14 Pet-Friendly Accommodations In Forster (For All Budgets)

14 Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation Options In Forster

Forster and Tuncurry are iconic beachside towns on the mid north coast and some of my favourite places to visit.

Stopping for one night, or holidaying for a longer stay has been a common occurence over the years for my family.

After staying at all types of dog-friendly and pet-friendly hotels, motels and caravan parks, these are my top picks.

1. Forster Motor Inn

Budget = $$$

Type of Accomodation

Motel

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

Yes

Extra Cost For Pets

Yes - higher room rate

a $50/night surcharge applies if you are bringing your pet/s. Max 2 pets allowed per room.

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.1/10

1,371

Tripadvisor.com

8.0/10

217

Expedia.com

8.4/10

473

Total

8.2/10

2,061

Hotels Details

  • 11 Wallis Street, Forster NSW 2428
  • +61 2 6554 6877
  • info@forstermotorinn.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Disability Friendly
  • BBQ area

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

2. Discovery Parks - Forster

Budget =  $ - $$$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping)

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

Fees apply for pets/per night (Selected cabins/site)

Pet Rules

-

Pet Amenities

Off leash dog park (Leash-free area), Dog wash and blow dry (with fee)

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.4/10

532

Tripadvisor.com

8.0/10

114

Expedia.com

9.0/10

310

Total

8.5/10

956

Hotels Details

  • 99 Aquatic Road, Darawank (Forster), NSW 2428
  • 02 6554 3123
  • forster@discoveryparks.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Swimming Pool
  • Activity Room
  • BBQ Facilities
  •  Boat Ramp
  • Camp Kitchen
  • Dump Point
  • Kids Facilities
  • Off leash dog park
  • Pump track
  • Waterpark
  •  Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  •  Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant

3. Chill-Out Beach House - Forster

Budget = $$$$

Type of Accomodation

Private House

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

No additional charges indicated

Pet Rules

Well behaved dogs are permitted

Pet Amenities

fully fenced shady backyard, dog toys, bowls

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

9.2/10

39

Tripadvisor.com

/10

0

Expedia.com

9.4/10

116

Total

9.3/10

155

Hotels Details

  • 6 Underwood Road, 2428 Forster, Australia
  • 04 1571 3026
  • info@chill-out.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Children's cots (upon request)
  • Home Safety
  • Entertainment

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant / Cafe

4. Green Gables Guest Cottage

Budget = $$

Type of Accomodation

Self Contained Cottages

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

Yes

Extra Cost For Pets


Pets are permitted but preferred not inside the cottage. The yard is fully fenced with undercover areas for your pets.

Pet Amenities

Undercover areas in yard for pets

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

/10

0

Tripadvisor.com

/10

0

Expedia.com

9.4/10

111

Total

9.4/10

111

Hotels Details

  • 40 Green Point Drive, Forster, New South Wales, Australia
  • 0435 960 274
  • wjreynolds.au@gmail.com
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wireless Internet
  • Kitchen Amenities
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Entertainment facilities
  • Safety amenities
  • Parking

Missing Amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • No available linens and toiletries

5. Tiona Holiday Park

Budget =  $ - $$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping) 

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

No extra charges

Please Always keep dogs on their leash and do not leave unattended. There is a $330 fine by National Parks if you are found on these beaches (North and South part) with your dog.

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.2/10

146

Tripadvisor.com

7.0/10

34

Expedia.com

8.6/10

44

Total

7.9/10

224

Hotels Details

  • 4451 The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms NSW 2428
  • 02 6554 0290
  • stay@tiona.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Canoeing
  • Beach
  • Boating
  • Walking tours
  • Conference facilities
  • Banquet room
  • Meeting rooms
  • Chapel / shrine
  • Convenience store
  • Picnic area
  • Camp Kitchen

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant

6. Reflections Holiday Parks Tuncurry

Budget =  $ - $$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping)

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

-

A maximum of 2 dogs are permitted per approved site or cabin. Only dogs that are healthy and free of parasites are permitted

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.1/10

90

Tripadvisor.com

8.0/10

104

Expedia.com

8.2/10

44

Total

8.1/10

238

Hotels Details

  • 32 Beach Street, Tuncurry NSW 2428
  • 02 6554 6440
  • Tuncurry@reflectionsholiday.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Easy Access Cabins
  • Waterfront
  • Laundry
  • Camp Kitchen
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Children's Facilities
  • Fishing
  • Tennis Courts
  • School Holiday Activities

Missing Amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant

7. Forster Holiday Village

Budget = $$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping) 

Dog-friendly

Yes, for care or assistance dogs 

Cat-Friendly

No

Extra Cost For Pets

-

Care or assistance dogs are the ONLY pet allowed.

