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Portarlington Grand Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers connect with free WiFi in their rooms, start the day with delicious breakfast options, and end it with drinks at the cozy hotel bar

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Located near Portarlington, the Grand Hotel combines comfort with convenience. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, and take advantage of self parking. The property offers everything needed for a relaxing stay without leaving the premises.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Balcony view

Grand Bay Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bay Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Atrium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mural Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mural Room Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Portarlington, Portarlington Grand Hotel is near the beach. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Bellarine Adventure Golf. Adventure Park Geelong and Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Portarlington travel guide
Map
76 Newcombe St, Portarlington, VIC, 3223

What's nearby

  • Portarlington Waterfront
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Portarlington Ferry Dock
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Portarlington Golf Club
    2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve
    2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station
    16 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jetty Rd Fish & Chips
    11 min drive
  • Grand Hotel
    1 min drive
  • Ronniez Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Arlo
    3 min walk
  • Port Pier Cafe
    5 min walk

About this property

Portarlington Grand Hotel

Property highlights
Portarlington Grand Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Portarlington Grand Hotel have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 40 for adults and AUD 10 to 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 40.00 for adults and AUD 10.00 to 40.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is Portarlington Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Portarlington Grand Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Portarlington Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Portarlington Grand Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Portarlington Grand Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Portarlington Waterfront and Portarlington Ferry Dock. Portarlington Recreation Reserve and Steely Rocks Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Portarlington Grand Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Soulla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Portarlignton Grand. The room was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here overnight when we went on the Q Train. Gorgeous room with a balcony and such a comfy bed. Staff were wonderful and the complimentary shuttle to the Q Train was much appreciated. Great location and a beautiful old building. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at The Grand Hotel. All staff were most friendly and engaging and the room was spotless and very comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room although quite noisy from outdoor bar when your on the first floor above the area. Comfortable bed and lovely pillows. Great views over the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went to great lengths to ensure our weekend celebration was a success.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, beautiful balcony room with a lovely view of the water. Conveniently located to lots of lovely restaurants/cafes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well-maintained classic Australian hotel. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The bistro has a mussels special on Mondays.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a treat!

Micky was amazing with checking us in and showing to our room and all its features. Such a beautiful place to stay with fabulous bathroom toiletries and comfortable bed and gorgeous clean rooms. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Duscounted outdoor balcony setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated hotel right opposite the beach. My daughter and I really loved our stay. Gorgeous spacious room, king bed was so comfortable. All the staff friendly and helpful. Live music, great atmosphere, beer on tap perfect and screens to watch the footy. Dinner in the Dining room and had the best Scotch Fillet. Definitely go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and rooms are amazing. The bed was also very comfortable! I would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, with great view. Foxtel available and local tea provided.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing room, with very friendly staff, super clean, and a great central location! Highly recommend if staying in Portarlington and wanting to be central, with great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Stay and QTrain Booking

We really enjoyed our stay, and we loved this beautifully renovated property. The room and ensuite were large and definitely had that well preserved classic charm of a historic property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. We will definitely be staying there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chanmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Grand Bay rooms with the family! Very convenient walking distance from the pier and we enjoyed all the activities we had planned in Portarlington!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enchanting hotel with extraordinary food and exceptional service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome view well appointed and beautifully appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

A wonderful, referbished old building. Rooms are a good size and well appointed. Service is friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so professional so helpful. The beds and pillows were the best I have slept on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Siegmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great position,no view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Stay

We only stayed for one night but it was relaxing. I thought the bathroom was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be put off by the 3 star rating- this hotel has been fantastically renovated to a very high standard. The atrium room was spacious and the bathroom was luxury plus! Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025