Must-see hotels in Great Ocean Road

  • Pisces Big4 Apollo Bay

    Great Ocean Road

    It's the unbeatable views from the oceanfront villas (from $180) that set this family-oriented park apart from the others. It's a sprawling site, with a…

  • Beachside Accommodation

    Great Ocean Road

    Only a five-minute stroll to the beach, this relaxed residential-style accommodation is owned by a German-English couple. You'll get a private patio with…

  • Sandpiper Motel

    Great Ocean Road

    Simple beach-style rooms in sea blues and sandy tones make for a relaxing stay at this friendly modern motel. Winter rates are substantially discounted;…

  • Stevensons Falls Campground

    Great Ocean Road

    Located 12km southwest of Forrest, this campground has 50 shady sites with campfires and drop toilets but no shower facilities. There are no reservations,…

  • Surfside Holiday Park

    Warrnambool

    One of several Warrnambool caravan parks, Surfside offers good self-contained cabins, beach chalets, camping and caravan sites. It’s well situated between…

  • Nelson Cottage

    Great Ocean Road

    This 1882 cottage, once used as a police station, has old-fashioned rooms with clean shared amenities. The owners are keen travellers, so call ahead to…

  • Gardens by East Beach Caravan Park

    Port Fairy

    One of several local caravan parks, this place is next to the botanical gardens, 200m from East Beach and a short walk from the town centre.

  • Queenscliff Tourist Parks

    Bellarine Peninsula

    A basic council-run camping ground around Queenscliff’s footy field, this place is a five-minute walk from town and almost on the beach. It has…

  • Port Campbell Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Offers sites for campers and vans, plus a range of comfortable cabins and villas that offer good value if you have a group; it's a two-minute walk to the…

  • Port Bayou

    Great Ocean Road

    Choose from the cosy in-house B&B or a rustic self-contained cottage, with exposed ceiling beams and corrugated-tin walls, that sleeps four (go for the…

  • Abalone Beach House

    Great Ocean Road

    If you have a group, book out the luxurious three-level, four-bedroom Abalone Beach House, with sensational views, log fires and pure relaxation. It…

  • River Vu

    Great Ocean Road

    Overlooking the Glenelg River, this campground is conveniently close to the water, the pub and the kiosk next door.

  • Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Just behind the back beach is the largest campground on the Surf Coast. It has good facilities and premium-priced cabins with sea views. Wi-fi is limited.

  • Lightkeepers Inn

    Great Ocean Road

    Convenient for the pub and shops, this inn has clean motel rooms with extra-thick walls for peace and quiet.

  • Barwon Heads Hotel

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Much better than your average pub rooms are these well-presented, good-value doubles.

  • Logans Beach House

    Warrnambool

    Superb value, the self-contained apartments at this retreat have cooking facilities and are romantically appointed with spa baths.

  • Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel

    Port Fairy

    Right on the river is this upmarket guesthouse that resembles a French provincial mansion. Of its seven rooms, the waterfront ones are the pick, but all…

  • Surf Coast Cabins

    Great Ocean Road

    These large self-contained cabins in a bush setting come in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations and are ideal for couples and families. They’re…

  • Anglesea Family Caravan Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Beach- and riverfront caravan park with powered sites and comfortable cabins, along with a pool, wi-fi, two camp kitchens, a jumping pillow, an indoor spa…

  • Apollo Bay Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    This place looks prefab suburban, complete with speed humps, car parks and kit homes. It’s at the northern end of town.

  • Butler House

    Great Ocean Road

    A fairly unique choice in town is this hospital turned guesthouse. While it's undoubtedly a little creepy, rooms are well presented, and there are plenty…