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Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Front of property
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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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115 The Lakes Way, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Place, Leon Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Tenpin Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Park view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa) | Private spa tub

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Island Palms Motor Inn

An outdoor pool, concierge services and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance.
Island Palms Motor Inn offers 32 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Island Palms Motor Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Wallis Lake. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Leon Island and a few minutes from Forster Marina
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Island Palms Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Island Palms Motor Inn also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Forster motel is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

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: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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. 414 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 999 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff I love that u could sit outside and close to local tavern and supermarket will definitely staff there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Clean, comfy, good shower did the job for passing through
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely. The bed was exceptionally comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and quiet place to stay, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an excellent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the motel room after a long drive from Queenslsnd
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific place to stay, highly recommend, already planning our next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, convenient and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Grigory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean and comfortable rooms, easy self service check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, comfortable beds.The lady at reception was lovely and helpful, quick and easy check in and check out.. 5 minute drive from beautiful beaches. Shops across the road was very handy. Lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet and close to all amenities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

good motel free parking

good over nite stay close by the Tavern and Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to stay at this motel. Clean and very simple for anyone to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
The motel was very clean and comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet motel with a lovely pool and door parking will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was great, check in & check out a breeze. Staff very friendly & breakfast was great as well. Will definately stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - super handy to shopping centre and main road in and out of town - was far back off the street enough to be quiet. Easy drive to find a yummy dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025