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Whalers Rest Motor Inn

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Front of property
Family Two Bedroom Suite - RM6
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

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714 Henty Highway North, Portland North, VIC, 3305
  • Whale Viewing Platform
    3 min drive
  • Nuns Beach
    4 min drive
  • Portland Arts Centre
    6 min drive
  • Portland, VIC (PTJ)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Two Bedroom Suite

Family Two Bedroom Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Family Two Bedroom Suite - RM6

Family Two Bedroom Suite - RM6

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Portland North

Located in Portland North, Whalers Rest Motor Inn is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve and Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve. .This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Whale Viewing Platform and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Nuns Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Nuns Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Portland Arts Centre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Great South West Walk - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Nelson Bay Coastal Reserve - 9 min drive - 9.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Portland Fish 'N' Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Portland Rsl Memorial Bowling Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port of Call - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Whalers Rest Motor Inn

Suburban motel in Portland North with free parking
Whalers Rest Motor Inn offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and minibars.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: AUD 35 for check-in between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 35 for check-in between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Whalers Rest Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 370 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt really comfortable and relaxed, will definitely stay here again😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was clean and neat however, the bed was very uncomfortable. The room could do with a refurb as it is a bit outdated. The staff were very friendly and helpful, made us feel very welcome and our check in easy as we arrived late.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality friendly management
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, central and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Bathroom is outdated and gloomy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Facilities to make a coffee, but the kettle would not fit under tap in the bathroom so made that a little tricky. Overall ,a pleasant and comfy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

tal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay if you like worms...
They had worms and other wriggly stuff living in the couch. Need I say more...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Mathew De

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the reception was always unattended. Looks like a ghost town. Owner was busy doing renovation works away from reception in one of the rooms. Location was too far from city. Food, drinks and shopping was only available by car. Certainly not to be recommended @$113.00 per night! Carpet had granite pebbles and hurriedly vacumed. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carmel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large carpark
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Frank

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just needed a bed and it was clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023