The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428
  • Pebbly Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Sanctuary
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Forster Town Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Forster, NSW (FOT)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Luxury hotel in Forster with free parking
A restaurant, a meeting room, and express check-in are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 like 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 front-desk safe, a meeting room, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Pebbly Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Miles Island
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in are also featured at the luxury The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. Free self parking is available.
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofing
  • 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

  • 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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.

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

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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 634 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KAYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wedding Anniversary escape
Two night romantic getaway for our 53rd wedding anniversary. Best location opposite Forster Beach, saw a whale and her calf in the bay! Room was very comfortable, underground secure parking, walk down to The Sicilian restaurant and Beach Bums cafe for an excellent breakfast. We would stay again
Whale and calf from Room 302
The Sicilian restaurant for anniversary dinner
Photo of Dorsal 👍🏻
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great casual hotel. Amazing views right on the beach. Lovely restaurant down stairs (not sure if they are specifically assosiated). Staff were very friendly and helpful. Partner and I enjoyed a lovely weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love old buildings. The atmosphere was great. The young concierge was extremely friendly and helpful telling all about the building and the activities in the area e.g. Art Gallery special exhibition as our stay in Brisbane was quite unexpected and we had booked 24hrs earlier. Would like an improvement with the bar/restaurant, friendly people but it needs a slight revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Location was wonderful. Room was very spacious. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jatinder

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Forster. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean outlook
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Booking confirmation stated 11am checkout. Hotel reception rude and non negotiable advising they are always 10am.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located opposite the beach. Room had a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable room that overlooks the beach. The hotel is an easy walk to the beach, several restaurants/ cafes and only a 10 minute walk from Forster town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position and had a ice machine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Massive room, old but clean, overlooking the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward Maryanne, Turners Flat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend The Dorsal to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room with the most amazing view! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024