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Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Forster

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Front of property
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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115 The Lakes Way, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Place, Leon Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Tenpin Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Park view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

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

  • Leon Island - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Forster Marina - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wallis Lake - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Forster Tenpin Centre - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Graham Barclay Oysters - ‬18 min walk

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 express check-in. 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
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • 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. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • 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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

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: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

  • 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 May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Palms Motor Inn on May 27, 2026 start from CA $124, 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?

Island Palms Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

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: 6:00 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. 413 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Clean, comfy, good shower did the job for passing through
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not convenient for long term stay. No dishwashing facilities. Laundry facilities limited. Staff friendly rooms clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angus

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and tidy everything you need for a short stop over. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Pool was small and ok in terms of maintenance but the water needed topping up and there was a film across the top of the water. It needed the debris removed from floating on the top. Maybe in the summer when more people are using it they could turn on the filtration system throughout the daytime. Overall great place for a quick stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deeba

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely. The bed was exceptionally comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kwang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, comfortable beds.The lady at reception was lovely and helpful, quick and easy check in and check out.. 5 minute drive from beautiful beaches. Shops across the road was very handy. Lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the motel room after a long drive from Queenslsnd
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keirra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family room layout is good. Everything ones needs for a short stay is there
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mirjan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Janelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet and close to all amenities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived late in the evening & the check in was was Effie ent at the kiosk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Craig

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid for a king room but were given a queen room which was very disappointing given we had paid extra for the king room. When we got into the room we noticed there were dresses and other garments in the wardrobe, so it had not been properly cleaned and serviced. The room was very dated and is also in need of renovation. The side table lamps were red which made it impossible to use as light lights for reading. We have stayed here before but we’re very disappointed in the accommodation this time and will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025