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A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, and lush greenery.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a built-in sink, and a table with chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a large window providing a view.

1. Reflections Seal Rocks - Holiday Park

Reflections Seal Rocks - Holiday Park
Seal Rocks
Australia
Andrew
CA $221
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Reflections Seal Rocks - Holiday Park
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a white building with balconies.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a plant, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A motel with a sign indicating vacancy, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

2. Blueys Motel

Blueys Motel
Blueys Beach
Australia
Anna
CA $185
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Blueys Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a double sink, and a framed picture on the wall.
A balcony with a view of a residential street, a parked delivery truck, and lush greenery.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white cabinet, a round coffee table, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a book on a towel, and a hotel sign in the background.

3. Hotel Forster

Hotel Forster
Forster
Australia
Kevin
CA $158
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Hotel Forster
A coastal landscape with a beach, a road, and a forested hill.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of trees through the window, and a balcony.
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.

4. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

Tiona Palms Holiday Park
Tiona
Australia
Melinda
CA $210
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Tiona Palms Holiday Park
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden deck and a large house with multiple windows.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a garden and a house.
A family of four sitting on a wooden bench overlooking a beach with clear blue water and green hills in the background.
A house with a starry night sky.

5. Blueys Retreat

Blueys Retreat
Blueys Beach
Australia
Jacqueline
CA $469
CA $469 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Blueys Retreat
A long table with chairs in a covered area with a view of a parking lot.
A variety of seafood dishes on a wooden board, including oysters and other seafood items.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink.
A bar area with stools and a counter with taps.

6. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster
Forster
Australia
Kristy
CA $77
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 motel with a sign stating "Queen Size Beds, Free Internet, Saltwater Pool" and "Beautifully Renovated Rooms, Inspection Welcome".
A beach with a sandy shore, grassy dunes, and a view of the ocean.

7. Bali Hi Motel

Bali Hi Motel
Tuncurry
Australia
Colin
CA $92
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Bali Hi Motel
A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a rolled towel on the bed.
A hotel with a covered parking area, a building with multiple floors, and a clear sky.
A room with a dark-colored sofa, a window with sheer curtains, and a painting of a cityscape on the wall.

8. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel
Forster
Australia
Peter
CA $116
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Forster and Wallis Lake Motel
A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a glass building with reflections.
A two-story building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A calm waterfront with a pedestrian bridge and grassy areas.

9. Forstay Motel

Forstay Motel
Forster
Australia
Monruedee
CA $117
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Forstay Motel
A sandy beach with gentle waves and a clear sky.
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 hotel room with a bed, a round mirror, a table with two chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Island Palms Motor Inn

Island Palms Motor Inn
Forster
Australia
Anthony
CA $148
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Island Palms Motor Inn
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 pool area with a sign indicating it's for guests only, surrounded by palm trees and a brick wall.
A wall with a 'WELCOME' sign above a collection of brochures and maps. There are two wicker chairs in front of the wall.

11. Forster Motor Inn

Forster Motor Inn
Forster
Australia
Prithwiraj
CA $110
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Forster Motor Inn
A sunset over a calm lake with silhouettes of trees and a distant shoreline.
A deck with chairs and a table overlooking a grassy area with trees and a body of water.
A person in a swimming pool with a large orange inflatable ring.
A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy path, and a tree.

12. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

Lakeside Forster Holiday Park
Forster
Australia
Sophea
CA $145
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Lakeside Forster Holiday Park
A swimming pool with a blue umbrella, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A row of small, light-colored wooden cabins with lattice railings, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.
A cozy room with a brown sofa, a television on a wooden shelf, and a dining table with chairs.
A covered outdoor seating area with a trash bin, a picnic table, and a small kiosk.

13. Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park
Forster
United States
Ben
CA $117
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey quilted bedspread and white pillows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
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.

14. Forster Palms Motel

Forster Palms Motel
Forster
Australia
Jack
CA $119
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Forster Palms 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 view of a beach with a pool, umbrellas, and cars parked on the side.

15. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
Forster
Australia
Tanya
CA $215
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
Beach
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.
Exterior
A marina with boats docked along a pier, surrounded by trees and buildings.

16. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

South Pacific Palms Motor Inn
Tuncurry
Australia
RACHAEL
CA $172
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
South Pacific Palms Motor Inn
A boat with a shark mouth design on a beach.
A wooden structure with steps leading to a door, a chair, and a suitcase on the porch.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, a stove, and various kitchen utensils.
A wooden house with a porch, large windows, and a view of a green field.

