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 $122
104 On Merri Apartments
From $127
Waves Luxury Suites
From $142
Central Warrnambool Townhouse
From $153
Kutu Ev
From $312
Chocolate Gannets
From $330
The Anglesea Beach House
From $392
Lorne World
From $661
Alkina Lodge - Great Ocean Road
From $845
Gone Surfin
From $868
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
From $39
Warrnambool Motel and Holiday Park
From $54
Casa Favilla B&B
From $58
Mid City Motel Warrnambool
From $65
Comfort Inn on Raglan
From $66
The Apollo
From $68
Apartment 35
From $70
Sandpiper Motel
From $70
Apollo Bay Holiday Park
From $71
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
From $72
Anchorage Motel & Villas Lorne
From $75
Comfort Inn The International
From $78
Coastal Motel
From $81
Elm Tree Motel Warrnambool
From $82
Belfast Cottages Port Fairy
From $83
Torquay Holiday Park
From $84
Sea Foam Villas
From $84
Port Fairy BIG4 Holiday Park
From $86
Port Fairy Holiday Park
From $88
Hopkins House Motel & Apartments
From $88
Great Ocean Road Resort
From $89
Wyndham Resort Torquay
From $92
Warrnambool Cbd Townhouses
From $93
Stonecutters Inn
From $95
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
From $95
Split Point Cottages
From $99
Port Boutique Accommodation
From $100
Seaview Motel & Apartments
From $100
Merton Manor Exclusive B&B
From $101
Mantra Lorne
From $101
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
From $102
Chatby Lane Lorne
From $103
Comfort Inn Western
From $105
Beachfront Resort Torquay Australia
From $105
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
From $105
Salt Air on Banyan
From $106
Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments
From $106
Rayville Boat Houses
From $109
Lighthouse Lodge Warrnambool
From $109
The Victoria Apartments
From $111
Roshnier Apartment
From $113
Phoenix Apartments Lorne
From $114
Ashmont Motel and Apartments
From $114
Wypinga B&B - Pet Friendly
From $114
Lady Bay Resort
From $116
Gallery Apartments
From $117
Clonmara Country House and Cottages
From $118
Banyan Place
From $119
Quest Warrnambool
From $120
Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay
From $120
54 On Bank
From $121
Aireys Inlet Getaway Resort
From $128
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
From $128
Seashells On Banyan Apartment
From $128
Cumberland Lorne Resort
From $134
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
From $135
Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
From $137
Arabella Country House
From $139
The Dolphin Apartments
From $146
Whitewater Apartments Australia
From $151
Captains at the Bay
From $153
On The Esplanade Apartments
From $154
Coastal Vibe Apartments
From $154
Torquay Retreats - TwentyTwo Pride
From $155
Allenvale
From $157
Southern Ocean Villas
From $159
Lornebeach Apartments
From $161
Beeches By The Sea
From $163
Lorne Ocean Sun Apartments
From $164
Seafarers Getaway
From $167
OnShore Torquay
From $173
Bell Street Apartments Australia
From $184
Pierview Apartments
From $193
Glenaire Cottages
From $202
Two Bays Apartments Australia
From $209
Dockside Waterfront Indulgence
From $214
Apollo Bay Cottages
From $221
Tides Apartments Port Fairy
From $223
Hearn's Beachside Villas
From $232
Edge17 Port Fairy Wharf
From $235
Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel
From $243
Beach & Golf Stays Australia
From $246
The Penthouse Port Fairy
From $248
7 Falls Apartments
From $257
Anchors Port Campbell
From $263
The Waterfront Apartment
From $271
Torquay Retreats - Bristol Road
From $296
Torquay Retreats - ThirtyOne Pride
From $307
The Boomerangs at Johanna
From $327
Drift House
From $357
Anchors Beach House
From $560
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
From $32
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
From $39
The Cally Hotel
From $46
Angela's Beach Stays
From $48
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
From $49
Raglan Motor Inn
From $52
Downtown Motel
From $53
Mahogany Motel
From $57
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
From $57
Lorne Coachman Inn
From $57
Motel Marengo
From $59
Beachcomber Motel & Apartments
From $61
Summers Rest Units
From $61
Best Western Tudor Motor Inn
From $63
Gateway Motor Inn Warrnambool
From $64
Motel Warrnambool
From $65
NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park
From $65
High View Family Cottages
From $66
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
From $69
City Central Motor Inn & Apartments
From $70
Farmhouse Flat Pet Friendly
From $70
City Heart Motel
From $71
Seahorse Coastal Villas
From $71
Great Ocean View Motel
From $71
Beachfront Motel Apollo Bay
From $73
Eight Spence
From $74
Anchorbelle Motel
From $78
Loch Ard Motor Inn
From $80
The Sandridge Motel
From $80
Lightkeepers Inn Motel
From $81
Port Campbell Motor Inn
From $81
Warrnambool Holiday Village
From $85
Torquay Tropicana Motel
From $85
Turn-in Motel
From $85
Port Fairy Motor Inn
From $85
Surfside Holiday Park Warrnambool
From $86
12 Apostles Cottages
From $93
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
From $93
Surf City Motel
From $94
Iluka Motel & Restaurant
From $95
Central Motel Port Fairy
From $95
Best Western Olde Maritime Motor Inn
From $95
Best Western Colonial Village Motel
From $96
Central Court Motel Warrnambool
From $96
Lorne Hotel Lorne
From $97
Redwood Manor Motel Apartments
From $99
Eastern Reef Cottages
From $99
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
From $100
Portside Motel
From $100
Roundhouse Motel
From $103
Lorne Bay View Motel
From $107
Port O' Call Motel
From $111
Cape Otway Lightstation
From $114
Port Bayou Cottage
From $128
Marengo Holiday Park
From $129
No 1 William St Guest House
From $131
Great Ocean Walk Retreat
From $142
Clifton Beach Lodge
From $143
Cottages for Couples
From $157
Johanna River Farm & Cottages
From $162
Great Ocean Road Cottages
From $164
Shearwater Cottages
From $194
Lemonade Creek Cottages
From $215
Port Campbell Hostel
From $34
Bells Beach Backpackers
From $48
Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
From $48
13th Apostle Backpackers
From $50
Torquay Hotel/Motel
From $92
Merrijig Inn
From $142
A River Bed Cottage
From $161
Earth Sea Sky
From $251
The Boulevard Lorne
From $310
The Farm House
From $500
Apollo's
From $502
Bella Vista Apollo Bay
From $579
The Lane House
From $585
Southern Exposure
From $643
