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.
Portland Rsl Memorial Bowling Club - 7 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
Port of Call - 5 min drive
About this property
Whalers Rest Motor Inn
Suburban motel in Portland North with free parking
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and minibars.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport
Free self-parking on site
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
Electric car charging station on site
Food and drink
Room service available
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Playground
Fridge
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
No lift (single-level property)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Microwave
Minibar
Fridge
More
Desk
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
Pets not 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
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
BEST WESTERN Whalers Rest Mtr Portland
Best Western Whalers Rest Mtr Inn Portland
Best Western Whalers Rest Mtr Inn
Best Western Whalers Rest Mtr
Whalers Rest Motor Inn Portland
Whalers Rest Motor Portland
Whalers Rest Motor
Whalers Rest Motor Inn Portland Victoria Australia
Whalers Rest Motor Inn Motel
Whalers Rest Motor Inn Portland North
Whalers Rest Motor Inn Motel Portland North
Whalers Rest Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 370 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
165
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 370 reviews" "
8 - Good
157
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 370 reviews" "
6 - Okay
34
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 370 reviews" "
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 370 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
7
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
6/10 Okay
Donna
Travelled with partner
4 Sept 2024
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 .
Felt really comfortable and relaxed, will definitely stay here again😊
Vicki
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh
17 Jun 2024
Josh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Andrea
Travelled with partner
14 Jun 2024
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.
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.
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.