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Welcome to Hotel Forster. Our location is very central to all the attractions of Forster. We are only 800 metres from Wallis Lake, where you'll get to watch the dolphins frollicking in the beautiful blue water. Stocklands Shopping Centre is a hop, skip and a jump from the Hotel. Our well appointed rooms offer four-star accommodation, with tasteful decor, aircon and herbology toiletries. The pool is a must! Our guests love laying by the pool or chilling in the poolside gazebos.
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Hotel Forster garners consistent praise for its prime location close to an array of shopping and attractions, although access to a vehicle is recommended. Guests have called out the excellent value offered by the hotel, noting the combination of affordable rates, tasty breakfast options, and immaculate rooms.
Enthusiastic reviews frequently mention the hotel's cleanliness, modern decor, and luxurious atmosphere, with a special nod to the inviting pool area. The service at Hotel Forster is lauded for its friendly and efficient staff who enhance the experience, while the well-equipped rooms with modern amenities ensure a comfortable stay.
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Immaculately clean, well equipped family room. Helpful and friendly management. Room was a good size for a family room: with a small kitchenette and dining area, comfy beds and plenty of space for portacot as well. Perfect for a short stay.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Responded 14 Sept 2024
Hello Joanna, Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased that you and your family enjoyed your time here with us at Hotel Forster and we look forward to welcoming you all back very soon :) Adam & Hayden
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The personalized service we received from Adam and Hayden was second to none. Right from the start they went above and beyond to make our 40th wedding anniversary one to remember. Upon entering the room we were met with personal touches to make us feel special and our stay one to remember. Flowers scattered in abundance their perfume wafting towards us. We were expecting none of this and certainly not the chilled champagne that was waiting for us, considering they had only learned of our anniversary an hour before arriving. Not only were we made to feel special the cleanliness of the motel was outstanding, The breakfast we had looked and tasted like it had been prepared by a chef. Honestly, I can not say enough good things about the place, After commenting on how clean and sparkling the place was I was given samples of the cleaning products used to bring home. The entire staff at Hotel Forster was amazing and I would not hesitate to go back and enjoy another 3-night stay or longer at this small part of paradise. The location also suited us, it was a nice flat walk to the lake with footpaths all the way taking us about 15 minutes of easy walking to reach the lake and another 15 minutes to reach the channel and shops of Forster with an easy drive to other shops.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded 7 Mar 2023
Hi Viv, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the little touches given for your wedding anniversary. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Forster. Hayden & Adam
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We stayed here 4 nights during and straight after easter, from the moment we booked until the day we left we were made to feel welcomed. The reception staff contacted us prior to our arrival to ensure that the room would be ready on time, upon our arrival the person at reception was great and made us feel very welcomed. The room was spotless and so were the surrounds, the location is not in the middle od town and you will need your own transport, however, the Stocklands Shopping centre is 1 minute away.
We would highly recommend this hotel.
Michael and Delia
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:The pool is fantastic and so are the staff.
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Responded 4 Apr 2024
Hello Michael & Delia, Thank you for your most lovely review. The staff at Hotel Forster can't wait to welcome you back for another stay sometime soon. Adam & Hayden
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This well appointed and spotlessly clean small hotel is an absolute standout for your Forster stay!! The hosts are so accommodating and thoughtful which made the stay even more pleasant and enjoyable!! Really well situated, hotel rooms are spacious and thoroughly well organised. Plentiful tea and coffee including a Nespresso machine. The pool is totally spotless and beautiful with plentiful lounges and umbrellas and even a day bed!! Linen and bedding were both lovely and the suites are comfortable and really nicely renovated. Double spa rooms have a huge spa tub you can watch a flat screen TV in and the other room we had was a two bedroom apartment huge and spacious with fully equipped kitchen! . Their toiletries are lovely and bathroom has soft fluffy lush towels and a fabulous rain shower head!! It’s honestly the best value for money and if you stay an extra night it’s worth checking as the hosts offered a really good rate and all this was at Easter. Couldn’t have chosen a better spot!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Plentiful off street parking included on the property.
