Beach Hotels in Apollo Bay

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.

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.

Close to the coast, the room is large and well-equipped. There is a gas station in front, which blocks part of the view and is slightly lacking. There were koalas nearby, and I was lucky enough to meet them up close. They were cute and cute.

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!

The location is very good. It is opposite the sea and very close to the town where we eat. We arrived by car at 8 pm and left after sleeping for one night. The family room is enough for two large and two small children. Parking is free and there is no breakfast recommendation. If you continue to drive on your own the next day, you can go to Kafe Koala for breakfast and look for koalas. Today, you were lucky enough to see 4 koalas on the tree. Although the bathroom is too small and the facilities are outdated. There is shampoo and shower gel but no toothbrush, toothpaste and slippers. The duplex cabin has stairs. The children found it very good and happy. There is a pot of cold water in the refrigerator. It’s okay not to buy bottled water. Restaurants in town open late, and supermarkets open until after 9 o'clock.

The hotel is on the edge of the Great Ocean Road. It used to be convenient. Next to it is a small town that can be supplemented with some daily necessities. The service attitude of the hotel was relatively poor. We booked the room. When we arrived at the hotel, it was more than 9:00 in the evening. The front desk of the hotel was closed. We called and asked for the procedure. The receptionist made a half-day complaint and said that we disturbed him to sleep. There was no quilt in the room, the weather was a little cold, and the air conditioning in the room was not strong. There was no way to be familiar with the surroundings. At this time, there was no way to change places and make a mess.

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.