Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Relax in this serene hotel room featuring a large bed, a comfortable sofa, and a balcony with a view of lush greenery and a body of water.
Stroll through a serene, plant-lined corridor, leading to a door with a glass panel.
Prepare meals in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and sink.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a deck, chairs, and table, surrounded by lush greenery.
Relax in this stylish living room with a balcony offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
173 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Apollo Bay Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Apartment - Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Jetted Tub, Garden View (Not suitable for children)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (Not suitable for children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 27.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment - Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Apollo Bay

A stay at Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn places you in the heart of Apollo Bay, within a 5-minute drive of Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Harbour. .This beach motel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Marriners Lookout and 10.5 mi (17 km) from Maits Rest Rainforest Walk.

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

Beach motel near Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn offers 17 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Apollo Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located for restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Perfectly ok standard motel experience, but expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel in excellent position
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Arlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but clean and comfortable. Owners have invested a lot of time and money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Convenient stopover

Clean and convenient location for family travel, everything you could expect from a basic motel room but we felt that the room rate that we paid was overpriced. Would definitely do more research for our next visit for properties that match the price range.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice upgrade with partial ocean view. Room facing main road but no traffic noise. Great location, walking distance to all restaurants/cafes. 1 min drive from motel to EV charging was great. Would stay here again when driving through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean bright room and many restaurants and beach walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

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

Pleasant and comfortable.

A very pleasant motel, but despite proximity to waterfront, our room, and a number of others had no sea view. Those at the front did. Make sure, if it’s important to you to order accordingly. Otherwise room large, beds comfortable, shower good, loo paper good (not too thin).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is tidy and clean. Location is good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and facility, convenient to activities and restaurants, check in easy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to wonderful walkable beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Beautiful motel, excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

doug, Marion

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
This was the only night on out 6 day Great Ocean Road Trip where we were disappointed. We had a 2 bedroom Villa and whilst it was clean and comfortable there was no room to swing a mouse in let alone a cat. It reminded me of a caravan. We were 4 adults with 4 large suitcases and hand luggage and this was spread out over the entire lounge floor. Thankfully only 1 night here. Apollo Bay as a resort wasn’t the best and after passing through Lorne earlier in the day, we wished we had stayed there instead. Overall it was ok, just not suitable for 4 adults.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY JO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unit was clean, staff super nice & location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jianwei, Frederick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is not clean and there are lots of black mold on the walls inside the shower. No service since reception is closed from 6:00 pm to 9:00 am. The room door will be left open if arriving after 6:00 pm. Most stores close around 3 or 4 pm and restaurants close around 7:00 or 8:00pm. Not worth US$170/night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and in an ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Hinsdale

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025