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 $112
Waves Luxury Suites
From $116
104 On Merri Apartments
From $129
Central Warrnambool Townhouse
From $142
Lorne World
From $146
Chocolate Gannets
From $163
Acquus Zinga
From $210
Kutu Ev
From $287
Alkina Lodge - Great Ocean Road
From $498
Gone Surfin
From $791
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
From $39
Sandpiper Motel
From $56
Comfort Inn on Raglan
From $57
Apollo Bay Holiday Park
From $58
Warrnambool Motel and Holiday Park
From $59
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
From $60
Coastal Motel
From $63
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
From $64
Seaview Motel & Apartments
From $64
Comfort Inn The International
From $64
Comfort Inn Western
From $69
Mid City Motel Warrnambool
From $69
Elm Tree Motel Warrnambool
From $70
Port Boutique Accommodation
From $71
Port Fairy BIG4 Holiday Park
From $72
Great Ocean Road Resort
From $72
Torquay Holiday Park
From $73
Hopkins House Motel & Apartments
From $74
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
From $76
Mantra Lorne
From $80
Belfast Cottages Port Fairy
From $81
Stonecutters Inn
From $84
Warrnambool Cbd Townhouses
From $84
Anchorage Motel & Villas Lorne
From $84
Port Fairy Holiday Park
From $87
Wyndham Resort Torquay
From $87
Ashmont Motel and Apartments
From $87
Quest Warrnambool
From $89
Lady Bay Resort
From $91
Chatby Lane Lorne
From $93
Beachfront Resort Torquay Australia
From $96
Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments
From $96
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
From $97
Salt Air on Banyan
From $97
Merton Manor Exclusive B&B
From $97
The Dolphin Apartments
From $97
Rayville Boat Houses
From $99
Lighthouse Lodge Warrnambool
From $100
Cumberland Lorne Resort
From $100
The Victoria Apartments
From $101
Beechwood Apartment
From $103
Roshnier Apartment
From $103
Wypinga B&B - Pet Friendly
From $103
Clonmara Country House and Cottages
From $106
Sea Foam Villas
From $106
Gallery Apartments
From $107
Banyan Place
From $108
Phoenix Apartments Lorne
From $110
Apartment 35
From $110
Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay
From $110
Southern Anchorage Retreat
From $113
Seashells On Banyan Apartment
From $117
Abrigo Apartment
From $120
54 On Bank
From $122
Arabella Country House
From $126
Casa Favilla B&B
From $128
Whitewater Apartments Australia
From $131
Torquay Retreats - TwentyTwo Pride
From $133
Coastal Vibe Apartments
From $134
Beeches By The Sea
From $135
On The Esplanade Apartments
From $137
Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
From $138
Seafarers Getaway
From $138
Apollo Bay Cottages
From $143
Southern Ocean Villas
From $146
Point Roadknight Paradise
From $147
Lorne Ocean Sun Apartments
From $158
OnShore Torquay
From $160
Bell Street Apartments Australia
From $169
Pierview Apartments
From $172
Lornebeach Apartments
From $175
Tides Apartments Port Fairy
From $186
Two Bays Apartments Australia
From $189
Glenaire Cottages
From $189
7 Falls Apartments
From $193
Dockside Waterfront Indulgence
From $194
Captains at the Bay
From $194
Edge17 Port Fairy Wharf
From $200
Allenvale
From $212
Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel
From $224
Johanna Seaside Cottages
From $225
Hearn's Beachside Villas
From $229
Beach & Golf Stays Australia
From $231
The Waterfront Apartment
From $246
Anchors Port Campbell
From $250
The Penthouse Port Fairy
From $259
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
From $260
The Boomerangs at Johanna
From $267
Torquay Retreats - Anderson
From $274
Torquay Retreats - ThirtyOne Pride
From $278
Torquay Retreats - Eighteen Beach
From $278
Torquay Retreats - Bristol Road
From $284
Drift House
From $289
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
From $348
Anchors Beach House
From $435
The Cally Hotel
From $22
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
From $40
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
From $41
Downtown Motel
From $46
Turn-in Motel
From $47
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
From $48
Angela's Beach Stays
From $48
Seahorse Coastal Villas
From $51
Mahogany Motel
From $52
Raglan Motor Inn
From $52
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
From $52
Gateway Motor Inn Warrnambool
From $52
Beachcomber Motel & Apartments
From $53
Redwood Manor Motel Apartments
From $55
Motel Warrnambool
From $57
Lorne Coachman Inn
From $57
City Central Motor Inn & Apartments
From $58
Beachfront Motel Apollo Bay
From $58
Best Western Tudor Motor Inn
From $61
Motel Marengo
From $61
Gum Tree Caravan Park
From $61
NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park
From $61
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
From $62
Summers Rest Units
From $63
Iluka Motel & Restaurant
From $64
Farmhouse Flat Pet Friendly
From $64
High View Family Cottages
From $64
Anchorbelle Motel
From $65
Great Ocean View Motel
From $65
Eight Spence
From $68
Warrnambool Holiday Village
From $71
Central Court Motel Warrnambool
From $74
Port Fairy Motor Inn
From $75
Lightkeepers Inn Motel
From $77
Marengo Holiday Park
From $77
Best Western Olde Maritime Motor Inn
From $78
Torquay Tropicana Motel
From $79
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
From $80
Port O' Call Motel
From $81
Surfside Holiday Park Warrnambool
From $81
Surf City Motel
From $81
Portside Motel
From $81
Best Western Colonial Village Motel
From $82
Roundhouse Motel
From $84
Central Motel Port Fairy
From $84
Port Campbell Motor Inn
From $87
Eastern Reef Cottages
From $90
The Sandridge Motel
From $90
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
From $91
City Heart Motel
From $93
Loch Ard Motor Inn
From $97
Lorne Hotel Lorne
From $99
12 Apostles Cottages
From $103
Clifton Beach Lodge
From $129
Great Ocean Walk Retreat
From $138
Cottages for Couples
From $141
Shearwater Cottages
From $148
Great Ocean Road Cottages
From $149
Cape Otway Lightstation
From $156
Johanna River Farm & Cottages
From $164
Hill's Creek Holiday Home
From $173
Lemonade Creek Cottages
From $173
No 1 William St Guest House
From $176
Port Campbell Hostel
From $20
Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
From $42
13th Apostle Backpackers
From $45
Bells Beach Backpackers
From $45
Torquay Hotel/Motel
From $97
A River Bed Cottage
From $154
Apollo Bay Backpackers
From $39
The Lane House
From $194
Beach Break
From $196
The Farm House
From $196
Apollo's
From $202
Bella Vista Apollo Bay
From $215
Earth Sea Sky
From $232
Southern Exposure
From $244
