Plainsman Motel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
22 Sherriff Street, Forbes, NSW, 2871
  • Victoria Park
    1 min walk
  • Forbes Historical Society Museum
    5 min walk
  • McFeeters Motor Museum
    10 min walk
  • Forbes, NSW (FRB)
    10 min drive

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking (Large 2 bedroom Family)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe Motel Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Forbes

A stay at Plainsman Motel places you in the heart of Forbes, a 1-minute drive from Victoria Park and 6 minutes from Forbes Goanna Sculpture. .This motel is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Parkes Showgrounds and 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from Henry Parkes Centre.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Forbes Historical Society Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McFeeters Motor Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forbes Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forbes Goanna Sculpture - 6 min drive - 5.4 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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brew Coffee & Juice Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wattle Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Plainsman Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Victoria Park
Plainsman Motel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Forbes? This motel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7 AM and 9 AM on weekdays.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7 AM–9 AM: AUD 14-25 per person

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (1076 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge

More

  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Payment types

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

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

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Plainsman Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 233 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 233 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 233 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 233 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 233 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
basic motel but great facilities and staff. everything you could need in the room. wouldn't go across the road to the club for a meal though it was a shocker
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only good thing is the smart tv
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Darawan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with partner
Good location. Very clean room. Average accommodation for a reasonable price. AC was old and not really working effectively- not great on a very cold night. Light above the doorway which could not be blocked - not conducive to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Property has aged and rooms are in need of upgrades. Air conditioning/ heating in second bedroom of family room did not work. Bathroom was tiny for family room and with all showering despite quick showers condensation was streaming from the bathroom walls and toilet paper became very damp - no extraction fan just permanent open window vent to outside which made showering freezing in 0-5 deg. Beds were very hard. Accommodation is walking distance to town, very handy. Work crews stay at the location. Loud very early morning conversations outside rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Della

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Compact room but with small table and chairs, small fridge and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location close to Club Forbes club and shopping strip. Friendly staff and very clean and tidy. Just a tad small though
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fenella

Travelled with family
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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location to town centre. Easy walk to main shops, club across the road Bakery across the road 😋 Large town centre park very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room wasn't very great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

don

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Dirty crockery. Leaking shower. Smelly towels. Poor cleaning in bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so lovely at any given time. A great place that’s quiet but very close to main strip in town. Definitely good value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Assel

Travelled with family and small children
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.

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Tahlia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here for one night during a road trip and were happy with our stay. The staff were friendly, and the room was well-equipped and clean. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable, and the motel is conveniently located within walking distance of several food options. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Had to visit for a family funeral and despite the circumstances we were welcomed with a warm, friendly smile from the amazing staff! Very accomodating and made our stressful trip much less stressful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Deluxe????
We had a deluxe? room which may have been the case thirty years ago. The shower door wouldn't slide shut, only one bedside table for two beds and poor lighting. I think it would be a nice touch if the room supplied decaf coffee and tea.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024