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A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A beach with a paved walkway, trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

1. Gosford Inn Motel

2.9 km from Strickland State Forest

Serena

￥8,757

￥12,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A large building with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A large house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond reflecting the structure.

A view through a doorway to an outdoor patio area with a round table and a chair, surrounded by a wooden railing.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a large window with a view of greenery and buildings.

2. Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast

13.7 km from Strickland State Forest

Anne

￥15,580

￥17,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A bar area with a marble countertop, shelves of liquor bottles, and a patterned floor.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a counter area with a coffee machine.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in desk with a sink, a chair, and a small table.

3. Encore by Mingara

9.9 km from Strickland State Forest

Wendy

￥21,238

￥23,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A row of hotel rooms with metal railings, a concrete pathway, and green plants along the side.

A modern building with a grey facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a door with a mirror, and a small bedside table.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and a chalkboard sign.

4. Ibis Budget Gosford

6.5 km from Strickland State Forest

Flora

￥15,024

￥15,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern building with a "VOCO" sign, featuring multiple floors and large windows, situated in an urban area with visible streets and buildings.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the cityscape and mountains, and a wooden floor.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a tree branch overhead.

5. voco Gosford by IHG

6.3 km from Strickland State Forest

Kryan

￥27,376

￥27,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, an air conditioner, a window with curtains, a nightstand, a drawer, and a painting on the wall.

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and lush greenery in the foreground.

A serene garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and a gazebo.

A building with a beige exterior, large windows with curtains, and a number '123' on the door. There are potted plants in front of the building.

6. Ashwood Motel

6.6 km from Strickland State Forest

Shane

￥13,217

￥14,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern living room with wicker furniture, large windows, and a potted plant.

A modern reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and seating area with white wicker furniture.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with beachfront properties, a pier, and clear blue waters.

7. ibis Styles The Entrance

13.9 km from Strickland State Forest

Melissa

￥13,456

￥14,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A swimming pool with a brick building in the background, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small potted plant.

8. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

6.3 km from Strickland State Forest

Brian

￥14,583

￥16,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a central bar counter, seating arrangements, and a ceiling design with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall with a kitchen in the background.

A wooden staircase with a geometric patterned wall in the background.

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Hotel Gosford

6.1 km from Strickland State Forest

Andrew

￥10,319

￥11,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A staircase with metal railings leading to a second floor, a brick wall with peeling paint, and potted plants.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, brick steps, and potted plants.

A modern restaurant with leather booths, round tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a brick wall.

10. Grand Hotel Wyong

12.6 km from Strickland State Forest

Nathan R

￥16,051

￥17,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Two people seated at a round table with a wicker chair in the background.

A modern spa room with a massage table, a small pool, and a view of the garden.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative spherical light fixtures.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a building with large windows in the background.

11. Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast

13.5 km from Strickland State Forest

Dean

￥18,888

￥20,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a stone wall, with a sunset in the background.

A hotel with a series of rooms arranged in a row, each with a door and a small window.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window providing natural light.

A hotel room with three beds, a wooden floor, a window with a view of greenery, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Venus Resort

14.5 km from Strickland State Forest

Mark

￥15,758

￥17,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, buildings, and a clear blue sea.

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A pool area with glass railings, palm trees, and a red-roofed building in the background.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

13. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

12.1 km from Strickland State Forest

Je-Ann

￥21,600

￥23,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A two-story house with a sign reading "Coracagna Shares" on the front.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by a white fence and a two-story building with balconies.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean and a distant hill.

A poolside area with a dining table set for four, a covered seating area, and a two-story building with balconies in the background.

14. Copacabana Shores

16 km from Strickland State Forest

David

￥16,209

￥17,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A coastal town with a view of the sea, surrounded by dense greenery and hills.

A living room with a television, sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with four beds, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

15. Bella Vista Motel

8.2 km from Strickland State Forest

Mel

￥12,647

￥13,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A coastal hotel with a beachfront, swimming pool, and multiple buildings.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of trees and water, and warm lighting.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by large planters with various plants, overlooking a body of water.

A modern dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a green sofa.

16. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG

13.3 km from Strickland State Forest

Jelena

￥27,720

￥30,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A large hotel with a central courtyard and multiple balconies, surrounded by a residential area and a beach.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs visible through an open door.

A coastal area with a small island surrounded by calm waters. Several boats are anchored near the shore.

A multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

17. Mantra Ettalong Beach

16.1 km from Strickland State Forest

Alan

￥23,259

￥23,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a well-lit ceiling with industrial-style lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

An aerial view of a skate park with various ramps and a basketball court, surrounded by trees and a road.

A bar area with a long counter, shelves stocked with bottles, and hanging lights.

18. Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel

16.9 km from Strickland State Forest

Cynthia

￥14,560

￥16,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A beach with people walking along the shore and the ocean in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window with curtains, and a painting of a coastal village.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a white cabinet.

A two-story motel with a brick facade, a balcony on the upper floor, and a staircase leading to the entrance. There are two cars parked in front.

