Name: Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
Address: 367 Raglan Parade, Shipwreck Coast, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, Shipwreck Coast, Warrnambool City, AU
Price range: $88–$157 per night
Rating: 8.38

What guests think

At Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments, reviews highlight clean, spacious rooms and apartments—some with renovated bathrooms and handy kitchens—alongside mixed experiences, from smooth, family‑friendly stays to frustrations with maintenance and service interactions.

Recurring issues include non-working lights or climate control and slippery or leaking showers; a few reviews also mention cigarette smells or pests. Service feedback is split between friendly, helpful staff and complaints about rude or inflexible reception, limited hours, payment demands, and requests for missing basics. The location is convenient for reaching town and main routes, though parking can be tight or poorly marked. Expect simple, roomy accommodation with variable upkeep and service.

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Facilities

Parking can feel tight or unclear, with some guests finding spaces taken.

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Angela

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was excellent - recently renovated. However ... Air con split system not working. Parking bays small and not clearly identified. Rundown clothesline with no pegs

8

Sarah

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spa was lovely after long drive from Melbourne Metro

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Rebecca

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Firstly as you pull up to the Office a child runs to your door & demands why are you here? The office has a very unpleasant smell. Staff are polite but not really welcoming. The room is average, the floor squeaks no matter where you walk on it. The bathroom looks like it was recently renovated but there is no handle on the inside of the shower door so can not close door without a lot of difficulty. The room door sticks so it’s a battle to get in or out of the room. Parking is terrible.

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Alessandro

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

La struttura si trova sulla strada principale, parcheggio riservato di fronte alla stanza. Bagno nuovo, ristrutturato di recente, ma il resto dell'appartamento vecchio, rovinato e sporco. Appartamento molto grande con due camere da letto (5 posti letto), cucinotto con fuochi e soggiorno. Appartamento da rinnovare decisamente e migliorare nettamente la pulizia. I pensili della cucina erano sporchi, la moquette era sporca, il pavimento era appiccicoso, c'era cattivo odore. Buono il wifi e aria condizionata anche calda. Sconsigliato.

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stacey

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

it was not worth the money we paid too stay there the bathroom when we pulled down the shower head it nearly fell off and the whole wall shook felt like it was going too give way we werent offered milk for coffee our car space was taken by the people next door so yeah we wont be booking there again

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Anne

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay Oct. 2024. Property is on the main road, but far enough back that it's not noisy. Our room was huge - it included a second bedroom which slept 4 more! We didn't need that. Good kitchen. We bought food from the grocery store (1.5 km away) and cooked our own supper. The 'downtown' is about 1.5km. in the other direction, if you're looking for restaurants. Good accomodation. Recommended.

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Dianne

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room spacious and all facilities Heat wave one day and loved the excellent cooler. Parking looked a bit tight but as you could park anywhere made it easier.

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Jacqueline

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice view over Mount Gambier! Great BBQ. No dislikes...

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many found rooms very clean and tidy, while others reported dirty surfaces, bad odors, pests, and smoke near or in non‑smoking areas.

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John

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room smelt of strong cigarette odour and rooms clearly non smoking. A lot of people smoking out front of rooms and outdoor ashtrays not emptied. Had to request a room change after a bad nights stay.

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Chris

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Left air con going when went out, returned back to room to find they had turned air con off! Cockroaches in room also ants, would never dtay there again

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Alan

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Light switches broken in room 10 near the door dirty finger prints left on walls

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Alessandro

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

La struttura si trova sulla strada principale, parcheggio riservato di fronte alla stanza. Bagno nuovo, ristrutturato di recente, ma il resto dell'appartamento vecchio, rovinato e sporco. Appartamento molto grande con due camere da letto (5 posti letto), cucinotto con fuochi e soggiorno. Appartamento da rinnovare decisamente e migliorare nettamente la pulizia. I pensili della cucina erano sporchi, la moquette era sporca, il pavimento era appiccicoso, c'era cattivo odore. Buono il wifi e aria condizionata anche calda. Sconsigliato.

