Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn is at 173 Great Ocean Road in the centre of Apollo Bay and is rated as a 3.5 class property. It offers a mix of room types, including a standard twin room, garden-view spa rooms, deluxe rooms with a jetted tub and an ocean or garden view, two-bedroom ocean-view and garden-view apartments and a two-bedroom villa. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a microwave, refrigerator, toaster, electric kettle, cookware, a hair dryer, blackout drapes and a smart television, and beach towels are provided. There is laundry on site and free self parking. The Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre is a two-minute walk away.
Location and getting around
The motor inn sits on the main road through Apollo Bay, so the cafes, the beach and the visitor information centre are close on foot. Apollo Bay Harbour is within about 2 km, and Marriners Lookout and the Maits Rest rainforest walk are within about 20 km. It is a convenient base for the Otways, Cape Otway Lightstation and Kennett River, and it is a long but doable drive to the Twelve Apostles if you start early.
The rooms
If you want space, the two-bedroom apartments and the villa suit families and small groups, and the kitchen items make self-catering easy. Couples can choose a garden-view spa room or a deluxe room with a jetted tub, though the deluxe rooms are not suitable for children. The motor inn has no lift, so ask about ground-floor rooms if stairs are a problem. Breakfast is not mentioned on the property page, so plan to eat in town.
Who it suits and what to know: it is a practical mid-range choice for drivers who want parking at the door and a walk to dinner. Check-in is from 2 pm to 6 pm, and the front desk is staffed daily from 9 am to 6 pm, so late arrivals must contact the property in advance. Check-out is before 10 am. The minimum check-in age is 18. Pets and smoking are not allowed, extra beds cost a small nightly fee, and the property accepts cards but not cash. Book early in summer and at Easter.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Apollo Bay location
- ✓Spa and apartment rooms
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Kitchen items in rooms
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Beach towels provided
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
Where is it?+
It is at 173 Great Ocean Road in Apollo Bay, about a two-minute walk from the Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre.
What time is reception open?+
The front desk is staffed daily from 9 am to 6 pm, so contact the property in advance if you will arrive after 6 pm.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self parking is available on site. There is no elevator.
