Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Warrnambool motel

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Plasma TV
Deluxe Room | Bathroom
2 bedroom apartment Q3S | Private kitchen
Children's play area - outdoor
2 bedroom apartment Q3S

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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 Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Spa Room

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

2 bedroom apartment Q3S

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

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

Queen Room - single use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Apartment Q2S1B

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Apartment 2Q1S

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe SPA Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Warrnambool

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Warrnambool motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Warrnambool Racecourse and Albert Park. Reid Oval and Warrnambool Shopping Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Warrnambool Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Home Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Parkers - ‬2 min drive
  • Emperors House
  • ‪Izakaya - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Warrnambool motel
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 hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.

Property 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments.

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

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments on Jun 13, 2026 start from CA $136, excluding 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.

How close is Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments to the beach?

This motel is 1.4 mi (2-min drive) from Logan's Beach and 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Warrnambool Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments, but breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 5 and 25 per person.

Is there a casino at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments have a pool?

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments to downtown Warrnambool?

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments is 0.2 mi away from Shipwreck Coast.

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 446 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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8/10 Good

George

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

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
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8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice service convenient location
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10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent,, really good will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lights in the bathroom, kitchen and main bedroom did not work. Housekeeping was good, rooms cleaned everyday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Betul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place except the bathroom floor is extremely slippery when wet. Shower too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

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