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Whalers Inn Resort

The Bluff, Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor, South Australia 5211, Australia
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Whalers Inn Resort
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Adelaide, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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The accommodation part of the resort is now separate to the restaurant which retains the name of Whalers Inn. We stayed in a newly renovated studio apartment which was very clean and comfortable with a great view. Good for a short term stay such as a weekend but limited for any longer than that. We would stay again.

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sydney
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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$380 per night rediculous for an older apartment..nice views but no blinds so all this glass and glare.overpriced and dissapointing. its now called bluff view not whalers inn..wdnt come back here

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Brisbane
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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This is my third time staying at this resort, but the first time in about 6 years. Since July 2011 the hotel is under new management and is called Bluff View Accommodation. Unfortunately the old owners haven't updated their website with the new details so it was really hard to book, but you can find the details for the new... More

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canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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We stayed here for one night on our way to Kangaroo Island from the Great Ocean Road. The Manager insisted on showing us a more expensive room than the one we had originally booked. We could not resist making the change because the accommodation came with a full kitchen and an absolutely beautiful view of the harbour and of the... More

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Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2010
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The view was amazing, over looking the water with big windows, the balcony was small but adequate. The furniture was modern and bed was comfy. We also enjoyed the spa. The Whalers Inn restuarant was busy and service was average but the food was amazing. The room was a bit dusty and probably needs a good clean which was a... More

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Gawler River
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2010
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Stayed in a Studio Room and it was excellent , the view from the balcony was amazing. Facilities were first class and will be returning for a private stay

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Barham, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2008
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Whaler's Inn, Whalers Cove South Australia What a disappointment this place was. Reading the company website on a fairly new hotel we thought it would be top shelf. The views from the balcony were spectacular, but the interior of our two bed room unit left a lot to be desired. The carpets were stained, the kitchen floor was greasy as... More

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France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2007
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Fantastic room 4*: recent furniture, very nice decoration, very (very) spacious, very clean, separate toilets. We went there because of cheap rates 89AU$ (4*) on wotif.com but we had a room without any outside view (except on the next door). A famous restaurant (over-crowded on our arrival). If you can afford it, ask for a more expensive room with sea... More

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Adelaide
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2007
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My husband and I have stayed at the Whalers Inn Resort at least once a year for the past three years. It is our favourite 'get away from the city' spot. We always stay in a studio room, they have brilliant views of the ocean, a double spa bath, and very spacious rooms. Very reasonably priced. The last time we... More

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England
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2007
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We stayed at the Whaler Resort in Victor Harbour in January 2007. We had driven up the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne and had stayed in some preety ropey places en route! The Whalers was just such a nice place to get to! It is at the end of a long sweeping bay with spectacular far reaching views back over... More

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Address: The Bluff, Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor, South Australia 5211, Australia
Price range (per night):* 120 AUD - 330 AUD

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