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Betul

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean 👍

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wendy

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this venue based on pay on check in. As we were checking in late, payment was demanded over the phone. Left over food found under one of the beds and unable to use the electric blankets due to unsafe frayed plugs.

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Darren

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant super clean and quiet. Great staff and we will be back

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Dianne

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room spacious and all facilities Heat wave one day and loved the excellent cooler. Parking looked a bit tight but as you could park anywhere made it easier.

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Kathryn

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was the best stay we'd had on our entire trip and it was a really welcome surprise how good it was. So clean and easy to access. Would recommended highly. Perfect for a family stay.

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Marese

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room had not been cleaned completely; the previous sheets and towels on the floor and dishes in the sink.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, with some renovated bathrooms and practical kitchens, but recurring issues include faulty lighting or climate control and shower leaks or slippery floors; occasional noise and dated fittings are also noted.

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Angela

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was excellent - recently renovated. However ... Air con split system not working. Parking bays small and not clearly identified. Rundown clothesline with no pegs

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Rebecca

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Firstly as you pull up to the Office a child runs to your door & demands why are you here? The office has a very unpleasant smell. Staff are polite but not really welcoming. The room is average, the floor squeaks no matter where you walk on it. The bathroom looks like it was recently renovated but there is no handle on the inside of the shower door so can not close door without a lot of difficulty. The room door sticks so it’s a battle to get in or out of the room. Parking is terrible.

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Gerry

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All good except the heater is not working on Room.2 and 11.

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stacey

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

it was not worth the money we paid too stay there the bathroom when we pulled down the shower head it nearly fell off and the whole wall shook felt like it was going too give way we werent offered milk for coffee our car space was taken by the people next door so yeah we wont be booking there again

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Anne

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay Oct. 2024. Property is on the main road, but far enough back that it's not noisy. Our room was huge - it included a second bedroom which slept 4 more! We didn't need that. Good kitchen. We bought food from the grocery store (1.5 km away) and cooked our own supper. The 'downtown' is about 1.5km. in the other direction, if you're looking for restaurants. Good accomodation. Recommended.

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Richard

Mar 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the caretakers stays in unit 24 and is in and out banging the doors all night and he had the vacuum cleaner on at 11:30pm as well as drilling something in his room around 11:45pm. Very difficult to sleep there.

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Adrienne

Jul 26, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely room with ample room. We booked a deluxe room and we were upgraded to a two bedroom apartment. Kitchen is quite small but as it was only an overnight stay, it was more than enough.

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Renee

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lights in the bathroom, kitchen and main bedroom did not work. Housekeeping was good, rooms cleaned everyday.

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Alicia

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean and updated rooms in old style motel. Enjoyed space and fully equipped kitchen area. Thank you.

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Richard

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place except the bathroom floor is extremely slippery when wet. Shower too.

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Service

Service is inconsistent: several guests praised friendly, helpful staff and occasional upgrades, but others reported rude or inflexible reception, payment required before late check‑in, limited desk hours, and requests for missing basics.

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James

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and helpful would highly recommend.

8

Fred

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,372 nights

Nice service convenient location

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Chris

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Left air con going when went out, returned back to room to find they had turned air con off! Cockroaches in room also ants, would never dtay there again

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Regina

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All positive about our stay. The accomadation was excellent. Thank you for the up grade. We will stay at the Blue Whale Motor Inn again

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wendy

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this venue based on pay on check in. As we were checking in late, payment was demanded over the phone. Left over food found under one of the beds and unable to use the electric blankets due to unsafe frayed plugs.

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Sue-Maree

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located and the bathroom has been renovated recently. Unfortunately there appeared to be a smokers section just outside our room which was offputting. Last time (pre-Covid) we had a family room and it was really well appointed. This stay we had to ask for a plug so that we could wash our dishes and a teaspoon for our coffees as we only had dessert spoons provided.

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Darren

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant super clean and quiet. Great staff and we will be back

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paul

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel with easy access. Staff were top notch. Warrnambool is a beautiful city of 35,000. We got food food from Penang Alley owned by a five term city mayor. Excellent. Would stay again.

