Functions at Westland Hotel Motel – Whyalla
Highlights
- Experience spacious comfort in 115 rooms featuring private en-suites and 39" LCD televisions for ultimate relaxation.
- Host memorable events in seven versatile spaces, perfect for gatherings from casual to elaborate celebrations.
- Savour quality in-house catering, ensuring delicious food and drinks for corporate events and special occasions.
- Enjoy convenient amenities like free on-site parking and a BBQ area by the pool for a laid-back atmosphere.
The Westland Hotel Motel is Whyalla’s leading event venue. Its various function areas suit any style of celebration, meeting or gathering. Their facilities include seven different-sized event spaces, all with in-house catering available.
The Convention Room is ideal for large events, formal dinners and weddings.
With over 20 years of experience, the events team offers all the conveniences for holding corporate events, boardroom meetings, training and trade shows.
Their team prides ourselves on service, flexibility and quality food and drinks. So whether you’re after a small, large, casual or elaborate event we can cater to all your needs.
At the Westland Hotel Motel, we offer the largest city accommodation, with 116 rooms, all of which include free on-site parking. Our guests can enjoy a range of unique facilities, including a pool with a BBQ area, a modern gaming room, and bar & restaurant facilities with a la carte
service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
They also have their iconic Bottle & Bird takeaway food and drive-through bottle shop, providing a convenient dining and beverage experience.
Access
Situated in a prime location on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula, it is a 2-minute walk from Westland Shopping Centre, a 6-minute drive from Whyalla Airport.
Westland Hotel Motel is an important hospitality hub that offers several facilities to ensure a memorable experience for our guests.
Images and Video
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
- Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
- Enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access).
- A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
- Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
- Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
- Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Twin beds available on request.
- Rooms which are interconnecting.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Plan more around this area
Whyalla Playford, SA Comfort Inn Whyalla
Welcome to Comfort Inn Whyalla – a vibrant 4 Star motel featuring an onsite restaurant, swimming pool and function center. Conveniently located at 99 Playford
Whyalla Playford, SA Hotel Eyre
The Eyre Hotel is located on Playford Avenue in Whyalla and is the first hotel you will see as you enter the town from Adelaide.
Whyalla, SA Mirambeena Motel
Mirambeena Motel specialises in short and long stays in and around Whyalla, with a variety of room options available to suit different needs and budgets.
Whyalla, SA 
Discovery Parks – Whyalla Foreshore
There's sunshine aplenty in Whyalla; an average of 300 days per year, in fact. South Australia's third-largest city is a great year-round holiday destination.
Whyalla, SA Whyalla Playford Apartments
Whyalla Playford Apartments is just a short walk to the beach, jetty, lookout, Ada Ryan gardens, picnic spots, shops, cafes, and pubs.
Point Lowly, SA Point Lowly Cottages
Nestled at Point Lowly, the Lighthouse Cottages offer a unique retreat for those seeking a blend of natural beauty and adventure.
Whyalla Norrie, SA Sundowner Hotel
The Sundowner Hotel in Whyalla is the ideal spot for a classic pub feed. For Whyalla locals or those travelling the Eyre Peninsula, expect a
Whyalla Norrie, SA Masala in Whyalla
Whyalla Waves Café – Where Local Flavour Meets Coastal Comfort Welcome to Whyalla Waves Café – your new go-to destination for delicious, locally-inspired eats and
Whyalla Playford, SA Eyre Pantry
Serving some of Whyalla's best breakfast, fresh local lunches and quality coffee daily.
Whyalla Playford, SA Casa De Pan
Casa De Pan is a leading locally owned and operated bakery in Whyalla, proudly serving the community with fresh, handcrafted breads, pastries, and sweet treats
Whyalla Playford, SA Whyalla Central Deli
Located in the heart of Whyalla Playford, Whyalla Central Deli is a beloved local gem serving up fresh, delicious meals with a friendly, welcoming touch.
Whyalla, SA Tandoori Guru
Renowned for its rich, aromatic curries and inviting atmosphere, Tandoori Guru is a must-visit destination for lovers of authentic Indian cuisine in Whyalla.
