Deluxe Room, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (Not suitable for children)
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Reviews of Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
173 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location as a base to explore the Great Ocean Road and surrounding area. Property had everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Michelle on 15 May 2024
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay here!

6/10 Okay

Haiyan

Disliked: Cleanliness
There was a very strong odor on the carpet, smelled like feet. Also there was a strong smell like the pee near the foot of the bed. Other things are good - Easy and quick check in and check out process, a lot of things to eat and to look at around this property, very quiet at night, feels safe in the neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Cristina on 13 May 2024
Dear Haiyan,I'm so sorry your stay was marred by the smell in the carpet. The carpets were steam cleaned a few days before your arrival and must not have dried fully.We are grateful you brought this to our attention. Please accept our apology and we hope to see you again one day.Kind Regards,Cristina @ Reception

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Kim on 11 May 2024
Thanks for your review Ellen. Hope to see you again sometime.

8/10 Good

TRANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Michelle on 11 May 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Michelle on 4 May 2024
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Koh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fabulous. Will definitely stay here again if I come apollo bay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Michelle on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review, so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back one day!

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was opposite the sea and you could walk along the beach by crossing the road.The accommodation was tidy and clean and looked after. Nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Michelle on 27 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Nutsima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very quiet. We stayed on the second floor and had a great ocean view. Love the city and the room was very comfy. We had the most beautiful sunrise from the balcony in our Australia trip. Will be back! :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Michelle on 21 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your time here!

10/10 Excellent

frank

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Kim on 12 Apr 2024
We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Doolandella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Michelle on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

8/10 Good

Vicky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Kim on 5 Apr 2024
Thank you very much Vicki for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you continue to enjoy your trip!

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay in transit from the 12 Apostles land mark. Comfortable and clean. Door was left open for us....very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Michelle on 28 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us

8/10 Good

kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located across the road from the beach. Excellent restaurants within an easy walk. Good grocery bakery and cafe almost next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Michelle on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and location for our two night stay in the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Michelle on 17 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Neil and Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Michelle on 17 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in a lovely location Apollo bay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Michelle on 8 Mar 2024
Thanks David for your review. We hope to see you again at some stage!

10/10 Excellent

tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bright and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Michelle on 7 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Michelle on 7 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Waterfront Motor Inn on 24 Feb 2024
Thanks Craig for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again sometime!

8/10 Good

Hoi Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Michelle on 24 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor sitting area and access to beach right across the road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Michelle on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay here!

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality. Fantastic view. Everything as described
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed with us!

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a remarkable place. Squeaky clean room with exceptional amenities from the dishes to the jug of water and cold milk capsules in the fridge to the high quality soap and shampoo. Friendly, helpful staff and an unbeatable location, steps from the beach and from a row of restaurants. I can’t say enough about this place! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Michelle on 18 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Michelle on 11 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Motel
great motel. Friendly welcome. rooms well equipped and nicely furnished. Great shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Michelle on 6 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and lovely clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money - standard room was spacious with kitchenette and large shower room. All very clean and bed linen and towels were as new
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location!
Great little motel right across from the beach & in walking distance to the main strip of restaurants & shops in Apollo Bay. Clean & well maintained. The owners were lovely. We had the room with a balcony with the ocean view. Highly recommend!
View from our ocean view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! We are rather spoilt for location.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on 26 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on 26 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Amrit, Sydney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean apartment close to shops and beach. Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on 21 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I used to visit this property and it was getting shabby. New owners are doing a great job restoring property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on 15 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was amazing. Friendly staff and great overall room. Will definitely be making a return trip to stay here again
Response from Michelle on 9 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay here

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 4 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 26 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really beautiful and comfortable room with very friendly and helpful staff. The motel is just across from the beach and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Was a lovely bit of luxury after walking the Great Ocean Walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 22 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and congratulations on your awesome achievement with your walk!

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 19 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review, so glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how clean and comfy the rooms were.. The bubble jet tub was a plus point provided when we checked in the room, it was really cold during that time. Besides that, it was a beautiful place, cozy and wonderful. Facing the beach.. Love every bit of this place, however wished we had spent more time in this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your time here

8/10 Good

neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
one night stay. good location, had a Seaview albeit through a gap in the bushes over the road.but would recommend a stay here ,friendly staff.clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 17 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us

8/10 Good

Mark, Marina del Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay in Apollo Bay. I had one of the rooms with a balcony overlooking the Great Ocean Road, the dunes, and the ocean. Very relaxing, especially at night. Even though I was right on the road, I'm not sure a single car passed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Everything was in great condition and the owner was friendly. The town is small and everything in town, including some great dining options, is just a short walk away. I only stayed for a night but a longer stay would have been really pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the cleanest hotels on my trip. Amenities were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Binny Zachariah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Response from Michelle on 6 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 11 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint I have is that I wish I would’ve spent more time here. Location is great. Staff very friendly. Easy parking. Loved hearing the ocean from my room as I watched the sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on 7 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view of stormy ocean if you book waterfront. Just cross the road to access the beach. Superb dinner recommendation. Very accessible hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Michelle on 7 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

hong feng

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Response from Michelle on 30 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

K E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Our room was a good size and it was clean. We overlooked the beach which was lovely. The staff were very friendly and happy to help. It was a short walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Michelle on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are in a great location aren't we!

10/10 Excellent

Mei Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Michelle on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Michelle on 27 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay