The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

We are relatively local, living at Pacific Palms. Given the cost of transport via taxi or uber back to Blueys Beach after a night out in Forster, we find it a lovely little escape to take a break and holiday at home, the Dorsal offers all of the facilities we would expect from a luxury trip away, and we love the beach views and convenience to the night life precinct at such a reasonable cost. Beds are so comfy, parking is so easy, and staff are super friendly, well done!

I can speak highly enough of The Dorsal!
Stunning location, beautiful energy, pristine, clean, caring staff!
Highly recommend.

** the photo is me lying in bed at 5:30am watching the sunrise.
There's not a better way to start the day!

The room we were in was clean and had a view of the water and salt water pool from the balcony.Also had a shower with good water pressure which was really nice.

Fantastic location with ocean views. Walking distance to the main shops and restaurants, across the road from the beach and great restaurant downstairs. Parking on-site. Rooms were comfortable with block out blinds and there is a deck to enjoy the views and ocean breeze. Would definitely return.

I Booked a weekend away for an anniversary celebration over valentine's day, they met as many of the requests that I asked for as possible for the standard rooms they had available. We were overlooking the whole ocean the views were immaculate right on the beach front. Every morning we woke up and seen dolphins from our verandah.
The rooms are pretty basic but comfortable enough.
The staff are super friendly..
We enjoyed our stay here so much that we decided to stop in again for 1 more night only 2 days later travelling back down the coastline again.

Had a wonderful 2 night stay at the Dorsal, location was amazing, view was outstanding and the staff were friendly. What a wonderful place to visit. Beach views, walking distant to some great restaurants and just a lovely place to relax. I cannot recommend enough.

Celebrated my Wife's Birthday and a long overdue visit to my Grand Parents and Parents.
We had the Top Floor, North Facing overlooking Forster Beach. Room 501, although, all rooms have beach views, we believe room 501 is the best, with views over the Hinterland to the ocean.
The Room was very well set out and appointed. (apart from no extra warm blankets for those cold nights).
Everything Worked Well, Spacious and Comfortable and Clean.
"Free Parking" at last one Motel is understanding that guests do drive and security parking is important, without an extra nasty undisclosed cost.
Staff were very well presented, friendly and helpful.
The Sicilian Restaurant, fine food, fine wine, great staff, but book well in advance, even before you arrive, to get a good table overlooking beach. Locals take the best spots.

We had a great time at the Dorsal. The rooms are a good size, and they were spotless. The staff in the restaurant were so nice,friendly and efficient. The meals were delicious! Thank you so much to the two young men that served us for dinner. You guys did a great job!!!

My family including an 8 month old stayed here over the weekend. The room was clean and view was amazing! The staff were fantastic and the restaurant downstairs is a must when visiting. The hotels location is the best in Forster, walk across the road to the beach 👌

Arrived with no booking. A break for the night in a long journey.
Staff at counter friendly.
Room clean, equipped, great view.
The unexpected gem was the wonderful eaterie attached.
A wonderful meal. Great staff.
Wish the next morning we had gone to the beach but cafe for breakfast a short walk away.
A regret of the trip

Perfect in every way!
Great view, clean and spacious room, great value, great location. The restaurant 'Sicilian' downstairs was delicious too.

All fantastic. Recommend . We like so much, booked extra nights.
Thankyou, Forster a beautiful area.

Brilliant!!! perfect views and great restaurant below. highly recommend

Wonderful stay, so close to shops,beach and restaurants .Very comfortable with wonderful views. Reception staff very friendly.

Highly recommend perfect location room was fine nice and clean

Great central location overlooking beautiful main beach at Forster. Beautiful views and lovely accommodation.

Breakfast was great food and Coffee. Warm day and stunning view of the bay.

Room was stunning, service was excellent. Great for a weekend getaway!

Lovely little hotel, right on the beach, great restaurant also.

Very nice hotel with great views over the beach.