Whalers Rest Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Queen Room
Front of property
BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
714 Henty Highway North, Portland North, VIC, 3305
  • Great South West Walk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Portland Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Whalers Rest Motor Inn

Suburban motel in Portland North with free parking
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free motel has concierge services and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Whalers Rest Motor Inn offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Whalers Rest Motor Inn, you'll be close to Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve and a few minutes from Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Whalers Rest Motor Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Portland North motel is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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

  • No pets 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Kyla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of town but just off main road so easy access to the main town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yuwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a trip to Portland

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 Excellent

Lois

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ratu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuff and the bed was super comfortable slept like a baby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Comfy bed big TV microwave kettle toaster good for a budget motel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We book a room on wotif and was told that wotif had authority to state this price... So we were given a basic queen room ... But wotif said they were paying the difference... Talk about ridiculous Only good thing was the bed was comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt really comfortable and relaxed, will definitely stay here again😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality friendly management
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, central and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Bathroom is outdated and gloomy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

tal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024