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Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay

4.0 star property
Travelers can curl up with a book from their room at this Apollo Bay retreat or venture out to explore the nearby Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre

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Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay provides a peaceful base along the Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Guests relax in the garden, browse the library for their next read, and appreciate practical amenities like laundry facilities and reliable WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Hill View | View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Hill View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Hill view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Ground Floor | View from room

Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Spa

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

King Room with Otway Range View

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Twin Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

Queen Room With Hill View

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room-Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Apollo Bay is home to Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apollo Bay Bowls Club and Great Otway National Park. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Marriners Lookout are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Apollo Bay travel guide
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3 Murray Street, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Harbour which includes general coastal views and mountains
    Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Ocean Road which includes rocky coastline and general coastal views
    Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    154 min drive

Restaurants

  • Apollo Bay Hotel
    9 min walk
  • George's Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar
    7 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
    13 min walk
  • Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant
    11 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay

Upscale motel near Great Ocean Road Waterfront
Located close to Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Bowls Club, Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay provides a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-in and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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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
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 18 for adults and AUD 18 for children

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 18 for adults and from AUD 18 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay
Sandpiper Motel
Sandpiper Apollo Bay
Sandpiper Hotel Apollo Bay
Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Sandpiper Apollo Apollo
Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay on 15 Mar 2026 start from NZ$162, 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 Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

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

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay located?

Situated in Apollo Bay, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Waterfront, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Bowls Club. Apollo Bay Harbour and Marriners Lookout are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 979 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had lovely fresh decor and the garden around it helped make it feel private. In room facilities were great with cutlery/microwave/bowls etc. and the bathroom was a good size
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous spot, loved the view and easy to walk to nearby cafe and dinner spots, as well as an enjoyable walk back home along the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was good. It was far enough away from the busy shops for quiet nights but within walking distance. Close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Reilly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Great motel with good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Everything was great with room, bathroom and location Second roombin our group had a split system issue which they tried to fix but could only come up with a temporary solution with for the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed, bedding & pillows were so soft & comfortable. Towels were super soft & fluffy. Self check in was great. Nice spacious unit. Parking on site was a great bonus too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet room, private and comfortable. Sitting on the deck listening to the ocean at night - bliss. Breakfast cuppa with the birds was wonderful. An excellent venue, fast self check in and wonderful hosts. Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa Rheanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely stay here again.

Great place to stay, very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qi Feng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and Apollo Bay Centre. Good place to stay on Great Ocean Road
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radha

Liked: Amenities
One of the BEST motel we ever stayed in. Major hotels can’t beat their human less, high tech service. Well thought out of everything which made our stay amazing. THANKS to the Sandpiper Team !! Everyone who’s looking for a place to stay in for night or multiple days MUST experience it at least once.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean , great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel in a good location. No one in reception but you have a number to call if you need anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and well appointed and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, very clean, excellent bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel, good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsun Leung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfortable motel with extraordinary sunrise sea view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay at the sandpiper Apollo bay. Property was clean and bedding was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. Facilities was flawless. Washing and drying was available also. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and well appointed property with every facility and amenity you would need for one or two days stay. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great overnight stop along the Great Ocean Road. Is certainly set up for longer stays too. Slightly more firm bed, but still comfortable enough for a good sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a nice stay in transit and stop along the great ocean road. Many nice restaurants around so you won't afraid you will be starving there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024