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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
Byron Bay & North Coast - NSW · Australia
1 West StreetView location
8.8/10Excellent785 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/10 9.0
Service8.8/10 8.8
Comfort8.4/10 8.4
Condition8.4/10 8.4
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood9.6/10 9.6
Value7.8/10 7.8
Amenities8.4/10 8.4
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About The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
Enjoy a luxurious stay at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel in Forster, just a short walk from Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. This boutique hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance, and convenient amenities such as an on-site restaurant, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and free self-parking.
Each of the 31 air-conditioned rooms features a minibar, LCD television, private balcony, desk, and coffee/tea maker. Daily housekeeping is provided. Nearby attractions include Wallis Lake, The Sanctuary, Forster Marina, and Forster Tenpin Centre.
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With a stay at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel in Forster, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Pebbly Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Wallis Lake. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Miles Island and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Tanks.
Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-in and a vending machine.
Free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Beach services
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
7:30 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Important information
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You need to know
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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, 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
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Pebbly Beach
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Wallis Lake
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Miles Island
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Tanks
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Sanctuary
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Forster Town Beach
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Forster Private Hospital
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Leon Island
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Forster Marina
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Forster Tenpin Centre
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
One Mile Beach
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Tuncurry Rock Pool
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Great Lakes Museum
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 31
- hotel
- Beach
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Garage
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Lift access
- Luggage room
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- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Non-smoking establishment
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SUITE SUPERIOR KING BEDSUITE • SUPERIOR KING BEDSUI.KG-SU
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SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST
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Room code: SUI.ST
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APARTMENT SEA VIEWAPARTMENT • SEA VIEWAPT.VM
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- SEA VIEW
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Room code: APT.VM
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SUITE DELUXE KING BEDSUITE • DELUXE KING BEDSUI.DX-KG
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- DELUXE KING BED
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- DELUXE KING BED
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APARTMENT OCEAN VIEW QUEEN BEDAPARTMENT • OCEAN VIEW QUEEN BEDAPT.OV-QN
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- OCEAN VIEW QUEEN BED
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Room code: APT.OV-QN
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SUITE DELUXE WITH BALCONYSUITE • DELUXE WITH BALCONYSUI.BL-DX
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- DELUXE WITH BALCONY
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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SUITE WITH BALCONYSUITE • WITH BALCONYSUI.BL
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Room code: SUI.BL
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SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX
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- DELUXE
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SUITE DELUXE
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SUITE SUPERIOR WITH BALCONYSUITE • SUPERIOR WITH BALCONYSUI.BL-SU
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- SUPERIOR WITH BALCONY
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Room code: SUI.BL-SU
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Room DELUXE SEA VIEWRoom • DELUXE SEA VIEWROO.DX-VM
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Room code: ROO.DX-VM
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TRIPLE DELUXE WITH BALCONYTRIPLE • DELUXE WITH BALCONYTPL.BL-DX
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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APARTMENT OCEAN VIEWAPARTMENT • OCEAN VIEWAPT.OV
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- OCEAN VIEW
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TRIPLE DELUXE KING BEDTRIPLE • DELUXE KING BEDTPL.DX-KG
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TRIPLE DELUXE SEA VIEWTRIPLE • DELUXE SEA VIEWTPL.DX-VM
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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- TRIPLE
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- DELUXE SEA VIEW
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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- DELUXE SEA VIEW
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SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIORSUI.SU
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- SUPERIOR
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- SUPERIOR
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What other guests saying about The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
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Rachael
The lady on the front desk was more than helpful and lovely, she was very pleasant. %100 great place to stay
Rosalie
The Beautiful view
Laurence
Beautiful room and view straight across road from the main beach and pool
Katie
Sunnier weather next time would be a blessing
John
Great location with good cafe onsite. Secure parking and nice rooms.
Glenn
Staff were welcoming and informative. Stayed one night. Parking was easy. Breakfast was good with a great view. Only issue was the TV requires casting and restaurant could be open longer. I understand it’s a quiet time, but maybe just provide a service that’s always open and the people will come or at least however maybe just for drinks/ snacks for guests to enjoy the view.
I will be back though as the service was the highlight (and the location)
I will be back though as the service was the highlight (and the location)
Kin Wai
Very old hotel
Goran
Great location, Room clean nice size and the balcony just added to the stay,
with the restaurant on the premises was added bonus and plenty parking
overall great stay
with the restaurant on the premises was added bonus and plenty parking
overall great stay
Lynda
Great location, very clean large room with nicely updated bathroom. Kitchen area has basic utensils but no toaster or microwave which was a shame. Restaurant looked very nice even though we didn’t use it.
Tony
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Tracy
The parking underground was especially appreciated as it was so windy. Thank you for a great stay
Jennifer
The Bathroom needs an update.
