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Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property
Motel in Narooma with an outdoor pool and a bar

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View from property
Terrace/patio
Balcony
Exterior
TV, DVD player
The Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant offers a tranquil coastal retreat with in-room WiFi for guests to unwind. Enjoy the outdoor pool and garden terrace for a peaceful setting. Previous guests love the bar's relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Spa Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
102 Wagonga Street ( Princes Highway), Narooma, NSW, 2546

What's nearby

  • Narooma Visitors Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Narooma Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bar Rock Lookout - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Narooma Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Glasshouse Rocks Lookout - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Moruya, NSW (MYA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raven Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jradis - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Narooma Golf Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Montague Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Narooma Ice Creamery and Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant

Upscale motel
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge) and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Whale Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

Whale Motor Inn Narooma
Whale Motor Inn
Whale Motor Narooma
Whale Motor
Whale Motor Restaurant Narooma
Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant Motel
Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant Narooma
Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant Motel Narooma

Frequently asked questions

Does Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.

Is Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of AUD 30.00 also applies. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Narooma Visitors Centre and Narooma Golf Club. Bar Rock Lookout and Narooma Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view from our room, very nice and comfortable, walk to restaurants and pubs nearby, loved our stay, sure to return loved it 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views, fantastic restaurant and good value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the ambiance of the room personal touches decor and the restaurant was a winner 🥂⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous find

The location was amazing with views across the Narooma inlet. Walking distance to 2 great hotels and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views across the river and sea 👍✅
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Chantelle

Liked: Staff & service
needs updating rooms and furniture quite old, good location though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lovely lady at reception was so friendly and made us and our jack russell feel really welcome. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great service- tired rooms.

Great location. The property is tired - so it is great to hear that they will be embarking on a reno next year. Excellent service and fantastic onsite restaurant Queen Chow. Will try again after reno.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Dr Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the view. Property needs complete overhaul or rebuild
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could open the curtins and see the sea. The beds were a bit too hard but it was clean and tidy. We got an up graded to a room with two beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only positive things were the location, clean towels and bedding, and view from the balcony. Notified reception of issues and still awaiting e mail response from Manager. We would not stay here again. For us, the motels website photos were misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good sized unit and location. Needs refresh. No insect screens on external sliding door, one kitchen power point needs replacing. Cleaning only adequate for price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was disappointing. The decor is very tired and was very dirty and worn. Merivale should be embarrassed to have it in their stable in its current state. It is in a great place and a renovation would make this a great place to stay, until this happens there are many better options in Narooma.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Narelle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leesa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marthes

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hot water took an extremely long time to become hot. There was a mechanical sound & vibration that seemed to resonate between the rooms. View was great. The bed had to be moved to use the power points, there was dust & debris behind the bed & side tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good place to stay. Great location and bay views.

4/10 Poor

Hans

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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