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Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay

3.0 star property
Sandy fun near Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre

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Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay is on the Great Ocean Road Waterfront, ideal for beach enthusiasts and art lovers. Browse local art in the on-site gallery or visit the driving range. Enjoy a playground, bar, and access to a nearby health club to complete your experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room with Sea View

Queen Room with Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
65-71 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay

Motel near Great Ocean Road Waterfront
Located close to Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Harbour, Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay provides an art gallery on-site, a playground and a bar. Tee up with amenities such as a driving range at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and express check-out
  • Express check-in, golf clubs on-site and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, toasters and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 25 for adults and AUD 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fusion Space Café & Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (70 centimetre high)
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests will receive key retrieval information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 25 for adults and AUD 15 to 25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Iluka Motel Apollo Bay
Iluka Apollo Bay
Iluka Motel And Restaurant
Iluka Motel & Restaurant Hotel Apollo Bay
Iluka Hotel Apollo Bay
Iluka Motel & Restaurant Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Iluka Motel
Blue Ocean Motel
Iluka Motel Restaurant
Blue Ocean Apollo Apollo
Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay?

As of 26 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$138.43, including 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.

How much is parking at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay?

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

What time is check-in at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Apollo Bay motel is within a 5-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. Apollo Bay Harbour and Marriners Lookout are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Milan Ashvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was functional, convenient and had everything you needed. Only thing was you need to carry your suitcases up a flight of stairs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very easy access to the shops and restaurants, clean & comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Self check in. Communication was good. Room average but had been renovated. Sea view room however street light directly in front of window. Not the hotels issue just an FYI for travellers. Close to cafes, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely recently renovated room. Lots of food options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to everywhere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lubica Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean. Good size. Free upgrade. Good price. Can’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Close to cafes and dining options. Access is via stairs if mobility is an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a few nights this motel room was great, clean, new, modern and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Amenities
Got in late and left early not able to answer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

Great Location

Great location and property. It is excellent value for the time of year and is close to everything. The shower wasn't the best, but overall, I was very happy with the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adam Grey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and out process, clean rooms, hot water takes a while and room a bit noisy but the Australia Day fair was on
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable. Close to beach, shopping, food. Very close to parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faulty TV which was not resolved.Entry door was not secure.Should be a lift to gain entry with heavy suitcases instead of having to lug them up two sets of stairs.Very noisy from the business underneath cooling fans.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water in the shower was slow to drain. Besides that 4/5
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tiny rooms and expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness
My room was clean, cozy and close lots of shops and restaurants. I could never get the wifi to work and the tv service wasnt working in my room. I was only there for one night so not a big issue fir me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
NA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but comfortable

Entire check-in process was performed by remote-control, with email & SMS instructions, but was pretty seamless nevertheless. Motel rooms are up 2 x flights of stairs, so not the easiest with bags to carry. Room was very small, but extremely well appointed & comfy - despite the small size, everything was well laid-out with modern appliances and modern (ensuite-size) bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sujan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room size was small compare to to the one which has been selected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location was very convenient. The self check in and out process was super easy. But for a property this expensive, the room was very small and there was no reception or staff around. Not worth the cost in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean and tidy ben for the night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nagarjun

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

Good place to stay

Got 3 rooms. No front desk but they leave keys for you. Good clean rooms and right off the strip. Good communication. Would stay again. Quiet and could not hear our neighbors
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
my review is about the booking experience on wotif. i dont know where the fault lies, but i changed the booking dates to what i wanted on the wotif website, but they changed without me being notified. hence the dates that i booked where not what i requested. i was not able to cancel (hotel policy) despite realising AFTER the confirmation. i feel this is a trap designed by wotif. VERY POOR
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leaves a lot to be desired.

After we found reception it was good to find a clean and tidy room. Check in was just a key in an envelope. The hot water had a wait time of 5 - 10 minutes not very eco friendly? The ironing board was only useable in a dolls house. TV reception was awful and there was no microwave in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025