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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 pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a book on a towel, and a hotel sign in the background.

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.

1. Hotel Forster

3.7 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Penelope

£89

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

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.

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

2. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

3.9 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Peter

£69

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A sunset over a calm lake with silhouettes of trees and a distant shoreline.

A modern two-story house with a large glass facade, a red accent wall, and a well-maintained lawn.

A person in a swimming pool with a large orange inflatable ring.

A deck with chairs and a table overlooking a grassy area with trees and a body of water.

3. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

4.8 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

simone

£81

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

4. Blueys Motel

11.2 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Paul

£110

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A calm waterfront with a pedestrian bridge and grassy areas.

A two-story building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.

A coastal path with a bench, rocky shoreline, and distant buildings.

5. Forstay Motel

4.1 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Jacqueline

£69

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A coastal landscape with a beach, a road, and a forested hill.

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

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

6. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

8.2 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Melinda

£106

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A motel with a sign stating "Queen Size Beds, Free Internet, Saltwater Pool" and "Beautifully Renovated Rooms, Inspection Welcome".

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with blinds.

7. Bali Hi Motel

3.5 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Colin

£55

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a small table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

8. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

3.3 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Leonardo

£105

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

9. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

4 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Tanya

£130

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, metal chairs, and a table.

A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered porch and a paved walkway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a stainless steel range hood, and a large wall clock.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a refrigerator.

10. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

2.7 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Kylie

£88

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a small kitchen area, and a view of a parking lot with RVs and a body of water.

A modern kitchen with a built-in water dispenser, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bedroom with a bed and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, wooden dining table, and a sliding door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a view of the outdoors.

11. Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

3.8 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Kevin

£83

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A long table with chairs in a covered area with a view of a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink.

A bar area with stools and a counter with taps.

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

12. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

3.8 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Kristy

£55

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 cozy room with wicker furniture, a small wooden table with books, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

13. Island Palms Motor Inn

4 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Jason

£83

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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.

14. Forster Motor Inn

3.9 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Claire

£66

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

15. Forster Palms Motel

3.9 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Graeme

£71

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A covered outdoor seating area with a sign for Tuncurry Motor Lodge.

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

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

16. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

3.5 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Greg

£64

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A golf course with a modern building adjacent to it.

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

17. Bella Villa Motor Inn

4 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Christopher

£96

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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, 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.

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

18. Discovery Parks - Forster

7.2 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Brian

£104

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

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.

A motel with a reception area, a sign indicating the motel entry, and a sign for the Golden Sands Motel.

19. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

3.9 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Kerry

£72

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

A covered patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a garden and a house.

20. Blueys Retreat

10.9 mi from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Jacqueline

£249

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Forster	9.4 Exceptional 750 reviews	View
Forster and Wallis Lake Motel	9.0 Wonderful 274 reviews	View
Lakeside Forster Holiday Park	9.2 Wonderful 197 reviews	View
Blueys Motel	9.4 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
Forstay Motel	9.0 Wonderful 258 reviews	View

Top Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forster

8/10 Good

"Motel great done the lobby we needed don't get an uber in the area you will only be disappointed"

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!"

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location, dinner and breakfast downstairs was beautiful."

Forster Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Motel was great but parking is a problem when big trucks park on site affecting access in and out of the Motel"

Tuncurry Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room & had the conveniences like toaster, microwave, crockery, cutlery and bed was comfortable close to shops, restaurants, clubs & pub"

Bream Cottage With Wallis Lake Water Views

10/10 Excellent

"Bream cottage is in an excellent location close to the lovely foreshore with awesome views of the water and boat activity. It was good for our dog to play along the foreshore. It was convenient to the lakeside restaurant in the town which we visited on Saturday Night. The host was good at communicating with me about the area suitable for our dog. I would definitely stay again."

Close to the beach. Family & pet friendly. Enjoy my peaceful coastal retreat.

10/10 Excellent

"A great property for our multi-generation family which included a dedicated playroom with games, chalkboard, toys and TV. Enough space to add a cot in the bedroom and a safe outdoor area for the pup. Included everything we could possibly need in the kitchen, dining and laundry. Excellent communication from owner."

Twin Dolphins Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Cabin for 2 was good just a needed a little more room. Good for a couple of nights stay. Need to remove the garbage bin and timber frame from near cabin steps as in the night when parking near cabin in the dark one can easily fall over the timber frame."

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Overall"

Other attractions near Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Wallis Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Wallis Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Regatta Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Regatta Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Durands Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Durands Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Flat Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Flat Island during your travels in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Flat Island Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Flat Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Great Lakes Museum

8.6/10 (16 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Great Lakes Museum during your trip to Tuncurry. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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Minimbah Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Minimbah Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Nabiac. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Miles Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Miles Island during your travels in Wallis Lake. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve?

Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve is located in Wallis Lake. You'll find 407 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve?

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 4 mi (6.5 km) from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Forster and Forster Motor Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 407 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve.

What can I see and do near Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve?

Local parks like Regatta Island Nature Reserve, Durands Island Nature Reserve and Wallis Island Nature Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Tuncurry Rock Pool, Forster Town Beach and Pebbly Beach. Bring the family to Forster Tenpin Centre, Forster Arts and Crafts Centre and Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre while you're checking out the area near Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve.

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Our top choices for Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve hotels

1. Hotel Forster

2. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

3. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

4. Blueys Motel

5. Forstay Motel

6. Tiona Palms Holiday Park

7. Bali Hi Motel

8. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

9. The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

10. NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

11. Reflections Forster Beach - Holiday Park

12. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

13. Island Palms Motor Inn

14. Forster Motor Inn

15. Forster Palms Motel

16. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

17. Bella Villa Motor Inn

18. Discovery Parks - Forster

19. Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

20. Blueys Retreat

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Top Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forster

Golden Sands Motor Inn Forster

The Dorsal Boutique Hotel

Forster Motor Inn

Tuncurry Motor Lodge

Bream Cottage With Wallis Lake Water Views

Close to the beach. Family & pet friendly. Enjoy my peaceful coastal retreat.

Twin Dolphins Holiday Park

NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park

Other attractions near Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve

Wallis Island Nature Reserve

Regatta Island Nature Reserve

Durands Island Nature Reserve

Flat Island

Flat Island Nature Reserve

Great Lakes Museum

Minimbah Nature Reserve

Miles Island

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