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"A million dollar view, for the price of a room" Wake to the sights and sounds of the ocean, not just a patch of blue in the distance, you can actually see the waves breaking onto the beach in front of the property. A Great Ocean View Motel offers the unique attraction of ocean views from every suite, while still being located within walking distance of Apollo Bay's many activities and facilities.
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Harbour View
Languages Spoken
English
Location
1 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 Australia
Great Ocean View Motel
180 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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This hotel is in a great location with fantastic views over the sea and walking distance from the main part of town. We booked a twin room, but had a little overkill with 2 singles and a large double. This wasn’t a complaint, but the extra room might have been good to have a lounge. Generally the room was clean, but attention to detail maybe lacking a tad. One of the chairs had nasty stain. There was a toaster, but no plates or knives or forks. ( we used saucer and teaspoon to spread toast). There was no microwave, but if I’d read the facilities list I would have noticed that. All in all a good experience, just little faults.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Parking is fine,
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Booked a room online earlier in the week for a very reasonable $108. We stayed last night in an upstairs room and after reading previous reviews I wasn't expecting much. Was pleasantly surprised. Firstly, the heater had been put on prior to our arrival which was great as it was a very cold day. The room was spacious, clean and not dated at all. The view was stunning. The shower had great water pressure and temperature. The only negative for me was the mattress was too hard resulting in a broken sleep. But I realise that's personal preference. Overall a good stay and we'd stay again.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I found a deal for $130 online and for that money I'm really happy with what I got. I can understand why someone paying $220 would be unhappy, but you also have to consider the season when you're booking.
The place is a little dated, but the room was clean, comfortable, shower was great, and the owners friendly.
The place is a short walk to restaurants, pub etc and at night you can hear the waves crashing on the beach.. the best way to fall asleep!
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Location is amazing, beautiful view over the bay, and private balcony, was quiet with only the sound of the ocean at night, which we loved. Staff were very helpful and made an undercover area available for my Harley. Rooms was a good size, and bathroom was clean and functional, facilities provided were great. Bed was very comfortable. About 600 mtrs walk back into town, which we liked, but a taxi service is available too.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Motel is about 600mtrs from the middle a town, but an easy walk, and taxis are available. Very quiet
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We had planned to stay just one night and ended up staying two nights. The accommodation was neat and clean. Parking was right at the door of a ground floor room. Very close to the main shopping centre with plenty of variety. Genevieve the owner was very helpful and engaging in conversation and knowledge of the local area.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Suggest a bottom unit if carrying heavy luggage.
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Motel didn’t lie it has a view from the second story rooms but not the ground level.
Flies in the room upon entering, hair still on the toilet despite it having a cleaned seal, hair on the wall in the shower and drains don’t drain.
Bed was hard and would have been better sleeping on the ground.
Dead hair/rabbit in the carpark out entire stay even though it was reported to receptionist.
Rooms & building in desperate need of a renovation with plants growing from the balcony on second floor
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Avoid the whole place, spend some extra $$ and stay somewhere better
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We stayed in room 2, which is on the second floor. Parking is directly outside the door, which is convenient. The decking outside the door is sloping and the sanitiser was nailed to the wall in a very haphazard way. The carpet inside is old, but in decent condition. The view is great, but the balcony looks like an accident waiting to happen with it's rotting boards!
Because it is 2020 and we were in the Covid plagued Colac Otway Shire, I had brought wipes with me, just for peace of mind. I wasn't expecting to have to use them to wipe down virtually every surface (although, nothing could save the couch), including the entire, filthy, bathroom floor!
The whole place needs a good clean and some urgent TLC. It is in a fantastic location, but it definitely isn't reaching it's 3.5 star rating. We paid $147 for the night and I think that was at least $47 too much.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Short drive to town and away from the crowds. Room is clean with water view. Featured usual motel stuff like Wi-Fi, hairdryer, fridge, kettle, toaster & TV. Genevieve was friendly upon check-in. I would happily stay here again.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Was only place we could find for a single night over GF weekend that had three seperate beds. One adult and two teenagers travelling. Location is good opposite a great beach. However the room is very old and desperately needs updating. The bathroom ceiling was mouldy and lots of little bugs everywhere in there of an evening. Very basic as room with twin beds didn’t even have bedside light. Served its purpose but would avoid staying there again.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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The room with a view of the ocean in the distance was beautiful and clean. Spacious and well appointed. However the tv wouldn’t work on particular stations. A shame during footy finals. When we turned heater on it literally felt like a truck parked in our room . And the kettle did not turn off. These are not major things didn’t think I’d even bother writing a review. As we were leaving and stepping down some steep steps the hand rail was very wobbly and frightened me . As I yelled out the owner popped his head out of the next room. I showed him how much movement was in the rail. He said that it had been fine for past 20 years. I replied that there was always a first time for it to break. He replied with “are you a hand rail expert”. Very defensive and quite rude. I’ll leave it to you to stay there but we certainly will not return.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There are more places to choose from in the Apollo Bay area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$169 - AU$303 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
great ocean view hotel apollo bay
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaApollo Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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