Constructed as a gigantic memorial after WWI, the 243km-long Great Ocean Road provides tourists with the road-trip of a lifetime. The road hugs a stretch of the shoreline of Australia’s southern state of Victoria. It meanders past some of the most stunning vistas in the world. The Twelve Apostles limestone columns, Fort Queenscliff, surfing beaches and Great Otway National Park are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to peerless attractions en route.
The west end of the route begins just outside Melbourne at the heritage town of Torquay. Driving or travelling 240kms in one go is not too much hassle, but tortuous turns, two-lane traffic and low maximum speed limits all along it can make the trip a long drawn out process.
The majority of people making the trip use Great Ocean Road accommodation to get the most out of this spectacular location. The road runs east from Allansford and there is a varied selection of places to stay here as well as in the adjacent city of Warrnambool. Other places with a selection of accommodation are Apollo Bay, Wye River, Lorne, Anglesea and Torquay.
Great Ocean Road accommodation covers the whole spectrum and there is something for all budgets and tastes. Close to the mid-point of the road at Cape Otway, Bimbi Park is an excellent option for those who want to be close to nature. The park is shaded by manna-gum trees and has pitches for tents and campervans as well as a range of cabins.
There are also plenty of bed and breakfasts, hostels for backpackers and luxury resort hotels. Also at Cape Otway, the Great Ocean Ecolodge is the perfect option for wildlife fans as the establishment arranges excursions with animal researchers. Captain’s at the Bay is one street back from the seafront at Apollo Bay and is an upmarket bed and breakfast. Apollo Bay YHA is on the same street.
Historic Central Cottage In Warrnambool
From $126
Lorne World
From $126
Central Warrnambool Townhouse
From $130
Waves Luxury Suites
From $144
Gone Surfin
From $198
Chocolate Gannets
From $254
Kutu Ev
From $318
The Anglesea Beach House
From $445
Alkina Lodge - Great Ocean Road
From $658
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
From $44
Mid City Motel Warrnambool
From $63
Warrnambool Motel and Holiday Park
From $66
The Apollo
From $69
Comfort Inn on Raglan
From $70
Apollo Bay Holiday Park
From $72
Port Fairy BIG4 Holiday Park
From $74
Coastal Motel
From $74
Sandpiper Motel
From $75
Comfort Inn Western
From $83
Elm Tree Motel Warrnambool
From $83
Casa Favilla B&B
From $89
Stonecutters Inn
From $89
Port Fairy Holiday Park
From $90
Hopkins House Motel & Apartments
From $90
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
From $90
Torquay Holiday Park
From $91
Comfort Inn The International
From $92
Warrnambool Cbd Townhouses
From $93
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
From $93
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
From $96
Salt Air on Banyan
From $97
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
From $97
Captains at the Bay
From $98
Seaview Motel & Apartments
From $101
Chatby Lane Lorne
From $105
Merton Manor Exclusive B&B
From $105
Quest Warrnambool
From $107
Anchorage Motel & Villas Lorne
From $107
Port Boutique Accommodation
From $108
Apartment 35
From $110
Banyan Place
From $110
Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments
From $111
Belfast Cottages Port Fairy
From $115
Wypinga B&B - Pet Friendly
From $115
Beechwood Apartment
From $116
Mantra Lorne
From $116
Sea Foam Villas
From $118
Lady Bay Resort
From $119
Great Ocean Road Resort
From $119
Wyndham Resort Torquay
From $123
Clonmara Country House and Cottages
From $125
Gallery Apartments
From $126
Beachfront Resort Torquay Australia
From $127
Southern Anchorage Retreat
From $127
The Dolphin Apartments
From $127
Ashmont Motel and Apartments
From $133
54 On Bank
From $137
Phoenix Apartments Lorne
From $140
Seashells On Banyan Apartment
From $141
Arabella Country House
From $141
Split Point Cottages
From $143
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
From $143
Rayville Boat Houses
From $147
Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