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Responded 3 Apr 2024
Hi Desiree, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us whilst in Forster and we look forward to seeing you again. Hayden & Adam
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We had an amazing stay wish I had booked an extra night. room was very clean and tidy. Pool area was exceptional, well presented and maintained, lounging around the pool was so relaxing. Breakfast was amazing and good value. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again and can't wait to go back.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Hotel Forster, Owner at Hotel Forster
Responded 30 Oct 2024
Hello, Thank you for your very kind review. Adam & Hayden
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We arrived at Hotel Forster after a long drive. The managers were extremely friendly. As soon as we opened our room door we were hit with the most beautiful clean smell and the room was very stylish and inviting. BEST shower head with good pressure. We went out for dinner and to arrive back to our room we couldn’t get in our magnetic key wasn’t working we had to call management and they scooted down to assist us with no worries at all. Definately would stay here again - well done team
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Room Tip:The swimming pool was so clean and surroundings were immaculate
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Responded 13 May 2024
Hi Jack, Thank you for your lovely kind review, We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Tania.
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This was our first stay at Hotel Forster and we are so very glad that we did! On arrival the lovely lady on reception was friendly, helpful and quick to assist us with dinner choices in the local area. We were then directed to our room, a 2 bedroom apartment that was exceptional. The kitchen was fully equipped with all you would need for a long term stay and the lounge and dining areas were excellent. A large TV kept the children happy whilst enjoying the comfy lounges. The bathroom was amazing with 3 separate shower heads to choose from!! Both bedrooms contained comfy beds with lovely, crisp linen and the bath towels were sensational. The whole apartment was spotlessly clean and smelt fresh and pleasant. The kids loved the huge pool and my husband and I enjoyed the sun loungers whilst watching them have fun. We also opted to order breakfast which was served to our apartment the next morning piping hot and was absolutely delicious. I can honestly say the only issue we had with Hotel Forster was that we were only there for one night!! We will definitely be back and for a much longer stay.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip:The two bedroom apartment on the upper floor (Room 19) was exceptional!
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Response from Hotel Forster, Owner at Hotel Forster
Responded 1 Dec 2022
Hi Charlene, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are very happy that Hotel Forster had everything you needed for you and your family, we hope to welcome you all back very soon. Adam & Hayden
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What great choice my husband and I made when we chose Hotel Forster for an overnight stay in Forster. First impressions upon entering the room: spacious, immaculate and stylish - it even smelled lovely! The bed was so comfortable and we both had a great nights sleep. Plenty of room to relax on the two seater sofa and dining setting for two. All the amenities were present: tea and coffee station with a coffee pod machine, hair-dryer, iron with ironing board, toiletries and even bath salts for the spa (we chose the Deluxe Queen Spa room). The air conditioning was whisper quiet and cooled the room perfectly. The two hosts were lovely people, very friendly and helpful. To finish off a perfect stay, the room service breakfast was outstanding. I would even go as far as saying it was restuarant quality. The hotel offers room service dinner as well which we didn't have but will be sure to try on our next stay. There is also a spectacular pool but sadly the weather was too cool for us to try it out. Fully recommend this beautiful hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 27 Dec 2022
Hello Leanne, Thank you kindly for your amazing review. We are so pleased everything was to your liking. We hope to see you again soon.
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Friendly and willing to accommodate request to arrive earlier. Breakfast delivered to room. Little things that just make it special like Bath salts for spa in room, fresh milk for tea and coffee. Clean spacious and friendly. Pool too cold not heated but on a hot day would be great
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Responded 20 Nov 2024
Hi Jet, Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon. Hayden & Adam
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We booked 3 nights here looking for some budget accommodation for our family holiday. Hotel Forster was easy to find on a main rd. We were kindly greeted by Adam and Hayden, who checked us into our room no. 14 which was on the ground floor. Our room smelt clean and was fresh and tidy. The whole place seemed recently renovated. Seemed like relatively fresh paint, carpet, appliances etc. And the pool was awesome and such a good set-up for people of all ages. We spent alot of time in the pool over the 3 days. The location is great, with a stockland shopping centre in walking distance and a couple of minute drive into the main street where the restaurants and shops are. There is a small grass area for kids to run around BBQ facilities and plenty of day beds for sun baking. Coffee machine, kettle and decent sized fridge in the room to use. We will be staying here again next time we are in Forster!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Hotel Forster, Owner at Hotel Forster
Responded 12 Mar 2024
Hi Oztravella Family, Thank you for your kind lovely review. We are glad your family enjoy there stay here at Hotel Forster. It would be nice to welcome your family back again in the near future.
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There are more places to choose from in the Forster area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$175 - AU$228 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
forster best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Lakesway Motor Inn
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesForster
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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