Title: Great Lakes Motor Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Great Lakes Motor Inn Travelers find both garden serenity and practical conveniences at this roadside inn, where self-sufficiency meets comfort during Great Lakes region explorations ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625598/a158ae11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625598/0b471b61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Porch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625598/bc5646fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625598/35d7b5e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625598/a0cbe3c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Great Lakes Motor Inn offers a peaceful garden where guests can relax between adventures. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FForster-Hotels-Great-Lakes-Motor-Inn.h9625598.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FForster-Hotels-Great-Lakes-Motor-Inn.h9625598.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.18005%2C152.51460&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7D3Lq94njB7cm_ThDflbsnag010=) 24 Head Street, Forster, NSW, 2428 #### What's nearby - Pebbly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Forster Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Forster Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km #### Getting around - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 80 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Club Forster - ‬19 min walk - ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬5 min walk - ‪Paradise Marina - ‬12 min walk - ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬15 min walk - ‪Tartt. - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### Great Lakes Motor Inn Property highlights Great Lakes Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Great Lakes Motor Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - No housekeeping service ### Outdoors - Garden ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9 AM - 6:30 PM) Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### Property is also known as Great Lakes Motor Inn Forster Great Lakes Motor Inn Great Lakes Motor Forster Great Lakes Motor Inn Motel Great Lakes Motor Inn Forster Great Lakes Motor Inn Motel Forster ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Lakes Motor Inn pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Great Lakes Motor Inn? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Great Lakes Motor Inn? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great Lakes Motor Inn? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Great Lakes Motor Inn located? > Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Pebbly Beach and Miles Island. The Sanctuary and Wallis Lake are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Lakes Motor Inn Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 72 6 - Okay 44 4 - Poor 16 2 - Terrible 3 ### 6.8/10 Cleanliness ### 6.2/10 Staff & service ### 5.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2/10 Terrible #### Topi, nsw Jun 1, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The worst motel I we have ever stayed in. No reverse cycle air and it was very cold ,we asked for an excellent blanket which never arrived .The room was never cleaned properly ,dust and dirt and cobwebs. ##### Topi ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Apr 19, 2015 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Basic accommodation in a convenient location Basic accommodation in a convenient location close to beach. No frills but ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Apr 7, 2015 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Way too expensive for what it is. It is very noisy when you have the room facing the street. room very dark ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Sue-anne, Australia - NSW - Newcastle Mar 2, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness Service: Sufficient; ##### Sue-anne ### 6/10 Okay #### Bill, Australia - NSW - Coffs Harbour Mar 2, 2015 Disliked: Staff & service Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Amateur; Cleanliness: Tidy; ##### Bill ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan Jan 26, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Alan ### 6/10 Okay #### Peter Jan 13, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Facilities: Bare minimum; Value: Low-priced; Service: Sufficient; Cleanliness: Room ok grounds so-so; You get what you pay for - use a one night stay ##### Peter ### 6/10 Okay #### Kirshly, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW Jan 7, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Bad; Cleanliness: Lacking; ##### Kirshly ### 6/10 Okay #### Brian, Australia - VIC - Melbourne Jan 2, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Facilities: Shabby, Run-down; Service: Inferior; Customer service was hardly enthusiastic ##### Brian ### 6/10 Okay #### Alan, Australia - NSW - Newcastle Jan 2, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Facilities: Tired; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Poor; ##### Alan ### 6/10 Okay #### Graham, Australia - QLD - Brisbane Dec 31, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Facilities: Run-down; Value: Not value for money; Service: Sloppy; Cleanliness: Unpresentable; This is a development site being milked for what cashflow they can get with zero care and attention to the premises. ##### Graham ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine Dec 30, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Katherine ### 4/10 Poor #### Ben, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC Dec 30, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Facilities: Shabby, Run-down, Bare minimum; Value: Over-priced, Could be better; Service: Inferior, Sloppy, Awful; Cleanliness: Dirty, Lacking, Poor; ##### Ben ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri, Australia - ACT - Canberra Dec 23, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Facilities: Nice ; Value: Bargain; Service: Good; Cleanliness: Pleasant; ##### Terri ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meagan, Australia - TAS - Hobart Dec 20, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Meagan ### 8/10 Good #### Sara, Australia - NSW - Sydney Dec 5, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness Facilities: Basic; Value: Bargain; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Pleasant; ##### Sara ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa, Australia - NSW - Newcastle Nov 29, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Lisa ### 4/10 Poor #### ron, Australia - NSW - Port Macquarie Nov 18, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Facilities: Run-down; Value: Excessive; Service: Unhelpful; Cleanliness: Grubby; tiny bar fridge , no glass's ##### ron ### 6/10 Okay #### James, Australia - QLD - Brisbane Nov 17, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Value: Old and run down; ##### James ### 8/10 Good #### Malcolm Nov 16, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness We just needed a clean room a and a bed for the night, this fitted the budget perfectly ! ##### Malcolm ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW Nov 12, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Facilities: Typical; Value: Great deal; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant; There's a fantastic Mexican restaurant called The Aztec not far from there, I highly recommend it, especially on Samhain and The Day of the Dead. ##### Rachel ### 6/10 Okay #### Holly, Australia - NSW - Newcastle Nov 12, 2014 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Facilities: Tired; Value: Reasonable; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Neat; ##### Holly ### 4/10 Poor #### Jennifer, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW Nov 11, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Facilities: Run-down; Value: Rip-off; Service: Rude; Room terrible, curtains didn't even cover window. excessive noise from party outside our room till 1.30 am ##### Jennifer ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline, Australia - NSW - Coffs Harbour Nov 10, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Jacqueline ### 8/10 Good #### Teri Nov 5, 2014 Liked: Staff & service ##### Teri