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Whalers Rest Motor Inn

Whalers Rest Motor Inn

Portland North Victoria
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at Whalers Rest Motor Inn, 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 6 minutes drive to Whale Viewing Platform and 6 minutes drive to Nuns Beach.

Unwind and recharge with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator, a fully-stocked minibar, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, air conditioning, room service, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi and daily housekeeping. Conveniences include a phone, an iron and ironing board, an alam clock and a desk.

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Property Details

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.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free WiFi
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Playground on site
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Picnic area
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:30 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.

  • 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

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Whale Viewing Platform - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Nuns Beach - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Bolwarra H43 Bushland Reserve - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Fawthrop Lagoon - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Portland Arts Centre - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi
Great South West Walk - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Cobboboonee Forest Park - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Trewalla H49 Bushland Reserve - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Trewalla H48 Bushland Reserve - 8 km / 5 mi
Portland H46 Bushland Reserve - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Convincing Ground Historic and Cultural Features Reserve - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • 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
  • Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): PCR
  • Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 1
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

714 Henty Highway North, Portland North, Victoria 3305, Australia
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Free self parking