3 Star Hotel

Plainsman Motel

22 Sheriff St, Forbes, Australia View Map

$118 nightly

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Plainsman Motel

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Featuring an outdoor pool, Plainsman Motel is just a 5-minute walk from both Lake Forbes and Forbes town center. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking is available. Plainsman Motel is a 10-minute walk from Forbes District Historical Museum and a 3-minute drive from Forbes Railway Arts and Visitor Information Center. All air-conditioned rooms boast both garden and pool views. They include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, both seating and dining areas, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. The two-bedroom apartment has a fully equipped kitchen.

453 Reviews

7.9Good
Cleanliness
8.3
Staff
9.0
Location
8.9

What Guests Say

  • “Excellent location to town, and it was Clean and tidy and served the purpose for our stay for a funeral that we had to attend in Forbes”
  • “Central location, easy to find, freshly painted, value for money.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Deluxe Motel Room1/4

Deluxe Motel Room

270 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Family1/4

Family

323 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Budget Room1/4

Budget Room

259 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
Twin Room1/3

Twin Room

270 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
Budget Double Room1/1

Budget Double Room

216 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Queen Room1/3

Queen Room

259 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    7.9
    Good

    Based on 453 reviews

    Location

    8.9

    Cleanliness

    8.3

    Staff

    9

    Overall Quality

    7.8

    Pros +

    • Excellent location to town, and it was Clean and tidy and served the purpose for our stay for a funeral that we had to attend in Forbes
    • Central location, easy to find, freshly painted, value for money.
    • Location was good with walking access to town

    Cons -

    • Nothing everything was satisfactory.
    • Old, worn and small
    • The exterior looks a bit sad but it appears they are working on it. Old grotty chairs outside the rooms. Sand trays with cigarette butts in them.
    Business Traveler (13)Solo Traveler (12)Traveling as Couple (21)Family with Young Children (21)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (4)Group Traveler (9)Total (508)
    8MRenton57Posted on: 1-23-2026

    Excellent location to town, and it was Clean and tidy and served the purpose for our stay for a funeral that we had to attend in Forbes

    Nothing everything was satisfactory.

    9PhillipPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Central location, easy to find, freshly painted, value for money.

    4RossPosted on: 12-17-2025

    Location was good with walking access to town

    Old, worn and small

    8RattailPosted on: 9-3-2025

    Comfortable beds. Freshly painted inside the rooms. Opposite the Club where we had a nice meal. Main road location but traffic noise was negligible..

    The exterior looks a bit sad but it appears they are working on it. Old grotty chairs outside the rooms. Sand trays with cigarette butts in them.

    8DavidPosted on: 9-2-2025

    Comfortable and roomy, Great location, Advised to use Legacy establishment across road. Much appreciated as lovely meal.

    All good until trying settle down for the night and disturbance early in the morning. Neighbours on both sides are too easily overheard through the walls. A great pity as otherwise a good motel. Left feeling tired.

    9JasonPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Staff were amazing motel was clean spotless. Towels clean and soft. Definitely will book again

    8StephenPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Great location, close to shops, cafes, Lake walk and town amenities. Friendly and helpful staff.

    10BrookePosted on: 4-22-2025

    Comfortable room, great location, friendly staff

    Nothing ?

    6NatashaPosted on: 4-20-2025

    Nice location opposite the club for easy able to walk across for dinner

    Our bathroom bins where not empty on arrival, fridge light not working, kitchen was run down (kitchen cupboard was crumbling, didnt use anything as didn’t feel hygienic. Take your own toilet paper as no spare only half roll on toilet, pipes bang loudly early in morning if neighbour uses shower.

    8WhitneyPosted on: 4-20-2025

    Clean! Comfy beds. Well presented.

    No vents in bathroom makes it hot

    4SallyPosted on: 4-8-2025

    The lady at the front desk when I thi k is the owner was rude from the minute we got there. We informed them that we were driving all day due to moving and would be there around 8pm. The lady was rude, unfriendly and unwelcoming. I wouldn’t stay here again. The room was dirty, there was hair from the people before and rot in the bathroom.

    4KayPosted on: 4-4-2025

    The location is top notch and staff very friendly

    quite dated. I know they have refurb some rooms, but the one I stayed in was very old

    10JuliePosted on: 4-2-2025

    Friendly staff, clean, across the road from club which serves meals until late, petrol station next door, very convienient.

    10MarilynPosted on: 3-31-2025

    location was excellent and staff were friendly. it may not be the newest place in town but there is an old fashion warmth about this place. daily service with replenishment of towels down to biscuits. free use of the washing machine with complementary soap powder and the outdoor clothes line for drying. walk into town and around the Forbes beautiful lake.Forbes is rich in history and has many historic buildings.

    9JoPosted on: 3-26-2025

    Friendly staff. Comfortable and clean room with some great additions like plates, cutlery, toaster etc. Will certainly stay again.

    8ReneePosted on: 3-23-2025

    Great location and just a traditional motel with country feel. Lovely staff and so close to everything.

    Was a bit dated and rough. Cob webs in bathroom window, dodgy handyman work and our friend had a mouldy room. Very firm bed and we were there on a busy weekend and it was a bit loud with people walking past the front window less than a step away from the bed.

    8GracePosted on: 3-23-2025

    Table and bbq by the pool, location, easy to find and head to parts of Forbes. Loved that I was handed a milk first things and everything we could need was there in the room. It was also very sound proof, aatge group of party goers were so staying there and we didn't hear them once!!

    The loo or around the toilet smelt very uriney, I could tell it was clean, it's probably the grout or ingrained in the seat. The bed was super hard, which just isn't for us. I also couldn't control the tv from the bed, I had to stand up.

    9MichaelPosted on: 3-19-2025

    Location and parking.

    Not a problem but bathroom renovation wasn't quite finished. Still nice, and functional.

    8FionaPosted on: 3-16-2025

    Close to town Very comfortable Aircon

    4HeatherjeanPosted on: 3-7-2025

    Checkin and checkout was easy

    The hotel is expensive for the state, age and disrepair of the rooms, furniture, bathrooms and pool. It needs a desperate upgrade.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Fence around pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Salt-water pool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 12:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Plainsman Motel

    22 Sheriff St, Forbes

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