Name: Cape Nelson Lighthouse
Address: Cape Nelson Lighthouse Road, Portland West, Victoria, Australia, Portland West, Glenelg Shire, Australia
Rating: 9.23

Guest reviews

9.2

Superb

Based on 377 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

66%

Family

22%

Group

10%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across the reviews, Cape Nelson Lighthouse is praised for its peaceful, scenic setting and characterful heritage cottages, with spacious, well equipped interiors, cosy fireplaces, and plentiful breakfast provisions creating a comfortable, memorable stay close to nature and ocean views.

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10

Andrew

11 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely cabin so peaceful and many great amenities, it feels like home! Very nice kangaroo neighbors on occasion haha

10

DC

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Unexpectedly blown away. Did not expect this level of quality, style or comfort in this location. Well appointed and gorgeous. Bonus points for the kangaroos that came to graze at dusk.

10

Susan

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This cottage was so lovely! A lot of the original charm with just the right amount of updates for comfort. Immaculately clean, and ingredients for a full breakfast. We checked in early and were impressed enough that we went back into town for groceries so that we could make and enjoy dinner there. Wish we could have stayed a week.

10

Tim

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 6 nights

Everything about this place was excellent. Extremely clean and everything you need has been thought of. Would come back again.

10

Andrii

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place! We stayed in the Sunset Cottage for one night. The cottage is spacious, with two bedrooms, a lounge room featuring a fireplace (wood and matches provided), and very large kitchen equipped with modern cooking facilities. It was a truly unique experience. A full cook-it-yourself breakfast was provided, including fresh eggs, bacon, milk, and a selection of cereals. The staff were extremely accommodating and helped us recover an item we accidentally left behind.

Cape Nelson Lighthouse Road, Portland West, Victoria, Australia

Location

Located in Portland West, Cape Nelson Lighthouse is in a rural area and by the ocean. Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum and Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cape Nelson Lighthouse and Cape Nelson State Park. Portland Arts Centre and Discovery Bay Marine National Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

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

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Complimentary parking is available on-site for guests, ensuring convenient access during their stay.

Breakfast is available at the property, with fees ranging between AUD 5 and AUD 18 per person. Specific serving hours are not detailed.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out options may be available upon request, potentially incurring additional fees.

The property offers accessible amenities, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific details on bathroom accessibility are not provided.

Cape Nelson Lighthouse is situated in Portland West, surrounded by rural landscapes and ocean views. It is near cultural highlights such as the Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum and Cape Nelson State Park, with various outdoor activities available nearby.

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

Cape Nelson Lighthouse

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