Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
173 Great Ocean Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Basically the staff and location were second to none”
“Great location with lovely views”
“Beds were very comfy”
“Lovely room”
“very clean and overall presentation was excellent”
“Easy checkin, clean spacious room and everything you need”
“Fantastic support from staff, location and room had everything we needed”
“Very friendly and helpful staff”
“Price point was very fair and can be recommended for its location”
Overview
Just opposite the Apollo Bay Beach, Waterfront Motor Inn offers a variety of accommodation in a lovely garden setting. Guests enjoy free WiFi and some rooms offer ocean views. Located on the Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn is a 15-minute drive from Great Otway National Park. The famous Twelve Apostles are a 1-hour drive away. Local shops, cafes and restaurants and the visitor information centre are within walking distance. All apartments have air conditioning and heating and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Each includes tea/coffee making facilities and a toaster.
Traveller reviews
Shane
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“It was easy, relaxed and very comfortable - great vibe and very pleasant staff / owners, etc”
very clean and overall presentation was excellent
Phillip island_yumiko
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“I definitely come back again soon!!”
The bath with jacuzzi was excellent I really enjoyed it to relax.
Hadfield
couple
June 2, 2026
“One of the best motels we have stayed at. Owners were awesome and helpful room was extremely clean and functional.”
Basically the staff and location were second to none.
Bronwyn
extended_group
June 1, 2026
“Great apartment for our one night stay in Apollo Bay”
Beds were very comfy
Frank Bischoff
extended_group
June 1, 2026
The whole stay was easy and problem free. Great loacation.
Tom
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
“Comfy and easy”
Perfect for what I needed on my Great Ocean Road drive from Melbourne to Adelaide. Easy checkin, clean spacious room and everything you need
Katrina
couple
May 30, 2026
Great location with lovely views
Susan
couple
May 28, 2026
Fantastic support from staff, location and room had everything we needed
Lauren
extended_group
May 28, 2026
“Great motel”
Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely room
PJ
family_with_children
May 28, 2026
“We would definitely stay here again”
We stayed at this hotel during our Great Ocean Road trip and had a really pleasant experience. The check-in process was super easy and smooth, which made things so convenient after a long drive. The room was comfortable and clean, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The staff were also very friendly and helpful throughout our visit. The location was excellent, with easy access to nearby attractions, local shops, and food spots. It was a great base during our road trip, and we would definitely stay here again if we’re back in the area.
Muhammad Russhairyn
family_with_children
May 27, 2026
“Amazing stay for us”
Clean close to shops and friendly staff.
Maria
couple
May 21, 2026
“A one night stay very comfortable and a great location.”
Room was basic but really clean and had everything needed for a short stay. Price point was very fair and can be recommended for its location.
Dickson
family_with_children
May 19, 2026
Clean, excellent location, comfortable
Andrea
family_with_children
May 18, 2026
“Perfected located and very comfortable”
For what we needed the accommodation was very well located. We were within walking distance to everything we needed in town. The room was neat and clean with a double bed and a single bed, both which were very comfortable. It was very quite at night.
Connor
couple
May 18, 2026
“Great location, great staff, great rooms. Overall a great value property in Apollo Bay”
Clean, well appointed rooms. comfortable bed and a great view. Perfect location, just a bit down the road from the main strip of apollo bay.
Therese
couple
May 16, 2026
“Would definitely recommend this lovely little place 😊”
Friendly staff, and great location. Great to have a spa bath after a lot of travel.
Lay See
extended_group
May 14, 2026
“Would stay here again if I’m back to Great Ocean Road”
Location was good and the place was spacious and clean
Denise
couple
May 13, 2026
Loved Panda Restaurant next door.
Eric
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
“Nice property great location”
Great location
Sue
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
“Lovely location”
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Beachfront, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Process in place to check health of guests
Services
Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out
Garden Apartment
This ground floor unit features free WiFi and offers a quiet garden location with a private outdoor patio. It has a living area with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and leather couches. There is a kitchenette with hot plates, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and a fridge. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.
Ocean View Room with Spa Bath
Located on the first floor, this air-conditioned room features a private balcony offering sea views. The en suite bathroom features a spa bath. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests. Please note that this room cannot accommodate children. Additional beds not available.
Standard Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room offers a sofa, a high chair for children, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds.
Garden View room with Spa Bath & Patio
This air-conditioned ground floor room features free WiFi and has a private patio area with easy access to the Apollo Bay Main Beach, located directly opposite the property. This room offers views of the garden and surrounding hills. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests. This room cannot accommodate children. Additional beds not available.
Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View
This suite features free WiFi and offers lovely ocean views from the lounge area. It includes a toaster, microwave, electric kettle and refrigerator, but does not have kitchenette facilities. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests. Please note that this suite cannot accommodate children.
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