Island Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Front of property
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Reception
Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $112
$101 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Park view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub (Spa)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Forster

A stay at Island Palms Motor Inn places you in the heart of Forster, within a 5-minute drive of Leon Island and Forster Marina. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Wallis Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Miles Island.

What's nearby

  • Leon Island - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Forster Marina - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Wallis Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Forster Tenpin Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • The Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Club Forster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Graham Barclay Oysters - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Limlong - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Island Palms Motor Inn

Island Palms Motor Inn offers 32 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 elevator

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 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 8:00 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

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 415 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

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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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

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

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
Verified

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

Robert

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not convenient for long term stay. No dishwashing facilities. Laundry facilities limited. Staff friendly rooms clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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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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8/10 Good

Karen

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

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
Verified

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