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Cape Otway Lightstation

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Cape Otway Lightstation, Cape Otway Lightstation provides a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

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Lighthouse Studio B&B

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lighthouse Lodge 4BR - 2N min

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Lightkeepers Cottage 2BR - 2N min

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Four Bedroom Lighthouse Lodge - 1 Night

  • Garden view
  • 4 bedrooms
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Lightkeepers Cottage B&B

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Otway, Cape Otway Lightstation is in a national park. Apollo Bay Harbour and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures 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 Johanna Beach. Cape Otway Lightstation and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cape Otway travel guide
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Otway Lighthouse Road, Cape Otway, VIC, 3233

What's nearby

  • A dense forest with large moss-covered trees and ferns.
    Great Otway National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A white lighthouse on a grassy hill with a white fence leading up to it.
    Cape Otway Lightstation
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, houses, and a cliff overlooking the ocean.
    Apollo Bay Harbour
    32 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Great Otway National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Otway Cove
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Restaurants

  • Cafe 1858
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Built in 1848
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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 not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Otway Lightstation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cape Otway Lightstation?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape Otway Lightstation?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cape Otway Lightstation located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Cape Otway Lightstation. Johanna Beach and Apollo Bay Harbour are also within 25 mi (40 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

Cape Otway Lightstation Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Very historic. Amazingly friendly and knowlegable staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend, will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location if the weather had been friendlier. All facilities closed due to severe storms. Very windy and raining for our stay. A return if weather better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s in the middle of nowhere. The staff were good and friendly but not enough to make our stay pleasurable. No WiFi, so if that’s important to you then I do not recommend staying here. Tv was small and old, not working when we were there. You need a car, next town is 32 km away, no place to have dinner near by. But overall, it’s ok, if you don’t mind being inconvenienced at least for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great venue. An opportunity to spend the night to experience life of yesteryear. Very peaceful, calming and relaxing time had
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

What an amazing place to stay. Our studio was so comfortable, everything we needed was there, including a continental breakfast. Blissfully quiet, waking up and seeing the lighthouse out the window was amazing!
Studio from outside
View from bedroom to front door
View of lighthouse from front door
View from top of lighthouse
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge B & B had trouble shutting the bathroom door. The side gate had no lock on it. Isolation between Rooms were poor could hear and smell the food being cooked. TV reception required
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The site and accomodation was an experience unlike any other. The exlcusivity element you can only buy with an overnight stay. The only unfortunate part was the overall cleanliness which just was not up to scratch.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property - clean and green with beautiful sea views and a short easy walk down to the lighthouse or around the old buildings - the lighthouse keepers' cottages, old telegraph station and so on. Our accomodation was clean, comfortable and of an acceptable standard. It was a tad small and poky but hey, you get what you pay for, don't you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smelly from cooking; very old & small “studio” room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is all about the location. It’s rustic and you have to accept that it’s a building from 1859 and it’s renovation is old too. It’s like staying in a farm stay and that’s ok but the lack of openable windows means the place smells dank. The oven was unusable (if not dangerous), the kitchen door is on one hinge and our food order was never received (although an email was sent). The place is run by like the heritage or vic gov so you it’s not professional. If you can accept this then you will find it charming. It’s the location and history you are there for and that’s great. For the price you pay though you’d expect at least 3 star accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great experience being able to stay overnight within an historical precinct. Just you, the wildlife and the most amazing stars you'll ever see.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience staying soclose to the lighthouse, felt very isolated however we had everything we needed. Great kitchen and bathroom comfortable bed. Would highly recommend if you want to stay in a historic part of Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Unique beautiful quiet historical most beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the entire property to ourselves. Absolutely loved the isolation and the view from our window was incredible. We even had a visit from the ghosts!! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place - Great views!

It is an amazing area and lovely to stay at. It is incredibly pretty and scenic. It is quiet at night and in the early morning - the area is only open to the public between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The accommodation is pleasant and the studio was fairly recently refurbished. The bathroom is really nice, but the shower pressure is not great. The staff were lovely, although you don’t have a lot to do with them. There is limited internet (in practice basically none) and phone reception (some near the cafe). You can purchase food from the cafe. Evening meals will be delivered before they leave for the day. I had 2 and they were good. Nearest place to eat, otherwise, is Apollo Bay which is 30 minutes away. I loved it. I read a lot, rested, walked around, did a history tour ... I am looking forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 night stay in studio

Great stay for 2 nights. We stayed in studio with fantastic views down to lighthouse. So peaceful and tranquil especially after 5pm when the public leave. Cosy accommodation. Bought evening meals through the cafe. Good price and lovely. Significantly reduced hassle. Great memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Authentic accommodation. Amazing location

Fantastic location. Amazing sunsets. Accommodation perfect for both comfort and gaining an understanding of what life as a lighthouse keeper must have been like. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Its a lighthouse ! Fabulous location - stars were unbelievable - to be there with no crowds was truly special. The staff were all wonderful - but we were very happy to be able to leave as the crowds arrived - Australia Day and there were a lot of tourists !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded and beautiful Cape Otway Lightstation

Location and historical significance were amazing. Accomodation was comfortable and sufficient and refreshing to be in an natural location that hasn't been overdone. Being able to view koalas in their natural habitat along the roadside entering and leaving the lightstation was a highlight. The sunset and stargazing was also a rare treat.Such a peaceful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist einzigartig. Nachdem alle Touristen gegangen sind ist man ganz alleine - falls die anderen 4 Häuser nicht besetzt sind - am Leuchtturm. Man hat das Gefühl den Leuchtturm zu besitzen. Ich werde diesen Aufenthalt nie vergessen. Einfach unbezahlbar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice remote quiet location, staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location! Although it is hard for hotel to provide well services, Cape Otoway Light Station can do it! Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Einzigartiger Ausblick

Die Unterkunft ist ok, der Ausblick phänomenal. Es ist etwas irritierend, das die Unterkünfte direkt neben einem tollen Café der Eigentümer liegen, man aber trotzdem mit einem einfach bestückten, am Vorabend gereichten einfachen Frühstückstablett "abgespeist" wird. Das ist bei dem Preis der Unterkunft unangemessen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lightstation - what a wonderful place filled with historical details and interesting, out of the norm ambience. Definitely a place I’d return to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019