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

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

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

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

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.

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

The Whaler's Rest is located about 4km out of Portland and is quite convenient if you are driving. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and while there was some noise from the nearby highways during the day, it died down around sunset and was quiet overnight. Breakfast could be ordered the night before and is delivered to your room at... More