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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Forster with free parking

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 430 sq ft
  • 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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Forster is home to The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. The Sanctuary and Wallis Island Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Forster Tenpin Centre and The Big Buzz Fun Park.
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Map
1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forster Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tuncurry Rock Pool - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Toscano - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Luxury hotel
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, beach towels, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dorsal by the Sea

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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 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, 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

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

Property is also known as

Dorsal Boutique Hotel Forster
Dorsal Boutique Hotel
Dorsal Boutique Forster
Dorsal Boutique
The Dorsal Hotel Forster
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Forster
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Hotel Forster

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

As of Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel on Aug 24, 2025 start from $130.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel located?

Situated in Forster, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. Forster Town Beach and Forster Marina are also within 15 minutes.

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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 686 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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to main beach & easy walk to shops and in house restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Diana

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

8/10 Good

Brev

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

8/10 Good

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woke up with German cockroaches all through the bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

janelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

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

6/10 Okay

Norval

Disliked: Amenities
Nice to know the restaurant is permanently closed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about my stay here. Great room, clean, beautiful view, close to beach and town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOCATION WAS EXCELLENT , VIEWS OVER FORSTER WERE GREAT , VERY CONVIENT, parking was very tight and sometimes full.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position opposite the beach and apartment was clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very central property, close to beach and shopping areas. Very safe, comfortable room and easy parking, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful hotel with magnificent views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the deluxe room which had a lovely balcony overlooking the beach. We were able to walk everywhere as the property is in such a great location, room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 5 days at Dorsal, beautiful views, friendly staff, appreciated our upgrade for our Wedding Anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love the location, have stayed here before but staff are just unfriendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023