The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Luxury beach hotel in Forster with restaurant

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At The Dorsal Boutique Hotel, you can indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with beach towels after a refreshing dip. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi and take advantage of express check-in for a seamless stay.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Beach towels
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$161 nightly
$178 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | Living area | LCD TV
Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Room amenity

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Beach view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite) | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite) | Living area | LCD TV
Room amenity

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

Very good

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Living area | LCD TV
Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Room amenity

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment with Seaview (2 Bedrooms)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Sanctuary - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 44 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 80 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gold Medal Malaysian Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

When visiting Forster, The Dorsal Boutique Hotel is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite garage

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Dorsal by the Sea - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night

Policies

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.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Dorsal Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Dorsal by the Sea.

Does The Dorsal Boutique Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around The Dorsal Boutique Hotel like?

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Forster Town Beach and 14 minutes' walk from Forster Marina. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers a perfect beachfront location with stunning ocean views and easy access to the main beach and nearby attractions. (18 reviews)
  • The pool offers a fabulous view and convenient access to the ocean. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

LocationViewRoomBeachRestaurantService staffBalconyStoreBathroomOcean

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a prime location. The staff were very friendly and the room was extremely comfortable and well equipped
Lesley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly, room was clean and comfortable, great restaurant down stairs
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were excellent, waiters in restaurant were fantastic
Adrian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific view of the sea and sea pool
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Manjit, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A nice stay.
Sasha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in great - room cleaning staff very attentive
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great room. 201. Free parking in the basement with trolleys and lift up to second floor. And the wiev ❤️ 😀 Nice wide bed. And quiet. Only have nice things to say about this place.
Carl, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The ocean views, restaurant and closeness to beach.
Leslie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Close to main beach & easy walk to shops and in house restaurant was excellent.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, easy and lovely walk along beach, river and to village, delicious dining onsite with outstanding ocean views, we saw dolphins frolicking from our balcony, loved everything about it, staff were friendly and helpful.
Raelene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in quick, friendly staff, clean amenities, spacious, comfortable bed (wonderful), absolutely amazing view of the ocean, best location and very quiet. The only problem, would be great to have a microwave available in the room to heat up meals. Otherwise, a great stay.
Christine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful view, friendly staff, comfortable bed and hot shower.
Kerrie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed the weekend, right on the beach and close to shops etc.
Ron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First time stayers. Room was very clean and spacious. Great view from the balcony overlooking the ocean. Restaurant downstairs was amazing and good value. We will stay again.
Jacki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Dorsal was lovely and friendly. We had dinner and Breakfast and a lovely swim at Forster beach. I would love to come back.
Patrick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome view.
Brad, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great beach front stay, excellent service and food. Nothing was a problem. The salmon and pork belly were beautifully prepared and presented.
Jurek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Forster

Location was amazing. We had a lovely view and enjoyed our stay
Melissa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

View is stunning from the balcony but chairs on balcony aren't the type you can sit and relax in. Unfortunately beneath our balcony you have the outside cafe area which is a little noisy at times. Bed and amenities were wonderful especially spa bath.
Cathy, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not clean, everything was very old
Kin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great lication. Would stay again.
Damon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed a fantastic stay at Dorsal beautiful view close to everything easy walk to restaurants . Will definitely stay again
DAVID, 2-night trip