everything and nothing at the same time

I booked this as a romantic get away over the easter break, we were looking for somewhere close to the water, pub and restaurants, but equally we wanted somewhere comfortable to relax with the facilities to help us to do so. The room was dated but no where near as bad as I expected from reviews.Shower curtain needed replacement but no biggie, great size (room 211) , comfortable for an extended stay. Room was not serviced, the cleaner walked straight in without knocking on day two (awkward) , we asked for fresh towels and that was all we saw during our 3 night stay. No Austar/foxtel as advertised (apparently it was offline and stayed so for the duration of our stay - 3 days) $10 continental breakfast for two (bargain) , we didn't have it but I was impressed by that.
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Sufficient; Cleanliness: Delightful; When checking in, they did not know that I booked via wotif...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Fantastic, Amazing; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Really great place, clean and modern, excellent location and Breakfast included. What a bargain. See you again soon:)