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Cape Nelson Lighthouse

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Annex Cottage - 1 Bedroom | Living area | Plasma TV, DVD player
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Caretakers Cottage - 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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119 Cape Nelson Lighthouse Road, Portland West, VIC, 3305
  • Cape Nelson Lighthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape Nelson State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Nelson Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Sunrise Cottage - 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Sunset Cottage - 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Sunrise Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Sunset Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Head Keepers Cottage - 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Annex Cottage - 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Caretakers Cottage - 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Caretakers Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Caretakers Cottage - 1 Bedroom

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Plasma TV, DVD player

Head Keepers Cottage -2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Cape Nelson Lighthouse

4-star Portland West inn with restaurant
A restaurant, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and RV/bus/truck parking 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. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Isabellas Cafe

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1884
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Washer/dryer

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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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
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.

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

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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!! A lighthouse right in the yard!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The remote setting & great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Watif never book wotif notifications inadequate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very unique property as it is an older caretaker cottage for the lighthouse at Cape Nelson. That being said, the hiking trails around are amazing and the views are spectacular, you are quite literally steps from an ocean overlook. It is a bit far from town and services but if you plan ahead there is a BBQ and complete cooking facilities to do on your own. The property is older but overall very well kept and at night it is SO quiet. The TV is older and did not have an antenna hooked up, something was wrong with the connection but hopefully easily fixed. There is a DVD player with a library of choices. Overall - very fun place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation in an amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a fabulous location. We loved the Head Keeper’s cottage; the older style, high ceilings, tasteful decor and comprehensive amenities. It was wonderful that breakfast items were provided - the eggs were delicious! The property was very comfortable and homely, we only wish we were staying more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful serene setting in historic cottage. Great sunrises and sunsets and walks. Well provisioned for breakfast and self cooking. Luxurious bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shining Light

Great stay to get away from it all. Need to bring own supplies to save driving back to Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location is fabulous! A little remote but still close enough to town. Incredible wildlife to be seen and beautiful wild views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Different and wild
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Put a lighthouse stay on your bucket list

We were fortunate enough to stay in the Sunrise Cottage for two nights. The cottage is absolutely brilliant. Well maintained, restored to perfection and welcoming. The bedroom's are spacious and comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with provisions. The grounds are spacious and being right next to the lighthouse which is spectacular at night. Overall if you can book this property, it is really worthwhile and will provide a very memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation with great view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect! It was a good distance from town so we could have some peace and quiet in nature, but not too far so we could go out to eat. Really beautiful and unique location. The cottage had everything we needed - linen, towels, tea, coffee, cooking oil etc. Very well set up
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location, cleanliness and fabulous amenities made this a perfect getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is pretty incredible. We were both pretty excited to stay beside the rugged coast beneath a lighthouse, and the whole experience was so good. The cottage itself was much bigger than expected, the bedrooms were beautiful and the bed extremely comfortable. The bathroom was modern and lovely, the spacious kitchen had everything we needed and the living room has a big open fireplace which we used both nights. The atmosphere here is both super cosy and wonderfully eerie. We stayed in May and there was a heavy storm the first night - there was nowhere better to be than by the fire in a heavy-set stone-built cottage by a lighthouse. Stepping out onto the protected veranda to see the lighthouse's beams circling through the driving rain in an image neither of us will forget. The place is built for just this type of weather and nothing on the cottage rattled or shook, despite the crazy storm winds. We would return here in a heartbeat and most certainly recommend to anyone looking for a more unique, but at the same time very luxurious, place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021