Captains at the Bay stands at 21 Pascoe Street in Apollo Bay, a two-minute walk from the Great Ocean Road waterfront and the Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. It is rated as a 4.5 class luxury property and offers six room types, from the one-bedroom Captains Terrace Suite and the king-bed Captains Cottage to the two-bedroom Captains Loft and the three-bedroom Top Deck Apartment with a partial ocean view. Guests have free self parking, free Wi-Fi, a library, laundry, a terrace and garden, and bodyboards for the beach. Rooms include air conditioning, heating, minibars, bathrobes and smart televisions. The property has an electric car charging station and electric bike charging, which suits anyone driving the coast in an electric vehicle.
Location and getting around
Apollo Bay is the natural middle of the Great Ocean Road, roughly halfway between Torquay and Port Campbell, and this hotel is a short stroll from the beach, the Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and the town's cafes. Great Otway National Park, Maits Rest and the Otway Fly are within a short drive, and Cape Otway Lightstation is further along the coast. If you are planning to see the Twelve Apostles, expect a drive of about two hours each way, so most guests treat it as a long day trip or move on to Port Campbell for a second night.
The rooms
The suites are generous, with the one-bedroom rooms measuring around 646 square feet and the Captains Loft around 1,615 square feet. The Top Deck Apartment has three bedrooms and sleeps six. Bridge Suites have a hill view rather than an ocean view, so ask which view you are booking. Rooms include electric kettles and refrigerators, but breakfast is not listed as included, so plan to eat in town. A nearby health club is available for guests.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it for a special occasion, a romantic base or a family that wants a full apartment. Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is at 10 am, with late check-out available for a fee and subject to availability. Only service animals are allowed. One guest review notes that staff were gone by about 5:30 pm, so tell the property your arrival time in advance if you expect to arrive late. Book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends, when Apollo Bay fills quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓Two minutes from the waterfront
- ✓Suites, cottage and apartments
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Electric car and e-bike charging
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Bodyboards for guests
- ✓Library and laundry
Good questions
Where is Captains at the Bay?+
It is at 21 Pascoe Street in Apollo Bay, about a two-minute walk from the waterfront and three minutes from the visitor information centre.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is not listed as included, so plan to eat at a cafe in town. Check the rate details when you book.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self parking is offered, and there is an electric car charging station on site.
