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A wooden table set outdoors with a tent in the background.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A tent with a view of a grassy field. Inside, there is a bed with a mat, a shelf with plates, and a basket.

1. Forrest Holiday Park

Forrest

Shelley

AU$174

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A coastal view with a beach, a walking path, and a town in the background.

A motel with a red and white exterior, a reception desk, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a sliding door to a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Lorne Coachman Inn

Lorne

Ian

AU$89

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A deck with wicker chairs overlooking a coastal view.

A cozy living room with a large green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A wooden deck with potted plants on either side, leading to a glass door with a view of the ocean.

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and rolling hills in the background.

3. Seacroft Estate

Sugarloaf

Denise

AU$70

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a tennis court, and a beach.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, teal armchair, and beige sofa. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and the room has large windows with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, tiled floor, and wooden benches along the side.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs overlooking a beach and forested area.

4. Mantra Lorne

Lorne

Sharanjit

AU$177

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A well-maintained garden with a dining area, surrounded by lush greenery and a blue fence.

A reception desk with a white counter and wooden paneling, a bulletin board with notices, and a glass door leading outside.

A room with a dark carpet, a white console table with a vase of flowers, a flat-screen TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a dark wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with black curtains.

5. Otway Gate Motel

Colac

Kenneth

AU$160

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A cozy living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden ceiling beams, a bed with a patterned blanket, and a bedside lamp.

A beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a kitchen with green cabinets, and a cozy seating area.

6. Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats

Lorne

Paul

AU$181

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A reception desk with a sign reading "COLAC MID CITY Motel & Suites".

A building with a sign reading "Colac Mid City Motel and Suites" with outdoor seating and a stone patio.

A residential building with brick architecture, arched doorways, and a garden with various flowers.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a decorative mirror on a brick wall.

7. Colac Mid City Motel

Colac

David

AU$140

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed with a striped bedspread, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white vanity with a mirror, and a window providing natural light.

A rectangular swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a brick wall, a wooden ceiling, a tiled floor, and a black door with a diamond pattern.

8. Baronga Motor Inn

Colac

Mel

AU$148

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A conference room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace with a number sign, and several black chairs around a rectangular table.

A forested area with dense ferns and trees.

A bar area with a beer tap, shelves of liquor bottles, and a menu board listing prices.

9. Colac Central Hotel Motel

Colac

"We were greeted by a very friendly staff member, after having a chat and completing our check in , we were very happy with our allotted room . The beds were comfortable, the room was clean. A very quiet place to stay within easy walking distance to Lake Colac , botanical gardens and many eateries including the RSL which is across the road. Probably the only complaint as with many motels is the 1 ply toilet paper , nothing that $3 couldn’t fix 😊 We were very happy with our choice to stay here"

Elaine

AU$147

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hot tub with a view of trees through a window, tiled walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A modern interior with a sofa, a small table, and a floral arrangement.

10. Sunnymead Hotel

Aireys Inlet

Thanawut

AU$138

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

A modern wooden house with large windows, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.

A rustic wooden shed in a lush green field with chickens roaming around.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, black leather sofa, and two windows with blinds.

11. Colac Otway Caravan & Cabin Park

Colac West

Linda

AU$136

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A dining area with a view of the ocean, a table, and three wireframe chairs.

A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor area.

A room with a wooden console table, a large framed picture of the ocean, a television, and a view of the sea through a window.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV on a wooden console, a view of the ocean, and a plant.

12. BIG4 Wye River Holiday Park

Wye River

Christine

AU$267

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a desk with chairs. There is a telescope on a tripod and a potted plant.

A building with a website address and phone number, a street with a pedestrian crossing, and a clear blue sky.

A motel with a prominent sign, a visible entrance, and a parking area.

13. Sandridge Motel

Lorne

Bruno

AU$185

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view, and a teal sofa.

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a large potted plant, two wicker chairs, a grey armchair, and a round coffee table with books and a small plant.

14. Cumberland Lorne Resort

Lorne

Renato

AU$292

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A cozy living room with a sofa, a TV, and a table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large sliding glass door to a scenic view, and comfortable seating.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a large window offering a view of the sea.

A coastal property with multiple buildings, surrounded by dense vegetation and overlooking the ocean.

15. Beacon Point Ocean View Villas

Skenes Creek

Fernando

AU$191

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern living room with a TV, sofas, and a glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a glass dining table with wicker chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with two blue sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

16. Anchorage Motel and Villas

Lorne

Jane

AU$174

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A restaurant with wooden interior, tables set for dining, and a bar area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a painting on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a cafe bar and a Guinness pub.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiles, a wooden ceiling, and a white sink with a mirror above it.

17. Winchelsea Motel

Winchelsea

Philip

AU$130

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, and a kitchenette in the background.

A coastal building with a blue roof and a view of the sea.

A covered walkway leading to a building with a modern architectural style, a clear sky, and a view of the sea in the background.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, sink, and a small table with a chair.

18. Beachfront Motel

Apollo Bay

Rogier

AU$92

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table.

A cozy room with a bed, a small wooden stool, and a yellow chair.

19. BIG4 Aireys Inlet

Aireys Inlet

Kara-Jae

AU$156

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden bridge over a stream in a forested area with a wooden gazebo.

