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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

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Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple) | View from room
Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Living area | LCD TV
Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite) | Minibar, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite) | Living area | LCD TV
Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | Living area | LCD TV
Luxury
4.5 star property
8.8

Excellent

Luxury hotel

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Place, Pebbly Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | View from room

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite) | Minibar, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment with Seaview (2 Bedrooms)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

A restaurant, a meeting room and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Dorsal Boutique Hotel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pebbly Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Pebbly Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Miles Island
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury The Dorsal Boutique Hotel also features a vending machine, express check-in, and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Forster hotel is smoke free.

Dorsal by the Sea – On-site restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 746 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect stay - stayed in superior ocean room which was a large comfortable room, had great views and well appointed with everything you needed also newly renovated. Enjoyed a great breakfast and a dinner below in restaurant!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Russell and Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a great size. The bed was so comfortable. The view from the balcony was spectacular. The mini bar prices were the best value I have seen in years. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sea breezes kept the room cool. Room service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across from Beach great facility and convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaid, Woy Woy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning ocean views from our room. Loved listening to the waves while falling asleep. Central to everything we needed. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely and clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but room was very tired and in need of renovation. For the price I think you can do much better close by!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

emma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not clean, everything was very old
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manjit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in a prime location. The staff were very friendly and the room was extremely comfortable and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific view of the sea and sea pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

BLAIR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was excellent. Good food and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

karma, Austral

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get a great view from this property if you book the balcony view. The only issue I had was it was right above the restaurant and room service ends at 8pm, so when you arrive late and are tired you have to leave the room to find food. The customer service was great, the room was spacious and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, waiters in restaurant were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy, PITNACREE, NSW - 2323

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Davide

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

andre

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in great - room cleaning staff very attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

yulanie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and comfortable, great restaurant down stairs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025