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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Forster with free parking

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 649
SAR 717 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | Living area | LCD TV

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Living area | LCD TV

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • One Mile Beach - 5 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

Luxury hotel
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, 1 meeting room, and beach towels
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

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

  • 1 restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

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)

More

  • Beach towels

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens
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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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; 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. Forster Town Beach and Forster Marina are also within 15 minutes.

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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 647 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stuart

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about my stay here. Great room, clean, beautiful view, close to beach and town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 5 days at Dorsal, beautiful views, friendly staff, appreciated our upgrade for our Wedding Anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the deluxe room which had a lovely balcony overlooking the beach. We were able to walk everywhere as the property is in such a great location, room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very central property, close to beach and shopping areas. Very safe, comfortable room and easy parking, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice ocean views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was second to none. Overlooking the ocean beach and rockpool. Lovely walk to cafes and restaurants. The room was comfortable and clean and the service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful hotel with magnificent views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, tidy and close to all amenities. Good view of beach and ocean. Carparking was easy and the whole was clean and accessible 24/7
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jatinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Forster. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Location was wonderful. Room was very spacious. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean outlook
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the beach and very easy access. Room was fine, but the bathroom could use a vanity around the basin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great casual hotel. Amazing views right on the beach. Lovely restaurant down stairs (not sure if they are specifically assosiated). Staff were very friendly and helpful. Partner and I enjoyed a lovely weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable room that overlooks the beach. The hotel is an easy walk to the beach, several restaurants/ cafes and only a 10 minute walk from Forster town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeannette

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located opposite the beach. Room had a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wedding Anniversary escape
Two night romantic getaway for our 53rd wedding anniversary. Best location opposite Forster Beach, saw a whale and her calf in the bay! Room was very comfortable, underground secure parking, walk down to The Sicilian restaurant and Beach Bums cafe for an excellent breakfast. We would stay again
Whale and calf from Room 302
The Sicilian restaurant for anniversary dinner
Photo of Dorsal 👍🏻
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Across road from beach ,lovely views,clean and very quiet . Rm 502 best view . Would recommend. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023