Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in their rooms. The specific type and hours of breakfast service are not detailed.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 25, and late check-out can be arranged for AUD 25, both subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property includes step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?

The motel is located in Portland North, by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Bolwarra H45 and H44 Bushland Reserves. It is approximately 1.9 km from the Whale Viewing Platform and 2.2 km from Nuns Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of AUD 10 per night, and rollaway beds can be provided for AUD 20 per day. Advance request is required for both options.

Whalers Rest Motor Inn Portland North

Average nightly price at Whalers Rest Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$101
February	$93
March	$86
April	$89
May	$86
June	$83
July	$79
August	$83
September	$81
October	$78
November	$79
December	$94

What guests think

At Whalers Rest Motor Inn, guests describe a quiet, budget-friendly stop on the outskirts of town with easy parking, generally clean rooms, comfortable beds, and welcoming staff, though several note dated interiors and occasional maintenance concerns.

Some reviews report unattended reception and phone-based or remote check-in that could be inconvenient. Others mention small or gloomy bathrooms, low shower pressure, and noisy or poorly placed air conditioners affecting sleep in a few rooms. Expect a straightforward, no-frills stay suited to travellers with a car.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Parking is easy, with a large car park and ground-floor access. Some facilities and in-room amenities feel dated or basic.

Related guest reviews

10

jasen

Nov 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Ground floor motel rooms with easy parking. Abiut 3 km from town and off highwat and very quiet. My room had new bathromm and was clean and tidy. It was family romm with a separate bedroom with 3 singles as well as queen bed and lounge in the other room. Had dishes and microwave as well

8

Gavin

Mar 27, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

nice and quiet, nice place, good for fisherman with boats

8

Helen

May 8, 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Love my colourful shower! Comfortable room, the motel seems to be in the process of being done up. We were pleased with our stay at Portland.

8

Ian

Jul 16, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Large carpark

6

Dale

Nov 21, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

It's a little way out of town and the facilities were a little run down. Staff is friendly and my night was ok.

10

Andrew

Sep 29, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Comfy bed big TV microwave kettle toaster good for a budget motel

10

Shirley

Mar 19, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Spacious older style motel, very clean, well equipped good parking.

8

Andrea

Dec 31, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfy. Clean . Staff were lovely and friendly. Easy parking and not far from town.

6

Melissa

Jan 14, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and tidy. Facilities to make a coffee, but the kettle would not fit under tap in the bathroom so made that a little tricky. Overall ,a pleasant and comfy stay.

8

Boris

Jan 7, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

älteres Motel..... War auf Durchreise

Translate

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean with fresh smells. Several noted issues such as dirty or worn towels, grubby showers, and occasional housekeeping oversights.

Related guest reviews

10

jasen

Nov 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Ground floor motel rooms with easy parking. Abiut 3 km from town and off highwat and very quiet. My room had new bathromm and was clean and tidy. It was family romm with a separate bedroom with 3 singles as well as queen bed and lounge in the other room. Had dishes and microwave as well

6

Eric

Nov 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice welcome, room 1 satisfactory, bathroom towels off white and seemed like they needed a good soak in nappysan. Shower water pressure extremely low, only turned on hot water tap to get warm water. Window rattled all night even though they were closed. Room needs some attention.

6

Jane

Mar 20, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

No one at reception to great us on arrival at 2pm. Had to phone to get instructions for Room number & admission to it. Toilet bowl dirty with seat half off plus shower screen hanging off rail which had to be rehung prior to use.location only redeeming feature.

6

Tammie

Mar 9, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Graeme

Mar 12, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Really clean and quiet

4

Paula

Mar 2, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

No clean

8

Norma

Jan 16, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Shirley

Mar 19, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Spacious older style motel, very clean, well equipped good parking.

8

Andrea

Dec 31, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfy. Clean . Staff were lovely and friendly. Easy parking and not far from town.

8

Chris

Jun 29, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable, quiet and good size room. Bed was good to sleep in. Shower was a little cold the 2nd night. But overall a good stay

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated but generally functional, with many praising comfortable beds. Downsides include small or gloomy bathrooms, low shower pressure, and noise from rattling windows or loud, poorly placed air conditioners.

Related guest reviews

6

Warren

Nov 14, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was dated but acceptable for the budget price. Major issue is that the reception is unattended, this can work but you need to send guests check in instructions either by SMS or the Expedia app.

6

Andrea

Jun 14, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and neat however, the bed was very uncomfortable. The room could do with a refurb as it is a bit outdated. The staff were very friendly and helpful, made us feel very welcome and our check in easy as we arrived late.

8

Howard

Jan 27, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Bathroom is outdated and gloomy

6

Eric

Nov 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice welcome, room 1 satisfactory, bathroom towels off white and seemed like they needed a good soak in nappysan. Shower water pressure extremely low, only turned on hot water tap to get warm water. Window rattled all night even though they were closed. Room needs some attention.

6

Mike

Jun 2, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner extremely noisy but otherwise not bad

8

David

Nov 20, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

It suited our purpose. Bathroom was a bit small.

