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A Great Ocean View Motel

3.0 star property
3-star beach motel with free WiFi

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Upper Balcony Ocean View Queen | Balcony
Upper Balcony Ocean View Queen
Balcony view
Ground Level Ocean View Double/Twin
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Bay Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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Upper Balcony Ocean View Queen

Upper Balcony Ocean View Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ground Level Ocean View Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Upper Balcony Ocean View Twin

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Upper Balcony Ocean View Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Ground Level Ocean View Double/Twin

Ground Level Ocean View Double/Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Upper Balcony Ocean View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Upper Balcony Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Upper Balcony Ocean View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ground Level Ocean View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ground Level Ocean View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Apollo Bay

In Apollo Bay .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Apollo Bay Harbour and Apollo Bay Bowls Club are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

A Great Ocean View Motel

3-star beach motel with free WiFi
A Great Ocean View Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Apollo Bay motel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
A Great Ocean View Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Apollo Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 7 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Great Ocean View
Great Ocean View Apollo Bay
Great Ocean View Motel
Great Ocean View Motel Apollo Bay
Great View Motel
Great Ocean View Hotel Apollo Bay
Great Ocean View Motel Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
A Great Ocean View Motel Motel
A Great Ocean View Motel Apollo Bay
A Great Ocean View Motel Motel Apollo Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is A Great Ocean View Motel to the airport?

A Great Ocean View Motel is 128.9 mi (166-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Great Ocean View Motel?

As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Great Ocean View Motel on May 21, 2026 start from CA $94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does A Great Ocean View Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at A Great Ocean View Motel.

How close is A Great Ocean View Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 6-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 3.5 mi (6-min drive) from Shelly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A Great Ocean View Motel offer free breakfast?

A Great Ocean View Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Great Ocean View Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at A Great Ocean View Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Great Ocean View Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does A Great Ocean View Motel have a pool?

A Great Ocean View Motel does not have a pool.

Does A Great Ocean View Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is A Great Ocean View Motel to downtown Apollo Bay?

A Great Ocean View Motel is 0.5 mi away from Apollo Bay.

A Great Ocean View Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 548 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were lovely. Great position on outskirts of Apollo Bay , with wonderful views of the sea. Clean room .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty, Sunbury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was great even on ground floor. Loved that the 2 beds were in separate areas of the room. Unit is older than expected but very comfortable. Only down was no dessert/cereal bowls. Travelled during fires so was pleased Hostess stayed in contact with us before we arrived re situation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is perfect. The hotel needs a renovation. But the room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kristy

Travelled with family
Clean and comfortable. Good location juat out of town. Great view of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nella

Liked: Staff & service
Place was clean a bit old could do with afreshen up
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tammie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If I could rate it less than 1 star I would. The hotel was dirty, falling apart and had bugs, roaches to be clear. We took pictures. Very disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming reception from Genevieve on arrival. The room was spotless and offered a view to die for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a trip along the Great Ocean Road
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

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

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin, Sandown

Travelled with group
Good location. Nice room. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops, very clean and spacious, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Room clean and great view over the ocean. Quiet because away from main holiday hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better clean rooms, found bandaid in bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Views were great, 5 min walk into town but units were a bit old and tired. Slept like a baby in comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was surprising to have a good sea view on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of ocean from all upstairs rooms. Very clean room. Building could do with some maintenance but other than that, we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and comfortable. Very reasonable price with amazing views. Could walk to beautiful beach in a few minutes. Host was very friendly. Loved our stay and would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tolga, Melton South

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly team, great rates. Ocean views and ocean sounds. Appollo bay is "The Hidden Gem" in Victoria for those seeking quite gateway and connection with nature through Apollo Bay beaches & Otway National Park, this neat motel has been our perfect resting spot for the couple of days getaway from Melbourne. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness outstanding!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Although the room was quite outdated, it was clean and had everything we needed. The motel is situated on the Great Ocean Rd, close to town and had an incredible view of the ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025