Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
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Gazebo
Exterior
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Moulin Rouge Double Room | Living area
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
149 Point Richards Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223
  • Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve
    1 min drive
  • Portarlington Waterfront
    1 min drive
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve
    3 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    43 min drive

Room options

Bali Hai Double Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Arabian Nights Double Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Indira Double Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bali Hai Double Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Moulin Rouge Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romance Double Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Indira Double Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Moulin Rouge Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romance Double Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Portarlington

At Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Portarlington Recreation Reserve and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Portarlington Waterfront. Highlights at this Edwardian guest house include free cooked-to-order breakfast, free self-parking and a rooftop terrace. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find spa services and free use of bicycles. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 4-property class Portarlington guest house, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Portarlington Ferry Dock.

What's nearby

  • Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Portarlington Waterfront - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Portarlington Ferry Dock - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Portarlington Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 9 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drysdale Fish & Chickens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Daughters Cafe and Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ground Zero Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Rd Fish & Chips - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast

Edwardian guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edwardian Portarlington guest house.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast offers 5 accommodations with DVD players and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Portarlington guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast?

Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast?

The closest beach to Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast is Portarlington Waterfront (0.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast?

No, Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast?

No, pets are not allowed.

Pelican Sands Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy, Ballarat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant Accommadation and Service..10 out 10... Parking was there for the 5 rooms, But parking Accessability was Inadequate..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

iynka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The themes of each room set the scene and the attention of the hosts is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elegance and thoughtful decor. The panoramic view on the balcony of the bay and marshland was extensive and so typical of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Loved our room the relaxing welcome and environment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt right at home from the moment we walked in. Sue and Mick are very kind and generous hosts who go out of their way to make their guests feel comfortable and welcome - even down to making the perfect bacon sandwich!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very nice and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and beautiful people, highly reccomend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Getaway B&B
Owners Mick and Susan were so professional and such gracious hosts. Spotlessly clean. Sumptuous breakfasts.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
...nice and interesting decor. Situated in an odd place, although handy to town. Quite average views. Weird neighbour who talked very loudly most of the evening. Mattress very hard, very ‘budget’! Fan in Room 4 hummed loudly; couldnt really use it. Parking is definitely NOT sorted!! Hosts were lovely, fairly good breakfast! Very reasonably priced. Old house means alot of creaking boards = you hear eveyone move around the house after hours. Good spa. Nice atmosphere inside. Dont really need the gift shop - sitting area downstairs would be handy instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts were wonderful, the room was terrific, We’l be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chan, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully appointed room, the owners were super friendly, and were very understanding about my delayed arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stylish, generous and very well equipped
We rang ahead and Toni was waiting for us and showed us around. It is a very stylish older house, done up beautifully with high ceilings and echoes of days gone by. Our room, the Romance was generous with a very good bed, a heat pump and a ceiling fan. The bathroom was equally generous with a very welcome spa bath. The immediate feeling was of comfort and quirky style. Toni showed us the upstairs lounge/kitchen/dining room which has recently been modernised but with the same style shown in the rest of the house. There was a comprehensive range of cereals, teas and coffees and Toni explained that there would have been a cooked breakfast had we been getting up a little later. As it was, we had an early flight out of Tullamarine the next morning so crept upstairs (to avoid waking the other guests). We would have enjoyed a social breakfast in the very comfortable dining room. We were there in July when the weather was cold and the heat pump in our room struggled to achieve the temperature we wanted so the spa and warm bed were very welcome. We ate at the pub in Portarlington where the food was very good and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Weekend break
Mick & Susie were very friendly and helpful in recommending things to do, see and eat in the area. Amazing to learn that this beautiful house was transported from Surrey Hills and converted into a B&B by Mick & Susie 18 years ago. The breakfasts were divine and kept us going all day. No children which was a bonus - couples only.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B, quiet location
Pelican Sands was a great place to stay, opposite a nature reserve, walk to the beach and Ramblers Walk. Nice views from the back deck, a favourite place to watch the sunset. Susan and Mick were very hospitable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stylish comfort.
Loved the romance room with spa! Interesting decor and furnishings. Altogether a welcoming and fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay. Very friendly owners, terrific breakfast in a cosy place and with other guests. Quiet. The fire looked good but we didn't need it.

8/10 Good

Marg, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful
A nice quiet setting but a few minutes drive into town for meals. Beautiful breakfast and inspired décor.

10/10 Excellent

craig, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place close to the beach
I come to portarlington each year for the tri and found this place last year. Came back again this year as nick and Susan are such awesome hosts and always make you feel welcome. It's also pretty close to the beach and a short ride to the pier so great if you're doing the tri (or have a boat or want to swim). Rooms are all well laid out with a spa in each. Perhaps starting to get a little aged now but all very clean and functional and in good working order. Definitely going back next year!