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Reviews of Smugglers Cove Holiday Village 4 stars

45 The Lakes Way, 2428 Forster, Australia

#74 of 240 hotels in Forster

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Review score

Based on 231 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room - Top Deck
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool - Main pool with slide was closed. The pool that was open was covered in duck poop & not well maintained. Warranted it was winter season but we booked this place based on the pools being a facility available for kids & for recovery after rugby tourney. Beds - Triple bunk bed was very uncomfortable, the mattress was definitely past its use by date. Laundry - being told to wash your sheets & towels to reuse was not ideal & the frontloader washing machine had mould on the rubber part of the door indicating a lack of maintenance. Sink basin - tiny could barely fit standard basin accessories for 8ppl in a family room. Shower small. Toilet fan sounded like it was on its last legs. No dustpan. TV - foxtel did not work, movies would stall or show no signal. $900+ for 2 nights with these experiences is definitely not value for money.

    Friendly service, Sharon was amazing, looked after us at checkin, very accommodating & provided great service. Rooms were spacious. Conveniently located. Spa bath was spacious.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pet Friendly Cabin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom very small, not enough warm blankets for winter time.

    Location, pet friendly

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Two-Bedroom Bure
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi Odour in cabin

    Location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing and fun for the kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 5
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all to complain about

    Kids loved the park, arcade and especially the pool. The cabin was facing the camp grounds with beautiful trees which we loved. The lady at reception was lovely, very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    8.0
    Great break to my journey
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pet Friendly Cabin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some aspects were a bit outdated, eg the boom gates - had to get out of the car to enter code and the paint showing where the pads were was old and exceptionally unclear

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Wasn’t to bad just the mosquitoes were the issue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 6
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To many mosquitoes as soon as you walk out of your door your getting attacked by them hard to have a good time when your getting bitten all the time.

    Love all the facilities and very friendly and helpful staff the kids and myself had a good time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay - close to town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pet Friendly Cabin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking spot was a little tight& tricky in a 4WD

    Close to everything, staff accomodating & friendly, accomodation though dated was fine for sleeping in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Great pool and poolside cabins. Staff helpful and accomodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 5
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We originally booked a non poolside cabin and we arrived and it was average. It was run down and didn’t feel like a holiday location at all and it felt grubby. We then paid for an upgrade to a poolside cabin. The main bed in the poolside cabin was only a double.

    Gorgeous pool and view from the poolside cabins. Staff were very helpful and accommodating.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Lots of fun, definitely a place for the whole family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 6
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave to go home. We didn't stay long enough. Next time will be staying longer.

    Pools, kids play areas, BBQ areas, games room, river, putt putt golf, tractor rides was all a hit with the kids, holiday park set up was lots of fun, Salty saying hello to us every day was a hit with the kids over all lots of fun we will definitely be back again for another holiday 😁

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 5
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cabins are very tired. 2 cars to our cabin and unable to find parking in the visitors area. Brought 2nd vehicle in to take in bags and approached by staff member telling us to get the 2nd car out. He could have been more polite about it.

    Location good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Two-Bedroom Bure
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 6
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy when other cabin is having party

    It have swimming pool and little pool for kids. Different activities for children while we were there on Christmas holiday

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    7.0
    The grandchildren were happy with the pools and closeness to the shops and beaches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 6
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The general look of the park was quite tired looking. Most cabins In need of a good paint. Gutters were blocked, rain unable to escape. Some cabins were over grown and quite neglected.

    Amenities block was very clean and comfortable. Swimming pools were great. The Cafe/ Restaurant was a great bonus.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Awesome!! The kids and us had a great stay and was so relaxing!! Will be back!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio - Buccaneer
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the pools and slide, it was also great to have another separate quiet area for swimming with separate pools! And the tractor ride was awesome!! Very laid back and relaxed!!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    8.0
    Family friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 6
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cabins are getting a bit old

    Amenities were so clean. The lady that checked us in was very friendly

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay good for kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 6
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    200 a night is excessive what it is

    Pool and location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    This would be an amazing place to take the family & other friends with their kids in summer weather.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View - Islander
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To try pick something I didn’t like is hard. Lighting was a little dark in cabin and light switch locations were a little hard to find. But that is such a minor thing. Bunks were a little tricky to get in and out of.

    A friendly young couple served Dutch pancakes for breakfast and they were amazing. We had taken our own food but if we went again and now we know they are there morning, lunch and dinner we would eat from their eatery. The pool was so much fun for the kids and especially that we could watch them from the verandah of our cabin. We didn’t get the best weather the weekend we were there but the kids still had such a great time in the pool. There was a train (tractor) ride, a movie on at night in the entertainment building, a games room, large outdoor chess, putt putt and fishing or canoeing if you wanted.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Buccaneer 5
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price for small cabin

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio - Buccaneer
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was a bit small

    Great location lots of entertaiment for the kids

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Super fun for a young family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View - Islander
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low shower pressure We also had ants in the sink this morning however no food around (it was super handy to have the spray under the sink to use though, thank you ☺️)

    Super clean cabins. Pool area was fun. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View - Islander
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fairly dated, could use updating. Ducks poo all around the pool and splash park edges, maintenance hoses it into the pools early in the morning with a high pressure hose. Most guests would still be sleeping and not see this. It’s a little concerning especially as little ones play in the water too.

    Good location, good play areas for children.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pet Friendly Cabin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great dog friendly environment and loved the location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    7.0
    enjoyable. just perfect for what it is at the price range. highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio - Buccaneer
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no jumping pillow . but levels out with other things to do -kayak ect. the wee creek emitted an awful smell. birds (ducks?? swam in the pool leaving feces and it was slightly dirty water (when the children changed from swimmer to clothes the swimmers were full of dirt. all very small dislikes and could be rather personal preferance. but it is an awesome village.

    pool had slide, large playing field, basketball hoop(was a great hoop) laundry room equipped. walking distance to food chains, taverns, bottl'o. plaza/mall also close.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Pet Friendly Cabin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    parking allotment. Someone was always in our car park spot.

    pretty location on the lake.

    Stayed in May 2023

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