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Captains At The Bay

4.5 star property
Guests can start their mornings with a round of golf or hop on a bike to explore the natural wonders that surround this coastal retreat near Apollo Bay

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Captains At The Bay offers adventure with golf, a garden, and bodyboards for ocean fun. Guests enjoy easy access to Apollo Bay Harbour and Great Otway National Park. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities, with many appreciating its convenient location.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bridge Room

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Captain's Terrace

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Cottage

10.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Captains Terrace Suite | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Captains Terrace Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bridge Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Captains Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Captains Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Top Deck Apartment | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, books

Three Bedroom Top Deck Apartment

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 175 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Bridge Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room With Balcony

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Standard Studio

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Captain's Loft

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Outdoor dining

Top Deck Three Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Located in Apollo Bay, Captains At The Bay is in a shopping district and on the beach. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Otway National Park and Maits Rest Rainforest Walk. The Redwoods Otways and Hopetoun Falls are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and mountain biking. Visit our Apollo Bay travel guide
Map
21 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views
    Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Apollo Bay Harbour showing mountains and general coastal views
    Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Apollo Bay Hotel
    5 min walk
  • George's Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar
    3 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
    8 min walk
  • Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

Captains At The Bay

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Great Ocean Road Waterfront
Located close to Apollo Bay Harbour and Great Otway National Park, Captains At The Bay provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the bodyboards at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby health club, and bicycle parking
  • A water dispenser, golf cart on site, and bicycle tour information
Room features
All guestrooms at Captains At The Bay boast perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Books
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Electric bike charging
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - March 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Captains Bay B&B Apollo Bay
Captains Hotel Bay
Captain`s At The Bay Hotel Apollo Bay
Captain's At The Bay Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Captains Bay B&B
Captains Bay Apollo Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Captains At The Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Captains At The Bay?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Captains At The Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Captains At The Bay located?

Located in Apollo Bay, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour. Great Otway National Park and Maits Rest Rainforest Walk are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Captains At The Bay Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 833 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 833 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 833 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 833 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 833 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly on check in. Hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and comfortable room and lounge
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Nice and large and had everything we needed. It was nice to also have access to the dining room area where we could sit and relax and make a cup of tea and coffee. The staff were great and was overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely small hotel close to all amenities in Apollo Bay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay.

Very enjoyable stay. Staff were excellent and room was great. Comfortable, clean, and nicely renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this accommodation. The front desk staff member, Jack, was extremely helpful and friendly. We would highly recommend this accommodation if you are in the Apollo Bay Area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, friendly happy staff, easy to check in after hours, convenient ev charging. Only negative was the bed was a bit squeaky. Overall very good accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was comfortable and well equipped with dedicated parking spot. Nice touch having a coffee machine in reception lounge along with water. Good location for shops and beach and would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pik Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, walking distance to the centre. It would be must better if a USB port is available for charging
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was central to every thing. Room was spacious and very clean. The mattress was getting tired but still ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to restaurants and shops, luxurious shower, comfortable ameneties
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good looking location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy check in, greeted on arrival. made feel welcome. Friendly couple who run the motel. great place to stay when visiting apollo bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. Large spacious rooms and baths. Excellent laundry facilties roo. Jack the owner was very accomodating. Helpful with directions and restaurant reccomendations. Private parking space. Morning coffee. Thanks Jack. Wishing you the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place! Super friendly. We would stay again. Loved having access to washing machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice large clean room, easy checkin, allocated off road parking. Good amenities. Very friendly staff. Within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts! Great sized room with ample space inside and on the balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantasy room with an amazing view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem! Lovely quiet spot with a courtyard, beautiful gardens and parking next to our terrace room. Great cafe / dinner recommendations from our host in easy walking distance, as were shops and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanness and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sekai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Wonderful! Loved the Terrace nice place to have a quiet drink after a day out and about. Very clean and neat accommodations. Friendly staff. Simple check in and check out! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist recommended a national park to see koalas… did not disappoint (but you need to go at sunset and be patient while you look for them in the trees).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Amenities
A beautiful property with wonderful hosts. Bed was great, tub was wonderful, but a bit long for me. I loved the cozy robe. Breakfast in a lovely breakfast room was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023