Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception
Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa) | Private spa tub
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
115 The Lakes Way, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • One Mile Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Forster Town Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Studio Suite

  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa)

  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room

  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Forster

A stay at Island Palms Motor Inn places you in the heart of Forster, within a 5-minute drive of Leon Island and Forster Marina. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Wallis Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Miles Island.

What's nearby

  • Forster Marina - 3 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 - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Island Palms Motor Inn

Suburban motel in Forster with free parking
Island Palms Motor Inn offers 32 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Forster motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 25 for adults and AUD 9 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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: 7 PM
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 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 25 for adults, and AUD 9 to 14 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Island Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 993 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 993 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 993 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 993 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 993 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Jerrell

Travelled with family
The property is walkable to shops. Easy checkin eventhough we arrived after hours. It’s nice to stay for stop over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

LOAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay there as everything was so clean, the bedding was extremely clean and comfortable. The check in and check out process was so quick and efficient for travellers, no need to queue and no wait time. We were able to park our car just in front of the room which made it easy to carry our luggage in and out. Thank you Island Palms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Litsa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slightly older than what the photos look like but otherwise you get what you see. Nice place to stay and a convenient location right opposite a big shopping mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and quiet place to stay, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything good but I think cistern in toilet needs attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grigory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024