10

Andrew

Sep 29, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Comfy bed big TV microwave kettle toaster good for a budget motel

6

Hans Willi

Jan 21, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Das 4 Personen-Zimmer war sehr sauber, hatte bequeme Betten und war relativ ruhig. Es war aber ziemlich klein und die Fensteraussicht führte an eine eine pflanzenbehangene Wand, die nur ein Meter entfernt war.

Translate

8

Andrea

Dec 31, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfy. Clean . Staff were lovely and friendly. Easy parking and not far from town.

4

Graham

Apr 21, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The air conditioners are poorly located and very noisy. The air conditioner for the next door room kept me awake for most of the night.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and welcoming. However, reception is often unattended, with phone-based or remote check-in that some guests found inconvenient.

Related guest reviews

6

Warren

Nov 14, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was dated but acceptable for the budget price. Major issue is that the reception is unattended, this can work but you need to send guests check in instructions either by SMS or the Expedia app.

8

Christopher

Apr 20, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Hospitality friendly management

6

Jane

Mar 20, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

No one at reception to great us on arrival at 2pm. Had to phone to get instructions for Room number & admission to it. Toilet bowl dirty with seat half off plus shower screen hanging off rail which had to be rehung prior to use.location only redeeming feature.

10

Grace

May 8, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Yvonne

Jan 2, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Terrific location - good quality fittings and comfortable beds. We were very comfortable and the reception staff was very friendly.

6

Dale

Nov 21, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

It's a little way out of town and the facilities were a little run down. Staff is friendly and my night was ok.

10

Adrian

Mar 19, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Ease of check in

6

Ellen

Jul 19, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Had to give cradit card number over phone as no staff at reception, at another site.

8

Andrea

Dec 31, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfy. Clean . Staff were lovely and friendly. Easy parking and not far from town.

10

Mandie

Jul 6, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The gentleman in the office was lovely. Made me feel very welcomed. I would stay here again. Thanks.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

On the outskirts, a short drive from town, with easy access off the main road and a generally quiet setting. Some felt it was too far without a car.

Related guest reviews

8

Katja

Aug 14, 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Quiet and comfy.

10

jasen

Nov 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Ground floor motel rooms with easy parking. Abiut 3 km from town and off highwat and very quiet. My room had new bathromm and was clean and tidy. It was family romm with a separate bedroom with 3 singles as well as queen bed and lounge in the other room. Had dishes and microwave as well

8

Gavin

Mar 27, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

nice and quiet, nice place, good for fisherman with boats

8

David

Oct 31, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very convenient

10

Stephen

May 15, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Excellent, Very impressed, Friendly staff, Great location, Dont hesitate to stay, Book now.

8

Kyla

Jan 7, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Out of town but just off main road so easy access to the main town.

10

Yvonne

Jan 2, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Terrific location - good quality fittings and comfortable beds. We were very comfortable and the reception staff was very friendly.

4

Mathew De

Dec 14, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

the reception was always unattended. Looks like a ghost town. Owner was busy doing renovation works away from reception in one of the rooms. Location was too far from city. Food, drinks and shopping was only available by car. Certainly not to be recommended @$113.00 per night! Carpet had granite pebbles and hurriedly vacumed. Room was comfortable.

8

Norma

Jan 16, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Andrea

Dec 31, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfy. Clean . Staff were lovely and friendly. Easy parking and not far from town.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

Related guest reviews

10

jasen

Nov 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Ground floor motel rooms with easy parking. Abiut 3 km from town and off highwat and very quiet. My room had new bathromm and was clean and tidy. It was family romm with a separate bedroom with 3 singles as well as queen bed and lounge in the other room. Had dishes and microwave as well

4

ulla

Jan 5, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Compared to the other motels and b&bs on our trip, this was the worst. The bathroom was small, old and shappy with a shower head placed much too low. the towels were nice. There were no wineglasses, no decent milk or water bottles or other products. The bed was too hard. So not a nice place…

4

Mathew De

Dec 14, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

the reception was always unattended. Looks like a ghost town. Owner was busy doing renovation works away from reception in one of the rooms. Location was too far from city. Food, drinks and shopping was only available by car. Certainly not to be recommended @$113.00 per night! Carpet had granite pebbles and hurriedly vacumed. Room was comfortable.

10

Andrew

Sep 29, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Comfy bed big TV microwave kettle toaster good for a budget motel

6

Melissa

Jan 14, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and tidy. Facilities to make a coffee, but the kettle would not fit under tap in the bathroom so made that a little tricky. Overall ,a pleasant and comfy stay.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9 $67	10 $73
11 $91	12 $91	13 $90	14 $89	15 $92	16 $92	17 $92
18 $91	19 $92	20 $91	21 $93	22 $91	23 $91	24 $93
25 $100	26 $92	27 $137	28 $92	29 $92	30 $90	31 $95

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $97	2 $98	3 $92	4 $90	5 $93	6 $92	7 $91
8 $97	9 $100	10 $96	11 $90	12 $98	13 $92	14 $96
15 $91	16 $89	17 $96	18 $89	19 $96	20 $98	21 $98
22 $88	23 $96	24 $90	25 $91	26 $93	27 $89	28 $96
29 $96	30 $98

Whalers Rest Motor Inn

Prices for Whalers Rest Motor Inn

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Queen Room

Guest reviews of Whalers Rest Motor Inn

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Whalers Rest Motor Inn

Prices for upcoming dates