Whalers Rest Motor Inn
714 Henty Highway
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Why people book this hotel
“I felt comfortable”
“Room was spacious and bathroom lovely”
“Clean and quiet”
“The room was clean enough but we found the dining chairs coated with dust”
“Comfortable room, convenient location with boat parking available”
“Location”
“Clean and comfortable Staff very friendly”
“Staff was friendly and did not charge me extra even when our family checked in e…”
“Lovely large room value for money and comfortable”
Overview
Situated at the western end of the Great Ocean Road, Whalers Rest Motor Inn Portland offers spacious rooms and suites with heating, air conditioning and 32-inch flat-screen TV. Parking is available for boats and trailers at Whalers Rest Motor Inn. Facilities include a barbecue area, children’s playground and guest laundry. Each room includes a toaster, mini refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and electric blankets. Free in-house movies are included. Portland city centre is only 4 km from Whalers Rest Inn. Portland Maritime Discovery Centre is a 10-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Weston
couple
June 18, 2026
“Enjoyed my stay”
That I call stay one more night and they was happy to help
Lois FARAGHER
couple
June 1, 2026
“Excellent value!”
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Weston
couple
May 9, 2026
“My stay was quiet everything was great”
I felt comfortable
Sawyer
solo_traveller
May 1, 2026
“Fit for purpose and convenient.”
Comfortable room, convenient location with boat parking available.
Allan
couple
April 12, 2026
“Great”
Clean and quiet
Cross
extended_group
March 10, 2026
“Not happy”
The room is old and needs total renovation
Sharon
family_with_children
February 25, 2026
Was not far from town.
Kirby
couple
February 25, 2026
“Excellent”
No far from the town centre. Room was spacious and bathroom lovely
Margaret
couple
February 22, 2026
“Acceptable as a one nighter”
Room was spacious and comfortable. The shower floor was very slippery, it needs a non-slip mat. The room was clean enough but we found the dining chairs coated with dust.
Adrian
couple
February 20, 2026
“Did not stay was refused and hung up on, had to go back to Warrnambool to other Accommodation”
Nothing , We were Refused to be let stay, after being fully paid online Bookings.com, Manager asked for more MONEY and bank details.
Juliet
family_with_children
February 15, 2026
“Clean Comfy @ Value for money”
Lovely large room value for money and comfortable
Xavier
couple
February 13, 2026
“The people were polite and kind . Help me and my crew get comfortable at the motel . Would recommend coming back .”
Everything was awesome and great .
Skoufis
family_with_children
February 6, 2026
Clean and comfortable Staff very friendly
NICOLE
couple
January 28, 2026
i didnt like the inflated price for new years period, it was double the normsal rate
Chilton
family_with_children
January 25, 2026
Private
Helen
couple
January 18, 2026
“Passable”
Location
Thuy
family_with_children
January 17, 2026
Staff was friendly and did not charge me extra even when our family checked in early
Susan
solo_traveller
January 7, 2026
“Horrendous facility and manager called me a liar”
Nothing
Sydney
family_with_children
January 6, 2026
It was as described
Ross
solo_traveller
January 4, 2026
“Would recommend and will be backing in the area again.”
Super clean, all the basics done well.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast in the room, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Trouser press, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Room service, Laundry, Ironing service
Family Room
Family suites are all air-conditioned and have tea/coffee making facilities.
Deluxe Queen Room with Spa Bath
Spacious room featuring an en suite bathroom with spa bath. Children cannot be accommodated in this room.
Executive Queen Room
Includes a minibar, toaster, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Spacious well-appointed room with air conditioning.
Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
This twin room offers an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Two-Bedroom Suite - Room 14
This suite features an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 5 beds.
Two-Bedroom Suite - Room 6
Offering 2 separate bedrooms, this suite offers a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
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