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Portland Retro Motel

3.0 star property
Portland Retro Motel welcomes travelers with its cozy garden retreat, where friendly staff are ready to assist and barbecue grills await outdoor cooking enthusiasts

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This welcoming Portland property offers a peaceful garden for relaxation after exploring the city. Guests appreciate free in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk service, and barbecue facilities. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful staff enhancing their stay experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Twin (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Standard (1 Queen Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (1 Double and 2 Single Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Portland, Portland Retro Motel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve and Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve, while Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum and Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Portland Arts Centre and Discovery Bay Marine National Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Portland travel guide
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206 Hurd Street, Portland, VIC, 3305

What's nearby

  • Whale Viewing Platform
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nuns Beach
    1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Fawthrop Lagoon
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Nelson Bay Coastal Reserve
    8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Budj Bim National Park
    27 min drive - 28.1 miles

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    19 min walk
  • Twelvefold
    3 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    5 min drive
  • Port Of Call
    3 min drive
  • Royal Hotel
    3 min drive

About this property

Portland Retro Motel

Property highlights
Portland Retro Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Portland Retro Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Portland Retro Motel Victoria Australia
Portland Retro Motel Motel
Portland Retro Motel Portland
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Frequently asked questions

Is Portland Retro Motel 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 Portland Retro Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Portland Retro Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Portland Retro Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whale Viewing Platform and Nuns Beach. Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum and Portland Arts Centre are also within 2 mi (3 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

Portland Retro Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfy and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was unpretentious and provided a clean and comfortable room for a very reasonable price. Great value and would highly recommend for an overnight no nonsense stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room. Comfy bed. Very helpful staff. Have booked to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Staff were helpful 7 friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Amenities
Clean basic room super friendly staff. Would stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cosy & comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay , very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great one night stop over with all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well appointed, well set out and had great amenities. very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area, friendly owners. BBQ area a bonus, convenient location for our needs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was just what we needed for a night, staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great. Had a mishap with the blind and had to ring management. Female owner could not get the blind back and wor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable and well organized
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff , somewhere to cook outside easy walk to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with friendly staff, would stay there again, Thank-you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room ok. Beds comfortable. Office staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe easy access managers friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and friendly staff who were very approachable helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booking in was easy, and ample parking for most-sized vehicles. Rooms and Bedding were great, and an easy 20-minute walk to the centre of town. Light snacks and meals were also available from reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent place to stay. Clean. Did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

It was quiet and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danny

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

Comfortable and Retro

Clean and comfortable with Netflix included in the room very retro style fridge. Have stayed here a few times and have always enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service, great shower and generally great motel. Cheap and cheerful with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Simple but adequate for a quick stay over. A warm room, clean bathroom, good hot water and shower. Fridge & Microwave - all the necessities, all clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025