3.5 Star Hotel

Island Palms Motor Inn

115 The Lakes Way, Forster, Australia View Map

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Strategically Located. Professionally Designed. Perfectly Equipped. Island Palms in Forster offers more than just a relaxing retreat—it’s a smart choice for government and corporate travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and connectivity, as well as holidaymakers looking to unwind in style. Business-Ready Accommodations Our upgraded rooms combine modern style with practical functionality, ideal for professionals on assignment, conference attendees, or agency teams. Enjoy spacious layouts, work-friendly environments, and a peaceful atmosphere just minutes from Forster’s key business hubs. Smart Entertainment with Flat Screen TVs & Casting Unwind after a productive day by streaming your preferred content directly from your device to our sleek, high-definition screens—whether it’s catching up on the news, tuning into a webinar, or relaxing with a movie. Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi Stay seamlessly connected with ultra-fast, secure internet throughout the property. Perfect for video conferencing, remote work, and real-time collaboration—no lag, no limits. Prime Location with Leisure Perks Just steps from pristine beaches and vibrant local dining, Island Palms offers the ideal balance of work and wellness. Whether you're hosting meetings, recharging between site visits, or simply escaping for a coastal holiday, our property caters to both business and leisure with equal ease.

901 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Staff
8.6
Location
8.5

What Guests Say

  • “Check in 24/7 in the evening via an automated machine. Which is very good and easy. Personnel very friendly”
  • “The beds were comfortable.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Family Room1/4

Family Room

366 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath1/4

Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath

366 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
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Standard King Room1/4

Standard King Room

302 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Superior Twin Room1/4

Superior Twin Room

366 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
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Deluxe Double Room1/4

Deluxe Double Room

366 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
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Superior Family Room1/4

Superior Family Room

366 sqft • 1 King, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
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    What Guests Loved

    8
    Very Good

    Based on 901 reviews

    Location

    8.5

    Cleanliness

    8.5

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    8

    Pros +

    • Check in 24/7 in the evening via an automated machine. Which is very good and easy. Personnel very friendly
    • The beds were comfortable.
    • Room was spacious, beds were comfy

    Cons -

    • Outdated furniture and style also very high prices for the area . Bed mattress very very soft not good to sleep on it . Otherwise all ok ish.
    • It needs some renovation in certain areas, the carpet, sofa and chairs didn’t look clean.
    • Parking was a little issue due to the location of my unit being at a corner. The nearby slots right in front of my unit was taken by other guests so had to park a couple of blocks away. Ideally, I would expect my parking slot in front of my unit should be free when I arrive at the hotel.
    Business Traveler (128)Solo Traveler (206)Traveling as Couple (755)Family with Young Children (388)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (16)Group Traveler (93)Total (1,277)
    7JuditPosted on: 1-7-2026

    Check in 24/7 in the evening via an automated machine. Which is very good and easy. Personnel very friendly

    Outdated furniture and style also very high prices for the area . Bed mattress very very soft not good to sleep on it . Otherwise all ok ish.

    6MelissaPosted on: 1-3-2026

    The beds were comfortable.

    It needs some renovation in certain areas, the carpet, sofa and chairs didn’t look clean.

    8UpulPosted on: 12-31-2025

    Room was spacious, beds were comfy

    Parking was a little issue due to the location of my unit being at a corner. The nearby slots right in front of my unit was taken by other guests so had to park a couple of blocks away. Ideally, I would expect my parking slot in front of my unit should be free when I arrive at the hotel.

    8HaroonPosted on: 12-27-2025

    The location was great. It was close to everything.Staff was really nice and guided us on what to visit in the area.Room was clean and comfortable and was quiet, too.

    8MohamedPosted on: 12-22-2025

    Location, price

    The taps of the sink in bathroom are old, very hard to open and close..

    9CHLOEPosted on: 11-25-2025

    Good location 2kms out of the City, shopping centre across the road, pub 1 min walk away, very comfortable bed, great motel with easy 24hr check in.

    6allanPosted on: 10-20-2025

    considering it was $180 a night not a lot for that money

    we thought the TV and air conditioning didn't work but you had to put a key into a hold in near the wall to turn the electricity on which wasn't explained to us at the time we picked up the key and the after-hard days driving we didn't get the view you see on the internet we got a view of the back dented colorbond fence with tired worn out old cane furniture give this one a miss

    9GregPosted on: 7-27-2025

    An older property that has been upgraded. We stayed in Room 21 which was fantastic (our second time staying in that room) - on the corner at the back overlooking the grass. The Moscow Circus was setting up while we were there, and I think it wise to check if they are going to be operating during your planned stay as the noise would be terrible in that room. It was great when we were there as the circus had not yet opened. Other times when the land is vacant (most of the year) it is excellent. Another win is they have just upgraded the TV in the room. It is now a good size and with the ability to cast you own Netflix, Stan etc. makes the stay great.

