Is Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge?

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

What time is check-in at Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Where is Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge located?

Situated in Apollo Bay, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. Apollo Bay Bowls Club and Apollo Bay Harbour are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayne, Canada

24 Mar 2017

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not far from beach.

The person working there is on his own. The outside needs cleaning and painting desperately. There's dirt, dead leaves, garbage and cigarette butts lying around outside. The place would be so much better with a good clean. The inside wasn't overly clean either; not as bad as the outside. Also there was no one there when we arrived and it took 2 hours for someone to show up. The bed wasn't made properly; no top sheet or pillow cases. They were given when requested. The place smelled of damp cigarette butts in certain places which turns me off completely.

8/10 Good

David

16 Nov 2016

Liked: Cleanliness

Convinent and in expensive

Average room but close to shops and 2 minutes from the beach

6/10 Okay

Amy, Adelaide

14 June 2016

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Cheap stopover

We arrived in the dark and were rather confused by the sign which said 'Otway' lodge. I had to call a number to get somebody to come and check us in, and he told me the backpacker lodge was no longer operating. I was confused as to whether I'd booked the right place. Room was clean, in a shared apartment with 2 bedrooms and all amenities, very good. The common room was a different story - very shabby, and a dismal breakfast. Fine for a cheap stop!

6/10 Okay

Anthony

27 May 2016

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 Apr 2016

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, with well equipped kitchen

Friendly and helpful hotel manager. Kitchen had good facilities. There was a lounge and dining area in addition to the bedroom. Breakfast is do it yourself in a common area (Though welcome to take food back to the room instead). A range of cereals, bread, jam. Notices in the room and handbook about the need to clean, dry, and put away all crockery, or face extra cleaning fees felt a bit draconian. Internet was Ok, but is on a timer and only available for a few hours each day.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

24 Mar 2016

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

Stale tea bags, coffee solidified, lumpy sugar- no milk had to ask for towels, toilet paper found a tea towel in the communal kitchen (as we were required to dry our dishes)

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

7 Mar 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Gehen Sie woanders hin!

Umgebung ist sehr schön, älteres Hotel in teilweise schlechtem Zustand und nicht sehr sauber. Besuchen Sie vor allem den Frühstücksraum nicht, da vergeht Ihnen der Appetit sofort. Wifi nur zu bestimmten Zeiten. Der Ort Apollo Bay ist generell preislich überrissen und es fehlen günstige Alternativen.

6/10 Okay

Rubes, Melbourne

3 Mar 2016

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

no record of booking although we booked nearly 6 w

when we got there we didn't have a booking! luckily they have a vacant room. accommodation a bit Spartan good for singles a wouldn't take my family there

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

19 Feb 2016

Had a one night stopover before heading to 12 Apostels. Great location and suitable for the night.

10/10 Excellent

kihoon

12 Feb 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Jan 2016

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Feels like home

Felt like we stayed at home. Only thing we didnt like was old utensils and uncleaned kettle. Time to change the kitchen stuff. Other than that all good.

8/10 Good

Webgrabber, Melbourne

27 Jan 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Just a close walk to the beach & Shops

The lodge is not fancy 4 star but its in a good location and you get the value for what you are paying for. I stayed in 2 bedroom unit on the ground floor which has 1 queen in master and bunk bed in the other room with all linen and bedding provided. The unit has full kitchenette and quite a bit of space and also has spa in the en-suite bathroom. Good if you are staying with little kids. My kids enjoyed playing cricket in the front lawn.

6/10 Okay

Jordy, Melbourne

16 Jan 2016

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice close to the beach and shops

Well located in Apollo bay. Opposite supermarket, also next to main shopping strip on great ocean rd. Accommodation was average, yet sufficient for what we needed. There is a free breakfast available each morning.

6/10 Okay

Maria, Tasmania

25 Dec 2015

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean and reasonably comfortable but very run down

Comfortable but needs refurbishment. Overpriced for what you get.

10/10 Excellent

Donald

12 Dec 2015

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

Zentral und komfortabel

Wir waren eine Nacht hier und waren sehr zufrieden!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

9 Dec 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

2 Dec 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okay budget motell

The room was like a bedroom in an apartment were the combined kitchen and living room was shared with the guests in the other bedroom. Breakfast was cereal and toast. Bed was okay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

26 Nov 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great for the budget traveller

Stayed here in November 2015 in a private room. I've stayed in many hostels (in both dorm and private rooms) and I have to say the set up for this is not something I've experienced before. In the private room you actually stay in a two bedroom unit, which includes a kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Needless to say it's a "cosy" setting for both you and your fellow housemates (lucky we had some good people!). Other than this little surprise the accommodation is certainly above average for a hostel and I think you get more than what you pay for. Would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Apollo Bay!

8/10 Good

sam, Melbourne

19 Nov 2015

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good

Economy n close to beach but do not expect standard service

4/10 Poor

Adam, Australia

19 Nov 2015

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

Bed bugs

The location was fine. Receptionist not very professional. Facilities were very old and worn. Bedroom size was ok but the room was dirty, we woke up itchy with small bites on our bodies. Overall not great.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

11 Nov 2015

Simple hotel with poor continental breakfast. if looking for the cheapest hotel in the area, this might be your hotel...

8/10 Good

joy, Aust. Brought cousins from Canada.

31 Oct 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel close to beach, food and other shopping

Would have liked to have stayed longer. Due to time pressure could not ! We had completely private 2 bedrooms with kitchen living area.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Sydney

15 Oct 2015

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

Lovely hostel!

Nice hostel, clean! Helpful guy at reception too. Had a double room shared bathroom. Was really clean

8/10 Good

Liang

10 Oct 2015

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Krit

8 Oct 2015

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

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