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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $227
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

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119 Cape Nelson Lighthouse Road, Portland West, VIC, 3305
  • Place, Cape Nelson State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Nelson Lighthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Budj Bim National Park
    ‪40 min drive‬

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Sunrise Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sunset Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Caretakers Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Head Keepers Cottage -2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Head Keepers Cottage - 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Annex Cottage - 1 Bedroom | Living area | Plasma TV, DVD player

Annex Cottage - 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cape Nelson Lighthouse

4-star Portland West inn with restaurant
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Cape Nelson Lighthouse offers 2 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Accommodations at this 4-star inn have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Portland West inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The inn offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Portland West inn also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Cape Nelson Lighthouse is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekends.
Isabellas Cafe - This café specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Restaurants on site

  • Isabellas Cafe

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 5 to 18 per person
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a state park
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 units
  • Built in 1884
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in for this property is based at the Quality Hotel Bentinck (Macs Hotel), located on the corner of Gawler St and Bentinck St in Portland in a 3-story bluestone building. Guests should enter via Gawler St and proceed to reception. Phone reception at the lighthouse is limited.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 18 per person

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cape Nelson Lighthouse
Cape Nelson Lighthouse Inn
Cape Nelson Lighthouse Inn Portland West
Cape Nelson Lighthouse Portland West
Cape Nelson Lighthouse Inn
Cape Nelson Lighthouse Portland West
Cape Nelson Lighthouse Inn Portland West

Cape Nelson Lighthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, the wildlife, the quaintness of the accommodations and the breakfast was a lovely surprise! Would love to come back and stay longer:)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely cabin so peaceful and many great amenities, it feels like home! Very nice kangaroo neighbors on occasion haha
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was excellent. Extremely clean and everything you need has been thought of. Would come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cottage was so lovely! A lot of the original charm with just the right amount of updates for comfort. Immaculately clean, and ingredients for a full breakfast. We checked in early and were impressed enough that we went back into town for groceries so that we could make and enjoy dinner there. Wish we could have stayed a week.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience! Nice fireplace, very authentic stay. Would love to tour Australian lighthouses and stay in the keepers cottages again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay Very quiet location with good views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpectedly blown away. Did not expect this level of quality, style or comfort in this location. Well appointed and gorgeous. Bonus points for the kangaroos that came to graze at dusk.
Head Light Keeper’s Cottage
Living Room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BILL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean, good amenities and atmospheric. About 10 minutes drive to Portland and shops
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation in an amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning! Peaceful and atmospheric! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

May-Britt V. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a lovely place to visit and stay at. History and nature in a package. Super support from the staff! All was as expected and more. Clean, equipment and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fionna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A stunning location, easy check-in, great walks in the area. Comfortable bed and well-equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The remote setting & great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Open fire - great facilities. Brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place! We stayed in the Sunset Cottage for one night. The cottage is spacious, with two bedrooms, a lounge room featuring a fireplace (wood and matches provided), and very large kitchen equipped with modern cooking facilities. It was a truly unique experience. A full cook-it-yourself breakfast was provided, including fresh eggs, bacon, milk, and a selection of cereals. The staff were extremely accommodating and helped us recover an item we accidentally left behind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fionnuala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views. Even in squally weather it was perfect.
Great walks near by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful location, isolated, quiet and with nature all around. Yje sunset and sunrise were amazing. All facilities were excellent and we hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view fantastic hot tub a bonus private beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome property, beautiful views and close enough to Portland for eating options and shops. The head lighthouse keepers cottage has a spa which we didn't realise so that was a nice suprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glenn

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

Beautiful stay

This was an amazing stay with a very generous breakfast supply. Great space, very roomy. Amazing sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is beautiful! Stunning scenery, amazing accommodation, clean spacious, well serviced with comfortable beds. The included breakfast was a lovely bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUDY

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

Cool place

Smooth registration drive is nice to cottage. The chilliness of the large lounge room that heats the lounge and bedroom. The area was quite cold
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025