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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Upscale beach hotel with restaurant

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Guests can enjoy balconies with outdoor space on every floor.
Enjoy a comfortable stay with a kitchenette, seating area, and stunning sea views from this cozy retreat.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the serene coastline from this elevated vantage point.
Enjoy a room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony offering a sea view, a comfortable armchair, and a dining area.
Enjoy the ocean view from this balcony with a pool in sight.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Forster Town Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Forster Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Enjoy a comfortable stay with a kitchenette, seating area, and stunning sea views from this cozy retreat.

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in this serene space with a single bed, two armchairs, and a TV.

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Enjoy stunning ocean views from the comfort of our beachfront property.

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Forster

Forster retreat .Your stay at this Forster hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. Wallis Lake and The Sanctuary are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tuncurry Rock Pool - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beach Street Seafoods - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Upscale beach hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in are also featured at the luxury The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. Free self parking is available.
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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. This property accepts Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Dorsal Hotel Forster
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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 683 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Norval

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Nice to know the restaurant is permanently closed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Property stated restaurant and bar in promotion but neither existed. Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was what we were looking for,walking distance to beach and restaurants shopping,ocean views, only thing I could complain about was it was very hot sitting on balcony facing north, a shade or umbrella on balcony would be good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, everything close by, within walking distance. Beach and ocean bath across the road. A microwave would not go a stray. No cooking facilities, only tea and coffee making facilities so eating out most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the spa bath in the bathroom. It’s hard to get a bath these days let alone a spa bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a fantastic stay at Dorsal beautiful view close to everything easy walk to restaurants . Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The receptionist was friendly and obliging. The view was beautiful . Would definitely stay there again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely spot for a short stay. Terrific views from a nicely appointed beachfront room. We knew that there was no cooking nor cooking facilities in this hotel which suited us for our short stay. Tea and Coffee facilities and a small fridge filled as a mini bar was available. Ice was available from a machine on the 1st floor. Bed was Kingsize in a Double Deluxe room, very comfy. Unfortunately the chairs on the outside balcony overlooking the beach were not comfortable and could be changed. Otherwise,would recommend highly for a short stay. Also, the photos on the website does not show how nice the room is in the flesh. I was a bit hesitant about this during booking but nicely surprised when we arrived! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Beaumont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Property is fine but room inclusions are lacking. No toaster or MWO (given the Sicilian restaurant has closed), plus long black hairs in the shower recess. Cutlery very lacking - no sharp knife and very few utensils.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

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

Forster's Best

From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the friendliest and helpful of staff. The room was quite spacious and clean with all the amenities we required for our stay. The Hotel's location was in our opinion the best Forster has to offer. The beach and saltwater baths were directly across the road and the centre of town, restaurants and shops just a 5 minute walk away. We would highly recommend and we definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steele

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

Forster favourite.

The parking was secure undercover with a lift to go directly up to your room. Very easy. Beautiful views from our room. Central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love the location, have stayed here before but staff are just unfriendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

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

Large room with a good view but uncomfortable bed

The location of the hotel was perfect for walking and right across from the beach and public bath/pool. The room was very clean and a good size with 2 small balconies. The bed was large (king size) but the mattress was very hard which did not allow for a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great location

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness

One 🌟

Our stay was ok but we hat to eat out all the time .There was no toaster in the room,my wife only has toast for breakfast and I have cereal. No cooking in the room even though it has a small kitchenet.the fan was birty.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This property was disappointing, doesnt look like photos very over charged price is all about the beach view ,spa bath was just a very small bath with jets but staff loverly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeannette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old bathroom, sink not draining, staff not pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025