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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury beach hotel in Forster with restaurant

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At The Dorsal Boutique Hotel, you can indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with beach towels after a refreshing dip. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi and take advantage of express check-in for a seamless stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Beach towels
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$155 nightly
The total price is $171
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | Living area | LCD TV

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 430 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

Room amenity

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Living area | LCD TV

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment with Seaview (2 Bedrooms)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Sanctuary - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 44 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 80 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bakehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Forster with a stay at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite garage
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Dorsal by the Sea - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Dorsal Boutique Hotel Forster
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Dorsal Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Dorsal by the Sea.

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around The Dorsal Boutique Hotel like?

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Forster Town Beach and 14 minutes' walk from Forster Marina. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property's beachfront location offers stunning views and easy access to the beach and nearby attractions. (16 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Location
View
Room
Beach
Restaurant
Service staff
Bathroom
Balcony
Store
Cafes

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a prime location. The staff were very friendly and the room was extremely comfortable and well equipped
Lesley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific view of the sea and sea pool
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly, room was clean and comfortable, great restaurant down stairs
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in great - room cleaning staff very attentive
Christopher, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The ocean views, restaurant and closeness to beach.
Leslie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, easy and lovely walk along beach, river and to village, delicious dining onsite with outstanding ocean views, we saw dolphins frolicking from our balcony, loved everything about it, staff were friendly and helpful.
Raelene, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not clean, everything was very old
Kin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Close to main beach & easy walk to shops and in house restaurant was excellent.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome view.
Brad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed the weekend, right on the beach and close to shops etc.
Ron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed a fantastic stay at Dorsal beautiful view close to everything easy walk to restaurants . Will definitely stay again
DAVID, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and comfortable room. Outstanding views of the ocean. Close enough to walk to shops and restaurants.
Deborah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed before! Always clean and tidy with a lovely view over looking the beach and easy walking distance to the shops and dining! Always enjoy our stay.
Neryla, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were lovely
janelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Dorsel was perfect. The views we had the top floor. The location everything was fantastic. Comfortable and clean. Recommend to anyone. Parking was easy.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel in a great location. Friendly staff.
Janel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about my stay here. Great room, clean, beautiful view, close to beach and town centre.
Rob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and comfortable. The receptionist was friendly and obliging. The view was beautiful . Would definitely stay there again .
Gayle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I paid for two seperate rooms. One room was on level 5 was spacious with a lovely view. The other room, cost me the same money but was small with a view of scaffolding from neighbouring building. Disappointed both rooms were not of similar quality.
Tracey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very central property, close to beach and shopping areas. Very safe, comfortable room and easy parking, highly recommend.
Craig, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location & staff
Beverley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

LOCATION WAS EXCELLENT , VIEWS OVER FORSTER WERE GREAT , VERY CONVIENT, parking was very tight and sometimes full.
Robert, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful hotel with magnificent views
Michele, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great position opposite the beach and apartment was clean and tidy
Gabrielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

hotel was clean and conveniently located
John, 4-night trip