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Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property

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View from property
Exterior
TV, DVD player
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
102 Wagonga Street ( Princes Highway), Narooma, NSW, 2546
  • Narooma Visitors Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Narooma Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Narooma Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Moruya, NSW (MYA)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Spa Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Narooma

When you stay at Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant in Narooma, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Narooma Visitors Centre and Narooma Golf Club. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bar Rock Lookout and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Narooma Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Narooma Visitors Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Narooma Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bar Rock Lookout - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Narooma Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Glasshouse Rocks Lookout - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Moruya, NSW (MYA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raven Cafe & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Narooma Golf Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caseys Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Narooma Ice Creamery Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ciccio's Surfbeach Café - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant

Motel in Narooma with an outdoor pool and a bar
Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy local cuisine at The Whale Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
The Whale Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Whale Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

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Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was disappointing. The decor is very tired and was very dirty and worn. Merivale should be embarrassed to have it in their stable in its current state. It is in a great place and a renovation would make this a great place to stay, until this happens there are many better options in Narooma.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Narelle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only positive things were the location, clean towels and bedding, and view from the balcony. Notified reception of issues and still awaiting e mail response from Manager. We would not stay here again. For us, the motels website photos were misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great service- tired rooms.

Great location. The property is tired - so it is great to hear that they will be embarking on a reno next year. Excellent service and fantastic onsite restaurant Queen Chow. Will try again after reno.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Fabulous find

The location was amazing with views across the Narooma inlet. Walking distance to 2 great hotels and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leesa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view from our room, very nice and comfortable, walk to restaurants and pubs nearby, loved our stay, sure to return loved it 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chantelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
needs updating rooms and furniture quite old, good location though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could open the curtins and see the sea. The beds were a bit too hard but it was clean and tidy. We got an up graded to a room with two beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marthes

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views across the river and sea 👍✅
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hot water took an extremely long time to become hot. There was a mechanical sound & vibration that seemed to resonate between the rooms. View was great. The bed had to be moved to use the power points, there was dust & debris behind the bed & side tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the ambiance of the room personal touches decor and the restaurant was a winner 🥂⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good sized unit and location. Needs refresh. No insect screens on external sliding door, one kitchen power point needs replacing. Cleaning only adequate for price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Dr Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the view. Property needs complete overhaul or rebuild
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views, fantastic restaurant and good value for money.

8/10 Good

Tami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good place to stay. Great location and bay views.

4/10 Poor

Hans

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Rodney