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Portarlington is fast becoming the place to visit and stay a few
nights. An hour and a half from Melbourne there are different types
of accommodation in Portarlington and surrounds to fit any budget.
As there are some very popular events in the town throughout the year, it is recommended to book ahead.
For all inquiries email: info@portarlingtontourism.com.au
The dog friendly places are noted.
Licensed Hotels
The Grand Hotel
76 Newcombe Street, Portarlington
Established in 1888, the Grand Hotel continues it's tradition of providing warm and friendly hospitality for residents and visitors.
The Grand Hotel operates as a modern, fully serviced hospitality complex, comprising a modern large family restaurant with an extensive a la carte menu, two fully serviced bars, TAB, well stocked bottle shop, accommodation and a relaxing social environment.
The hotel's historic balcony and veranda boasts views to Port Phillip Bay and beyond including Portarlington Pier, a fisherman's haven, where you can purchase fresh mussels harvested from the local bay farms.
The Grand is a refreshing stopover on your fishing trip, wine tour or quiet getaway all year round.
BUDGET STYLE ACCOMMODATION The hotel has well maintained rooms at budget prices. Also, as a guest, you can choose to dine at the hotel's award winning restaurant, or sit and enjoy a coffee on the Hotel's historic first floor balcony where you can view the magnificent views of Port Phillip Bay and beyond.
Located in the main street of Portarlington, drive no further, just park the car and unwind.
Shared facilities from $40 per person.
For further information or to make a booking contact us on
(03) 5259 2260
or email: grandhotelport@bigpond.com
Visit: http://www.portarlingtongrandhotel.com.au/
Motel/Motor Inn
Portarlington Beach Motel
The motel is easily located within walking distance of the township, and the beach and boat ramps. It is also handy to the rock fishing area of Portarlington.
The 14 rooms can accommodate all types of holiday makers. The owners, Danni and Grant have taken every care to make your holiday an enjoyable one. They provide a personalised service that they are pround of.
Every room has TV airconditioning, fridge, tea and coffee facilities, cooking facilities,and a selection of promotional material should you wish to dine in or book at a local eatery.
One unit has been refurbished to cater for that special moment, complete with a private BBQ area. It is fully self contained with a king size bed, and is very private, suitable for that special occasion.
The BBQ area, has been redesigned, and is complete with solar heated swimming pool and spa.
If you are interested in fishing, or require bait, and fishing advice the owner, Grant is a keen fisherman.
The office contains a number of visitor information brochures should you wish to explore the Bellarine Peninsula area a little further.
The owners will only be too happy to advise you on things to do in the area.
153-155 Newcombe Street, Portarlington
ph: 5259 3801 or email: prtmotel@bigpond.net.au
Self Contained Unit
Lark Rise, 180 Tower Road, Portarlington.
  
Set in a bush setting and only a 5 minute drive to the main street of Portarlington
this architecturally designed unit will delight those who seek solace in a natural
environment.
This fully self contained unit is ideal for two adults, or someone who will enjoy waking to the birds singing in the surrounding trees. With your own entrance, fully functional kitchen, Queen size bed, TV and bathroom this is the perfect getaway to relax and enjoy the views of the Bay. If you like the outdoors
there are amble walks to take in any direction. The Portarlington Golf Course is
only 700 metres away, and there is access to the cycling trail that follows the
foreshore for 10 kilometres only minutes away.
Or just sit and relax over a glass
of local wine.
For inquiries about this property contact.info@portarlingtontourism.com.au
Bed and Breakfast
Views End
This quiet, private Bed and Breakfast home is set on one acre, is surrounded by farmland and vineyards.
The house and garden overlook rolling pastures to Port Phillip Bay. Located on Scotchmans Road, the home is a 10 minute drive away from Portarlington, and only 20 minutes away from Queenscliff and the Sorrento Ferry.
The three en suite rooms are set apart, so privacy is ensured. For the comfort of guests each room has their own television. Breakfast is served in the dining room, complete with local produce, and surrounded with superb views of the bay.
The large lounge room is equipped with comfortable furniture, reading material, telescope, and an open fire. Here you can relax, read, enjoy a glass of local wine, or wander around the garden that has many secluded spots for your personal enjoyment.
