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Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Forster

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Family Studio Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Bathroom
View from property
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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115 The Lakes Way, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Popular LocationOne Mile Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationForster-Tuncurry Golf Course5 min drive
  • Popular LocationForster Town Beach8 min drive
  • AirportTaree, NSW (TRO)37 min drive

Room options

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Family Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family House, 4 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family House, 4 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Studio Suite

7.1/10 Good
  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa) | Private spa tub

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa)

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Forster

Heart of Forster.You'll find Wallis Lake and Leon Island within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Forster Marina and Miles Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Forster Marina - 3 min drive
  • One Mile Beach - 4 min drive
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Cape Hawke Lookout - 5 min drive
  • Forster Town Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min walk
  • Forster Bowling Club - 4 min drive
  • Boost Juice - 5 min walk
  • Jamaica Blue - 4 min walk
  • KFC - 6 min walk

About this property

Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Forster
Island Palms Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Island Palms Motor Inn also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Forster motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1987
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Island Palms Motor Inn offers 32 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Forster motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 25 for adults and AUD 9 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12–25 for adults, and AUD 9–14 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Island Palms Motor
Island Palms Motor Forster
Island Palms Motor Inn
Island Palms Motor Inn Forster
Island Palms Motor Inn Motel
Island Palms Motor Inn Forster
Island Palms Motor Inn Motel Forster

Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Palms Motor Inn to the airport?

Island Palms Motor Inn is 27.7 mi (37-min drive) away from the Taree, NSW (TRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Palms Motor Inn?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Palms Motor Inn on Jun 5, 2024 start from $80.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Island Palms Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Island Palms Motor Inn offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Island Palms Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from One Mile Beach and 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Burgess Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Island Palms Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Island Palms Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 12 and 25 for adults, AUD 9 and 14 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Island Palms Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Island Palms Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Island Palms Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Island Palms Motor Inn have a pool?

Island Palms Motor Inn features an outdoor pool. Pool access starts at 8:00 AM.

Does Island Palms Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Island Palms Motor Inn to downtown Forster?

Island Palms Motor Inn is 1.6 mi away from Forster.

Island Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 908 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 908 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 908 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 908 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 908 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s not the first time we have stayed here and it is still the same clean, comfortable Motel with great staff so will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found the spa itself was a little dusty and very slippery to sit in I kept slipping of sitting shelf while enjoying relaxing in there found the rest of my stay there was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean accommodation although a little dated. If it is just a stopover you need then this is perfect. A shopping centre is also nearby making it convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, bed comfortable, spa bath worth the money…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rishik

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet motel with a lovely pool and door parking will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024