From $151
OnShore Torquay
From $155
Seafarers Getaway
From $155
Allenvale
From $162
Beeches By The Sea
From $163
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
From $163
Whitewater Apartments Australia
From $174
Coach House Port Fairy
From $176
Lorne Ocean Sun Apartments
From $179
Lighthouse Lodge Warrnambool
From $179
Point Roadknight Paradise
From $180
Southern Ocean Villas
From $181
Torquay Retreats - TwentyTwo Pride
From $185
On The Esplanade Apartments
From $187
Bell Street Apartments Australia
From $187
The Victoria Apartments
From $189
Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay
From $197
Apollo Bay Cottages
From $200
Lornebeach Apartments
From $206
Cumberland Lorne Resort
From $210
Glenaire Cottages
From $211
Aireys Inlet Getaway Resort
From $213
Dockside Waterfront Indulgence
From $217
Tides Apartments Port Fairy
From $225
Two Bays Apartments Australia
From $231
The Boomerangs at Johanna
From $236
Pierview Apartments
From $247
Beach & Golf Stays Australia
From $253
7 Falls Apartments
From $260
Edge17 Port Fairy Wharf
From $285
The Penthouse Port Fairy
From $289
Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel
From $290
Anchors Port Campbell
From $293
The Waterfront Apartment
From $293
Johanna Seaside Cottages
From $301
Torquay Retreats - ThirtyOne Pride
From $310
Torquay Retreats - Eighteen Beach
From $310
Torquay Retreats - Bristol Road
From $310
Torquay Retreats - Anderson
From $317
Drift House
From $475
Anchors Beach House
From $485
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
From $25
The Cally Hotel
From $25
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
From $37
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
From $44
Downtown Motel
From $54
Raglan Motor Inn
From $56
Motel Marengo
From $57
Turn-in Motel
From $57
High View Family Cottages
From $58
Gateway Motor Inn Warrnambool
From $59
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
From $60
Mahogany Motel
From $61
City Central Motor Inn & Apartments
From $62
Motel Warrnambool
From $64
Redwood Manor Motel Apartments
From $65
Iluka Motel & Restaurant
From $65
Lorne Coachman Inn
From $66
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
From $67
Gum Tree Caravan Park
From $71
City Heart Motel
From $72
Farmhouse Flat Pet Friendly
From $72
Torquay Tropicana Motel
From $73
Summers Rest Units
From $73
Eight Spence
From $75
Great Ocean View Motel
From $78
Anchorbelle Motel
From $79
Beachfront Motel Apollo Bay
From $79
Beachcomber Motel & Apartments
From $80
NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park
From $80
Best Western Tudor Motor Inn
From $81
Central Court Motel Warrnambool
From $83
Best Western Colonial Village Motel
From $84
Best Western Olde Maritime Motor Inn
From $84
Port Fairy Motor Inn
From $86
Port Campbell Motor Inn
From $88
Warrnambool Holiday Village
From $90
Seahorse Coastal Villas
From $90
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
From $92
12 Apostles Cottages
From $94
Lightkeepers Inn Motel
From $94
Loch Ard Motor Inn
From $97
Central Motel Port Fairy
From $99
Lorne Hotel Lorne
From $100
Roundhouse Motel
From $100
Portside Motel
From $101
The Sandridge Motel
From $103
Best Western Great Ocean Road Motor Inn
From $104
Surfside Holiday Park Warrnambool
From $105
Marengo Holiday Park
From $111
Port O' Call Motel
From $128
Eastern Reef Cottages
From $131
No 1 William St Guest House
From $131
Surf City Motel
From $135
Great Ocean Walk Retreat
From $136
Clifton Beach Lodge
From $143
Cottages for Couples
From $143
Johanna River Farm & Cottages
From $164
Shearwater Cottages
From $166
Port Bayou Cottage
From $169
Cape Otway Lightstation
From $173
Great Ocean Road Cottages
From $185
Lemonade Creek Cottages
From $201
Hill's Creek Holiday Home
From $242
Port Campbell Hostel
From $24
13th Apostle Backpackers
From $50
Bells Beach Backpackers
From $52
Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
From $86
Torquay Hotel/Motel
From $94
Merrijig Inn
From $115
A River Bed Cottage
From $189
Apollo's
From $204
Bella Vista Apollo Bay
From $211
The Lane House
From $217
The Boulevard Lorne
From $272
The Farm House
From $315
Earth Sea Sky
From $723