A house with a deck, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A room with two beds, a mural of a forest scene, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, and a window providing a view of greenery.

20. The Source Otways

Tanybryn

Fernando

AU$341

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Top Barwon Downs Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Barwon Downs

Sunnymead Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The most amazing night away.. Ever 🙌 SuziQ ❤️ Such an awesome front of house lady.. Nothing less than 100% customer service.. Indie spa experience….. OMGG definitely do yourself and your partner a favour.. BOOK ……… NOW You won’t regret it. Already planning our next getaway to Sunnymead again 🥂"

Beachfront Motel

8/10 Good

"A great value for money accommodation. Had all the facilities expected of self contained accommodation."

Mantra Lorne

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. However, the sliding door between the bathroom and toilet was difficult to use, and the toilet could do with an update. Breakfast offered a decent variety of options. Location is great."

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Only stayed one night, the room was clean and tidy. basic facilities including toaster, microwave, crockery and cutlery were in the room. Even during winter, there were still plenty of eatery options open within a short walk for dinner. Short walk to the beach."

Seaview Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, nice rooms"

Odyssey Apollo Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Old building"

Cumberland Lorne Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was relaxing and peaceful. The room and everything that it offered was just what we wanted with an excellent ocean view. Easy access to spa, shopping, food and beach."

Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments

8/10 Good

"A nice place close to the centre, clean and tidy room with a modern bathroom"

Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to find, navigate and conveniently located. Love the spacious room and the toilet has a heater!"

More cheap accommodation in Barwon Downs

Seacroft Estate

4990 Great Ocean Rd Sugarloaf VIC

AU$70

7 Sept - 8 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (80 reviews)

Colac Otway Caravan & Cabin Park

490 Princes Hwy Colac West VIC

AU$136

21 Sept - 22 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Otway Gate Motel

52-56 Murray Street East Colac VIC

AU$160

7 Sept - 8 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)

Forrest Holiday Park

1 Station St Forrest VIC

AU$174

15 Sept - 16 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park

2 Great Ocean Road Lorne VIC

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8.4/10 Very good! (418 reviews)

Marengo Family Caravan Park

Off Great Ocean Road Marengo VIC

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Barwon Downs?

The best area to stay in Barwon Downs is within the Barwon Downs township itself, offering convenient access to local amenities and the natural surroundings.The township is quite compact, with its main street, Boundary Road, running through the centre. Here, you'll find the general store, which is the heart of the community, and a few local eateries. The area is characterised by its peaceful, rural setting, surrounded by the Otway Ranges. Accommodation types are typically guesthouses or holiday rentals, providing a comfortable base for exploring.For couples seeking a quiet retreat, staying directly in Barwon Downs is ideal. You're close enough to enjoy walks and drives through the scenic Otways, with easy access to the Barwon River for fishing or enjoying the riverside. It's a great spot for unwinding and connecting with nature without being too remote.Families will also find Barwon Downs a good fit. The general store on Boundary Road is handy for essentials, and the open spaces around the township provide opportunities for children to play. Many holiday rentals come with larger gardens, superb for family activities.

When is the best time to go to Barwon Downs?

The best time to visit Barwon Downs is during the warmer months, specifically from November to March, when the weather is ideal for outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect pleasant temperatures, which are superb for exploring the natural beauty of the Otway Ranges. Days are generally sunny and longer, allowing for more time to enjoy walks, picnics, and wildlife spotting in the surrounding forests and national parks.This time of year is particularly suited for families looking to make the most of the outdoor experiences. The warmer weather makes activities like visiting waterfalls, exploring walking trails, and enjoying the natural springs much more comfortable and enjoyable for all ages.Couples seeking a peaceful retreat will also appreciate the mild conditions for romantic strolls through the bushland or simply relaxing in a quiet setting.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Barwon Downs.

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Prices for hotels in Barwon Downs often vary, but you can find a great deal from AU$70 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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Our top choices for Barwon Downs hotels

1. Forrest Holiday Park

2. Lorne Coachman Inn

3. Seacroft Estate

4. Mantra Lorne

5. Otway Gate Motel

6. Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats

7. Colac Mid City Motel

8. Baronga Motor Inn

9. Colac Central Hotel Motel

10. Sunnymead Hotel

11. Colac Otway Caravan & Cabin Park

12. BIG4 Wye River Holiday Park

13. Sandridge Motel

14. Cumberland Lorne Resort

15. Beacon Point Ocean View Villas

16. Anchorage Motel and Villas

17. Winchelsea Motel

18. Beachfront Motel

19. BIG4 Aireys Inlet

20. The Source Otways

Stay near popular Barwon Downs attractions

Murroon Bushland Reserve

Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve

Learn more about Barwon Downs

Top Barwon Downs Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Barwon Downs

Sunnymead Hotel

Beachfront Motel

Mantra Lorne

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay

Seaview Motel and Apartments

Odyssey Apollo Bay

Cumberland Lorne Resort

Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments

Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

More cheap accommodation in Barwon Downs

Seacroft Estate

Colac Otway Caravan & Cabin Park

Otway Gate Motel

Forrest Holiday Park

Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park

Marengo Family Caravan Park

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