Coastal Motel

3.5 star property
Victorian motel with free valet parking connected to the convention center in Apollo Bay

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Exterior
Superior Family Loft | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished
Three Bedroom House - Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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171 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Bay Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Family Loft

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Three Bedroom House - Ocean View

  • 969 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

Family Loft

  • Sleeps 5

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Three Bedroom House With Sea View

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Apollo Bay

Coastal Motel places you next to Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. This 16-room, 3.5-star motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like private yards, refrigerators, and microwaves. Centrally located in Apollo Bay, the motel is connected to the convention center, and a short walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Apollo Bay Bowls Club.

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Coastal Motel

Victorian motel with free valet parking connected to the convention center in Apollo Bay
Guests staying at Coastal Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free valet parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this beach motel include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Guests can expect 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Private yards, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Built in 1983
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 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

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Coastal Apollo Bay
Coastal Motel
Coastal Motel Apollo Bay
Coastal Motel Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Coastal Motel Motel
Coastal Motel Apollo Bay
Coastal Motel Motel Apollo Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Coastal Motel?

Coastal Motel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Coastal Motel?

Located steps from Great Ocean Road Waterfront, this motel is in Apollo Bay, and within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Apollo Bay Bowls Club. You'll also find Apollo Bay Harbour and Marriners Lookout within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Coastal Motel?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the motel.

Does Coastal Motel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Coastal Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Coastal Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Coastal Motel?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this motel, including Egyptian cotton sheets and free Internet access in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Coastal Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Coastal Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Coastal Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Coastal Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Coastal Motel though service animals are welcome.

Does Coastal Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Coastal Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or desert views.

Coastal Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept modern facilities and fantastic bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and the area, how ever. The roads to get there were absolutely abysmal. The would have to be the worst roads in Australia. That bad that it would put me off coming again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lim Su

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and functional, quite a good stay except the shower temperature is unstable and bathroom is really cold. Convent location near town center.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, modern and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations. Spacious, clean and recently renovated. Excellent value and close to beach and town. Couldn’t fault a thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great Place to Stay

Great location to stop for one night along the Great Ocean Road. Clean and spacious and great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern room, well equipped kitchen and bathroom is good with hot shower strength. Within easy walk to shops and hotel. The one story level is accessible and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love the location Well thought out well equipped Seamless check in in and out Nice dining options nearby and shops Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy fast check in, spacious rooms. Close to everything. Clean. 👌👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable beds, nicer linen and more spacious than average for this hotel room with a small kitchen. One minute walk to beach. A block to restaurants. Very nice for the price. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary-Pros

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very clean & spacious rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff extremely accommodating. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean, room and bathroom spacious and modern, great for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

wang yip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good, but there is some smell from the toilet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stat. highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional accommodation, pretty location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Lincoln

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with pristine clean rooms , great shower, comfortable bed and very quiet. The receptionist was lovely so was the cleaner. We recommend the Coastal Motel, 9/10. Congratulations to owners, operators and cleaners. Very reasonably priced. Don't change a thing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stay at if you’re driving the great ocean drive. Big room, has a kitchenette, big bathroom too. Parking is just outside of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024