    The shower pressure it terrible and the water corrosion through the wall next to the bed from the shower looks really bad. The bathroom amenities were poor with no Body Wash (only a small bar of soap) provided. There was Shampoo and Condition and though.

    9RosaliePosted on: 6-18-2025

    It was quiet and had everything we needed.

    Was a lot further away from town centre than I thought. Not really walking distance to anywhere.

    9RosaliePosted on: 6-14-2025

    Location & spaciousness of the rooms

    A water view would have been great but we were okay with the city view although it was quite noisy at night

    5TarraPosted on: 6-4-2025

    The bed head and the chair

    The wind blowing through the gap in the front door. The sliding door to the 'patio space' barely slid, the screen door didn't at all. The rude woman on the phone hanging up on me. Having to call at 8am if I needed an extra hour to sleep in....defies the purpose....and to pay an extra $30 for the pleasure of a soft, lumpy bed.The room was also ice cold ❄️ and took over an hour to warm up.... I did try cancelling immediately but rude woman said no I can't, even though I explained I had complex medical needs. Just don't judge a motel by it's photo's .. I guess I expected more from their photo's they advertise.

    6RhianaPosted on: 5-10-2025

    It was easy to find, and great parking.

    It appeared there was a large leak in the bathroom and the carpet throughout the bedroom was mildly damp. I felt I needed to wear my shoes all the time.

    9BibethPosted on: 4-21-2025

    The room is good and all the linens was very clean and it's a quiet place to stay the location is excellent near in shopping centre just walk.and your there.in shop plus the person accommodate us she's nice and Hands on if we need or ask something definitely we're looking forward to coming back

    8DonnaPosted on: 4-12-2025

    Late check in kiosk didn't work and we had to wake up the staff. Parking spot taken by a truck which left with much noise at 5am. Bed great and shower good. No biscuits.

    9HarryPosted on: 4-11-2025

    Pleasent stay.

    Small tv,was told I was upgraded booked a king bed got a queen how is that an upgrade

    6MandyPosted on: 4-10-2025

    room was clean and comfortable with a pleasant outlook and the bird life was the highlight of our stay. However the room had an unpleasant odor and carpet is in need of upgrades.. Underfoot was uneven surfaces.All in all it was good enough for the price point and the quiet location makes for a great nights sleep. Just take a room spray ?

    10WendyPosted on: 4-9-2025

    The room was very clean and quite large. Bed was so comfortable with nice clean sheets. Rooms are very quiet, and Gayle and the staff are all so helpful and friendly. Will defiantly stay there again in the future.

    1RebeccaPosted on: 4-8-2025

    location to where we needed to be

    Room was disgusting. There was a child's spiderman toy, sock, and other leftovers under the bed - these were not way under, but just on the edge. I reached down to get my phone and grabbed a spiderman. Middle of the night in the dark, I did think it was something else! Dust everywhere, large groupings of it next to the beds. The front area bed had no air flow from the air con, no fan, and light got in through the poor door window covering. The air con we had in the room barely worked at all and we were hot all night. The beds were horrific. The main bed we were on was so bad, we actually climbed into our rooftop tent, got down the foam mattress and placed it on top of the bed, just to make it possible to sleep. The pillows were terrible too, so we used our own. At that point I wasn't sold on the cleanliness of anything, so was grateful to have my own to use. The front doors aren't very secure. There are no staff, it's all self checkin, so good luck if you need help. There was a lot of nice brochures for the area which were completely inaccessible and locked inside the unused reception area. The kettle in our room was absolutely disgusting and full of I think rust and dirt inside (breakdown from the heating element), so we couldn't even make a tea or coffee. The fridge wasn't very cold when we opened it, so not sure if that was temperature safe. We were there for a funeral and after a long couple of days of driving, we booked a motel so we could be more comfortable than in our rooftop tent. The final straw was the smoke alarm above our bed which decided tonight was the night for the battery to die, and the alarm to go off at some middle of the night hour. It honestly felt like a waste of money all round.

    8LindaPosted on: 4-5-2025

    Clean room, nice staff easy walk to the Taven for a great Chinese meal.

    8JaiHahnPosted on: 4-5-2025

    The bathroom is in the middle of the room and separates the two beds. I liked this as it gave privacy and the feel of having 2 bedrooms. The view from the patio is spectacular. With a book, nice cup of tea (or something long and cold) I could have spent a very pleasant hour or so outside. The room was very clean and suited our needs perfectly. There was parking right outside the door

    There is nothing really I didn't like.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Salt-water pool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 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 not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that a 1.8% charge applies for payments made with an American Express or DinersClub credit card. Please note that cots/cribs are subject to availability.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. A damage deposit of AUD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Island Palms Motor Inn

    115 The Lakes Way, Forster

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