The Lakes & Ocean Hotel offers traditional & ensuite rooms. Offering a welcoming stay right in the heart of Forster, situated on Wallis Lake, it provides an excellent base to explore the beautiful Mid North Coast. Guests will appreciate the convenient lift, keeping them connected with free Wi-Fi, and enjoying delicious meals in the on-site restaurant or a refreshing drink at the bar. For late-night cravings or forgotten essentials, vending machines are available, and the hotel often hosts engaging entertainment.
Our budget queen pub accommodation is perfect for the price conscious traveller looking for accommodation in a central location. Each room features a queen size bed with linen provided. For guest comfort, these rooms also offer climate controlled split system air-conditioning and heating, as well as an in room sink, mini fridge with tea and coffee facilities. All guests also have access to free high speed unlimited internet. Guests staying in the shared bathroom accommodations have access to separate male and female facilities.
The Deluxe Queen Ensuite provides a lovely retreat for solo travelers. Guests will find a comfortable queen-sized bed, perfect for a restful night. This single occupancy room also includes a private ensuite bathroom for added convenience and privacy.
This charming single room, perfect for up to two guests, offers a delightful River View Deluxe Queen Ensuite experience. Guests will find a comfortable queen-sized bed, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The ensuite bathroom provides convenience and privacy, while picturesque river views add a serene touch to your stay.
This cozy Family Room Ensuite is perfect for solo travelers, offering a private and comfortable single-guest space. Guests will appreciate the convenience of an attached private bathroom. It's an ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful stay with all the essentials.
Spent the June long weekend and had a lovely time. All the staff very friendly and locals as well. Room was nice with a very comfortable bed and lovely veranda for our morning cuppas. Entertainment at the hotel was great it was nice to sit outside on a Sunday afternoon and listen to some music. Food was nice with good amount of choices. Wonderful location we will definitely be back.
Another delicious lunch. Our group enjoy lunch here every year to celebrate our loved one's life. The food is always delicious and the service is friendly and prompt. We enjoyed the lamb pita greek salad bowl, fish & chips, cheeseburger, steak, chicken souvlaki and chicken burger. All meals were served quickly and were very nice. Thank you, we look forward to returning next year.
I visited Lakes & Ocean Hotel on Sunday for a meal and had a great experience. It was very busy , clearly a popular spot. Even with the crowd, there was still room to eat outside. The surf and turf was excellent. The steak was cooked well, the seafood was fresh and generous, and the overall portion size was satisfying. A solid pub meal done properly. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Forster, especially on a Sunday when you can grab a table outside. Good views outside
Great pub. Group of 6. We all loved our meals. We were visiting from Melbourne so the boys watched AFL in a great little room away from the trivia night noise. Excellent venue.
Within 200 km of Forster — for the road trippers.




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