Name: Whalers Rest Motor Inn
Address: 714 Henty Highway, Portland North, Victoria, Australia, Portland North, Glenelg Shire, Australia
Rating: 8

Guest reviews

8

Very good

Based on 423 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

6%

Couple

45%

Family

33%

Group

14%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

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.

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8

Andrea

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

6

Dale

Nov 21, 2025

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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.

8

David

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It suited our purpose. Bathroom was a bit small.

6

Eric

Nov 18, 2025

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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.

10

jasen

Nov 18, 2025

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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

714 Henty Highway, Portland North, Victoria, Australia

Location

Located in Portland North, Whalers Rest Motor Inn is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve and Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve. This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Whale Viewing Platform and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Nuns Beach.

Whale Viewing Platform(1.9 miles)

Nuns Beach(2.3 miles)

Bolwarra H43 Bushland Reserve(2.6 miles)

Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve(1.3 miles)

Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve(1.5 miles)

Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum(2.9 miles)

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Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:30

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Breakfast is available, including options for breakfast in the room. Specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

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

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

The property is located in Portland North, within a 5-minute drive of Bolwarra H45 and H44 Bushland Reserves. It is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the Whale Viewing Platform and 2.2 miles (3.5 km) from Nuns Beach.

Children are allowed at the property, and specific details about the minimum age for free stays are not provided.

Cribs are available for a fee of AUD 10 per night, and rollaway beds can be requested for AUD 20 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

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