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A Great Ocean View Motel

Property class: 3
3-star beach motel with free WiFi

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A table with two empty wine glasses and a bottle opener on a balcony overlooking a beach. A sign for the Great Ocean View Motel is visible.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a shower enclosure.
A coastal view with a beachfront property, including a large house and smaller buildings, with hills in the background.
A hotel with multiple white buildings, a grassy area, and a body of water with ducks.

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

View all photos for Upper Balcony Ocean View Queen

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a balcony with a view of the beach and water, and a wooden headboard.

Upper Balcony Ocean View Queen

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

View all photos for Ground Level Ocean View Queen

A room with a bed, a table with chairs, and a view of the beach.

Ground Level Ocean View Queen

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

View all photos for Upper Balcony Ocean View Twin

A room with a bed, a table with chairs, and a view of the beach.

Upper Balcony Ocean View Twin

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

View all photos for Upper Balcony Ocean View Family

A room with a bed, a table with chairs, and a view of the beach.

Upper Balcony Ocean View Family

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

View all photos for Ground Level Ocean View Double/Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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
  • Free WiFi

Upper Balcony Ocean View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.4 miles
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pit Stop Bros - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬12 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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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 Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Great Ocean View Motel on Aug 17, 2026 start from $76, including 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. 187 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 552 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ocean view from our room. Parking was very convenient in front of the room. This motel is located away from the Main Street so it’s very quiet except for the ocean and birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rita

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristy

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

4/10 Poor

Hilary

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking ok. No shops nearby. Nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff and our 2 rooms were recently renovated although furniture was a bit tired. Had a nice view but balconies old.Overall the property needed a major external renovation and the garden an overhaul. Overpriced for standard of property compared to others we stayed at during our 4 day road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine, just dated. The price was far too high for this level of property though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arun

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

6/10 Okay

Martin

Good location. Nice room. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, very pretty location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome views and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nella

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Disliked: Amenities
Great ocean view just outside main town area so very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great views!

Perfect place to stay to explore the town. Great view, nice and clean, super friendly and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

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