Originally constructed in 1855, Quality Hotel Bentinck features Victorian-style architecture. Just 2 minutes’ walk from Portland Beach, it offers 2 on-site restaurants and a fitness center.
Michael
Australia
The standard continental breakfast was ok, but the ordered breakfast was pretty good. Was made to order pretty quickly so that was appreciated.
Featuring a shared lounge, Portland Retro Motel is located in Portland. There's a grill and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.
O'Keefe
Australia
Friendly, old-fashioned service and style. Staying here took me back. The room was spotless. I found the shower rose thingie cute. All the usual mod cons.
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Portland Bay, Mariner Motel offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and Netflix channels. It features free WiFi, a lovely garden and a barbecue area with outdoor seating.
SOO
Australia
Location was good near to town center and walking distance to some of the sight seeing places. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Located on the Portland Bay waterfront, overlooking the working harbor, Richmond Henty Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, restaurant and a liquor store.
karen
Canada
Good location for an overnight stay on the way to the Great Ocean Room from Adelaide. Located near the water was nice. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Located at the western end of the Great Ocean Road, Whalers Rest Motor Inn Portland offers spacious rooms and suites with heating, air conditioning and 32-inch flat-screen TV.
Admella Motel is located just 984 feet from Nuns Beach and Portland town center. Free on-site parking is provided. All rooms have are equipped with private bathrooms.
Felicity
Australia
The motel is centrally located, providing easy access to the local restaurants and supermarkets.
Overlooking the Tasman Sea, Cape Nelson Lighthouse offers luxurious cottages with free Wi-Fi and a warming fireplace. Enjoy an on-site café and BBQ facilities.
Breena
United States of America
We drove up to the cottage & was met by a huge kangaroo eating the grass. It was a site to see since we don't see them in the US. I spoke with the owner & he gave me the code to the door & assured me the kangaroo won't bother us & it didn't. Just quite a bit of kangaroo poop to walk around. We saw that breakfast was included & he explained that the food was in the fridge & we had to cook it ourselves. It was a wonderful breakfast!! eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, tea. We've never stayed in a cottage like this & it was an awesome experience! We did the lighthouse tour earlier that day & were the only ones & the guide spent so much time with us, we had our own 3 hour private tour of the lighthouse. You definately must do the tour! We were on a coastal road trip & decided to stay at the cottages since it was getting late & we didn't have any lodging lined up ahead of time. I'm so glad we stayed! The fireplace & the heaters kept us warm & it provided all the amenities we needed. The owner called & checked on us about an hour later to make sure we got in & all was well.
I would highly recommend the cottage! As a Travel Advisor, I will be recommending it to my clients should they be in the area.
Perched on a quiet clifftop in the heart of Portland, Portland Bay Holiday Park offers self-contained accommodations, a 10-minute walk from the Portland Maritime Discovery Center and a variety of...
Catherine
Australia
Fantastic location, nice bright & spacious cabin, very clean with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I would have no hesitation in booking this holiday park again or recommending it to others.
Offering private balconies with views of the harbor or beach, these apartments are just a 5-minute walk from a range of shops and cafes in Portland town center.
If you're travelling east to west along the Great Ocean Road...
If you're travelling east to west along the Great Ocean Road, travel a little further and visit Portland. It's a lovely town with great facilities. We stayed at the Clifftop Apartments - a really great place to stay with amazing views across the water. A short walk from the apartments is the Gordon Hotel we're we had a few drinks and dinner - surf and turf and chicken carbonara, both really tasty with the steak cooked exactly as ordered. The next morning we watched the ships come into the port as we enjoyed a coffee on our balcony. All in all a very lovely visit and worth the few additional kilometres to get here - glad we came.
russell
Australia
Scored 10
10
Great town with all the facilities you need and more, when...
Great town with all the facilities you need and more, when the weather is good the area thrives and when the weather turns a little for the worse it still turns it on for you and there is plenty to do.
Lyle
Australia
Scored 10
10
Portland is that place that people seem to like but...
Portland is that place that people seem to like but infrequently visit because it's that bit 'too far' (from Melbourne) for a weekend and that is probably why it's a bit of a special place. I love Portland's buildings, the views and its 'realness' and the fact that you can see a koala in a tree without it attracting a crowd; it's not a confected holiday town. It's fascinating to watch the large port at work and to wander the gardens. The library is a treat with a beautiful reading lounge with harbour-views. We got great coffees and breakfasts from the beach-facing cafes. Dinner options are a bit 'light-on' compared to more touristic towns but we found great food and fantastic, friendly service at Edwards Waterfront and there are also plenty of pubs! There's a useable beach a few hundred metres north of the main shopping area and you can also swim in a designated area of the harbour, which is clearly marked. A short drive beyond the port leads to some beautiful views of some accessible surf (not a large beach but a spot that is popular with surfers on the right day) as well as the smelter and the wind-farm. It's all-go!
Simoneblackrock
Australia
Scored 8.0
8.0
I didn't stay in Portland long enough to make any...
I didn't stay in Portland long enough to make any recommendations. But I did have a walk around the city centre which was ok. What I could recommend is the 1hr drive to Mt Gambier during which you drive among pine forests and on a nice sunny day it would be enjoyable.
Pat
Australia
Scored 8.0
8.0
We like fishing there and visiting the Gannet Colony and...
We like fishing there and visiting the Gannet Colony and Shelly Beach, the RSL does great food. In Winter there is the chance to see whales. The bark chip trucks unloading is interesting to watch. The dahlia display in the botanical gardens is awesome in April/May. The local fish and chip shop in the main street near the post office has the best fresh fish ever.
joyce
Australia
Scored 8.0
8.0
My comfortable overnight stay to break the inland journey...
My comfortable overnight stay to break the inland journey from Adelaide to Melbourne was an excellent choice. It was not long enough to see much more than the gorgeous Bay, averting eyes away from the port constructions at one side. I enjoyed an excellent seafood meal at the nearby beachfront restaurant.
Fantastic place to stay, clean, modern, well thought out accomodation, great value for money. All the amenities you'd expect and more. Great location, parking outside your door, and the owner was friendly and welcoming too. Highly recommend Mariner Motel, of the 4 different motels/hotels we stayed in on our trip, this place was the best by far.
The cabin we rented was excellent - good size, comfy bed. Good cooking and cabin facilities. Park is on the ocean so easy walk to local lighthouse and to shops. Great value for money and probably the best park cabin we had stayed in on our 8000km journey through Victoria and SA. One of the best on the Great Ocean Road for a good price.
Great location. Lots of very thoughtful touches. Very beautiful old house with lots of atmosphere but with modern comforts. Genial host. Plenty of street parking and easy walk to main street with lots of eating options. Plenty of interesting places to visit around Portland.
Easy drive from Portland, with lots of lookouts/walks along the coast.
The sunset cottage is gorgeous with lots of character, space and amenities.
The views of the light house and surrounds are amazing with views of whales at the lookout.
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