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1 Lannercost St 07 4776 5777 The Forrest Beach Hotel is to close on January 19th, 2026. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
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ews of the impending closure of the much-loved Forrest Beach Hotel and Caravan Park on 19 January has sent
shockwaves through the local community. The announcement, shared via the hotel’s Facebook page on 9 January, followed public comments
from Gold Coast-based owner Sammy Singh expressing frustration over the rejection of a beachfront cottage development proposal.
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