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Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay

3.0 star property
Ocean views meet artistic expression at this coastal retreat where travelers can practice their golf swing, play with the kids, or simply relax by the sea

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Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay is on the Great Ocean Road Waterfront, ideal for beach enthusiasts and art lovers. Browse local art in the on-site gallery or visit the driving range. Enjoy a playground, bar, and access to a nearby health club to complete your experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Small Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

queen room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Sea View | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Apollo Bay, Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Great Otway National Park. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Marriners Lookout are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, mountain climbing, and horse riding nearby. Visit our Apollo Bay travel guide
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65-71 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • George's Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
    2 min walk
  • Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Apollo Bay Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 25 for adults and AUD 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fusion Space Café & Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (28 inches high)
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive key retrieval information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 25 for adults, and AUD 15 to 25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Apollo Bay motel is within a 15-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Harbour. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Marriners Lookout are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

NOZOMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a little nervous of contactless check-in, though email instruction from the staff helped how to enter my room. The room was very clean and comfortable. I enjoyed my stay safely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great! Affordable room. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking safe, wifi good and clean renovated room & toilet/shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very easy access to the shops and restaurants, clean & comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: good location to centre of town and the beach, large carpark (although it doesn’t seem to be just for the motel like advertised), room appears to have been refurbed recently Cons: overpriced for what else is available nearby. staff are nowhere to be found during the whole stay, during check in i was able to see the full names of the other guests of the hotel where the key collection was & the main door was never locked. Housekeeping did not happen they just put some towels on a chair & called it a day, cracked shower base in bathroom. Hot water takes too long to connect, wifi spotty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Small comfortable motel. Easy self check in. Updated bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was bright clean and looked as though it had been recently refurbished
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely recently renovated room. Lots of food options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Will stay again.

Clean, comfortable and easy to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a few nights this motel room was great, clean, new, modern and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

Great Location

Great location and property. It is excellent value for the time of year and is close to everything. The shower wasn't the best, but overall, I was very happy with the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Self check in. Communication was good. Room average but had been renovated. Sea view room however street light directly in front of window. Not the hotels issue just an FYI for travellers. Close to cafes, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam Grey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and out process, clean rooms, hot water takes a while and room a bit noisy but the Australia Day fair was on
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Close to cafes and dining options. Access is via stairs if mobility is an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable. Close to beach, shopping, food. Very close to parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lubica Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean. Good size. Free upgrade. Good price. Can’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness
My room was clean, cozy and close lots of shops and restaurants. I could never get the wifi to work and the tv service wasnt working in my room. I was only there for one night so not a big issue fir me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location was very convenient. The self check in and out process was super easy. But for a property this expensive, the room was very small and there was no reception or staff around. Not worth the cost in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nagarjun

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

Good place to stay

Got 3 rooms. No front desk but they leave keys for you. Good clean rooms and right off the strip. Good communication. Would stay again. Quiet and could not hear our neighbors
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but comfortable

Entire check-in process was performed by remote-control, with email & SMS instructions, but was pretty seamless nevertheless. Motel rooms are up 2 x flights of stairs, so not the easiest with bags to carry. Room was very small, but extremely well appointed & comfy - despite the small size, everything was well laid-out with modern appliances and modern (ensuite-size) bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leaves a lot to be desired.

After we found reception it was good to find a clean and tidy room. Check in was just a key in an envelope. The hot water had a wait time of 5 - 10 minutes not very eco friendly? The ironing board was only useable in a dolls house. TV reception was awful and there was no microwave in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a convenient and well-appointed place to stop along the Great Ocean Road. It's a short, easy walk to restaurants, shops, and the beach. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well stocked with supplies that many other hotels skimp on these days, such as a toaster, dishes, tea and coffee, and individual shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in biodegradable packaging. On the downside, the carpet seemed a bit damp all over, as if it had been shampooed and was not quite dry yet. There was also a smell of fish cooking from a Chinese restaurant in the same building. But these were not major hardships. It is a bit of a strange building for a motel because there is no entrance off the main street and no reception office on site. You enter from the back parking lot and pick up a key in an envelope with your name written on. I can't rate the staff or service highly because there was no one there to rate. That said, we had no problem with check in, and we appreciated being able to arrive any time we wanted rather than having to be there by 5:00 or 6:00. International travelers can use WhatsApp to receive notifications and contact staff if needed at this property. It is by no means luxury accommodations, but it's a decent, affordable place to stay on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Ocean Motel – Don’t Judge a Book by Its... Exterior Paint Job Okay, real talk: when we first pulled into the Blue Ocean Motel, I had a full-blown “oh no, what have I done?” moment. From the outside, it looked like it might star in a retro horror film called Motel Misery. BUT—big but here—the moment we stepped inside, all our fears vanished faster than free Wi-Fi on a family road trip. The rooms? Spotless. Clean, comfy beds that didn’t feel like they were borrowed from a 1980s hospital ward. The bathrooms had clearly been updated a few years ago and were sparkling, well-stocked, and honestly better than a lot of big-name hotels we’ve stayed at. Housekeeping? Absolute legends. Friendly, cheerful, and definitely doing a great job. We saw a previous review bizarrely commenting on someone's race—seriously? If you're rating people based on their ethnicity instead of service, maybe you're the problem. Just saying. Check-in and check-out were smoother than a coastal breeze—grabbed our keys from the holder and dropped them in the box on the way out. No fuss, no queues, no awkward small talk. Each room had the usual tea, coffee, and creamer setup (though we didn’t use it, because we were too busy running around town and stuffing our faces). We had two rooms for our group, and everyone was pleasantly surprised—yes, even the picky one. And the location? Prime. A stone’s throw from the beach, shops, and food, without being right in the chaos. So yeah, don’t let the outside sca
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026