--- title: "Clarendon Forest Retreat, Forster: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Clarendon Forest Retreat in Forster: rated 9.5 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clarendon-forest-retreat-forster/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-15 --- Resort · ★★★★★ # Clarendon Forest Retreat Kiwarrak, Forster, Australia 9.5 · Exceptional 29 reviews · #2 #2 of 10 in Forster · 4.9/5 on Google, 148 reviews · 1.0 Location score ## About Clarendon Forest Retreat Clarendon Forest Retreat is a resort in Kiwarrak, Forster, Australia. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 29 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 19 km from the centre of Forster. The nearest airport, Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), is 78 km away. - **Type:** Resort - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Pets:** Pets allowed - **Other stays within 500 m:** 0 150 Coates Road Possum Brush [cfr.com.au](http://cfr.com.au/) ## How Clarendon Forest Retreat scores Better rated than 92% of hotels in Forster - Guest rating **9.5** - Location **1.0** - Facilities **3.3** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **3.5** Forster average ## Rating on Google 4.9/5 148 Google reviews - 5★92% - 4★3% - 3★3% - 2★0% - 1★3% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Hot tub - Massage ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker ### Policies - Pets allowed Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **1.0**/10 - **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportPort Macquarie Airport (PQQ)78 km176 min drive
Distance to the centreForster19 km44 min drive
## Clarendon Forest Retreat: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at resort villa. The resort villa offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. The resort villa also features a fireplace, providing a cozy ambience during cool evenings. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the resort villa ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire resort villa. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at resort villa come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. At Clarendon Forest Retreat, various room configurations are available, featuring separate living room and balcony or terrace in some rooms. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and in-room video streaming for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, resort villa offers a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels within a few chosen chambers. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Clarendon Forest Retreat. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage and hot tub, ensuring a soothing experience. Unwind by the pool at resort villa and cherish a leisurely moment. ### Compare ## Questions about Clarendon Forest Retreat ### How do guests rate Clarendon Forest Retreat? Clarendon Forest Retreat has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 29 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in Forster. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Clarendon Forest Retreat? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Clarendon Forest Retreat have a pool? Yes, Clarendon Forest Retreat has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Clarendon Forest Retreat? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Clarendon Forest Retreat from the airport? The nearest airport, Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), is 78 km away in a straight line. ### Are pets allowed at Clarendon Forest Retreat? The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees. 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clarendon-forest-retreat-forster/. 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/