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A hotel room with a large bed, a double sink, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel sign with amenities including a pool, free WiFi, and availability.
A balcony with a view of a residential street, a parked delivery truck, and lush greenery.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a book on a towel, and a hotel sign in the background.

1. Hotel Forster

Hotel Forster
Forster
Australia
Kevin
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Forster
A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a glass building with reflections.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A coastal path with a bench, rocky shoreline, and distant buildings.
A two-story building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.

2. Forstay Motel

Forstay Motel
Forster
Australia
Monruedee
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Forstay Motel
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a door leading to a balcony.
A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.
A reception desk with a clock, framed artwork, and a welcome sign.
A wall with a 'WELCOME' sign above a collection of brochures and maps. There are two wicker chairs in front of the wall.

3. Forster Motor Inn

Forster Motor Inn
Forster
Australia
Prithwiraj
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Forster Motor Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.
A tropical garden with various palm trees and dense greenery.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey quilted bedspread and white pillows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

4. Forster Palms Motel

Forster Palms Motel
Forster
Australia
Jack
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Forster Palms Motel
A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A room with a dark-colored sofa, a window with sheer curtains, and a painting of a cityscape on the wall.
A hotel with a covered parking area, a building with multiple floors, and a clear sky.
A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls, tables, and chairs.

5. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel
Forster
Australia
Peter
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Forster and Wallis Lake Motel
A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.
A multi-story building with balconies, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

6. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
Forster
Australia
Tanya
AU$241
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
A long table with chairs in a covered area with a view of a parking lot.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and several televisions mounted on the walls.
A variety of seafood dishes on a wooden board, including oysters and other seafood items.
A bar area with stools and a counter with taps.

7. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster
Forster
Australia
Kristy
AU$88
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster
A backyard with a pool, barbecue grill, and outdoor seating.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with blinds.
A beach with a sandy shore, grassy dunes, and a view of the ocean.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a blue wall and potted plants.

8. Bali Hi Motel

Bali Hi Motel
Tuncurry
Australia
Colin
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bali Hi Motel
Beach
Exterior
A pool area with picnic tables, a covered seating area, and palm trees.
A marina with boats docked along a pier, surrounded by trees and buildings.

9. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

South Pacific Palms Motor Inn
Tuncurry
Australia
RACHAEL
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
South Pacific Palms Motor Inn
A covered outdoor area with a glass entrance, potted plants, and a brick pathway.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A cozy room with wicker furniture, a small wooden table with books, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A motor inn with a tiled roof, a covered outdoor area, and a sign indicating a 24-hour check-in service.

10. Island Palms Motor Inn

Island Palms Motor Inn
Forster
Australia
Anthony
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Island Palms Motor Inn
A coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and several boats docked near a marina.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.
A covered outdoor seating area with a sign for Tuncurry Motor Lodge.
A pool with clear blue water, a brick border, and a lounge chair with striped cushions.

11. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

Tuncurry Motor Lodge
Tuncurry
Australia
Greg
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Tuncurry Motor Lodge
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a wardrobe.
An aerial view of a golf course with a beach in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.
A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, rocky outcrops, and dense greenery.

12. Bella Villa Motor Inn

Bella Villa Motor Inn
Forster
Australia
Jeremy
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Bella Villa Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.
A motel with a reception area, a sign indicating the motel entry, and a sign for the Golden Sands Motel.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a grey sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

13. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster
Forster
Australia
Kerry
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster
A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and greenery.
A modern, open-plan living and dining area with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a flat-screen TV, and a dining table with chairs.
A modern two-story house with a covered porch and a small front yard.

14. Discovery Parks - Forster

Discovery Parks - Forster
Darawank
Australia
Yadi
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Discovery Parks - Forster
A swimming pool with a blue umbrella, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A covered outdoor seating area with a trash bin, a picnic table, and a small kiosk.
A row of small, light-colored wooden cabins with lattice railings, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.
A building with a covered porch and a lawn with tall palm trees.

15. Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park
Forster
United States
Ben
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A beach with waves approaching the shore.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sliding glass door leading to a deck, and a small dishwasher.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

16. Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park
Tuncurry
Australia
Don
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park
A sunset over a calm lake with silhouettes of trees and a distant shoreline.
A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy path, and a tree.
A person in a swimming pool with a large orange inflatable ring.
A modern two-story house with a large glass facade, a red accent wall, and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

Lakeside Forster Holiday Park
Forster
Australia
Sophea
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Lakeside Forster Holiday Park
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, metal chairs, and a table.
A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered porch and a paved walkway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a large wall clock.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a refrigerator.

18. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park
Tuncurry
Australia
Kylie
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park
A coastal landscape with a beach, a road, and a forested hill.
A woman sitting at a white picnic table under a tree by a lake.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A two-story house with a large deck and a view of the ocean.

19. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

Tiona Palms Holiday Park
Tiona
Australia
Melinda
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tiona Palms Holiday Park
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a white building with balconies.
A living room with a beige sofa, two round wooden side tables, a woven rug, and a view of a pool through a glass door.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a plant, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

20. Blueys Motel

Blueys Motel
Blueys Beach
Australia
Anna
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Blueys Motel
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Top Shallow Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Shallow Bay

Hotel Forster

Hotel Forster

10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable room, mixed well with the older and newer furnishings. Good location. The pool looked good but we couldn't swim due to rain."
Cindy and Fez 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Forster
South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel feels fresh and modern after its recent updates, and the staff truly make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. The rooms are spotless with beautiful new fixtures, and the team goes out of their way to help with recommendations and local requests, making our stay smooth and stress-free"
RACHAEL 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
South Pacific Palms Motor Inn
Discovery Parks - Forster

Discovery Parks - Forster

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and tidy. Lots of amenities to entertain the family. However, the kids play room could be better equipped and organised."
Yadi 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Discovery Parks - Forster
Forster Motor Inn

Forster Motor Inn

8/10 Good
"Check in was easy as was check out. Very friendly staff. Room was well maintained albeit old. Bed was very comfortable. Meals aren’t available at the motel but there are a heap of good eateries nearby, around a two minute walk. Great place to rest up after a long drive from Tenterfield."
Howard 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Forster Motor Inn
Forster Palms Motel

Forster Palms Motel

10/10 Excellent
"We were very happy with the room and surrounds, good location close to bowling club great meals. Overall very happy a big thank you to the cleaning staff and manager would for sure use it again."
Glen 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Forster Palms Motel
Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, clean and good sized rooms."
Bevan 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Bulahdelah Motor Lodge
Island Palms Motor Inn

Island Palms Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location out of the busy area but still close enough for easy access. Very easy after hours check in and very clean and tidy!"
Steven 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Island Palms Motor Inn
Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Extremely clean and tidy,staff very helpful.We have rebooked for another stay."
Carolyn 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved the place except the tradies working below started making noise around 7am and went through until 4pm could not stay at the property threw the day too long as too much noise. Which was disappointing as it it a fantastic place."
Donna 4-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

More cheap accommodation in Shallow Bay

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

5 Wallis Street Forster NSW
AU$121
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
Forster and Wallis Lake Motel
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

6 Head Street Forster NSW
AU$122
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (366 reviews)
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster
Forster Motor Inn

Forster Motor Inn

11- 13 Wallis Street Forster NSW
AU$125
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (582 reviews)
Forster Motor Inn
Forstay Motel

Forstay Motel

Head St Forster NSW
AU$131
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Forstay Motel
NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

1 Baird St Tuncurry NSW
AU$185
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park
Tiona Palms Holiday Park

Tiona Palms Holiday Park

4451 The Lakes Way Tiona NSW
AU$206
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Tiona Palms Holiday Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Shallow Bay?
The best area to stay in Shallow Bay is the Shallow Bay Esplanade, which runs along the main beachfront.This central area is the heart of activity, with direct access to the main beach. The Esplanade is lined with cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, making it very convenient for dining and shopping. You'll find many holiday apartments and hotels here, often with ocean views. It's a very walkable area, great for strolling along the coastline.For couples looking for a relaxing getaway, staying along the Esplanade is ideal. You're just steps from the sand, can enjoy leisurely breakfasts with ocean views, and have a wide choice of dining options for evenings out. Many of the accommodations in this area offer balconies, great for enjoying the sea breeze.Families often find the Esplanade particularly convenient due to its proximity to the beach and various family-friendly eateries. There are also several parks and playgrounds just a short walk away, providing entertainment for children.
When is the best time to go to Shallow Bay?
The best time to visit Shallow Bay, New South Wales, is during the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.During these months, you'll experience comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from 20-25°C, making it ideal for exploring the area's natural beauty without the intense heat of summer or the cooler days of winter. The water is still warm enough for swimming and water sports, and the national parks are lush and inviting for walks. You'll also find it easier to secure bookings for quality accommodation and dining experiences.The peak summer months (December to February) offer hot, sunny weather, with temperatures often exceeding 30°C, which is great for beach lovers and families seeking a classic Australian summer holiday. However, this is also the busiest time, so expect more people on the beaches and at popular attractions, and it's essential to book everything well in advance.Winter (June to August) brings cooler temperatures, usually between 10-18°C, and can be a good option for those who prefer a quieter trip and are interested in activities like whale watching, as the migrating humpback whales pass along the coast.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Shallow Bay.
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