The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Upmarket beach hotel in Forster with restaurant

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Tue 2 Dec
November 2025
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December 2025
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

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

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • 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 curtains
£115
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

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 curtains, soundproofing
Room amenity

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • 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
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Living area | LCD TV
Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Minibar, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Room amenity

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment with Seaview (2 Bedrooms)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forster Tenpin Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 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
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bakehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Forster. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers 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

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 on-site self-parking
    • On-site garage

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout 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 – On-site restaurant.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Dorsal Boutique Hotel Forster
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Dorsal Boutique
The Dorsal Hotel Forster
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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 that you 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 on-site 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. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The property's beachfront location offers stunning views and easy access to the beach and nearby attractions. (16 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

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

Lovely Forster

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

8/10 Very good

Great location
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Arrive prepared to want to stay forever…

Incredible ocean view, clean, basic for what I needed for one night. Heidi at desk was exceptional, as was staff in the restaurant. Food and service was excellent. Forster is a gem-the views/vistas are superior to any coastal town in NSW.
Stephanie, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Near the beach and Town Centre
Brev, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and comfortable room. Outstanding views of the ocean. Close enough to walk to shops and restaurants.
Deborah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed before! Always clean and tidy with a lovely view over looking the beach and easy walking distance to the shops and dining! Always enjoy our stay.
Neryla, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing views big rooms
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location right on beach and good restaurant

Great view overlooking beach and pool. Corner room so big balciny. Large room soft and comfirtable king size bed. Smallish bathroom not much space to put own toiletries no moisturising cream but soap and shampoo and conditioner. Friendly and efficient receptionist. Had dinner downstairs in the restaurant. Gteat valua and delicious seafood platter
Judith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were lovely
janelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel in a great location. Friendly staff.
Janel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about my stay here. Great room, clean, beautiful view, close to beach and town centre.
Rob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and comfortable. The receptionist was friendly and obliging. The view was beautiful . Would definitely stay there again .
Gayle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel will stay there again.
Kerry, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very central property, close to beach and shopping areas. Very safe, comfortable room and easy parking, highly recommend.
Craig, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location & staff
Beverley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

close to beach
stuart, 2-night trip