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.
Lorne World
From $91
Beach Retreat Studio Marengo
From $102
Beach Retreat Apartment Marengo
From $126
Waves Luxury Suites
From $136
Central Warrnambool Townhouse
From $150
104 On Merri Apartments
From $154
Apollo Bay Guest House
From $191
Acquus Zinga
From $222
Gone Surfin
From $227
Chocolate Gannets
From $249
Driftwood by the Sea
From $274
Kutu Ev
From $300
The Anglesea Beach House
From $349
Alkina Lodge - Great Ocean Road
From $490
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
From $37
Warrnambool Motel and Holiday Park
From $59
Apollo Bay Holiday Park
From $61
Mid City Motel Warrnambool
From $69
Comfort Inn on Raglan
From $74
Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments
From $77
Sandpiper Motel
From $78
Great Ocean Road Resort
From $80
Seaview Motel & Apartments
From $80
Port Fairy BIG4 Holiday Park
From $81
Port Fairy Holiday Park
From $82
Elm Tree Motel Warrnambool
From $82
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
From $83
Warrnambool Cbd Townhouses
From $84
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
From $85
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
From $89
Hopkins House Motel & Apartments
From $89
Split Point Cottages
From $89
Dubois Accommodation on Liebig
From $92
Coastal Motel
From $92
Comfort Inn Western
From $94
Beachfront Resort Torquay Australia
From $94
Torquay Holiday Park
From $94
Belfast Cottages Port Fairy
From $94
Comfort Inn The International
From $94
Anchorage Motel & Villas Lorne
From $95
Botanic Breeze
From $96
Abrigo Apartment
From $99
Lighthouse Lodge Warrnambool
From $100
Sea Foam Villas
From $101
Salt Air on Banyan
From $102
Beechwood Apartment
From $102
Banyan Place
From $105
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
From $108
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
From $109
Port Boutique Accommodation
From $109
Roshnier Apartment
From $109
Wypinga B&B - Pet Friendly
From $109
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
From $111
Lady Bay Resort
From $114
Rayville Boat Houses
From $115
Phoenix Apartments Lorne
From $116
Arabella Country House
From $116
Allenvale
From $119
Aireys Inlet Getaway Resort
From $121
Seashells On Banyan Apartment
From $122
Ashmont Motel and Apartments
From $123
54 On Bank
From $130
Coastal Vibe Apartments
From $132
Whitewater Apartments Australia
From $133
Point Roadknight Paradise
From $135
Beeches By The Sea
From $136
Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
From $138
Southern Ocean Villas
From $145
Apollo Bay Cottages
From $150
Coach House Port Fairy
From $151
Southern Anchorage Retreat
From $155
Seafarers Getaway
From $159
On The Esplanade Apartments
From $164
Bell Street Apartments Australia
From $168
Lorne Ocean Sun Apartments
From $171
Torquay Retreats - TwentyTwo Pride
From $178
Glenaire Cottages
From $187
Lornebeach Apartments
From $191
Two Bays Apartments Australia
From $192
Douglas Riverside
From $192
Pierview Apartments
From $198
Tides Apartments Port Fairy
From $200
Ocean Acres Retreat Lorne
From $202
7 Falls Apartments
From $210
The Dunes Port Fairy
From $219
Beach & Golf Stays Australia
From $229
Johanna Seaside Cottages
From $239
Edge17 Port Fairy Wharf
From $239
The Boomerangs at Johanna
From $256
The Waterfront Apartment
From $260
Torquay Retreats - Bristol Road
From $284
La Perouse Lorne
From $286
Torquay Retreats - Anderson
From $287
Torquay Retreats - ThirtyOne Pride
From $294
Torquay Retreats - Eighteen Beach
From $294
Drift House
From $329
At The Beach Anglesea
From $340
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge
From $20
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
From $27
The Cally Hotel
From $29
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
From $37
Turn-in Motel
From $41
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
From $41
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
From $44
Angela's Beach Stays
From $48
Raglan Motor Inn
From $49
Mahogany Motel
From $57
Gateway Motor Inn Warrnambool
From $58
Motel Warrnambool
From $60
Redwood Manor Motel Apartments
From $61
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
From $64
City Central Motor Inn & Apartments
From $67
High View Family Cottages
From $67
Gum Tree Caravan Park
From $67
City Heart Motel
From $68
Warrnambool Holiday Village
From $71
Great Ocean View Motel
From $72
Iluka Motel & Restaurant
From $75
Summers Rest Units
From $77
Seahorse Coastal Villas
From $79
Lightkeepers Inn Motel
From $81
Beachfront Motel Apollo Bay
From $82
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
From $85
Port Fairy Motor Inn
From $85
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
From $88
Marengo Holiday Park
From $88
Port Campbell Motor Inn
From $89
Clifton Beach Lodge
From $91
Lorne Hotel Lorne
From $95
Eastern Reef Cottages
From $95
Eastern Beach Holiday Units
From $96
Loch Ard Motor Inn
From $97
Great Ocean Road Cottages
From $102
Portside Motel
From $105
Lorne Bay View Motel
From $106
Port O' Call Motel
From $126
Great Ocean Walk Retreat
From $131
Cottages for Couples
From $144
Cape Otway Lightstation
From $164
Hill's Creek Holiday Home
From $186
Burrum River Retreat
From $274
Qdos
From $286
Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
From $19
Port Campbell Hostel
From $22
13th Apostle Backpackers
From $23
Bells Beach Backpackers
From $25
Torquay Hotel/Motel
From $89
Merrijig Inn
From $123
A River Bed Cottage
From $136
The Boulevard Lorne
From $280
