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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Travelers discover the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure at this luxury beachfront hotel where comfort meets coastal excitement

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The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offers a satisfying culinary experience at its restaurant while providing beach towels for guests after swimming. Visitors appreciate the convenience of free in-room WiFi and the time-saving benefit of express check-in service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$5,155
NT$5,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Room options

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Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite) | Living area | LCD TV

Superior Room, Balcony (Superior Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Beach view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Beach view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

Room amenity

Deluxe Room, Balcony (Deluxe Triple)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite) | Living area | LCD TV

Standard Room, Balcony (Standard suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment with Seaview (2 Bedrooms)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Forster is home to The Dorsal Boutique Hotel. The Sanctuary and Wallis Island Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Forster Tenpin Centre and The Big Buzz Fun Park. Visit our Forster travel guide
Map
1 West Street, Forster, NSW, 2428

What's nearby

  • Forster Main Beach Morning Seascape
    Forster Town Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pebbly Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Sanctuary
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Forster Marina
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Forster
    20 min walk
  • House Of Highness
    3 min drive
  • Paradise Marina
    12 min walk
  • Forster Bowling Club
    11 min walk
  • Lakes & Ocean Hotel
    6 min walk

About this property

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Luxury hotel
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, beach towels, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, 1 meeting room, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

As of 2026/1/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel on 2026/2/1 start from NT$5,155, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dorsal Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dorsal Boutique Hotel located?

Situated in Forster, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. Forster Town Beach and Forster Marina are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 724 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BLAIR

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaid

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

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

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean views, restaurant and closeness to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to main beach & easy walk to shops and in house restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy and lovely walk along beach, river and to village, delicious dining onsite with outstanding ocean views, we saw dolphins frolicking from our balcony, loved everything about it, staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time stayers. Room was very clean and spacious. Great view from the balcony overlooking the ocean. Restaurant downstairs was amazing and good value. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dorsal was lovely and friendly. We had dinner and Breakfast and a lovely swim at Forster beach. I would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed the weekend, right on the beach and close to shops etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

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

Jurek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach front stay, excellent service and food. Nothing was a problem. The salmon and pork belly were beautifully prepared and presented.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a fantastic stay at Dorsal beautiful view close to everything easy walk to restaurants . Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable room. Outstanding views of the ocean. Close enough to walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neryla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about my stay here. Great room, clean, beautiful view, close to beach and town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The receptionist was friendly and obliging. The view was beautiful . Would definitely stay there again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful hotel with magnificent views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024