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Great Lakes Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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24 Head 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

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Small Room ROR 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share FOR 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Non Smoking (Family room for 4)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Non Smoking (Family Room for 5)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double FOR 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (SMALLER ROOM FOR 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Forster

At Great Lakes Motor Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Forster motel include The Sanctuary and Wallis Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forster Tenpin Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forster Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Forster - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Limlong - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gold Medal Malaysian Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Great Lakes Motor Inn

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.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
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.

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  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 245 reviews
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

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

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

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

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Great Lakes Motor Inn?

Great Lakes Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Great Lakes Motor Inn?

Yep, Great Lakes Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Great Lakes Motor Inn?

Yep, Great Lakes Motor Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Forster Town Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Lakes Motor Inn?

No, Great Lakes Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Lakes Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Lakes Motor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

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