Located on the beachfront in Forster, a short 5-minute walk from the centre of town, The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offers rooms with private balconies and stunning ocean views. The Dorsal Hotel is positioned a 3-minute walk from the beautiful Ocean Baths on Forster’s main beach. Stockland Forster Shopping Centre is an 8-minute drive away and Newcastle is a 2-hour drive from the town. The air-conditioned rooms at this boutique hotel are serviced daily and feature a small refrigerator, electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathrooms include a shower and hairdryer. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surrounding area including swimming, fishing and golfing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Antoinette
Australia Australia
Very spacious room with a pleasant view. Very clean and well appointed. Only one night emergency accommation due to closure of highway because of bush fires.
Julie
Australia Australia
Our room had 2 balconies which gave both beach/ ocean views and town views. Lovely breezes and ocean sounds. Very comfy bed and roomy bathroom Easy walk to the Rockpool, Forster beach restaurant and cafes. Two elevators meant wait times were short.
Errol
Australia Australia
Loved the view from the balcony as it overlooked the beach. Loved the location as it is walking distance to everything we were after. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful in meeting our needs.
Maree
Australia Australia
The location was so beautiful across the road from the beach and close to many other areas. The view from balcony was sensational and the room was so comfortable. I appreciated the receptionist for being so friendly and helpful as well as bar...
Burke
Australia Australia
Excellent location. Very pleasant and professional receptionist. Restaurant was very good.
Karen
Australia Australia
Location, recently refurbished, comfortable beds, friendly staff, fantastic view
Hhingston
Australia Australia
Loved the location and the view. It was very comfortable, had everything we needed for a one night stay in a hotel.
Maureen
Australia Australia
Very nice hotel opposite the beach. Convenient to everything we wanted.
Karen
Australia Australia
Amazing view, spacious, newly refurbished, comfortable bed and pillows, fluffy towels, quiet even though directly opposite beach and baths, friendly staff, lovely restaurant
Julia
New Zealand New Zealand
Sea views and location close to beach. On site restaurant.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
DORSAL by the Sea
  • Cuisine
    Australian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:30
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a foreign credit card, Visa and MasterCard Platinum credit card or Diners Club credit cards.

Please note that Apartment with Sea View doesn't have air conditioning or Wifi.