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A hotel room with a large bed, a double sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a book on a towel, and a hotel sign in the background.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white cabinet, a round coffee table, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A balcony with a view of a residential street, a parked delivery truck, and lush greenery.

1. Hotel Forster

Forster

Kevin

$113 nightly

$126 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a glass building with reflections.

A two-story building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A coastal path with a bench, rocky shoreline, and distant buildings.

2. Forstay Motel

Forster

Monruedee

$78 nightly

$87 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

A long table with chairs in a covered area with a view of a parking lot.

A variety of seafood dishes on a wooden board, including oysters and other seafood items.

A bar area with stools and a counter with taps.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and several televisions mounted on the walls.

3. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

Forster

Kristy

$52 nightly

$58 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a rolled towel on the bed.

A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls, tables, and chairs.

A room with a dark-colored sofa, a window with sheer curtains, and a painting of a cityscape on the wall.

4. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Forster

Peter

$78 nightly

$86 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.

A multi-story building with balconies, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

A view of a beach with a pool, umbrellas, and cars parked on the side.

5. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Forster

Tanya

$153 nightly

$170 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A backyard with a pool, barbecue grill, and outdoor seating.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a blue wall and potted plants.

A beach with a sandy shore, grassy dunes, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with blinds.

6. Bali Hi Motel

Tuncurry

Colin

$66 nightly

$73 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.

A tropical garden with various palm trees and dense greenery.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey quilted bedspread and white pillows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

7. Forster Palms Motel

Forster

Jack

$85 nightly

$95 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a door leading to a balcony.

A pool area with a sign indicating it's for guests only, surrounded by palm trees and a brick wall.

A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

A reception desk with a clock, framed artwork, and a welcome sign.

8. Forster Motor Inn

Forster

Prithwiraj

$79 nightly

$88 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

A modern two-story house with a covered porch and a small front yard.

A modern, open-plan living and dining area with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a flat-screen TV, and a dining table with chairs.

9. Discovery Parks - Forster

Darawank

Yadi

$103 nightly

$103 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A sandy beach with gentle waves and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A covered outdoor area with a glass entrance, potted plants, and a brick pathway.

10. Island Palms Motor Inn

Forster

Anthony

$105 nightly

$117 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and several boats docked near a marina.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

A covered outdoor seating area with a sign for Tuncurry Motor Lodge.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a brick wall.

11. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

Tuncurry

Greg

$77 nightly

$85 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a grey sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a fence, surrounded by a building with balconies and a palm tree.

A motel with a reception area, a sign indicating the motel entry, and a sign for the Golden Sands Motel.

12. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Forster

Kerry

$77 nightly

$85 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

A sunset over a calm lake with silhouettes of trees and a distant shoreline.

A person in a swimming pool with a large orange inflatable ring.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy path, and a tree.

A deck with chairs and a table overlooking a grassy area with trees and a body of water.

13. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

Forster

Sophea

$105 nightly

$105 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a wardrobe.

An aerial view of a golf course with a beach in the background.

A golf course with a modern building adjacent to it.

14. Bella Villa Motor Inn

Forster

Jeremy

$116 nightly

$128 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A pool area with picnic tables, a covered seating area, and palm trees.

15. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

Tuncurry

RACHAEL

$123 nightly

$136 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal landscape with a beach, a road, and a forested hill.

A woman sitting at a white picnic table under a tree by a lake.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of trees through the window, and a balcony.

A two-story house with a large deck and a view of the ocean.

16. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

Tiona

Melinda

$142 nightly

$142 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a river and a bridge.

A spacious living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sliding glass door leading to a deck, and a small dishwasher.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

17. Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

Tuncurry

Don

$111 nightly

$111 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a blue umbrella, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor seating area with a trash bin, a picnic table, and a small kiosk.

A building with a covered porch and a lawn with tall palm trees.

A cozy room with a brown sofa, a television on a wooden shelf, and a dining table with chairs.

18. Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

Forster

Ben

$84 nightly

$84 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a white building with balconies.

A living room with a beige sofa, two round wooden side tables, a woven rug, and a view of a pool through a glass door.

A motel with a sign indicating vacancy, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

19. Blueys Motel

Blueys Beach

Anna

$132 nightly

$146 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, metal chairs, and a table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a large wall clock.