Anne-Maree
Wonderful friendly staff, clean, roomy, great views, easy parking......loved our stay
David
Room was clean & spacious, excellent location, great staff
Darren
Quite nice room, clean. Good views and location. Easy parking and great location.
Craig
The rooms are expensive and are dirty
Reginald
Wonderful stay.
Great restaurant downstairs.
A 5 star result
Great restaurant downstairs.
A 5 star result
Steve
Loose tap in bathroom.
Not much table space even though there was plenty of area to instal some.
Items in front of fire door in basement..
Not much table space even though there was plenty of area to instal some.
Items in front of fire door in basement..
Tim
Great position.
Karen
View from the balcony fantastic. Restaurant food was great. The basement parking was a bit tight especially with the large SUVs. Staff friendly and helpful.
Dona
Beautiful room right across from the beach, so amazing to be able to hear the waves crashing as you slip of to sleep
Mark
Brilliant room and stay for a brief visit in Forster!
Glen
Great location. Ocean views from deluxe balcony suite was amazing.
Restaurant was very convenient with good food, great staff with efficient and friendly dly service. Highly recommended
Restaurant was very convenient with good food, great staff with efficient and friendly dly service. Highly recommended
SUSANNE
The room was great, very spacious, staff were very friendly and helpful. Food at the restaurant was excellent (had lunch and breakfast twice). Easy parking. Walking trail nearby and excellent swimming at the beach opposite.
Donna
Great location opposite the ocean pool and beach. Fabulous view from the balcony. Spacious clean room and friendly staff. Able to easily walk to shops, cafes and restaurants. A great place to stay in Forster.
Hayden
Great room and location. Would stay again next time in Forster. Even better now the restaurant is open.
Jonathan
Well located adjacent to the sea baths. Meals in the restaurant are very good. Staff are pleasant.
Lindy
The standard room was lovely, will start with underground parking hght 2.5m so our jimny with awning managed well, there are trolleys available to help with luggage easy access by the lift basement floor. Our room had 2 sliding door balconies, one facing the ocean and the other adjacent facing the buildings behind allowing the ocean breeze through the room. Staff were very accommodating and friendly, TV also has Foxtel. The only issue I suppose would be no microwave to warm up treats, otherwise air con was comforting as well as the double bed. A good size safe is provided also an ironing board and iron, I did not come across a toaster, however a jug and complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits were available. Great price for a lovely room beach views with Expedia.The Dorsal by the Sea restaurant is ground level, nicely organised friendly waiters with reasonably priced meals, we started with alcoholic beverages, my husband ordered a tap beer $10, my Pina Colada $20 same prive were other cocktails on the menu, the only suggestion would be to add some fruit or a little umbrella to the cocktail and less ice, but this is my personal critique. Will return in the future.
Yashtika
Close to the beach
Rebecca
Great location and nice hotel, walking distance to nearby restaurants and the beach is across the stree.. extremely convenient
Theo
Close to all amenities.
Large room, great views.
Friendly check in on arrival.
Large room, great views.
Friendly check in on arrival.
Andrew
No microwave, limited utensils, room was not as advertised, window had large cobwebs on the inside, parking spaces are too small and the whole underground car park’s accessibility is awkward and small, rubbish piled up near elevators, no car park security and birds flying everywhere in car park and they sh*t all over my car
Neil
The restaurants were close and swimming was good as you had a choice of the baths or the beach right across the road. staff were good and parking onsite was good
Julie
Great position, excellent views, room was clean and the staff friendly. Would definitely go back to stay.
Kosmas
The room was very comfortable and spotless.
Access to the ocean pool is fabulous as is the proximity to the local shopping strip.
Access to the ocean pool is fabulous as is the proximity to the local shopping strip.
Lynne
The room was spotless,really comfortable bed ,brilliant shower,& ofcourse the view is to die for .The staff were friendly & efficient .Heaps of parking & the restaurant was very good
Great place to stay 😊
Great place to stay 😊
Kathryn
A perfect stay - stayed in superior ocean room which was a large comfortable room, had great views and well appointed with everything you needed also newly renovated. Enjoyed a great breakfast and a dinner below in restaurant!!
Russell and Michelle
The room was a great size. The bed was so comfortable. The view from the balcony was spectacular. The mini bar prices were the best value I have seen in years.
I highly recommend this hotel.
I highly recommend this hotel.
Rachel
Lovely sea breezes kept the room cool. Room service was excellent.
Karen
Across from Beach great facility and convenience
Jaid
Stunning ocean views from our room. Loved listening to the waves while falling asleep. Central to everything we needed. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely and clean and the bed was comfortable.
Lyn
Great location but room was very tired and in need of renovation. For the price I think you can do much better close by!
Kin
Not clean, everything was very old
Manjit
Location
Lesley
Lovely hotel in a prime location. The staff were very friendly and the room was extremely comfortable and well equipped
Brian
Terrific view of the sea and sea pool
BLAIR
Restaurant was excellent. Good food and service
Joelene
You get a great view from this property if you book the balcony view. The only issue I had was it was right above the restaurant and room service ends at 8pm, so when you arrive late and are tired you have to leave the room to find food. The customer service was great, the room was spacious and the bed was comfortable.
