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Whalers Rest Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Queen Spa Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
BBQ/picnic area
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Deluxe Queen Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $96
includes taxes & fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14

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714 Henty Highway North, Portland North, VIC, 3305
  • Place, Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whale Viewing Platform
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nuns Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Whalers Rest Motor Inn

3-star Portland North motel with free in-room WiFi
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.
The motel offers a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Portland North motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Whalers Rest Motor Inn is a smoke-free property.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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, a smoke detector, 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

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Whalers Rest Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 396 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was very comfy. Clean . Staff were lovely and friendly. Easy parking and not far from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious older style motel, very clean, well equipped good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, Very impressed, Friendly staff, Great location, Dont hesitate to stay, Book now.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Ratu

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a little way out of town and the facilities were a little run down. Staff is friendly and my night was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and quiet, nice place, good for fisherman with boats
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyla

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It suited our purpose. Bathroom was a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Warren

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean room. The staff were great with a smooth checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and in great condition, lovely spot to stop. Many thanks to Tracy - friendly and helpful - made the vist a standout, thanks Tracy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just needed a bed and it was clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Business Stay

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and lovely comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman in the office was lovely. Made me feel very welcomed. I would stay here again. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the edge of town, and for me, convenient to head straight out of town the next morning to Port Macdonnel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

10/10 Excellent

jasen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025