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Anne

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Le studio que nous avions était confortable. Bien pour un séjour d'une nuit. Nous n'avons pas eu le code WiFi à notre arrivée certainement un oubli de la réceptionniste. La clim ne fonctionnait pas bien que la télécommande avait l'air de fonctionnemer... La réception étant a horaire limitée, nous n'avons pu résoudre ses 2 problèmes...

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Kevin

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Most rudest receptionist I’ve ever encountered. No hello or welcome just ‘ you pay $310 now’ Avoid this motel

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Location

Convenient for reaching town and main roads, and one review notes being set back from the street reduces traffic noise.

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Fred

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,372 nights

Nice service convenient location

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Alessandro

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

La struttura si trova sulla strada principale, parcheggio riservato di fronte alla stanza. Bagno nuovo, ristrutturato di recente, ma il resto dell'appartamento vecchio, rovinato e sporco. Appartamento molto grande con due camere da letto (5 posti letto), cucinotto con fuochi e soggiorno. Appartamento da rinnovare decisamente e migliorare nettamente la pulizia. I pensili della cucina erano sporchi, la moquette era sporca, il pavimento era appiccicoso, c'era cattivo odore. Buono il wifi e aria condizionata anche calda. Sconsigliato.

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Anne

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay Oct. 2024. Property is on the main road, but far enough back that it's not noisy. Our room was huge - it included a second bedroom which slept 4 more! We didn't need that. Good kitchen. We bought food from the grocery store (1.5 km away) and cooked our own supper. The 'downtown' is about 1.5km. in the other direction, if you're looking for restaurants. Good accomodation. Recommended.

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Jodie

Dec 6, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely, family friendly stay. Very clean units, well equipped with all we needed. Close to the city centre and attractions.

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paul

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel with easy access. Staff were top notch. Warrnambool is a beautiful city of 35,000. We got food food from Penang Alley owned by a five term city mayor. Excellent. Would stay again.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Ian

Jan 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The freshness and plenty of supplies tea coffee milk etc

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Narelle

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t like that you have to clean your own room before leaving or u are charged extra, over priced, and had family room but only provided items for 2 people eg, shampoo biscuits ect, unhappy customer.

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Anne

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay Oct. 2024. Property is on the main road, but far enough back that it's not noisy. Our room was huge - it included a second bedroom which slept 4 more! We didn't need that. Good kitchen. We bought food from the grocery store (1.5 km away) and cooked our own supper. The 'downtown' is about 1.5km. in the other direction, if you're looking for restaurants. Good accomodation. Recommended.

8

Jodie

Dec 6, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely, family friendly stay. Very clean units, well equipped with all we needed. Close to the city centre and attractions.

6

Sue-Maree

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located and the bathroom has been renovated recently. Unfortunately there appeared to be a smokers section just outside our room which was offputting. Last time (pre-Covid) we had a family room and it was really well appointed. This stay we had to ask for a plug so that we could wash our dishes and a teaspoon for our coffees as we only had dessert spoons provided.

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Terence

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok but a very important thing. As soon as you arrive you like a cup of tea/coffee. No milk in fridge.

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paul

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel with easy access. Staff were top notch. Warrnambool is a beautiful city of 35,000. We got food food from Penang Alley owned by a five term city mayor. Excellent. Would stay again.

10

Adrienne

Jul 26, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely room with ample room. We booked a deluxe room and we were upgraded to a two bedroom apartment. Kitchen is quite small but as it was only an overnight stay, it was more than enough.

8

Alicia

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean and updated rooms in old style motel. Enjoyed space and fully equipped kitchen area. Thank you.

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Month	Average price
January	$181
February	$117
March	$121
April	$130
May	$106
June	$107
July	$91
August	$90
September	$89
October	$95
November	$98
December	$165

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $94	2 $91	3 $97
4 $88	5 $108	6 $105	7 $105	8 $108	9 $115	10 $107
11 $107	12 $107	13 $115	14 $111	15 $108	16 $108	17 $105
18 $105	19 $115	20 $108	21 $115	22 $99	23 $114	24 $118
25 $115	26 $118	27 $118	28 $118	29 $118	30 $118	31 $118

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