With a stay at Southern Ocean Motor Inn in Port Campbell, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of The Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell Foreshores. .This beach motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lookout.
Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
The Arches Marine Sanctuary - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Port Campbell National Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
The Twelve Apostles - 9 min drive - 8.7 miles
Getting around
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 178 min drive
Restaurants
12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe - 2 min walk
Port Campbell Hotel - 4 min walk
Sow & Piglets Brew Pub - 5 min walk
Grassroots Deli Cafe - 3 min walk
Port Campbell Takeaway - 1 min walk
About this property
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
Southern Ocean Motor Inn offers 28 accommodations with rice cookers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and rice cookers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. 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
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Rice cooker
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 7 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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Southern Ocean Motor Inn Port Campbell
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
Southern Ocean Motor Port Campbell
Southern Ocean Motor
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Southern Ocean Motor Inn Port Campbell
Southern Ocean Motor Inn Motel Port Campbell
Southern Ocean Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Staff were verh friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and had everything we needed. Very close to everything but still very quiet.
Lesley
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
scott
Jan 12, 2026
scott
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Justin
Traveled with family
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location to the beach was great, the room was okay, could have been cleaner with dead flies on the windowsill which should be cleaned up. Also, no toaster in room which they quickly fixed.
We were in the family room, throughout the night there was a pump or something that kept starting/stopping which wasn't great. Otherwise the room was great for the family of 4
Justin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Toby
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and room in good condition in a great location, so perfect for a night’s stay along the Great Ocean Road. However the rooms are a little tired and smelt of chlorine.
Toby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Theresa
Jan 10, 2026
Room not as expected. No table, no luggage rack. The lock on the door was just a chain lock. Would have had to move the couch to shut the window so it stayed open the whole time. Towels not fresh smelling. Bathroom fan needs vacuuming. Should vacuum under couch cushions- found a dirty comb there and lots of dirt. Reception listened politely when I said the room wasn’t as expected and told me I should have scrolled down when booking. I gave a 3 rating because the place had parking and clean sheets on the bed.
Theresa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Delphine
Jan 10, 2026
Delphine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Dmitrii
Jan 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great overall
Dmitrii
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Gordon
Traveled with family
Jan 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed in Unit 22. The outside air handling unit behind the main bedroom made ridiculously loud noises most of the night. It’s clearly in very poor condition. Hardly slept a wink. This can’t be the first time a guest has raised. Needs seen to urgently. Not a positive experience, in particular given the nightly cost.
The accommodation benefits greatly from its convenient location, which was the highlight of our stay. However, this positive aspect was somewhat overshadowed by issues with the air conditioning, as well as concerns regarding the cleanliness and an unpleasant odour in the room. While the location is ideal, these areas require attention to enhance the overall guest experience.