You will meet two very friendly Irish Wolfhounds who will love your company, meet the chooks who cackle away to each other. Venture into the studio tucked away in the corner of the garden where the owner has her very own space- a ceramicists studio.
her work is unique, and the art work is featured in many homes around Victoria.
You can also purchase home made jams and chutneys when seasonal, and if the chooks are really content free range eggs.
If you like to stretch your legs further, venture out past the front gate onto Scotchmans Road, and walk 500 metres down to Scotchmans Hill Vineyard, where you can sample the award winning wines in the comfort of the restored Art Deco house.
Bay Cottage
The Esplanade, Portarlington
Looking for a quiet relaxing holiday place, then Bay Cottage is the answer.
Located on the Esplanade this delightful pink coloured cottage can sleep up to nine people. The front double bedroom is framed with pink Hibiscus that draws the outside world in. You can lie in bed and watch the ships pass by. The lounge dining area is spacious enough for a large group, and offers an atmosphere for smaller groups as well. It has a TV, small Sound System, and offers a selection of reading material.
Do not be deceived by the size, the house extends out the back with more sleeping and living space.
Outside is an undercover BBQ, with a small yard that offers some shelter from the sun. The large deck area at the front of the house is great for outdoor dining, reading, relaxing, and wave to Melbourne across the Bay, or just watch the black swans and pelicans drift by. While the ambience is provided you will need to supply your own linen.
Nearby is a small boat ramp, built and maintained by the locals. However, launching your boat depends on the tides, so check with the locals first. Sea Cottage has everything for the ideal holiday.
For those who like to ride the bike track is literally at the front door.
The track heads all the way to St Leonards in one direction and Portarlington in the other-yes! Its quite flat.
To book : phone 9596 7287
Foott Loose Beach House
9 Simson Street, Portarlington
This modern architectural designed beach house is only metres away from the beach, and close to the boat ramp. It has wheel
chair access and is fully functional for those who require assistance, while at the same time offering a unique holiday experience.
The kitchen is fully self contained with a dishwasher, microwave and convection oven while the open plan lounge and dining area
is comfortable and offers a wood fire, keeping you warm in the colder months.
The house has two bedrooms, large bathroom and a private deck and courtyard with Barbecue facilities.
If you want to cook your catch of the day, stroll into the herb garden and choose the flavours to go with the fish.
The beach house is located within walking distance of town, stroll to the pier and purchase mussels straight from the boat. If golf is your game, the course is less than five minutes away.
For the cyclist the track ventures as far as St Leonards in the east or enjoy a relaxing ride to Point Richards. Most of this track is
off road, and safe for beginners. 
The track is suitable for some wheelchairs, but you are very safe traveling on the road.
The owners have put a lot of thought into the design of this house, intergrating their relaxing lifestyle with the comforts of modern living.
You too, can enjoy this lifestyle in this self-contained beach house.There are amble places to swim, snorkel, close by.
Contact Angela or Greg Foott on 03 5259 2248
email: ange@foottloose.com.au
http://www.foottloose.com.au
Sunset House
The spectacular views will keep you entranced.
Sunset House is a stunning two storey 3 or 4 bedroom home situated
just off the main highway as you come into Portarlington. It is
pleasant stroll to the shops, restaurants, and pier, and a minute
or two in the car to Boat Launching Ramps. There are several prize
winning Wineries minutes away- Spray Farm, Bellarine Estate, Kilgour,
and Scotchmans Hill. It is the ideal place for wedding parties to stay
and prepare for the big day.
Sunset House has sensational views of the Bay, You Yangs, and Sunsets
that will stop you in your tracks. A balcony surrounds the upstairs
main bedroom and living areas where you can sit on the deck and
watch the sun disappear while enjoying a glass of wine. Or just
close your eyes and take in the surrounds.
Sunset House boasts 3 queen size double bedrooms, and a 4th bedroom
or study that contains a double futon couch bed and a tv/video. This can also
be converted into a massage room, should you wish to indulge a little
further, perfect for the anxious bride and party to releive all those pre wedding day nerves. The House accommodates up to 8 in comfort and style. Kitchen
dining and living areas flow from one another, and are furnished
with quality furnishings.
