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.
Beach Retreat Studio Marengo
From $86
Lorne World
From $90
Beach Retreat Apartment Marengo
From $110
Historic Central Cottage In Warrnambool
From $118
Waves Luxury Suites
From $123
104 On Merri Apartments
From $126
Central Warrnambool Townhouse
From $150
Apollo Bay Guest House
From $171
Chocolate Gannets
From $208
Acquus Zinga
From $223
Gone Surfin
From $224
Driftwood by the Sea
From $274
Kutu Ev
From $301
The Anglesea Beach House
From $348
Alkina Lodge - Great Ocean Road
From $506
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
From $48
Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments
From $52
Coastal Motel
From $53
Apollo Bay Holiday Park
From $56
Warrnambool Motel and Holiday Park
From $59
Mid City Motel Warrnambool
From $65
Sandpiper Motel
From $65
Comfort Inn on Raglan
From $66
Seaview Motel & Apartments
From $67
Torquay Holiday Park
From $69
Belfast Cottages Port Fairy
From $70
Great Ocean Road Resort
From $71
Port Fairy Holiday Park
From $78
Elm Tree Motel Warrnambool
From $78
Port Fairy BIG4 Holiday Park
From $81
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
From $81
Comfort Inn The International
From $81
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
From $84
Hopkins House Motel & Apartments
From $85
Banyan Place
From $85
Warrnambool Cbd Townhouses
From $89
Split Point Cottages
From $89
Lornebeach Apartments
From $89
Phoenix Apartments Lorne
From $90
Beachfront Resort Torquay
From $90
Anchorage Motel & Villas Lorne
From $90
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
From $92
Ashmont Motel and Apartments
From $92
Apartment 35
From $95
Botanic Breeze
From $96
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
From $99
Lighthouse Lodge Warrnambool
From $99
Comfort Inn Western
From $100
Lady Bay Resort
From $102
Salt Air on Banyan
From $102
Port Boutique Accommodation
From $102
Sea Foam Villas
From $104
Rayville Boat Houses
From $106
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
From $107
Beechwood Apartment
From $109
Roshnier Apartment
From $109
Southern Anchorage Retreat
From $109
Wypinga B&B - Pet Friendly
From $109
54 On Bank
From $113
Allenvale
From $113
Abrigo Apartment
From $113
Aireys Inlet Getaway Resort
From $115
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
From $115
Arabella Country House
From $116
Apollo Bay Cottages
From $119
Dubois Accommodation on Liebig
From $122
Seashells On Banyan Apartment
From $122
Anglesea River Apartments
From $125
Coastal Vibe Apartments
From $130
Whitewater Apartments
From $132
Torquay Retreats - TwentyTwo Pride
From $133
Beeches By The Sea
From $143
On The Esplanade Apartments
From $144
Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
From $144
Coach House Port Fairy
From $150
Seafarers Getaway
From $155
Point Roadknight Paradise
From $156
Southern Ocean Villas
From $157
Bell Street Apartments
From $161
Tides Apartments Port Fairy
From $162
Lorne Ocean Sun Apartments
From $168
Pierview Apartments
From $171
Douglas Riverside
From $181
Glenaire Cottages
From $185
Two Bays Apartments
From $193
The Dunes Port Fairy
From $195
7 Falls Apartments
From $196
Ocean Acres Retreat Lorne
From $202
Edge17 Port Fairy Wharf
From $214
The Waterfront Apartment
From $221
Johanna Seaside Cottages
From $223
The Boomerangs at Johanna
From $225
Torquay Retreats - Eighteen Beach
From $233
Beach & Golf Stays
From $235
Torquay Retreats - ThirtyOne Pride
From $240
La Perouse Lorne
From $260
Torquay Retreats - Bristol Road
From $284
Torquay Retreats - Anderson
From $288
Drift House
From $306
At The Beach Anglesea
From $322
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge
From $20
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
From $26
The Cally Hotel
From $27
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
From $34
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
From $34
Turn-in Motel
From $36
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
From $41
Raglan Motor Inn
From $48
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
From $53
Motel Warrnambool
From $53
Beachfront Motel Apollo Bay
From $54
Mahogany Motel
From $57
City Heart Motel
From $57
Redwood Manor Motel Apartments
From $58
Seahorse Coastal Villas
From $58
Great Ocean View Motel
From $60
City Central Motor Inn & Apartments
From $61
Iluka Motel and Restaurant
From $61
Gum Tree Caravan Park
From $61
High View Family Cottages
From $65
Clifton Beach Lodge
From $67
Gateway Motor Inn Warrnambool
From $67
Port Campbell Motor Inn
From $69
Warrnambool Holiday Village
From $70
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
From $70
Angela's Beach Stays
From $72
Lorne Hotel Lorne
From $74
Lorne Bay View Motel
From $76
Summers Rest Units
From $77
Lightkeepers Inn Motel
From $78
Port Fairy Motor Inn
From $79
Portside Motel
From $80
Marengo Holiday Park
From $81
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
From $84
Loch Ard Motor Inn
From $90
Great Ocean Road Cottages
From $92
Eastern Reef Cottages
From $92
Eastern Beach Holiday Units
From $92
BIG4 Warrnambool Figtree Holiday Park
From $100
Port O' Call Motel
From $118
Great Ocean Walk Retreat
From $129
Gypsy Falls Retreat
From $134
Cottages for Couples
From $144
Hill's Creek Holiday Home
From $151
Cape Otway Lightstation
From $179
Qdos
From $223
Burrum River Retreat
From $274
13th Apostle Backpackers
From $19
Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
From $19
Port Campbell Hostel
From $22
Bells Beach Backpackers
From $23
Torquay Hotel/Motel
From $81
Merrijig Inn
From $109
A River Bed Cottage
From $156
The Boulevard Lorne
From $280
