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A covered patio with wicker furniture and a view of the sea. - Cape Nelson Lighthouse (Portland West)
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf. - Cape Nelson Lighthouse (Portland West)
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, a stainless steel oven, and a white dining table with chairs. - Cape Nelson Lighthouse (Portland West)
An aerial view of a property with multiple buildings, including a large white house with a sloped roof and several smaller structures. There is a paved driveway and a parking area with cars. - Cape Nelson Lighthouse (Portland West)
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a cabinet. - Cape Nelson Lighthouse (Portland West)
Consider a stay at Cape Nelson Lighthouse and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site Regional cuisine café, Isabellas Cafe, offers breakfast and lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden headboard, a white bedspread, a nightstand, a small table, and a fireplace.

Sunrise Cottage - 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Sunrise Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a white bedspread, a nightstand, and a small bedside table.

Sunset Cottage - 1 Bedroom

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a white bedspread, a nightstand, and a small bedside table.

Sunset Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Caretakers Cottage - 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a single drawer.

Caretakers Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Head Keepers Cottage -2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Head Keepers Cottage - 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a cabinet.

Annex Cottage - 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Portland West, Cape Nelson Lighthouse is in a rural area and by the ocean. Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum and Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cape Nelson Lighthouse and Cape Nelson State Park. Portland Arts Centre and Portland Maritime Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Portland West travel guide
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119 Cape Nelson Lighthouse Road, Portland West, VIC, 3305

What's nearby

  • A white lighthouse on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean.
    Cape Nelson State Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A white lighthouse on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean.
    Cape Nelson Lighthouse
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portland Arts Centre
    12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum
    13 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Budj Bim National Park
    39 min drive - 38.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Portland Fish N Chips
    11 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    14 min drive
  • Short Street Takeaway
    12 min drive
  • Shore Pizzeria
    10 min drive
  • gordon hotel
    13 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Restaurants on site

  • Isabellas Cafe

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 5 to 18 per person
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping provided
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a state park
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 units
  • Built in 1884
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in for this property is based at the Quality Hotel Bentinck (Macs Hotel), located on the corner of Gawler St and Bentinck St in Portland in a 3-story bluestone building. Guests should enter via Gawler St and proceed to reception. Phone reception at the lighthouse is limited.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 18 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Nelson Lighthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cape Nelson Lighthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape Nelson Lighthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cape Nelson Lighthouse located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is steps from Cape Nelson State Park and Cape Nelson Lighthouse. Portland H46 Bushland Reserve and Portland H47 Bushland Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cape Nelson Lighthouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Loved staying here, so peaceful. Facilities were great, and the complimentary bacon and eggs toast etc were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyable stay Very quiet location with good views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about this place was excellent. Extremely clean and everything you need has been thought of. Would come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely cabin so peaceful and many great amenities, it feels like home! Very nice kangaroo neighbors on occasion haha
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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A stunning location, easy check-in, great walks in the area. Comfortable bed and well-equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The remote setting & great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great views of the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome experience! Nice fireplace, very authentic stay. Would love to tour Australian lighthouses and stay in the keepers cottages again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This cottage was so lovely! A lot of the original charm with just the right amount of updates for comfort. Immaculately clean, and ingredients for a full breakfast. We checked in early and were impressed enough that we went back into town for groceries so that we could make and enjoy dinner there. Wish we could have stayed a week.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The view fantastic hot tub a bonus private beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a beautiful location, isolated, quiet and with nature all around. Yje sunset and sunrise were amazing. All facilities were excellent and we hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay

This was an amazing stay with a very generous breakfast supply. Great space, very roomy. Amazing sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious, clean, good amenities and atmospheric. About 10 minutes drive to Portland and shops
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an awesome property, beautiful views and close enough to Portland for eating options and shops. The head lighthouse keepers cottage has a spa which we didn't realise so that was a nice suprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about this place is beautiful! Stunning scenery, amazing accommodation, clean spacious, well serviced with comfortable beds. The included breakfast was a lovely bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a lovely place to visit and stay at. History and nature in a package. Super support from the staff! All was as expected and more. Clean, equipment and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a cold and windy day. We got there late and couldn’t figure out the heat but contacted the staff an do he helped us out quickly. There were two big kangaroo in the yard in the morning. It was fun to watch them. It was nice to be able to use the laundry. We had a great stay but for the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This location is fabulous! A little remote but still close enough to town. Incredible wildlife to be seen and beautiful wild views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Unexpectedly blown away. Did not expect this level of quality, style or comfort in this location. Well appointed and gorgeous. Bonus points for the kangaroos that came to graze at dusk.
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at the Cape Nelson Lighthouse Cottage was excellent! The facilities were top-notch, and the location was absolutely beautiful, with easy access to stunning walking tracks. We loved watching kangaroos and wallabies right outside the cottage — such a unique experience. Breakfast was delicious and a perfect start to each day. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful serene setting in historic cottage. Great sunrises and sunsets and walks. Well provisioned for breakfast and self cooking. Luxurious bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Cool place

Smooth registration drive is nice to cottage. The chilliness of the large lounge room that heats the lounge and bedroom. The area was quite cold
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property in a fabulous location. We loved the Head Keeper’s cottage; the older style, high ceilings, tasteful decor and comprehensive amenities. It was wonderful that breakfast items were provided - the eggs were delicious! The property was very comfortable and homely, we only wish we were staying more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place! We stayed in the Sunset Cottage for one night. The cottage is spacious, with two bedrooms, a lounge room featuring a fireplace (wood and matches provided), and very large kitchen equipped with modern cooking facilities. It was a truly unique experience. A full cook-it-yourself breakfast was provided, including fresh eggs, bacon, milk, and a selection of cereals. The staff were extremely accommodating and helped us recover an item we accidentally left behind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful restoration work of a lovely old building. So peaceful, no traffic noises. Visiting kangaroos didn’t make any noise. Pity didn’t get the chance to have a tour of the lighthouse, but that was due to our time constraints. Excellent short stay. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2025