Forest Lodge Motor Inn & Restaurant

Not many places (still) allow furry friends to stay with their owners. It was quite difficult to locate a pet friendly motel in Dubbo. Fortunately for us, and our two Aussie Shepherds, this motel is. Also: Plenty of hot water. Comfy bed. Has a Thai restaurant on site, which was handy for us as we arrived quite late and couldn’t be bothered driving anywhere to look for a place to eat. 👍

Booked the motel room for the one night on our way home. We had to ask for a change of room as we needed a walk in shower. This was done very easily. Room and bed was comfortable and had all the facilities we required. Went to the restaurant on site for evening meal.

Check in started badly with reception unattended and a contact phone number posted on the door. Fortunately, we had a charged mobile phone – but it is inexcusable to not have the reception attended during normal business hours. A voice provided the lock box code, which contained 8-10 envelopes for incoming guests. The restaurant was closed, possibly due to a holiday absence – but would not open until several days after we departed. A hot cooked breakfast was available, cooked to order and well done. Wi-Fi was available but limited. Service staff were attentive and helpful, even when the reception was again unattended at checkout time and the cleaner processed the payment for breakfasts. A nice motel, reasonable pricing let down by the lack of presence!!

Best pet friendly accommodation we have stayed in. Hosts are beautiful people who are very accommodating. Our room was spacious, clean and had great aircon on a 40 degree day. Our little dog loved having his own space outside our sliding door. Pool was lovely and refreshing. Very reasonable price. Would highly recommend a stay here.

This motel is out of town. Even though its on busy highway was very quiet at night due to double glazing. Bonus is Thai Restaurant in the same location. We paid $160 but that seems going price in Dubbo. Motel Manager was very friendly and helpful. The motel is older style but the room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Bed and pillows excellent. Electric blankets were added bonus as was split system heater. Would highly recommend.

We stayed one night. The booking (over the phone) was the morning we wanted to stay. The young lady was lovely, it was no trouble booking in. The room (10) was clean and very tidy. If definitely stay here again.