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title: "Forest Lodge Resort vs Gloucester Motel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Forest Lodge Resort or Gloucester Motel in Pemberton? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Forest Lodge Resort vs Gloucester Motel

Both are in Pemberton, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Pemberton
## [Forest Lodge Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/forest-lodge-resort-pemberton/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1421033/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★ · Pemberton
## [Gloucester Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gloucester-motel-pemberton/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1447827/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Forest Lodge Resort

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Forest Lodge Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.1)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 50)

### Choose Gloucester Motel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (8.8 km / 9.9 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 14)

### Why is Forest Lodge Resort better than Gloucester Motel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.1) (+1.5)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (368 vs 151), so the rating is more reliable (×2.4)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)
6.  6 more listed amenities (20 vs 14) (+6)
7.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Gloucester Motel better than Forest Lodge Resort?

1.  1.1 km closer to the area centre (−1.1 km)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Forest Lodge Resort | Gloucester Motel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.5) | 7.1 |
| Location | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+1.6) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+1.2) | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.5) | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 368  (+217) | 151 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5  (+1.2) | 3.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 479  (+321) | 158 |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Distance to Pemberton centre | 1.9 km | 720 m  (−1.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 50 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+6) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Forest Lodge Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/forest-lodge-resort-pemberton/prices/)

## Location

1.9 km apart

Forest Lodge Resort: city centre: 9.9 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Pemberton

[Pemberton weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/western-australia/pemberton/weather)

## Forest Lodge Resort or Gloucester Motel: common questions

### Which is better, Forest Lodge Resort or Gloucester Motel?

Forest Lodge Resort leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Forest Lodge Resort or Gloucester Motel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Gloucester Motel is closer: 720 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Forest Lodge Resort.

### How far apart are Forest Lodge Resort and Gloucester Motel?

The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Forest Lodge Resort vs Karri Forest Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forest-lodge-resort-pemberton-vs-karri-forest-motel-pemberton/)
-   [Gloucester Motel vs Karri Forest Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gloucester-motel-pemberton-vs-karri-forest-motel-pemberton/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forest-lodge-resort-pemberton-vs-gloucester-motel-pemberton/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/