17. The Mainstay

The Mainstay
Bungwahl
Australia
Robert
CA $410
CA $529 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Mainstay
A coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and several boats docked near a marina.
A pool with clear blue water, a brick border, and a lounge chair with striped cushions.
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a brick wall.
A covered outdoor seating area with a sign for Tuncurry Motor Lodge.

18. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

Tuncurry Motor Lodge
Tuncurry
Australia
Greg
CA $108
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Tuncurry Motor Lodge
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, metal chairs, and a table.
A boat docked at a pier with a grassy area and trees nearby.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a refrigerator.
A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered porch and a paved walkway.

19. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park
Tuncurry
Australia
Kylie
CA $157
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park
A dense cluster of palm trees and ferns, with a brick wall and a metal gate in the foreground.
An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs under a yellow shade sail, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.
A dining table with various dishes, including a plate with a meat dish, a glass of white wine, and a glass of iced tea.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a mirror.

20. Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

Bulahdelah Motor Lodge
Bulahdelah
Australia
Bevan
CA $129
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Bulahdelah Motor Lodge
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Stay near popular Smiths Lake attractions

Bull Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Bull Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Smiths Lake. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Smiths Lake Nature Reserve

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Smiths Lake Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Smiths Lake. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Learn more about Smiths Lake

Paddle across the pristine waters of Smiths Lake, where kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders find calm bays perfect for exploration. Nearby Booti Booti National Park offers rainforest hiking trails with lookout points where you'll spot dolphins playing in the surf.

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A beach with white sand, trees, and a lake.

Top Smiths Lake Hotel Reviews

Forstay Motel

Forstay Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Property was close to all the areas I wanted to go to in Forster. Very friendly staff"
Inge 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Forstay Motel
Hotel Forster

Hotel Forster

10/10 Excellent
"Great overnighter, totally enjoyed our stay…."
Steve 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hotel 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 7 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 7 days ago
Forster Palms Motel
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 8 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 9 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 10 days ago
The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
Sevan Apartments

Sevan Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Handy spot for the river action"
Chris 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Sevan Apartments
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed for two nights with my partner! Will 100% be staying there next time we visit again! Staff were amazing and the rooms were clean and comfortable! Super convenient being close to beaches, cafes and pubs as well as shops! Pool was well maintained and clean as well!"
Annie 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

More cheap stays in Smiths Lake

Forster Motor Inn

Forster Motor Inn

11- 13 Wallis Street Forster NSW
CA $110
CA $123 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (581 reviews)
Forster Motor Inn
Forstay Motel

Forstay Motel

Head St Forster NSW
CA $117
CA $129 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
Forstay Motel
Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

5 Wallis Street Forster NSW
CA $116
CA $129 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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
CA $118
CA $129 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (366 reviews)
Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster
NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

1 Baird St Tuncurry NSW
CA $157
CA $172 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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
CA $210
CA $210 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
includes taxes & fees
Tiona Palms Holiday Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Smiths Lake?
The best area to stay in Smiths Lake is generally right by the lake itself, particularly around the main village centre and the foreshore.This area offers direct access to the lake and its activities. You'll find a small collection of local shops, cafes, and a general store, all within easy walking distance. The boat ramp and jetties are also located here, making it convenient for those interested in water sports or fishing.Families often find this area ideal due to the proximity to the lake's calm waters, which are superb for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. There are also picnic areas and playgrounds along the foreshore, providing easy entertainment for children.Couples looking for a peaceful escape will appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity for scenic walks along the lake's edge.
When is the best time to go to Smiths Lake?
The best time to visit Smiths Lake is during the warmer months, specifically from late spring through to early autumn (November to April), when the weather is ideal for enjoying the lake and surrounding activities.During these months, the average daily temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C to 28°C, great for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and exploring the nearby beaches. The water in Smiths Lake is particularly inviting at this time, making it ideal for those who love water sports or simply relaxing by the shore. You'll also find more daylight hours, allowing for longer days of outdoor adventure.Couples looking for a relaxing getaway will appreciate the opportunity to enjoy leisurely walks along the lake's edge or explore the nearby Booti Booti National Park. The warmer weather also makes alfresco dining a delightful experience, with many local eateries offering outdoor seating.Families will find this period particularly suitable due to the warmer, calmer waters of the lake, which are great for children to play in. The extended daylight hours mean more time for beach activities, fishing, and exploring the natural surroundings.
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 canceled 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 Smiths Lake.
How much is the nightly rate at a Smiths Lake hotel?
Prices for hotels in Smiths Lake often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $85 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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