About
Forstay Motel is just 5 minutes' walk from the heart of Forster and a short stroll from several of the area's spectacular beaches. Guests enjoy free parking. All rooms feature a flat screen TV and a private private bathroom. Forstay Motel is just 5 minutes' walk from the beachfront and 12 minutes' drive from Forster Tuncurry Golf Club. Newcastle Airport is a 2-hour drive away. All rooms feature a refrigerator, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Bed linen and toiletries are provided.
791 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.9
- Staff
- 9.1
- Location
- 9.0
What Guests Say
- “Very close to the beach and walks. Great location. Cant fault where this hotel is located. On site parking.”
- “Compared to our previous Motel in Coffs this place was on a different level, and $30 a night cheaper. Clean and tidy, friendly owners…”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Standard Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Standard Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/3Superior Queen Room
1/1Standard Twin Room
1/1Standard Triple Room
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What Guests Loved
Based on 791 reviews
Pros +
- Very close to the beach and walks. Great location. Cant fault where this hotel is located. On site parking.
- Compared to our previous Motel in Coffs this place was on a different level, and $30 a night cheaper. Clean and tidy, friendly owners and very central for Forster, which was lovely. Highly recommended.
- Great place for over night stay. Arrived late in evening Reception was v friendly & helpfulEasy walk to beach area for coffee in the morning Comfortable bed & hot shower
Cons -
- Needs quite a bit of TLC. Leaking toilet, shower, basin. Noisy fridge. A good clean wouldnt go astray. But, a decent size for a single room. Plus, no wifi internet, so had to go to the library.
- NA
- It;s a Motel. Not high end. Good value for money in a convenient location, could hear some outside noise from the other guests and traffic.
Very close to the beach and walks. Great location. Cant fault where this hotel is located. On site parking.
Needs quite a bit of TLC. Leaking toilet, shower, basin. Noisy fridge. A good clean wouldnt go astray. But, a decent size for a single room. Plus, no wifi internet, so had to go to the library.
Compared to our previous Motel in Coffs this place was on a different level, and $30 a night cheaper. Clean and tidy, friendly owners and very central for Forster, which was lovely. Highly recommended.
Great place for over night stay. Arrived late in evening Reception was v friendly & helpfulEasy walk to beach area for coffee in the morning Comfortable bed & hot shower
NA
Friendly welcome on Arrival Very helpful staff, I accidently left some clothes there they contacted me and we arranged to have them mailed home
It;s a Motel. Not high end. Good value for money in a convenient location, could hear some outside noise from the other guests and traffic.
The cleanliness and location
The size of the room. I have serious doubts it measured the stated dimensions. 2 people had next to no room to move about.
It was clean, staff was freindly
but there was a door in the lounge which was shared to the adjecent room . parking was full in the night
friendly, clean, nice breakfast, central location
Location was great for us as we needed a quick stop and was close to main street and beach. Check in was easy and attendant seemed helpful.
The bathroom was mouldy; there was no ventilation except a window to the entrance so couldn't be opened as it looked right into the toilet. The shower was leaking and sprayed freezing water on you as you showered so this wasn'tt particularly pleasant .
Great location, very clean.
Need to ask for a room away from the main road as very noisy with traffic
Clean and good location
A bit noisy next to the petrol station
Proximity to shops and cafes
Room parking didn't exist. First in best dressed. Shower had mould in it and tiles cracked and require replacing. Water in shower tricky, had to juggle heat control. If you didn't have the cold on, the hot would only trickle out. Some of the light switches didn't work, same with some power points. There was what was once the spa in our room, covered over, pretty much doing nothing except being somewhere to put your luggage and items on
The location was convenient
We stayed in a family room and it was a strange layout, where the second bedroom had no door, and the window had no fly screen and opened up to an outdoor communal sink. There was a plate of ground coffee in the bedroom, presumably to mask smells.
spa and microwave
some road noise in front unit
Walking distance to shops, cafes. Room was spotless! Ideal for single traveller. Can’t hear a lot of road noise. And can l say again, it was super clean! Two extra pillows for the bed, which was quite comfy.
We booked a standard double room, and it was very very small. Perfect for a single traveller, not so good for a couple with luggage. (Think Parisian sized). Made the toaster etc difficult to use as there is very limited space. Also one side of the double bed is up against the side of a built in cupboard, which is squishy.You can’t hear a lot of road noise which is good, but you can hear noise from the other rooms, sneezing, showering, toilets flushing, doors closing and talking.
Location was perfect to beaches and restaurants
The property came with a spa bath, which we thought perfect for our getaway! Then told after we asked about the spa, that it had been disconnected! We were never told that the bath could not be used as an ordinary bath and water leaked everywhere! Short staffed so no housekeeping was completed. One key only provided, so could not keep a/c running while we were out for dinner. Back door could not be unlocked, so potential fire could be devastating if needing to exit the unit! No pool, no other facilities
The bed was comfortable close to where we wanted to go
Car parking is cramped
Great service, very clean .
The car park was too confined , angled parking could improve that
Very clean and tidyClose to beach, cafes, restaurants and pub
Good location very clean friendly staff good value good parking.
Close to petrol station and busy road can be a little noisy but still worth the stay.
Great location clean and comfortable
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay. If you expect to arrive after 18:30, please contact the property in advance to arrange key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please provide a valid credit card on check-in. Each family suite accommodates 4-6 guests and have unique bedding configurations. 1. Two-Bedroom Suite - Maximum Capacity is 5. Bedding: 1 queen-size bed, 1 double bed and 1 single bed. 2. Two-Bedroom Suite - Maximum Capacity is 6. Bedding: 1 queen-size bed, 1 double bed, 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed. 3. Studio Suite - Maximum Capacity is 5. Bedding: 1 queen-size bed and 2 single beds.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Location
38 Head Street, Forster
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