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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Luxury hotel in Forster with free parking
A restaurant, a meeting room and express check-in are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front desk safe and a vending machine are on-site.
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Dorsal Boutique Hotel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pebbly Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Pebbly Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Miles Island
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in are also featured at the luxury The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. Free self parking is available.
Dorsal by the Sea – On-site restaurant.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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, 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 698 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable room. Outstanding views of the ocean. Close enough to walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view, friendly staff, comfortable bed and hot shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with partner
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fook kiong

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

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing views big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brev

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach and Town Centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neryla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed the weekend, right on the beach and close to shops etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keira

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Norval

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Nice to know the restaurant is permanently closed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Property stated restaurant and bar in promotion but neither existed. Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the spa bath in the bathroom. It’s hard to get a bath these days let alone a spa bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a fantastic stay at Dorsal beautiful view close to everything easy walk to restaurants . Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The receptionist was friendly and obliging. The view was beautiful . Would definitely stay there again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025