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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Upscale beach hotel with restaurant

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Exterior
Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | Living area
Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | View from room
LCD TV
View from room

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
  • Place, Pebbly Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | Living area

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

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

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

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

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

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Living area

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

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

Apartment with Seaview (2 Bedrooms)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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 Tenpin Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bakehouse - ‬6 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. The luxury The Dorsal Boutique Hotel also features a vending machine, express check-in, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Forster hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 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.

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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 Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 707 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woke up with German cockroaches all through the bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great lication. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to main beach & easy walk to shops and in house restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Lovely Forster

Location was amazing. We had a lovely view and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yimin, Parramatta

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, unfortunately the restaurant was not operating. The receptionist needed a course in customer service. Not helpful and bordering on extremely rude. She definately detracted from the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable room. Outstanding views of the ocean. Close enough to walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view, friendly staff, comfortable bed and hot shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with partner
The view was excellent even though the building is tired. Our biggest vent is that there wasn't a toaster . A kettle ,plates etc. Were offered. Surely a $20 toaster would just add a convenience as their restaurant was closed permanently. So we had to find breakfast elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fook kiong

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

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing views big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brev

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach and Town Centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neryla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed the weekend, right on the beach and close to shops etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025