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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, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Reception
Exterior
Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa) | Private spa tub

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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115 The Lakes Way, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • One Mile Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Forster Town Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Room

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

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

Family Studio Suite

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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 - 1.4 miles
  • One Mile Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cape Hawke Lookout - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Forster Town Beach - 9 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬4 min drive

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

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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

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

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 staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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, per stay

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 to 25 for adults, and AUD 9 to 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 and a smoke detector
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • 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 Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Palms Motor Inn on Apr 2, 2025 start from $81.49, 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. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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. 399 out of 983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 983 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark S

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend the island palms to friends
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good motel free parking
good over nite stay close by the Tavern and Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pool was dirty Very thin walls
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella XS

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean! Will stay again! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable, clean and modern. Very difficult to fill water jug from bathroom tap.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Traveled with partner
It was only a short overnight stay passing through, but neat and tidy, quiet, lovely place. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Huma

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, huge room with patio out onto the grass. Across the road from the shopping centre and near the hotel but still very quiet especially at night. Well equipped room with toaster, microwave and kettle and plenty of tea, coffee, sugar. Very clean motel and grounds. Nice friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice motel in a good location with Shops just across the road. Rooms were a great size and had microwave and kettle, table and chairs. Nice pool area. Motel was quiet but unfortunately we were kept awake all night by a fire alarm that kept bipping. Staff were friendly and helpful. Kiosk checkin worked really well. Would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Traveled with partner
We had trouble with the hot water and also had trouble locking both the screen door and the glass door the locks on both doors need to be replaced. Value for money, I’m not sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, though a little older. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janeen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room as described. Convenient for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Praveen Krishnan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe family stay. Close to shops, clean, but not new.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a clean and comfortable place to rest our heads at night after fun days out and about. It met our expectations based on price and photos. Handy location near Woolies, not close enough to walk to the beach but an easy couple of minutes drive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Qi

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024