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Plainsman Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Victoria Park

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Located near Victoria Park, the Plainsman Motel provides a garden retreat and seasonal swimming pool for relaxation. The helpful staff enhances the stay, while practical amenities include laundry facilities, complimentary WiFi, and barbecue grills for outdoor meals.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM400
RM440 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Room)

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Two Bedroom Apartment)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Motel Room)

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Motel Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking (Large 2 bedroom Family)

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking (Large 2 bedroom Family)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
22 Sherriff Street, Forbes, NSW, 2871

What's nearby

  • Victoria Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forbes Historical Society Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • McFeeters Motor Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forbes Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Forbes Goanna Sculpture - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Forbes Station - 13 min walk
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Inn Hotel Motel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Services Memorial Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pickles Coffee Collective - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Post Office Hotel Forbes - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Plainsman Motel

Motel near Victoria Park
Located close to Forbes Goanna Sculpture, Plainsman Motel provides a garden, laundry facilities and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Plainsman Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with DVD players
  • Fridges, on-request microwaves and cots/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9 AM on weekends; AUD 14 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 14 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Forbes
Plainsman Motel Forbes
Plainsman Motel
Plainsman Forbes
Forbes Comfort Inn
Plainsman Motel Motel
Plainsman Motel Forbes
Plainsman Motel Motel Forbes

Frequently asked questions

Does Plainsman Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Plainsman Motel?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plainsman Motel on 14 Nov 2025 start from RM 400.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Plainsman Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Plainsman Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Plainsman Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Plainsman Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Plainsman Motel located?

Situated in a shopping district, this motel is steps from Victoria Park and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Forbes Goanna Sculpture. Parkes Showgrounds and Henry Parkes Centre are also within 25 mi (40 km). Forbes Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Plainsman Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy booking and stays are excellent quality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Easy walkable distance to city centre and opposite the Forbes RSL
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable Lovely well kept grounds - perfect for our dog to explore
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a family passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly owners , great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older motel but has been renovated to be very tasteful. Good motel.👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fenella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation for multiple kid families- good walking distance from shops
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent the weekend in Forbes and stayed at The Plainsman Motel. Affordable, clean, welcoming, great facilities right in town. Our host Sharee was awesome, best host ever.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic accommodation, good value for money and a 3-minute walk into town. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

maria

recently renovated and close to things nearby like rsl , bakery and various food places
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that it was on the main highway, i was able to park my vehicle out the front because of it's height and it was located right across from the local Club.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight arriving very late but it was no problem for management to turn on a light and the aircon and leave the key in a safe place Would stay again fore sure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little place for a stay over in between Melb and gold coast. Value for money. Phil

10/10 Excellent

Assel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent family stay at the Plainsman Motel in Forbes was a delightful surprise. After a long drive, pulling up to a clean and inviting motel was exactly what we needed. Stepping inside our room, we were greeted by fresh, crisp white linens – a small touch that made a big difference after a long journey. But the true star of the show was the friendly welcome we received from the staff at the front desk. Their warmth and hospitality instantly put us at ease and made us feel right at home. The Plainsman Motel is a great choice for families seeking a comfortable and welcoming stay in Forbes.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful manager. Spotless room but needs simple maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again. Beautifully presented room. Staff very professional and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good setups in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy stroll to local club
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forbes for Two Nights Only

We were in town in preparation for a medical procedure. It was quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed the closeness to the RSL Club. THe beds and pillows were very comfortable. The bathroom was very very squizzy, there are no grab bars in the shower but a non slip mat is supplied. The A/C was quiet and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our needs. The kitchenette was a very welcome bonus, and arriving to the heat already turned on on a cold winters night was great. The renovations are looking good. I'm not a fan of the 100% hard floors, but they do make maintenance easier I guess. Just a personal preference. I had three issues though. The hot water out of the tap was crazy hot. Hot enough to scald my fingers. The door to the room didn't latch properly. We had to have the chain on the door to stop it swinging open in the middle of the night. The walls must be paper thin. I was able to hear entire conversations of other people out in the parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location good and room very clean. Unfortunately the room was very shabby and in need of an update. I was informed that some rooms have been updated and all will be. A work in progress. Bed was comfortable. The manager was very kind in offering us a deal next time and apologized. The cost of the room was definitely overpriced for the quality. Although on the highway the traffic settled and it was pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The motel’s location is excellent, being close to town and across the road from the Services Club where we enjoyed a fine meal. The motel is looking tired and could use some renovations. Our main concern was that no internet available in rooms 39 and 40, although the manager did try to remedy this. A young person would have been dismayed by the lack of this service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025