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    Great Ocean Ecolodge

    114 Reviews
    #2 of 5 Specialty Lodging in Cape Otway
    635 Lighthouse Rd, Cape Otway, Great Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia
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    Overview
    5.0
    114 reviews
    • Excellent78%
    • Very good21%
    • Average1%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible0%
    Travellers talk about
    “sugar gliders” (28 reviews)
    “tiger quolls” (12 reviews)
    “eco lodge” (48 reviews)
    Free Internet
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Restaurant
    3.0 Star Hotel
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    27 Aug.28 Aug.
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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    1 - 5 of 95 reviews

    Reviewed 24 April 2017 via mobile
    Great wildlife discovery

    The lodge has extensive grounds where there are kangaroos, koalas, pademelons, wallabies, possums, colourful birds and a variety of other animals. The highlight of the stay is the daily 2:00 walk with a enthusiastic zoologist who shows you the wildlife. The lodge is very comfortable...More

    Thank Paula L
    Response from KarlijnSas, Manager at Great Ocean EcolodgeResponded 26 April 2017

    Dear Paula, Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate your stay as well as your delightful words. Best regards, Karlijn Sas

    Reviewed 20 March 2017 via mobile
    A real Australian experience...

    In just a one night stay at the Ecolodge we had the most incredible incite into Australia's wildlife. On arrival and after tea and cake, Shayne walked us through a mob of kangaroos and into the forest pointing out numberous cuddly looking koalas and other...More

    Thank Vanessa C
    Response from KarlijnSas, Manager at Great Ocean EcolodgeResponded 22 March 2017

    Dear Vanessa, Thank you for your lovely review. It's wonderful to hear our hard work is appreciated. Shayne is a magnificent guide and is very passionate about what he does. We love him to bits and absolutely agree, he is great! Thank you again for...More

    Reviewed 26 February 2017
    Sanctuary

    Sanctuary for people and animals in Otway Park. First the location is perfect for all animal lovers, the Shayne nightly walks are educational, fun and full of beauty. Shayne is like a walking, live Google on the land, animals and sky surrounding Otway Park. I...More

    Thank docsla
    Response from KarlijnSas, Manager at Great Ocean EcolodgeResponded 21 March 2017

    Dear Docsla, Thank you for your delightful review. It was lovely having your here for a few days, and getting to pamper you after the bumpy ride you had before coming to our lodge! I don't even know where to start thanking you for all...More

    Reviewed 6 February 2017 via mobile
    Fantastic retreat for animal lovers

    We saw Koalas and Kangaroos up close and outside our rooms. The Tiger Quolls are fantastic and to see them at close quarters is a privilege. Also fed Sugar Gliders honey and stroked the poteroos. Stayed for 2 nights and it was the highlight of...More

    Thank Pat_Pete53
    Response from KarlijnSas, Manager at Great Ocean EcolodgeResponded 8 February 2017

    Dear Pat & Pete, Thank you for your delightful review. It was splendid having you over, in this review you portray exactly what we are trying to convey in the Great Ocean Ecolodge, I'm so glad you had a great time with us. Please feel...More

    Reviewed 2 February 2017 via mobile
    Nature, excellent dining and superb service

    We stayed 3 nights and absolutely enjoyed our stay. We had a beautiful room with veranda from which we could see the wild kangaroos. The 3 course dinners were delicious! Our package also included continental breakfast, lunchpack and afternoon tea. And it was all fantastic!...More

    Thank Katja H
    Response from KarlijnSas, Manager at Great Ocean EcolodgeResponded 8 February 2017

    Dear Katja, Thank you for your lovely words. It was wonderful having you and your family here. You are always welcome, thank you for contributing to conservation in the Otways by staying with us. Best regards, Karlijn Sas

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    • Free Parking
    • Free Internet
    • Breakfast included
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    • USD 289 - USD 302 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms
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    • 5
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    • Location
    • Australia >
    • Victoria >
    • Great Otway National Park >
    • Cape Otway
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    • Great Ocean Ecolodge Hotel Cape Otway ,
    • Great Ocean Ecolodge Cape Otway, Great Otway National Park
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    Room Tips
    "All rooms are great but some rooms have outdoor patio. Book early"
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    "ask for a bigger room, newer bed, nice view of the kangaroos"
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    "On the ground floor kangaroos come right up to your terrace."
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    "All rooms are quiet and clean."
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