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Cape Nelson Lighthouse

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A covered patio with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.
An aerial view of a property with multiple buildings, including a large white house with a sloped roof and several smaller structures. There is a paved driveway and a parking area with cars.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a cabinet.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, a stainless steel oven, and a white dining table with chairs.
Caretakers Cottage - 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Plasma TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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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
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden headboard, a white bedspread, a nightstand, a small table, and a fireplace.

Sunrise Cottage - 1 Bedroom

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

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Sunrise Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

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

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a white bedspread, a nightstand, and a small bedside table.

Sunset Cottage - 1 Bedroom

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

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a white bedspread, a nightstand, and a small bedside table.

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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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Caretakers Cottage - 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Caretakers Cottage - 2 Bedrooms

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

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Head Keepers Cottage -2 Bedrooms

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

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Head Keepers Cottage - 1 Bedroom

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

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a cabinet.

Annex Cottage - 1 Bedroom

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

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About the neighborhood

Portland West

When you stay at Cape Nelson Lighthouse in Portland West, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Cape Nelson State Park and Cape Nelson Lighthouse. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Portland H46 Bushland Reserve and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Portland H47 Bushland Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Nelson State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Nelson Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum - 13 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Nuns Beach - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Budj Bim National Park - 39 min drive - 38.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Portland Fish N Chips - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪hotel royal - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪gordon hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Isabella's Cafe - ‬1 min drive

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

Cape Nelson Lighthouse offers 2 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Plasma televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this vacation home include tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Isabellas Cafe serving guests of Cape Nelson Lighthouse. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. 189 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 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

Liz and Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here, so peaceful. Facilities were great, and the complimentary bacon and eggs toast etc were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you love peace and quiet this is a lovely escape. The property was immaculate and everything you need was available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

denile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of foid left to cook your own breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cold and windy day. We got there late and couldn’t figure out the heat but contacted the staff an do he helped us out quickly. There were two big kangaroo in the yard in the morning. It was fun to watch them. It was nice to be able to use the laundry. We had a great stay but for the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue-Ann

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

Emma

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

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

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

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

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

Clarence

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