There is a large back lawn and garden setting, and the house has
2 televisions, dvd, video, stereo, microwave, dishwasher, dryer,
bbq, outdoor setting on deck, two bathrooms and fully equipped kitchen.
The house has electric space heating and air conditioner for summer
months.
Tariff:
$750 - $1695 per week
Week-ends $400 - $700 depending on time of year and numbers accommodated.
All prices include linen.
email: relaxing@bgholidayrentals.com.au
Holiday Houses
Home away from Home
Langdon Street
This delightful three bedroom house is located within walking distance of the town centre is an ideal holiday home for the large family, two families or a group of friends. Ample room for nine people, it contains a queen size bedroom, another with a double bunk, and the third with two sets of bunks.
There is a large open plan kitchen-dining area that is equipped with stove, large fridge and microwave, plus a large pantry to store all your daily needs.
The lounge room equipped with TV and DVD opens out onto a spacious deck complete with BBQ and it overlooks a well designed cottage garden.
The area is fenced so you can bring the family pet, which has its own doggy door that leads into the laundry that can be closed off to other members of the household.
There is a room for off street parking for the car and the boat, and you have full use of the garage as well. This property is located within 5 minutes of the indoor swimming pool that has spa and sauna facilities, plus tennis courts. A short drive takes you to one of the best golf courses in the region equipped with dining facilities, and during peak times a shuttle bus service operates to drive you to and from the golf club.
It is about 10 minutes walk to the swimming beach, and if you like to cycle Portarlington has one of the best tracks that wind along the foreshore for about 10 kilometres
For information and bookings email: info@portarlingtontourism.com.au
Port Beach House
Turner Court
Nestled in a quiet corner of Portarlington, within metres of a safe beach, is a three bedroom house that provides very comfortable accommodation.
Upstairs is a large open plan dining-lounge area, leading off this is a deck complete with an outdoor setting and BBQ. The bedrooms consist of two single beds, one double size bed and one queen size bed, each with suitable storage space. Downstairs is a fully functional laundry with a beach shower, with an undercover parking area suitable for both car and boat.
The large yard is suitable for any outdoor activity, and the property is located within 20 metres of the local sporting ground should you enjoy a hit of tennis, or kicking a football. A natural reserve is adjacent to this, and if you are an avid bird watcher, you will be surprised at how many migratory birds you can identify.
The position of this holiday house is ideal. Leave the car behind and explore Portarlington on foot. Take a short stroll along the foreshore to the township's cafes and shops, or the Portarlington Pier to fish or purchase fresh mussels. At the end of the day enjoy a glass of local wine, and relax with a good book or simply enjoy the magnificent sunsets. This property is next door to a national trust property which is also worthy of a visit. The perfect holiday escape, summer or winter.
For bookings contact: mail@abbeyrealestate.com.au
Other Accommodation
C.J.Keane & Co
Real Estate Agents, Holiday Rentals, Portarlington
C. J. Keane is an established Property Manager that has a wide range of holiday rentals, to suit all holiday makers. They provide suitable, holiday accommodation to suit your needs.
Not only do C. J. Keanes offer a seven day a week service, but can arrange an after hours service as well.
Contact the friendly staff and let them know of your requirements and they will do the rest.
They have a variety of properties, and they
cover the area of Portarlington as well as Indented Head. Be sure to ask them about things to do during your stay.
For all your property needs, including holiday rentals.
Email: port@cjkeane.com.au
or visit:
http://www.cjkeane.com.au
Caravan & Camping
Portarlington Seaside Resort
Located right on the foreshore and within walking distance of the town this resort offers a range of accommodation options from self contained villas, caravans or pitching the tent. Phone 5259 2764
Fairhaven Family Holiday Park
207 Newcombe Street, Portarlington
ph: 5259 2231
Dylene Caravan Park
5 Mercer St. Portarlington
ph: 5259 2873
Roses by the Sea
FSC Cottage
Close to town
Phone 5259 3805
The Green Anchor
self contained two-bedroom brick cottage
on an 80 acre farm
295 Scotchman's Road Bellarine, 3223
ph: 5259 3995
Pelican's Rest
Lower Bluff Road, St Leonards
ph: 5257 3429
Wallerang House
295 The Esplanade, Indented Heads
ph: 5259 4941
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