26-28 Great Ocean Road, Marengo, Marengo, VIC, 3233
Great Otway National Park
3 min drive
Great Ocean Road Waterfront
4 min drive
Apollo Bay Harbour
4 min drive
Room options
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Quad Suite
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Twin Suite
30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Family Suite
30 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Double Suite
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
About the area
Marengo
Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Marengo motel, you'll find Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Also, Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary is within half a mile (1 km) and Great Ocean Road Waterfront is within 2 miles (3 km).
Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Apollo Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Apollo Bay Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 168 min drive
Restaurants
George's Takeaway - 3 min drive
Icaro Wholefood Cafe - 3 min drive
Apollo Bay Hotel - 3 min drive
Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - 3 min drive
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - 3 min drive
About this property
Motel Marengo
3.5-star beach motel with outdoor pool
Motel Marengo offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Motel Marengo. Self parking is free.
This 3.5-star Marengo motel is smoke free.
1 floor
10 guestrooms or units
2 buildings
Built in 1980
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Motel Marengo offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Limited room service
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per night.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 major credit cards
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Property is also known as
Marengo Motel
Motel Marengo
Motel Marengo Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Motel Marengo Apollo Bay
Marengo Apollo Bay
Motel Marengo Motel
Motel Marengo Marengo
Motel Marengo Motel Marengo
Motel Marengo Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 420 reviews
10 - Excellent
171
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 420 reviews
8 - Good
174
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 420 reviews
6 - Okay
55
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 420 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 420 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Kylie
Travelled with family
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and the staff accommodating. Very basic amenities which for an overnight stay is fine.
Overall a good experience and would stay there again.
EXTREMELY OVERPRICED AND RUNDOWN!!! Save your money and look elsewhere. Mold in bathroom, stains on bedding, peeling paint, worn out towels. Bathroom smells bad. Who puts clean dishes under a sink where cleaning supplies go? Nasty. Didn’t drink the water. Didn’t shower. Didn’t unpack. Literally slept and left. The pool is probably a health hazard…you can’t see the bottom of it! Pictures are not accurate, so here are some that are current and reflect the hotel in its present state. March 2025.
Check in went like this…. “Name? You are in room—. The key is under the doormat. Check out is by 10:00. Leave the key in the drop box.” Several signs in the property to NOT do this or that. They will charge you if you ignore the signs. Not exactly a friendly or welcoming conversation or place to stay.
Quiet, comfortable and clean. We were not expecting an apartment so that was a nice surprise. Easy 5 min drive to Apollo Bay.
Phillip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Penny
Travelled with family
Mar 3, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Marengo motel
Nice people- Small, adequate roadside motel with necessary basics & up the hill from the seashore and dining in Apollo Bay. Though we used the spa, we were not sure the chemicals were balanced in it or the pool. They had to turn on the heat for the spa and wait 2 hrs when we asked about using it. We book places w spa/pool and use them. They should be ready to use and well maintained if they are going to advertise them for people looking to reserve. Enjoyed playing in nearby tide pools at low tide upon our arrival!
This out 3rd stay over many years at Motel Marengo.
It is always clean and the staff have always been helpful.
It is well situated, in that it is close to Apollo Bay and the Otways and only a couple of hours from the 12 Apostles. Perfect for a short break.
This place was dirty and the bed sheets were stained as were the pillows and hand towels also the photos of the property must have been taken 10 years ago it was that bad that we didn’t even stay and done our money cold I don’t know who’s been doing the reviews on this place but they were definitely delusional I would give this place a big miss
Reception also didn’t want any IID which I thought was strange
One of the best motels we have ever been. The reception and management were most friendly and kind. Very generous. The pool and spa was amazing, and just a walking distance from the beach. Things that can improve is clothing line (possibly?), refill toilet papers esp for long staying guests, uncover the spa during the opening hours.
We had great experience with hotel Marengo
Everything was outstanding beyond our expectations. Views, cleaning & environment was just awesome
Will book same again in future too.