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BEST WESTERN Whalers Rest Motor Inn

714 Henty Highway, Portland, Victoria 3305, Australia
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BEST WESTERN Whalers Rest Motor Inn
Ranked #6 of 6 hotels in Portland
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Melbourne, Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We travelled from Home to Hamilton via Ballarat to see relatives who live there and then travelled onto Portland arriving around 2.30. We booked into the Whalers Rest Motel which is on the Henty Highway coming in from Hamilton, the room was beyond expectations, quite large with a king size bed, sofa, dining table, bench with tv, coffee making etc.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Friendly helpful reception. Arrived early, but room made available. Free WIFI with great reception Well appointed, clean efficient room. Very good car parking Portland town centre just minutes away by car. Although the Motel is adjacent to main road, there was no road vehicle noise what so ever

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Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012 via mobile

This motel is situated about 5mins away from the city centre. However, if you have a car, it didn't really matter. Here, you have secured parking and a safe & serene environment to stay in. Travelling to places of attractions like the Cape Bridgewater, Cape Nelson Lighthouse is a breeze. The host is friendly and settling in is easy. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012 via mobile

one of the cleanest motels I have stayed at on my Holiday. Staff were very helpful gave me a map and marked all the best places to vist. Will see me again

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Omagh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

We arrived in campervan and wanted a room for the night. The motel is well kept clean however for the town you really need to have a car. Secure parking and safe environment for weary traveller

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

I have been comming to Portland for 10 years on business and have almost always stayed here. I have seen three different owners and the current owners, Dean & Pam Millard are the best I have dealt with. The rooms have modern appointments and are extremely comfortable. In the time the Millards have owned the motel they have made several... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011

We booked for three nights and arrived on a very hot day. One of the two bedrooms in the unit was fine, but the smaller one was like an oven with no air conditioning. The tv was a really nasty cheap one, and on the second night a dog owned by the motel's proprietors yapped and yapped for hours. Stay... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2011

Stayed for one night with family, a clean place but staff not very welcoming, will definitely give it a miss next time.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2010

Booked a two bed room given I was travelling with a sibling. Was asked if we would be using both beds and after answering yes incurred an additional $15 room charge! Uncomfortable beds featuring a cartoon fish pattern bedding set which wouldn't look out of place in a child's bedroom.

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2008

A true motel, like in the 60s! It's like a leap in the past, but the place aged very well, rooms are in excellent condition, very clean, spotless and nicely furnished. I really liked the decor of red bricks, both inside and outside. Staff was very friendly, both at check-in and check-out. I had an excellent breakfast brought to my... More

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Also Known As:
Best Western Portland
Portland Best Western
BEST WESTERN Whalers Rest Motor Inn Portland, Victoria, Australia
Address: 714 Henty Highway, Portland, Victoria 3305, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Portland
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Business Centre Free Parking Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #6 of 6 hotels in Portland
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