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Great Lakes Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Porch

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
24 Head Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Forster Town Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • One Mile Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share FOR 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Small Room ROR 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking (Family Room for 5)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double FOR 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking (Family room for 4)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (SMALLER ROOM FOR 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this property

Great Lakes Motor Inn

Motel in Forster with free parking
Laundry facilities, a garden and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free motel. Housekeeping is not available.
Great Lakes Motor Inn offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.
During your stay at Great Lakes Motor Inn, you're just a quick walk from Pebbly Beach. Features include free self-parking and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island
As a guest of Great Lakes Motor Inn, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Forster motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9 AM - 6:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
On Sundays, reception hours are 7:30-10:30 AM and 2-6 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Great Lakes Motor Inn Forster
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Great Lakes Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 173 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Topi, nsw

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst motel I we have ever stayed in.

No reverse cycle air and it was very cold ,we asked for an excellent blanket which never arrived .The room was never cleaned properly ,dust and dirt and cobwebs.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic accommodation in a convenient location

Basic accommodation in a convenient location close to beach. No frills but

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way too expensive for what it is. It is very noisy when you have the room facing the street. room very dark

8/10 Good

Sue-anne, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness
Service: Sufficient;

6/10 Okay

Bill, Australia - NSW - Coffs Harbour

Disliked: Staff & service
Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Amateur; Cleanliness: Tidy;

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Peter, Australia - QLD - Gold Coast

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Bare minimum; Value: Low-priced; Service: Sufficient; Cleanliness: Room ok grounds so-so; You get what you pay for - use a one night stay

6/10 Okay

Kirshly, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Bad; Cleanliness: Lacking;

6/10 Okay

Brian, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Shabby, Run-down; Service: Inferior; Customer service was hardly enthusiastic

6/10 Okay

Alan, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Poor;

6/10 Okay

Graham, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Run-down; Value: Not value for money; Service: Sloppy; Cleanliness: Unpresentable; This is a development site being milked for what cashflow they can get with zero care and attention to the premises.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Ben, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Shabby, Run-down, Bare minimum; Value: Over-priced, Could be better; Service: Inferior, Sloppy, Awful; Cleanliness: Dirty, Lacking, Poor;

10/10 Excellent

Terri, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Bargain; Service: Good; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

10/10 Excellent

Meagan, Australia - TAS - Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Sara, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Basic; Value: Bargain; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

8/10 Good

Lisa, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness

4/10 Poor

ron, Australia - NSW - Port Macquarie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Run-down; Value: Excessive; Service: Unhelpful; Cleanliness: Grubby; tiny bar fridge , no glass's

6/10 Okay

James, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Old and run down;

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
We just needed a clean room a and a bed for the night, this fitted the budget perfectly !

8/10 Good

Rachel, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Typical; Value: Great deal; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant; There's a fantastic Mexican restaurant called The Aztec not far from there, I highly recommend it, especially on Samhain and The Day of the Dead.

6/10 Okay

Holly, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired; Value: Reasonable; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Neat;

4/10 Poor

Jennifer, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Run-down; Value: Rip-off; Service: Rude; Room terrible, curtains didn't even cover window. excessive noise from party outside our room till 1.30 am

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Australia - NSW - Coffs Harbour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Teri

Liked: Staff & service