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Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Forster with free parking

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Exterior
Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa) | Private spa tub
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥14,748
￥16,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
2428, NSW, Forster, 115 The Lakes Way

What's nearby

  • Forster Marina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cape Hawke Lookout - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

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

Motel in a shopping district
Island Palms Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Island Palms Motor Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and sound-insulated walls
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 528 reviews
The price is ￥12,516
￥13,891 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Forster Motor Inn

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Does Island Palms Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

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

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Palms Motor Inn on Jul 22, 2025 start from ￥14,748, 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.

Is Island Palms Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Palms Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Island Palms Motor Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Island Palms Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Forster, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wallis Lake and Leon Island. Forster Marina and Miles Island are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Island Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 994 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - super handy to shopping centre and main road in and out of town - was far back off the street enough to be quiet. Easy drive to find a yummy dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grigory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient parking, microwave, and a large lawn in the backyard.Very friendly check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay deserves a 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Bed was comfortable I did notice a slight smell in the room, however that could have been from the rain the few days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, convenient and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an excellent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jerrell

The property is walkable to shops. Easy checkin eventhough we arrived after hours. It’s nice to stay for stop over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ROOMS WERE WELL SET UP AND SHORT WALK TO A SHOPPING MALL. LOVELY POOL, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, WALK TO THE LOCAL WITH CHINESE AND WAS ALLOWED TO CHECK IN 2 HOURS EARLY
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay and see all Forster has to offer. Think I met the owner. She was most kind and helpful. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service great reception and great room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was very helpful and room was above what I expected. It could have done with more info re area, restaurants and maps etc, what's around. Otherwise very enjoyable stay.10/10 thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Probably a bit far out of the town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slightly older than what the photos look like but otherwise you get what you see. Nice place to stay and a convenient location right opposite a big shopping mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

One night stay with my wife Check in was ezy staff were friendly room was clean and comfortable would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
The motel was very clean and comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean and comfortable rooms, easy self service check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023