A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered porch and a paved walkway.

20. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Tuncurry

Kylie

$112 nightly

$123 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Shallow Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forster

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable room, mixed well with the older and newer furnishings. Good location. The pool looked good but we couldn't swim due to rain."

Forster Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Check in was easy as was check out. Very friendly staff. Room was well maintained albeit old. Bed was very comfortable. Meals aren’t available at the motel but there are a heap of good eateries nearby, around a two minute walk. Great place to rest up after a long drive from Tenterfield."

Forster Palms Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very happy with the room and surrounds, good location close to bowling club great meals. Overall very happy a big thank you to the cleaning staff and manager would for sure use it again."

Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean and good sized rooms."

Island Palms Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location out of the busy area but still close enough for easy access. Very easy after hours check in and very clean and tidy!"

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean and tidy,staff very helpful.We have rebooked for another stay."

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the place except the tradies working below started making noise around 7am and went through until 4pm could not stay at the property threw the day too long as too much noise. Which was disappointing as it it a fantastic place."

Sevan Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Handy spot for the river action"

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for two nights with my partner! Will 100% be staying there next time we visit again! Staff were amazing and the rooms were clean and comfortable! Super convenient being close to beaches, cafes and pubs as well as shops! Pool was well maintained and clean as well!"

More cheap stays in Shallow Bay

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

6 Head Street Forster NSW

$77 nightly

$85 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (366 reviews)

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

5 Wallis Street Forster NSW

$78 nightly

$86 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)

Forstay Motel

Head St Forster NSW

$78 nightly

$87 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

Forster Motor Inn

11- 13 Wallis Street Forster NSW

$79 nightly

$88 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (581 reviews)

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

1 Baird St Tuncurry NSW

$112 nightly

$123 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)

Tiona Palms Holiday Park

4451 The Lakes Way Tiona NSW

$142 nightly

$142 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Shallow Bay?

The best area to stay in Shallow Bay is the central beachfront precinct, particularly around Marine Drive.This area is the heart of Shallow Bay, offering direct access to the main swimming beach and the Shallow Bay Foreshore Park. Marine Drive is lined with cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops, all within easy walking distance. The Shallow Bay Jetty, a prominent local landmark, extends into the bay from this central point.Couples will find this area ideal due to its convenient access to dining and entertainment options right on the waterfront. You can enjoy strolls along the beach at sunset, dine at restaurants with ocean views, and easily access water activities like kayaking or paddleboarding directly from the foreshore.Families traveling with children will also appreciate the central beachfront precinct. The Shallow Bay Foreshore Park offers playgrounds and open spaces for kids to enjoy, and the patrolled beach provides a supervised swimming environment.

When is the best time to go to Shallow Bay?

The best time to go to Shallow Bay, New South Wales, Australia, is during the shoulder seasons of Spring (September to November) and Autumn (March to May).During Spring, the weather is pleasantly warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). This season offers comfortable conditions for outdoor activities, including coastal walks and exploring the national parks nearby. The water temperature is also inviting for swimming and snorkeling. Couples looking for a balance of good weather and fewer crowds will find Spring ideal for a relaxing getaway.Autumn in Shallow Bay also provides excellent weather, with similar mild temperatures and generally clear skies. This period is superb for those who enjoy outdoor dining and exploring the local markets without the peak summer crowds.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Shallow Bay.

How much is the nightly rate at a Shallow Bay hotel?

Prices for hotels in Shallow Bay often vary, but you can find a great deal from $58 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Shallow Bay hotels

1. Hotel Forster

2. Forstay Motel

3. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

4. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

5. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

6. Bali Hi Motel

7. Forster Palms Motel

8. Forster Motor Inn

9. Discovery Parks - Forster

10. Island Palms Motor Inn

11. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

12. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

13. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

14. Bella Villa Motor Inn

15. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

16. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

17. Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

18. Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

19. Blueys Motel

20. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Top Shallow Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forster

Forster Motor Inn

Forster Palms Motel

Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

Island Palms Motor Inn

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Sevan Apartments

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

More cheap stays in Shallow Bay

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Forstay Motel

Forster Motor Inn

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Tiona Palms Holiday Park

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