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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Upscale beach hotel with restaurant

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Exterior
View from room
Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Living area | LCD TV
Restaurant
Property entrance
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Popular LocationForster Town Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationForster-Tuncurry Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOne Mile Beach5 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)98 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 430 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

8.7/10 Excellent
  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Forster

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Forster hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. Wallis Lake and The Sanctuary are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk
  • Forster Town Beach - 11 min walk
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • One Mile Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Forster Bowling Club - 16 min walk
  • Tuncurry Rock Pool - 4 min drive
  • Bellevue Hotel - 3 min drive
  • Club Forster - 19 min walk
  • Beach Bums Cafe - 3 min walk

About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Upscale beach hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are also featured at the luxury The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. Free self parking is available.
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel to the airport?

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel is 25.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Taree, NSW (TRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel.

How close is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Pebbly Beach and 11-minute walk from Forster Town Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel have a pool?

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel to downtown Forster?

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Forster.

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 590 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 590 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 590 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 590 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 590 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet and beautiful view of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice but not exellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Furio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great views, not so great hotel.
Not really a "boutique" hotel, just an overpriced motel room. Place looks old and tired. Limited storage in bathroom, no vanity unit. No microwave or toaster. TV reception non existent with constant loss of signal. Dark, damp and smelly carpark with not enough spaces for all guests. If you arrive back after 8.00 pm expect to park in the street. Very convenient to rock pool and beach. Very expensive just for beach views.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was not up to our expectations for the price. The high spot was the receptionist at the front desk. She was most helpful and accommodating. We were disappointed with the room and the amenities available.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Located right across the road from Forster’s main beach and only a 5 min walk to the shopping mall. Rooms were good quality and we enjoyed having a balcony with a view of the ocean. Bathroom is very small and had no counter space, but for a short stay this was ok. Undercover parking & a lift was very convenient. Lots of cafes & restaurants within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

VIRGINIA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Giulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom area lacks any storage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lift smelly need a professional clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024