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Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.
A motel with a reception area, a sign indicating the motel entry, and a sign for the Golden Sands Motel.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a fence, surrounded by a building with balconies and a palm tree.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a grey sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $94
$85 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25

Explore the area

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6 Head Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Place, Pebbly Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Queen standard)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Queen standard)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Twin queen standard)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Twin queen standard) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Twin queen standard)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Twin balcony queen)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Twin balcony queen)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Small Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Premium queen)

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Premium queen) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Premium queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 BEDROOM UNIT)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 BEDROOM UNIT)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 829 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony queen)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Budget double)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains on the windows and a painting on the wall.

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Budget double)

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Total with taxes and fees
Forster Motor Inn

About the neighborhood

Forster

When you stay at Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster in Forster, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Wallis Lake and Miles Island. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pebbly Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Forster Town Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Sanctuary - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forster Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forster Tenpin Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forster Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Limlong - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Forster motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an 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 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.65 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.65 percent

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
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Golden Sands Motor
Golden Sands Motor Forster
Golden Sands Motor Inn
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster
Golden Sands Motor Hotel Forster
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster Motel
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster Forster
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster Motel Forster

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 357 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Lovely clean motel, so convenient to everything, very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shahla

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tinku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely clean and affordable prices ..staff was very helpful and friendly..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms, staff and location is great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is great for beach, river and shops Pool Parking on site Staff all very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with every part of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Janet

Very convenient position close to shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vlade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
parking was on street or Council car park across road. huge bathroom, very clean overall. Happy to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dean behind the counter was extremely friendly and helpful. Although property is dated could not fault room and bed very comfortable. Would be happy to recommend for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness
easy parking helpfu[ staff wifi good but had to seek password,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean & the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good overnight stay Great linen Nice and clean Is an old motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, convent location, pool, great size rooms and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
motel is dated and could do with a refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean rooms location great easy walking everywhere will definately return to The Golden Sands Motor Lodge in Forster
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is a good size. Room was clean and staff were very lovely. Location was walking distance to everything. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and overall great within walking distance to most things
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean Plenty of hot water Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location! It doesn't get any better than that, clean rooms, great eating places around the corner, friendly people.Cant wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was clean and spacious. Tariff very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Was perfect for our needs and handy to everything...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was a little older but clean and comfortable The staff were there if we needed any assistance and very friendly Good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025