Nestled near Portarlington, the Grand Hotel offers a warm welcome with a bar and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at your leisure, and enjoy convenient self parking. Previous guests praise the hotel's helpful staff.
Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Steely Rocks Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Portarlington Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 65 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 99 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 107 min drive
Drysdale Station - 16 min drive
South Geelong Station - 38 min drive
Marshall Station - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Drysdale Fish & Chickens - 10 min drive
Grand Hotel - 1 min walk
Two Daughters Cafe and Bar - 10 min drive
Ground Zero Cafe - 10 min drive
The Fig Tree Store - 11 min drive
About this property
Portarlington Grand Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Portarlington with a stay at Portarlington Grand Hotel. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10.00 to 40.00 for adults and AUD 10.00 to 40.00 for children
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Frequently asked questions
Does Portarlington Grand Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Portarlington Grand Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Portarlington Grand Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Portarlington Grand Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Portarlington Grand Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Portarlington Grand Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Portarlington Grand Hotel like?
Portarlington Grand Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Portarlington Waterfront and 6 minutes' walk from Portarlington Ferry Dock.
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Portarlington Grand Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan, 2025
Amazing place to stay. We will definitely be staying there again!!
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Jan, 2025
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!
Chanmi
Chanmi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar, 2025
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!
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan, 2025
Relaxing Stay
We only stayed for one night but it was relaxing. I thought the bathroom was very nice
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun, 2024
awesome view well appointed and beautifully appointed rooms
Darryl
Darryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan, 2025
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.
Rosie
Rosie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec, 2023
Great place to stay.
A wonderful, referbished old building. Rooms are a good size and well appointed. Service is friendly and efficient.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan, 2024
The staff were so professional so helpful.
The beds and pillows were the best I have slept on.
maureen
maureen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar, 2025
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.