19. Buccaneer Motel Pet friendly

13.2 km from Strickland State Forest

Oscar

￥15,228

￥16,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A beach with a sandy path leading to the ocean, surrounded by dense green vegetation.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and decorated with string lights and candles.

A pathway surrounded by lush banana trees and other tropical foliage.

20. Pullman Magenta Shores Resort

18.3 km from Strickland State Forest

Judy

￥21,589

￥23,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Strickland State Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Gosford Inn Motel	8.0 Very good 775 reviews	View
Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast	9.6 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
Encore by Mingara	9.8 Exceptional 226 reviews	View
Ibis Budget Gosford	8.0 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
voco Gosford by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 56 reviews	View

Top Strickland State Forest Hotel Reviews

Gosford Palms Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"A top little spot to stay."

Galaxy Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Place was great, the Mrs loved the club being"

The Select Inn Gosford

8/10 Good

"Bed was so comfortable and room clean"

Hotel Gosford

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

voco Gosford by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay at Voco. The hotel was immaculately clean from the lobby, to the hallways and inside the rooms. The rooms were modern and spacious. The bathroom was huge and luxurious. We stay in a lot of hotels and this is of of the best yet."

Ibis Budget Gosford

8/10 Good

"The room was spacious and clean. Enjoyed the maccas view at night. It was good."

Where the Bush Meets the Beach: Nature’s Perfect Escape

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot near Erina Fair. Really quick and friendly communication with Host."

Absolute Waterfront | Sleeps 10 | Family Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for a large group. Water views to wake up too, lots of heating and air options. Big spaces to sit and chill with a group."

Modern 2b2b apartmemt. close to water front

8/10 Good

"While we had a pleasant stay, the check in process was anything but smooth (I have raised the issues with the Hosts to improve this). The Unit itself is nice, however, the finer points could improve it (Face washers, proper bath matt, tea towels, extra blankets - not supplied); Window furnishings look strange (ie Not full length). There is a prominent, but intermittent 'pluming noise' which may annoy light sleepers in the Master Bedroom. The location is excellent (adjacent building construction noise was minimal). Although you can park in the alloted parking spot, we found it more practical to park in the visitors spots on the basement level. I lived on the Central Coast for 27yrs, so, I knew where everything is and what to do, but, the Welcome Package is not very enlightening for Guests who are new to the area, I have indicated this to the Hosts as well. The Apartment was excellent value and much better than a typical Hotel/ Motel option. If the Hosts act on the improvements I have raised with them, your stay should be both smooth and pleasant."

Other attractions near Strickland State Forest

Yirik Close Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Yirik Close Reserve, a lovely green space in Lisarow.

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Pearson Park

After visiting Pearson Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lisarow.

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Cottesloe Avenue Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Cottesloe Avenue Reserve, a lovely green space in Lisarow.

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Donna Close Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Donna Close Reserve, a lovely green space in Lisarow.

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Janine Donna Close Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Janine Donna Close Reserve, a lovely green space in Lisarow.

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Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare Site

Explore the great outdoors at Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare Site, a lovely green space in Ourimbah. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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McGrath Close Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at McGrath Close Reserve, a lovely green space in Lisarow.

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Sensory Park

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Sensory Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Narara. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Strickland State Forest?

Strickland State Forest is located in a welcoming area of Somersby known for its beautiful beaches and charming cafes. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Strickland State Forest?

Hotel Gosford is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 bars and a restaurant. It's located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Strickland State Forest. Other good choices within 5 miles include Gosford Inn Motel and The Select Inn Gosford.

How many hotels will I find near Strickland State Forest?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Strickland State Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Strickland State Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Strickland State Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Strickland State Forest?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Strickland State Forest, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Strickland State Forest?

Spend some time wandering around Yirik Close Reserve, Pearson Park, and Cottesloe Avenue Reserve. Sights and attractions like Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum, Gosford Regional Gallery, and Laycock Street Theater offer insight into the local culture. Enjoy nature at Donna Close Reserve, Janine Donna Close Reserve, or Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare Site.

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Our top choices for Strickland State Forest hotels

1. Gosford Inn Motel

2. Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast

3. Encore by Mingara

4. Ibis Budget Gosford

5. voco Gosford by IHG

6. Ashwood Motel

7. ibis Styles The Entrance

8. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

9. Hotel Gosford

10. Grand Hotel Wyong

11. Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast

12. Venus Resort

13. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

14. Copacabana Shores

15. Bella Vista Motel

16. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG

17. Mantra Ettalong Beach

18. Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel

19. Buccaneer Motel Pet friendly

20. Pullman Magenta Shores Resort

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Top Strickland State Forest Hotel Reviews

Gosford Palms Motor Inn

Galaxy Motel

The Select Inn Gosford

Hotel Gosford

voco Gosford by IHG

Ibis Budget Gosford

Where the Bush Meets the Beach: Nature’s Perfect Escape

Absolute Waterfront | Sleeps 10 | Family Retreat

Modern 2b2b apartmemt. close to water front

Other attractions near Strickland State Forest

Yirik Close Reserve

Pearson Park

Cottesloe Avenue Reserve

Donna Close Reserve

Janine Donna Close Reserve

Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare Site

McGrath Close Reserve

Sensory Park

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