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    Our top choices for Whale Viewing Platform hotels

    1. Centreport Units

    A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a road.

    2. Portland Retro Motel

    A covered outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

    3. Mariner Motel

    A garden area with a brick wall, wooden fence, and various plants.

    4. Quality Hotel Bentinck

    A stone building with a green door and a sign for the Quality Hotel.

    5. Victoria Lodge Motor Inn And Apartments

    A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a window with curtains.

    6. Quest Portland

    A modern building with a central pathway flanked by symmetrical landscaping and illuminated entryways.

    7. Richmond Henty Hotel

    A restaurant with a view of a road and trees.

    8. Portland Tourist Park

    A mobile home with a covered porch and a fenced yard.

    9. Melaleuca Motel

    A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

    10. Whalers Rest Motor Inn

    A coastal view with a road leading to a beach, surrounded by dense greenery.

    11. Econo Lodge Portland

    A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, ornate wall patterns, and a chandelier.

    12. Swell At Cape Bridgewater

    A modern building with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea.

    13. Cape Nelson Lighthouse

    A covered patio with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

    14. BIG4 Narrawong Island Holiday Park

    A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a small building, and a road in the background.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Whale Viewing Platform

    PropertyProperty classGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a road.
    Centreport Units    		9.8Exceptional12 reviewsView
    A covered outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.
    Portland Retro Motel    		9.2Wonderful233 reviewsView
    A garden area with a brick wall, wooden fence, and various plants.
    Mariner Motel    		9.2Wonderful420 reviewsView
    A stone building with a green door and a sign for the Quality Hotel.
    Quality Hotel Bentinck    		9.0Wonderful201 reviewsView
    A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a window with curtains.
    Victoria Lodge Motor Inn And Apartments    		9.0Wonderful319 reviewsView

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    Nuns Beach

    Rating: 8.8/10 (119 reviews)

    If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Nuns Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Portland. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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    Portland Maritime Discovery Centre

    You can spend time exploring the galleries in Portland Maritime Discovery Centre during your trip to Portland. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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    Portland Arts Centre

    Rating: 8.4/10 (55 reviews)

    Enjoy an outing to Portland Arts Centre during your stay in Portland. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

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    Great South West Walk

    Rating: 8.8/10 (135 reviews)

    You can take time to visit Great South West Walk during your travels to Portland. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

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    Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum

    Rating: 8.6/10 (55 reviews)

    You can spend time exploring the galleries in Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum in Portland. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

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    Fawthrop Lagoon

    Rating: 8.4/10 (48 reviews)

    Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fawthrop Lagoon during your travels in Portland. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

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    Portland Botanical Gardens

    Explore the great outdoors at Portland Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Portland. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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    Top Whale Viewing Platform Hotel Reviews

    Portland Retro Motel

    A covered outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

    Victoria Lodge Motor Inn And Apartments

    A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a window with curtains.

    Quality Hotel Bentinck

    A stone building with a green door and a sign for the Quality Hotel.

    Quest Portland

    A modern building with a central pathway flanked by symmetrical landscaping and illuminated entryways.

    Portland Tourist Park

    A mobile home with a covered porch and a fenced yard.

    Whalers Rest Motor Inn

    A coastal view with a road leading to a beach, surrounded by dense greenery.

    Cape Nelson Lighthouse

    A covered patio with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

    Victoria House

    A stone house with a conservatory, surrounded by a garden with various flowers and a wooden fence.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Whale Viewing Platform?

    Whale Viewing Platform is located in Portland. Travellers like this walkable area for its seaside. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 28 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

    Where is the best place to stay close to Whale Viewing Platform?

    Richmond Henty Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 4 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from Whale Viewing Platform. Other good options close by include Portland Tourist Park and Portland Retro Motel.

    How many hotels can I expect to find near Whale Viewing Platform?

    Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Whale Viewing Platform.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whale Viewing Platform, will I receive a refund?

    Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Whale Viewing Platform.

    What can I see and do near Whale Viewing Platform?

    You'll want to browse the exhibits at Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum and Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Nelson Bay Coastal Reserve, Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve and Portland Botanical Gardens. Lounge by the water at Nuns Beach and Bridgewater Bay Beach.

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