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Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property

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View from property
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
102 Wagonga Street ( Princes Highway), Narooma, NSW, 2546
  • Narooma Visitors Centre
    5 min walk
  • Narooma Golf Club
    10 min walk
  • Bar Rock Lookout
    11 min walk
  • Moruya, NSW (MYA)
    40 min drive

Room options

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Spa Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this property

Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant

Motel in Narooma with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant, you're just a quick walk from Narooma Visitors Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine and ocean views while dining at The Whale Restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Narooma Visitors Centre and Narooma Golf Club
As a guest of Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant also features a garden, a picnic area, and room service (during limited hours). Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Narooma motel.

The Whale Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Whale Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 February 2024 to 31 December 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Whale Motor Inn Narooma
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Whale Motor Restaurant Narooma
Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant Motel
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Whale Motor Inn and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was disappointing. The decor is very tired and was very dirty and worn. Merivale should be embarrassed to have it in their stable in its current state. It is in a great place and a renovation would make this a great place to stay, until this happens there are many better options in Narooma.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Narelle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only positive things were the location, clean towels and bedding, and view from the balcony. Notified reception of issues and still awaiting e mail response from Manager. We would not stay here again. For us, the motels website photos were misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great service- tired rooms.
Great location. The property is tired - so it is great to hear that they will be embarking on a reno next year. Excellent service and fantastic onsite restaurant Queen Chow. Will try again after reno.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous find
The location was amazing with views across the Narooma inlet. Walking distance to 2 great hotels and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leesa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view from our room, very nice and comfortable, walk to restaurants and pubs nearby, loved our stay, sure to return loved it 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chantelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
needs updating rooms and furniture quite old, good location though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could open the curtins and see the sea. The beds were a bit too hard but it was clean and tidy. We got an up graded to a room with two beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marthes

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views across the river and sea 👍✅
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hot water took an extremely long time to become hot. There was a mechanical sound & vibration that seemed to resonate between the rooms. View was great. The bed had to be moved to use the power points, there was dust & debris behind the bed & side tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the ambiance of the room personal touches decor and the restaurant was a winner 🥂⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good sized unit and location. Needs refresh. No insect screens on external sliding door, one kitchen power point needs replacing. Cleaning only adequate for price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Dr Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the view. Property needs complete overhaul or rebuild
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views, fantastic restaurant and good value for money.

8/10 Good

Tami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good place to stay. Great location and bay views.

4/10 Poor

Hans

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Rodney