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
Three Bedroom House - Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished
Superior Family Loft | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished
Deluxe King Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Deluxe King Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
171 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Apollo Bay Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Twin Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Family Loft

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Three Bedroom House - Ocean View

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

Deluxe King Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Loft

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Three Bedroom House With Sea View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 - 0.0 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Marriners Lookout - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬8 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 barbecue grills. If you plan to drive, free valet parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach motel include a picnic area and a garden.
Guests can expect LCD TVs with DVD players, 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Malay

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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)
  • DVD player
  • 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

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Motel?

As of Jun 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Motel on Jun 22, 2025 start from $64.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 parking available on site 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay 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.

Does Coastal Motel have a hot tub?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Coastal Motel?

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

Are there rooms with balconies 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. 618 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and free parking. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants and beach. Comfortable beds and great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Denbigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spotless room, excellent value, friendly host & an almost ludicrously beautiful location in Apollo bay!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly located motel in Apollo bay. Across the road from the beach. Easy parking, very clean and equiped well enough for one or two nights. Philip at reception was an absolute delight. Very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. The room was well appointed, clean and comfortable. The motel was in walkable distance to the beach, restaurants and shops. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
No staff in office.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good stay; will go back!

Very good stay. Easy to check in and out - no one in the morning. Room large, clean and comfortable. No issues with the stay. Good and free parking. Close to the beach, easy walk. Close to restaurants and food store - easy walk. Mentioned laundry but only washer. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Just a 1 night stay during our Great Ocean Road trip. Check In was swift and easy. Room was nice and clean. Good location in the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and shops. Rooms were modern and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

convient and nice staff.

nice room and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and facilities were great. The staff were very friendly. The location is wonderful. It was a very very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

A night at Apollo

A interesting stopover at Apollo Bay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Excellent Motel!

Excellent Motel with very spacious, modern and immaculate king size rooms. Host very friendly on check in. Location is perfect on Apollo Bay beachfront, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely, spacious room with comfortable beds. My only suggestions are to put a coffee maker in the room and would love to see compost and recycling bins in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, large clean room. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor, Bonbeach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good motel. Everything inside is very new and shiny. All you might need in the kitchen, good mattresses. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huan xia

nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingwen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice motel, ocean just cross the road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this room! So clean and spacious. Host was very welcoming. I wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024