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

9.4/10

257

Tripadvisor.com

9.0/10

70

Expedia.com

/10

0

Total

9.2/10

327

Hotels Details

  • 1-5 Middle Street, Forster NSW 2428
  • 02 6554 6027
  • info@forsterholidayvillage.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free  WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant

8. Smugglers Cove Holiday Village

Budget =  $ - $$$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping) 

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

Yes

Extra Cost For Pets

$5 per pet / per night

All animals must be clean, vaccinated, micro chipped and on a leash at all times. NO PETS during Easter, October long weekends and Christmas.

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.1/10

368

Tripadvisor.com

8.0/10

126

Expedia.com

8.2/10

66

Total

8.1/10

560

Hotels Details

  • 45 The Lakes Way Forster NSW Australia 2428
  • 02 6554 6666
  • info@smugglerscove.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Entertainment complex
  •  Swimming Pools
  • Playground
  • Activity Room
  • Amenities block
  • Village shop
  • Camp kitchens
  • Direct access to Pipers Bay
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Missing Amenities


9. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Budget =  $$ - $$$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping) 

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

No Additional Charges Indicated

Pet Bookings are to be made with the park and not bookable online. Pets must be healthy and free of parasites. Pets must be kept on a lead at all times while within the park

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.2/10

20

Tripadvisor.com

9.0/10

396

Expedia.com

8.6/10

3

Total

8.6/10

419

Hotels Details

  • 1 Baird St, Tuncurry, New South Wales 2428 Australia
  • 02 6554 6827
  • https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nsw/north-coast/great-lakes-at-forster-tuncurry/contact
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  •  Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Fishing
  • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
  • Kids' outdoor play equipmen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Convenience store
  • Picnic area
  • Camp kitchen
  • Spa and wellness centre

Missing Amenities


10. Twin Dolphins Holiday Park

Budget = $

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping) 

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

No additional charges indicated

No pets allowed in cabins or any onsite dwellings. Camping pet friendly ONLY. No pets at peak time, Easter and Christmas

Pet Amenities

Pet Washing area

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.3/10

97

Tripadvisor.com

8.0/10

42

Expedia.com

8.0/10

87

Total

8.1/10

226

Hotels Details

  • 134 South Street, Tuncurry, NSW, 2428
  • 02 6554 7015
  • bookings@twindolphins.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Game room
  • Billiards
  • BBQ facilities
  • Convenience store
  • Picnic area
  • Camp Kitchen
  • Wheelchair Access in Amenities

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant

11. Becker Bliss Forster

Budget = $$$$$

Type of Accomodation

Private House

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

Yes

Extra Cost For Pets

Charges may be applicable

Pet Rules

Will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

9.6/10

13

Tripadvisor.com

/10

0

Expedia.com

10/10

2

Total

9.8/10

15

Hotels Details

  • 44 Becker Road, Forster NSW 2428
  • 04 0321 0260
  • Email or Contact Form
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi 
  • Family rooms
  • Children's cots (upon request)

Missing Amenities

  • Swimming Pool

12. Lani's Holiday Island

Budget =  $$ - $$$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping) 

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

No additional charges indicated

Maximum of 2 pets permitted per cabin or site. Pets must be on lead at all times and must be registered on arrival to the park.

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

7.8/10

336

Tripadvisor.com

8.0/10

152

Expedia.com

8.2/10

207

Total

8.0/10

695

Hotels Details

  • 33 The Lakes Way, Forster, New South Wales 2428 Australia
  • 02 6554 6273
  • info@lanis.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant

13. BIG4 Happy Hallidays

Budget =  $ - $$$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping) 

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

Additional cleaning fee applies

Dog-friendly Cabins and Sites are available on OFF-PEAK season only. Terms and conditions applies when travelling with Pets.

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.1/10

198

Tripadvisor.com

9.0/10

168

Expedia.com

/10

0

Total

8.6/10

366

Hotels Details

  • 517 Blackhead Road, Hallidays Point 2430 NSW
  • 02 6559 2967
  • https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nsw/north-coast/happy-hallidays/contact
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Games Room
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant

14. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

Budget = $$$

Type of Accomodation

Caravan / Holiday Park (Cabins/Villas/Camping) 

Dog-friendly

Yes

Cat-Friendly

-

Extra Cost For Pets

Charges may be applicable

Pets are allowed on Powered sites ONLY during off-peak season. A cleaning fee of $200 will be incurred for pets found staying in the cabins.

Pet Amenities

-

Website

Star Rating

Number of Reviews

Booking.com

8.9/10

279

Tripadvisor.com

9.0/10

202

Expedia.com

/10

0

Total

9.0/10

481

Hotels Details

  • 13 Tea Tree Road Forster, NSW 242802 6555 5511
  • 02 6555 5511
  • info@lakesideforsterpark.com.au
  • Visit Website

Other Amenities I Enjoyed

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Missing Amenities

  • Restaurant

*Budget Rating In AUD per night

  • $ = less than $100 
  • $$ = $100-$200 
  • $$$ = $200-$300
  • $$$$ = $300-400
  • $$$$$ = $400+