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Deluxe Queen Room
19 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Deluxe Queen Spa Room
24 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Triple Room
21 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Two Bedroom Suite - RM6
42 square metres
2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Family Two Bedroom Suite
40 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Family Suite
24 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Suburban motel in Portland North with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 13
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1983
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Electric car charging station
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Smart TV

Where to Eat

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Playground on site

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the 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.

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): PCR

Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 48 hours

Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 12

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 1

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 25 for check-in between 9:30 PM and 11:30 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The 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.

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