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Plainsman Motel

Property class: 3

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A modern room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table. There is a window with blinds, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A poolside area with a glass table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a fenced swimming pool.
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with blue doors in the background.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a brick wall, and a view of the street.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a glass facade, and a brick exterior.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $128
$117 nightly
$128 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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22 Sherriff Street, Forbes, NSW, 2871
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, McFeeters Motor Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Forbes Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Room)

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a small kitchenette, and a TV displaying a tropical scene.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Two Bedroom Apartment)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Motel Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the beach through the window.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Motel Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking (Large 2 bedroom Family)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and chairs.

Family Room, Non Smoking (Large 2 bedroom Family)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Forbes

A stay at Plainsman Motel places you in the heart of Forbes, a 1-minute drive from Victoria Park and 6 minutes from Forbes Goanna Sculpture. .This motel is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Parkes Showgrounds and 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from Henry Parkes Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forbes Historical Society Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McFeeters Motor Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forbes Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Parkes Showgrounds - 23 min drive - 26.3 miles

Getting around

  • Forbes Station - 13 min walk
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Inn Hotel Motel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wan Wah Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stylo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Bakehouse And Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Plainsman Motel

Plainsman Motel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal 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 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and slippers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Forbes? This motel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7 AM and 9 AM on weekdays.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; AUD 14 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

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

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 14 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Plainsman Motel Forbes

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Plainsman Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 293 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Great staff, clean and tidy rooms with great tv with Netflix for my girls to watch a movie before bed. We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants . Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book. Friendly staff. Good size room. Close to the RSL for a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very convenient for our need. Location great and beds were comfy. Neat and tidy. Great friendly service every time. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy booking and stays are excellent quality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay once again. The staff were friendly, the room was comfortable and very clean. The aircon was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Quiet area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A regular stop over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy check in and room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice clean and tidy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff & comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again. Beautifully presented room. Staff very professional and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a family passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Praneet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A decent place for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly owners , great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krisnawati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“Clean, comfortable, and affordable. The staff were friendly, and the room had everything I needed for a short stay. Would definitely come back.”
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable Lovely well kept grounds - perfect for our dog to explore
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access to food and main shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay here and will stay next time we are here! The staff are super friendly and the room was comfortable. Perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Forbes. Very convenient, clean and walkable to a range of eating options. Would stay here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel was clean and convenient. Daily housekeeping and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy and short walking distance toRSL for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023