Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Forster

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Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • 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

  • Forster Marina - 2 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 - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive

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
  • 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

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

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
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Island Palms Motor Inn Motel
Island Palms Motor Inn Forster
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Island Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 997 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

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

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Screen on sliding door dirty, area outside room untidy. Toilet seat broken. Room was clean inside but externally more upkeep needs to be done. Checking in/out excellent and updates via text excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

2/10 Terrible

Giselle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was clean and comfortable. Updated with adequate power including USB's. Property, bathroom are aged. Restaurant not available. Only provided one towel, facecloth and floormat for a 2 adult booking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025