Christine
Check in quick, friendly staff, clean amenities, spacious, comfortable bed (wonderful), absolutely amazing view of the ocean, best location and very quiet. The only problem, would be great to have a microwave available in the room to heat up meals. Otherwise, a great stay.
Adrian
Staff were excellent, waiters in restaurant were fantastic
Cathy
View is stunning from the balcony but chairs on balcony aren't the type you can sit and relax in. Unfortunately beneath our balcony you have the outside cafe area which is a little noisy at times.
Bed and amenities were wonderful especially spa bath.
Bed and amenities were wonderful especially spa bath.
Christopher
Check in great - room cleaning staff very attentive
Chris
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and comfortable, great restaurant down stairs
Jacki
First time stayers. Room was very clean and spacious. Great view from the balcony overlooking the ocean. Restaurant downstairs was amazing and good value. We will stay again.
Jurek
Great beach front stay, excellent service and food. Nothing was a problem.
The salmon and pork belly were beautifully prepared and presented.
The salmon and pork belly were beautifully prepared and presented.
Patrick
The Dorsal was lovely and friendly. We had dinner and Breakfast and a lovely swim at Forster beach. I would love to come back.
Judith
Great location right on beach and good restaurant
Great view overlooking beach and pool. Corner room so big balciny. Large room soft and comfirtable king size bed. Smallish bathroom not much space to put own toiletries no moisturising cream but soap and shampoo and conditioner. Friendly and efficient receptionist. Had dinner downstairs in the restaurant. Gteat valua and delicious seafood platter
Peter
Very good
Tracey
I paid for two seperate rooms. One room was on level 5 was spacious with a lovely view. The other room, cost me the same money but was small with a view of scaffolding from neighbouring building. Disappointed both rooms were not of similar quality.
Sasha
A nice stay.
Brad
Awesome view.
Raelene
Great location, easy and lovely walk along beach, river and to village, delicious dining onsite with outstanding ocean views, we saw dolphins frolicking from our balcony, loved everything about it, staff were friendly and helpful.
Leslie
The ocean views, restaurant and closeness to beach.
Keith
Great place to stay.
Stephanie
Arrive prepared to want to stay forever…
Incredible ocean view, clean, basic for what I needed for one night. Heidi at desk was exceptional, as was staff in the restaurant. Food and service was excellent. Forster is a gem-the views/vistas are superior to any coastal town in NSW.
Aaron
Woke up with German cockroaches all through the bed
Damon
Great lication. Would stay again.
Andrew
Great location. Close to main beach & easy walk to shops and in house restaurant was excellent.
Melissa
Lovely Forster
Location was amazing. We had a lovely view and enjoyed our stay
John
everything
Henry
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.
Deborah
Spacious and comfortable room. Outstanding views of the ocean. Close enough to walk to shops and restaurants.
Kerrie
Wonderful view, friendly staff, comfortable bed and hot shower.
Gillian
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
Kim
Amazing views big rooms
Brev
Near the beach and Town Centre
Thomas
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.
Comfortable and clean.
Recommend to anyone. Parking was easy.
Neryla
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.
Diana
Great location
Ron
Stayed the weekend, right on the beach and close to shops etc.
Keira
The staff were Wonderful, Jodie went above and beyond to confirm my safety and security during my stay. (Screen door)
The room was not as clean as I expected, especially for the price so I paid for the view which was excellent. Mind the locals they are up early and very noisy. Room was dusty and drains need cleaning out.
The room was not as clean as I expected, especially for the price so I paid for the view which was excellent. Mind the locals they are up early and very noisy. Room was dusty and drains need cleaning out.
Norval
Nice to know the restaurant is permanently closed
Phil
Property stated restaurant and bar in promotion but neither existed. Very disappointed
Ian
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
janelle
Staff were lovely
Harleigh
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.
Julie
I loved the spa bath in the bathroom. It’s hard to get a bath these days let alone a spa bath.
DAVID
We enjoyed a fantastic stay at Dorsal beautiful view close to everything easy walk to restaurants .
Will definitely stay again
Will definitely stay again
Gayle
The room was very clean and comfortable.
The receptionist was friendly and obliging.
The view was beautiful . Would definitely stay there again .
The receptionist was friendly and obliging.
The view was beautiful . Would definitely stay there again .
Sandie
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.
Peter
Great location
Laurie
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.
Theo
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.
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.
Steele
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.
Rachel
I love the location, have stayed here before but staff are just unfriendly
Teresa
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.
stuart
close to beach
Eric
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.
Sonia
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
Jeannette
Very old bathroom, sink not draining, staff not pleasant
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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
1 West Street, Forster, Australia
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