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Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest

4.0 star property

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Indoor wedding
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)
Exterior
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
20 Symmons St, Bunbury, WA, 6230
  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bunbury Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Leschenault Inlet
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

Standard Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Converts to 2 Twin Beds)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Converts to 2 Twin Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Larger Room)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Larger Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bunbury

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest is centrally located in Bunbury, a 5-minute walk from Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre and 7 minutes by foot from Bunbury CentrePoint. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bunbury Lighthouse and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Koombana Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bunbury CentrePoint - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bunbury Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Leschenault Inlet - 5 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Bunbury Hospital at South West Health Campus - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Junction Station - 23 min drive
  • Perth Airport (PER) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Froth Craft Bunbrewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Pause Miam - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Benesse Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mojo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Simply Thai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour business center and a seasonal outdoor pool
Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This Bunbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at UNWIND on Symmons, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
UNWIND on Symmons - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Unwind Bar - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
UNWIND on Symmons - Overlooking the pool, this café specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Unwind Bar
  • UNWIND on Symmons
  • UNWIND on Symmons

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi terrible. Seems to be an ongoing issue. Unable to use television as a result. Staff seemed uninterested & unwilling to assist. Menu very limited. No steak… minimal beef options. Very old appliances, freezer needed to be defrosted. Unable to adjust air conditioning… dodging itinerants/intoxicated persons whilst trying to enter & exit the property. Unfortunately I had to extend my stay & staff failed to update my key. This was an overly complicated process. Overall, I don’t recommend for the price. More of a cheap motel vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient

The hotel was convenient. In a good place for us to stay. Loved having a bath. Easy access to room via elevator. Easy access in and out of hotel to car. Pleasant atmosphere in the hotel area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lionel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
A classic property in its Hey-Day and to some extent it is still, but poor communication at the moment. No notice given that there was a $200 cash bond (or $100 by card) and no notice given the pool would be shut. It is the pool that makes this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gray place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

laurence

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlene

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
2 cockroaches in the room but it is what it is. Still nice facilities. Housekeepers were beautiful, receptionist seemed like she had better things to do but she closed and opened so can’t be mad. Pool not able to be used but that is not advertised when booking a room. Would we stay again. Probably.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and spa was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that I was originally allocated opened out to a number of aircon units, which were noisy with the balcony door open. I found this considerably challenging and upsetting, so raised my concerns with the reception staff. The manager appreciated my issues with the room, and was kind enough to move me to a nicer room, which I was very happy with. 10/10 for the service I received.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the eating areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, easy check in/out. Rooms are showing their age but has everything you need in a room. only downside were the guest above us throwing food down onto our balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

ozzy

The hotel is old and needs to have a few face lifts. We turned off the fan for the hvac and a couple of hours later the room smelled like smoke. We could not figure out where it was coming from and then in the middle of the night we turned the fan back on and the smoke smell started to go away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Very disappointed as we booked a suite to solely stay around the hotel, enjoy the facilities etc. At no time was it advertised that the pool was under Renovations. Not even when checked in, nothing was said. We were looking forward to a nice afternoon swimming and hanging out at the pool. The price was still as normal and not reduced, if we had of known we could have booked somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

4/10 Poor

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I did not like that I was not told through the wotif website when making the booking that the pool was out of service for this hotel. I specifically wanted to go somewhere with a pool and was let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bizarre! A pool in reception? And children's games around the dining area? And dank, heavy grey paintwork everywhere? And no wi-fi in the bedrooms??!!! Well, really?!! Bunbury seems to be a desert as far as decent hotels are concerned, the only reason they can get away with the above
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t work very well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deaken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay and the food was amazing The pool was getting renovated when I was staying there so maybe confirm with staff before booking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jannine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was very sporadic if we managed to get it at all. When we did it would last less than 5 minutes and then we would have to wait for ages to re-connect if at all so had to use own data. All tv channels were cutting in and out except abc channel and so much so that you could not watch anything especially all the channel nine channels. Couldn’t even connect to our Netflix or other accounts as internet was ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location close to shops & beach. Hotel has some age and needs a refurbishment, windows dirty and needs cleaning. Very noisy inside & out, cars doing burn outs & general street noise. Car mirror was ripped off in outdoor car park which is elevated above street. Booked a family suite only to find out it was only a queen & single when advertised as 2 queens & a single. Had to pay $600 a night for a suitable 2 bed room. Very overpriced for an old run down hotel. Pool was under construction so no pool for kids. Not a great weekend with an expensive car repair bill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall stay was great but would have been nice to know that the pool was closed for renovations before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

There was a problem with the air conditioning being noisy. However the staff efficiently managed my change to another room. Enjoyed the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing missing from breakfast no bacon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025