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A sunlit outdoor seating area with striped cushions and a wooden frame, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A marina with boats docked along a pier, surrounded by trees and buildings.

A hotel with a two-story building, palm trees, and a fenced parking area.

1. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

Tuncurry

RACHAEL

HK$1,035

HK$1,138 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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.

2. Hotel Forster

Forster

Kevin

HK$931

HK$1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A view of a beach with a pool, umbrellas, and cars parked on the side.

A multi-story building with balconies, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.

3. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Forster

Tanya

HK$1,288

HK$1,417 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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 garden area with various plants, a bench, and a wooden structure.

4. Forster Palms Motel

Forster

Jack

HK$725

HK$797 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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.

5. Forstay Motel

Forster

Monruedee

HK$652

HK$718 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A covered outdoor seating area with brick walls, tables, and chairs.

A room with a dark-colored sofa, a window with sheer curtains, and a painting of a cityscape on the wall.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a rolled towel on the bed.

6. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Forster

Peter

HK$630

HK$693 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a door leading to a balcony.

A pool area with a sign indicating it's for guests only, surrounded by palm trees and a brick wall.

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.

7. Forster Motor Inn

Forster

Prithwiraj

HK$725

HK$797 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a wardrobe.

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, rocky outcrops, and dense greenery.

An aerial view of a golf course with a beach in the background.

8. Bella Villa Motor Inn

Forster

Jeremy

HK$925

HK$1,017 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A covered balcony with chairs, a view of the water, and a building in the background.

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 restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and several televisions mounted on the walls.

9. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

Forster

Kristy

HK$466

HK$512 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A motel with a sign indicating "Queen size beds, free internet, saltwater pool."

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a blue wall and potted plants.

A backyard with a pool, barbecue grill, and outdoor seating.

A beach with a sandy shore, grassy dunes, and a view of the ocean.

10. Bali Hi Motel

Tuncurry

Colin

HK$554

HK$610 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a glass entrance, potted plants, and a brick pathway.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A motor inn with a tiled roof, a covered outdoor area, and a sign indicating a 24-hour check-in service.

11. Island Palms Motor Inn

Forster

Anthony

HK$895

HK$985 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a fence, surrounded by a building with balconies and a palm tree.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

12. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Forster

Kerry

HK$643

HK$708 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden deck and a large house with multiple windows.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a glass door leading to a balcony with red chairs and greenery.

A family of four sitting on a wooden bench overlooking a beach with clear blue water and green hills in the background.

13. Blueys Retreat

Blueys Beach

Jacqueline

HK$2,618

HK$2,618 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a river and a bridge.

A spacious living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

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.

14. Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

Tuncurry

Don

HK$871

HK$871 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a brick wall.

A pool with clear blue water, a brick border, and a lounge chair with striped cushions.

A coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and several boats docked near a marina.

15. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

Tuncurry

Greg

HK$601

HK$661 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

A water play area with a child in the center, surrounded by water jets and slides.

A modern two-story house with a covered porch and a small front yard.

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.

16. Discovery Parks - Forster

Darawank

Yadi

HK$869

HK$869 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a white building with balconies.

A motel with a sign indicating vacancy, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

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.

17. Blueys Motel

Blueys Beach

Anna

HK$1,035

HK$1,138 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 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.

18. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

Forster

Sophea

HK$824

HK$824 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An aerial view of a coastal property with dense greenery, a beach, and a small building with a sloped roof.

A woman sitting at a white picnic table under a tree by a lake.

A two-story house with a large deck and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of trees through the window, and a balcony.

19. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

Tiona

Melinda

HK$1,173

HK$1,173 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 covered outdoor seating area with a trash bin, a picnic table, and a small kiosk.

A building with a covered porch and a lawn with tall palm trees.

20. Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

Forster

Ben

HK$653

HK$653 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Top Shallow Bay Hotel Reviews

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."

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"

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."

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."

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."

Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean and good sized rooms."

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!"

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean and tidy,staff very helpful.We have rebooked for another stay."

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."

More cheap stays in Shallow Bay

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

5 Wallis Street Forster NSW

HK$630

HK$693 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

6 Head Street Forster NSW

HK$643

HK$708 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (366 reviews)

Forstay Motel

Head St Forster NSW

HK$652

HK$718 total

6 Nov - 7 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Forster Motor Inn

11- 13 Wallis Street Forster NSW

HK$725

HK$797 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (582 reviews)

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

1 Baird St Tuncurry NSW

HK$912

HK$1,003 total

11 Nov - 12 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)

Tiona Palms Holiday Park

4451 The Lakes Way Tiona NSW

HK$1,173

HK$1,173 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Shallow Bay?

Located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the heart of Shallow Bay, The Dorsal Boutique Hotel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your stay in the area are BIG4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park and Forster Motor Inn. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Shallow Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Shallow Bay has to offer?

Small cute comfy home. Private and close to town and lake.: This holiday home rental outside of Shallow Bay offers a patio, a garden and a BBQ to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Make the most of books in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Shallow Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shallow Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Shallow Bay.

What's it like to stay in Shallow Bay?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Shallow Bay has to offer. In Shallow Bay, there are 3 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Shallow Bay.

What are the top places to visit in Shallow Bay?

The picturesque setting of Wallis Lake and Wallingat National Park exemplify the area's natural beauty. You'll also find Forster Marina and Tuncurry Rock Pool in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Shallow Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Shallow Bay?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Shallow Bay is 1130 mm.

Shallow Bay hotels from HK$512

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Our top choices for Shallow Bay hotels

1. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

2. Hotel Forster

3. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4. Forster Palms Motel

5. Forstay Motel

6. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

7. Forster Motor Inn

8. Bella Villa Motor Inn

9. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

10. Bali Hi Motel

11. Island Palms Motor Inn

12. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

13. Blueys Retreat

14. Reflections Tuncurry - Holiday Park

15. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

16. Discovery Parks - Forster

17. Blueys Motel

18. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

19. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

20. Lani's Holiday Island - Caravan Park

Top Shallow Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forster

South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

Discovery Parks - Forster

Forster Motor Inn

Forster Palms Motel

Bulahdelah Motor Lodge

Island Palms Motor Inn

Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

More cheap stays in Shallow Bay

Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

Forstay Motel

Forster Motor Inn

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Tiona Palms Holiday Park

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