Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, Jetted Tub, Garden View (Not suitable for children) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Interior detail
Deluxe Room, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (Not suitable for children) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $92
$83 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

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173 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Bay Bowls Club
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment - Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment - Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Garden View Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Garden View Spa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Apollo Bay

A stay at Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn places you in the heart of Apollo Bay, steps from Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and a 3-minute drive from 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Property 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

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Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy parking, comfortable well appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy, nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed motel in a great location for an easy short walk to the beach and the restaurant/ hotel area. Quite clean and comfortable… the 3 key ticks for me! 👍😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right across from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Christina Honigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean room and a lot of utensils and pans to prepare dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking on site, nice towels and bed linens.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pei Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean motel. Lovely , friendly lady on reception desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room. Well maintained. Comfortable bed. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly receptionist, great room, lovely comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, spotlessly clean room, on-site laundry a plus. Location is perfect - opposite the beach and shops/cafes etc all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, location, accommodation, staff, double bedroom was brilliant for us 3. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, easy parking, comfortable room. Plus washing facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room with everything we needed. Great staff. Would strongly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MisTleToe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for one night. The room was big and spacious. The location is great — right in front of Apollo Bay Beach and only a 2–3 minute drive to cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nerina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We suggest this fantastic accommodation. We were able to walk to everything we needed. Food works, pubs, brew house and restaurants with many options. Owners were just wonderful. Will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and clean. Could use a shower curtin in the bathroom. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and the room was tidy and comfortable. Great for a short stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here. The room was clean and we had a warm welcome to the hotel. The bed was comfy, air con quiet and the hotel was located a stones throw from the local town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & a lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the accommodation easy walk to beach and dini g options nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025