Apollo Bay Beach Hotels

The room was great. We arrived at Apollo Bay around 7am and the hostess greeted us warmly and showed us the buffet breakfast. The room was small but well-equipped.

We stayed here for one night and had a pleasant overall experience. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable, and the room heating could be adjusted to our preferred temperature. It became a little warm during the night, but after turning the heater off, it was perfect. Although we arrived quite late, the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. They even drew us a simple map by hand to show us exactly where our room was and how to get there, which was a thoughtful gesture that made check-in very easy. The motel also provides free parking, which was very convenient for us as we were driving. The only disappointment was the weather. It rained throughout the entire night and continued into the next morning, so unfortunately we didn’t get to enjoy the ocean view across the road. Another downside was that someone outside was shouting and repeatedly yelling profanity in the middle of the night, which disturbed our sleep. Hopefully the property can do more to manage noise during late hours. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The room was comfortable, the staff were friendly and thoughtful, and the free parking was a great bonus. We would happily stay here again, especially if the weather is better next time.

The room was quite spacious and located right by the main road. It's super convenient if you're taking the bus, as it's directly opposite the Apollo Tourist Centre, which is the last stop. If you're driving, parking is also a breeze. The place was very clean. Even though it's on the edge of town, the town isn't very big, so it's still close to supermarkets and restaurants.

We had a pleasant stay at this hotel in Apollo Bay. The property was easy to find, and one of the most convenient features was the parking located directly in front of the room, making loading and unloading luggage effortless. The room was comfortable, with heating provided through the in-room air-conditioning system. The hotel is also within walking distance of many restaurants and cafes, making it easy to find dining options nearby. We arrived in the evening and were worried about missing the check-in deadline. However, the hotel thoughtfully sent us an email with our room number and clear instructions on where to collect the key cards, making the process smooth and stress-free. Early check-out was equally convenient, with a simple key drop-off at the front office. Overall, the hotel offered a hassle-free stay in a great location, and we would happily stay here again.

Traveling during Christmas, everything was fully booked. I didn't have high expectations for this place, thinking it would just be an overpriced motel for the holidays, but it far exceeded them! So, I specially came to leave a comment praising this establishment. I booked a bridge view room, and it seems there's a big difference between room types, so I'm not sure if this review applies to other layouts. The room was very spacious and bright, with magnificent mountain views. The decor was elegant and meticulously arranged, extremely well-maintained, and clearly decorated with great care, absolutely five-star hotel level. All basic amenities were available, and despite being in a small town, it featured a full-sized bathtub with smooth water filling and draining. The owner even left two Melbourne-specialty chocolates for guests, which was a very thoughtful touch. After staying in a five-star hotel in Melbourne city, I was quite disappointed with Australian hotel standards, but this bridge view room far surpassed my expectations. I'd even say it's on par with the Park Hyatt! (Okay, that might be an exaggeration.) Anyway, I had a very comfortable night here. I recommend everyone choose this place when staying in Apollo Bay, and I'll definitely stay here again if I return!

When I checked in, I had passed the check-in time of the hotel. I also lost the road and drove to another homestay (Google Maps is lost). Fortunately, Telstra's card has a signal. I quickly called the owner of the homestay. The owner of the homestay drove to pick him up in five minutes and guided him to the place of stay. The place to stay is a two-bedroom villa, which is fairly clean. The living room is large, the bathroom is dry and wet, and there is a washing machine, but there is no washing powder. A 10-minute drive from Apollo Bay is the biggest fatal injury, but the mountainous scenery is very similar to a national park,  suitable for people who live out of groups. 

Drawn in by the online photos and reviews, I feel compelled to give an objective critique: 1. The view outside the window is stunning, but the room facilities are quite average. The room itself is very small; the online pictures clearly used a wide-angle lens, making it look more than twice its actual size. 2. The room lighting is very dim. If you want to replicate those online photo effects, you'll need to arrive early in the afternoon. Mornings have strong backlighting, so unless you bring your own lighting for staged shots, forget about getting good pictures, haha. 3. The restaurant's food is just okay, not as amazing as online reviews suggest, but if your sole purpose is to get some Instagram-worthy shots, then never mind what I said. That evening, the server recommended a fish they had just caught, claiming it was delicious. To me, it tasted no different from frozen fish. Hmm, what can I say? For good fish, you're better off heading to Guangdong~ 😂

Room was really spacious and kitchen came with basic seasoning namely salt and pepper. There were tons of cockatoos on the porch in the morning so it can be a bit noisy but most people would usually be up by then so it should be fine.

Apollo Bay is the town where our family stayed the longest on this self-driving Great Ocean Road trip. Our family of five, two adults and three children, stayed in this cabin for three nights in a row. In addition to the beautiful scenery nearby, the most important thing is that it provides bicycles, boats, fishing rods, golf clubs, etc., and you can go to nearby courses. , play at the beach, we have fun every day! The owner Amanda and a friend of hers are taking care of these cabins. They are very nice people and can provide a lot of help to guests. For those of us living in domestic cities, burning wood in the fireplace to keep warm is a very interesting experience!

I used this hotel on the first day of the Great Ocean Road, when I moved from Melbourne to Apollo Bay. I chose this hotel because it was cheaper than other accommodations. The cleanliness of the room was commensurate with the price, and it felt like a student dormitory. (lol) Towels, hair dryers, shampoo, and other amenities were all provided, so I personally didn't have any problems (no toothbrushes). An international call is required to check in, so be careful about that. If you're looking to keep the price down, this is the place for you.