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Whalers Rest Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Suburban motel in Portland North with free parking

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Deluxe Queen Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
714 Henty Highway North, Portland North, VIC, 3305

What's nearby

  • Great South West Walk - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Fawthrop Lagoon - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Portland Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles

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

Motel by the sea
At Whalers Rest Motor Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Whalers Rest Motor Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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

Property 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, a smoke detector, 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Whalers Rest Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whalers Rest Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whalers Rest Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:30 PM– 10:00 PM for a fee of AUD 35.

What time is check-out at Whalers Rest Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Whalers Rest Motor Inn located?

Situated by the sea, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Whale Viewing Platform, Nuns Beach, and Bolwarra H43 Bushland Reserve. Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve and Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Whalers Rest Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 383 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

Spacious older style motel, very clean, well equipped good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Terrific location - good quality fittings and comfortable beds. We were very comfortable and the reception staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Felt really comfortable and relaxed, will definitely stay here again😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Out of town but just off main road so easy access to the main town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Friendly stuff and the bed was super comfortable slept like a baby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Owners were lovely, was a great quiet place for us to stay while watching grandchildren in the cricket carnival. We were happy to be on the outskirts of Portland. Suited our needs for a sleepover place. Very clean and lovely fresh smell on entry. Lovely big towels too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Excellent, Very impressed, Friendly staff, Great location, Dont hesitate to stay, Book now.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Comfy bed big TV microwave kettle toaster good for a budget motel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Property was very clean, central and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

nice and quiet, nice place, good for fisherman with boats
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Hospitality friendly management
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

Would have been nice to have AC on after arriving after a very hot day. Only 2 towels for 3 people and no faces after a hot sweaty day and having booked for 3 people wasn’t ideal. Shower is very old and grubby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Really clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Just needed a bed and it was clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Clean and in great condition, lovely spot to stop. Many thanks to Tracy - friendly and helpful - made the vist a standout, thanks Tracy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Spacious clean room. The staff were great with a smooth checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

Quiet and comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Spotlessly clean and lovely comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

On the edge of town, and for me, convenient to head straight out of town the next morning to Port Macdonnel.

10/10

This is a very good motel. The rooms are nice and clean and spacious . The owners too, are very friendly people and I thought the rates were excellent.No complaints at all. I have stayed there before and will happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022