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Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of the outside.
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2 bedroom apartment Q3S | Private kitchen
A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a small island, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A room with two green armchairs, a small round table, and a view of a residential area through large windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Explore the area

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367 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, VIC, 3280
  • Place, Warrnambool Racecourse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Warrnambool Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, a clock, an air conditioning unit, and a window.

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Deluxe Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 bedroom apartment Q3S

A hotel room with a double bed, a single bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

2 bedroom apartment Q3S

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Queen Room

A neatly made bed with a blue patterned bedspread and white pillows, a small bedside table, and a red carpeted floor.

Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Queen Room - single use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Apartment Q2S1B

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a small island and chairs.

2 Bedroom Apartment Q2S1B

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Apartment 2Q1S

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a small island and chairs.

2 Bedroom Apartment 2Q1S

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe SPA Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Warrnambool

At Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Warrnambool Racecourse and Albert Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and plasma TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Warrnambool motel include Reid Oval and Warrnambool Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Warrnambool Racecourse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Warrnambool Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Logan's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fishtales Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kermond’s Hamburgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Nook On Hopkins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Home Coffee - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments

As a guest of Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This Warrnambool motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with premium cable channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: AUD 5 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately AUD 5 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

As of 31 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

Yep, Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

The closest beach to Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments is Warrnambool Beach (1.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

No, Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 448 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best stay we'd had on our entire trip and it was a really welcome surprise how good it was. So clean and easy to access. Would recommended highly. Perfect for a family stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place was a nice surprise it was clean and tidy really comfortable bed
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice service convenient location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent,, really good will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, perfect for a quick stop over
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights was clean and looked fresh on arrival . House keeping was very friendly and helpful over at nice place would stay again…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice little hotel great price but could use some upgrade but for the price we were pretty happy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and spacious, great for families. The view from the rooms were amazing! It was about a 10-15 minute walk into the town, or a quick 2 minute drive. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant super clean and quiet. Great staff and we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious an clean roon. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was absolutely amazing the manger deserved a 5 star because of the quality of the maintenance he puts into the place keeping it well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spa was lovely after long drive from Melbourne Metro
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience of its location when entering and leaving Warrnambool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel with easy access. Staff were top notch. Warrnambool is a beautiful city of 35,000. We got food food from Penang Alley owned by a five term city mayor. Excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and helpful would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Clean room spacious and all facilities Heat wave one day and loved the excellent cooler. Parking looked a bit tight but as you could park anywhere made it easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Replace used towels with fresh ones each day and restock the fridge with fresh milk each day Otherwise quite good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were spacious. Heating wasn't the best, however it was cold the weekend we stayed. Ideal if you have teenage kids and want separate rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All positive about our stay. The accomadation was excellent. Thank you for the up grade. We will stay at the Blue Whale Motor Inn again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view over Mount Gambier! Great BBQ. No dislikes...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy 2 bedroom apartment, which was well equipped for a light breakfast or main meal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The freshness and plenty of supplies tea coffee milk etc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Betul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean and updated rooms in old style motel. Enjoyed space and fully equipped kitchen area. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good all round
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023