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 $118
Waves Luxury Suites
From $123
Lorne World
From $148
Central Warrnambool Townhouse
From $151
Apollo Bay Guest House
From $206
Acquus Zinga
From $216
104 On Merri Apartments
From $216
Chocolate Gannets
From $232
Kutu Ev
From $302
The Anglesea Beach House
From $347
Gone Surfin
From $358
Alkina Lodge - Great Ocean Road
From $596
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
From $37
Warrnambool Motel and Holiday Park
From $59
Coastal Motel
From $59
Apollo Bay Holiday Park
From $61
Mid City Motel Warrnambool
From $64
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
From $68
Seaview Motel & Apartments
From $68
The Apollo
From $73
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
From $76
Comfort Inn on Raglan
From $79
Stonecutters Inn
From $89
Warrnambool Cbd Townhouses
From $89
Torquay Holiday Park
From $89
Hopkins House Motel & Apartments
From $89
Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments
From $90
Port Fairy Holiday Park
From $92
Casa Favilla B&B
From $92
Elm Tree Motel Warrnambool
From $92
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
From $93
Comfort Inn Western
From $94
Comfort Inn The International
From $94
Chatby Lane Lorne
From $95
Split Point Cottages
From $95
Port Fairy BIG4 Holiday Park
From $96
Merton Manor Exclusive B&B
From $99
Lighthouse Lodge Warrnambool
From $100
Banyan Place
From $101
Sea Foam Villas
From $101
Sandpiper Motel
From $102
Quest Warrnambool
From $103
Salt Air on Banyan
From $103
Gallery Apartments
From $103
Mantra Lorne
From $105
Anchorage Motel & Villas Lorne
From $106
Dubois Accommodation on Liebig
From $107
Clonmara Country House and Cottages
From $107
Beachfront Resort Torquay Australia
From $108
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
From $109
Apartment 35
From $109
Beechwood Apartment
From $110
Wyndham Resort Torquay
From $110
Roshnier Apartment
From $110
Wypinga B&B - Pet Friendly
From $110
Great Ocean Road Resort
From $112
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
From $114
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
From $114
Seashells On Banyan Apartment
From $115
Belfast Cottages Port Fairy
From $115
Southern Anchorage Retreat
From $118
Lady Bay Resort
From $120
Allenvale
From $120
Aireys Inlet Getaway Resort
From $123
Ashmont Motel and Apartments
From $125
Phoenix Apartments Lorne
From $127
Torquay Retreats - TwentyTwo Pride
From $127
Beeches By The Sea
From $128
Whitewater Apartments Australia
From $128
54 On Bank
From $130
Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
From $133
Abrigo Apartment
From $133
Cumberland Lorne Resort
From $133
The Victoria Apartments
From $134
Point Roadknight Paradise
From $134
Arabella Country House
From $134
Coastal Vibe Apartments
From $135
Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay
From $137
The Dolphin Apartments
From $138
Apollo Bay Cottages
From $140
Seafarers Getaway
From $142
On The Esplanade Apartments
From $144
Port Boutique Accommodation
From $158
OnShore Torquay
From $163
Coach House Port Fairy
From $171
Lorne Ocean Sun Apartments
From $178
Southern Ocean Villas
From $178
Bell Street Apartments Australia
From $180
Two Bays Apartments Australia
From $188
Rayville Boat Houses
From $189
Glenaire Cottages
From $191
7 Falls Apartments
From $193
Pierview Apartments
From $199
Ocean Acres Retreat Lorne
From $202
Lornebeach Apartments
From $203
Tides Apartments Port Fairy
From $205
Captains at the Bay
From $214
Douglas Riverside
From $219
Edge17 Port Fairy Wharf
From $223
Beach & Golf Stays Australia
From $225
Hearn's Beachside Villas
From $226
Dockside Waterfront Indulgence
From $240
The Waterfront Apartment
From $255
The Boomerangs at Johanna
From $259
La Perouse Lorne
From $261
Anchors Port Campbell
From $272
Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel
From $278
Torquay Retreats - Bristol Road
From $285
Torquay Retreats - Anderson
From $288
Drift House
From $289
Johanna Seaside Cottages
From $292
Torquay Retreats - ThirtyOne Pride
From $295
Torquay Retreats - Eighteen Beach
From $295
The Penthouse Port Fairy
From $412
Anchors Beach House
From $526
The Cally Hotel
From $20
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
From $27
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
From $31
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
From $41
Turn-in Motel
From $44
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
From $45
Raglan Motor Inn
From $49
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
From $50
Motel Marengo
From $54
Mahogany Motel
From $57
Gateway Motor Inn Warrnambool
From $58
Redwood Manor Motel Apartments
From $61
Motel Warrnambool
From $61
Angela's Beach Stays
From $61
Downtown Motel
From $63
NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park
From $63
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
From $64
City Central Motor Inn & Apartments
From $64
Farmhouse Flat Pet Friendly
From $64
High View Family Cottages
From $65
Beachcomber Motel & Apartments
From $66
Eight Spence
From $68
Beachfront Motel Apollo Bay
From $68
Best Western Tudor Motor Inn
From $70
Warrnambool Holiday Village
From $71
Anchorbelle Motel
From $73
Port Fairy Motor Inn
From $73
City Heart Motel
From $74
Marengo Holiday Park
From $75
Gum Tree Caravan Park
From $76
Summers Rest Units
From $77
Torquay Tropicana Motel
From $78
Surf City Motel
From $79
Lorne Coachman Inn
From $81
Best Western Colonial Village Motel
From $82
Central Court Motel Warrnambool
From $83
The Sandridge Motel
From $83
Iluka Motel & Restaurant
From $84
Best Western Olde Maritime Motor Inn
From $85
Surfside Holiday Park Warrnambool
From $86
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
From $88
Seahorse Coastal Villas
From $88
Roundhouse Motel
From $89
Port Campbell Motor Inn
From $90
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
From $91
Loch Ard Motor Inn
From $92
Portside Motel
From $92
Great Ocean View Motel
From $93
Clifton Beach Lodge
From $95
Lightkeepers Inn Motel
From $101
Eastern Reef Cottages
From $103
Central Motel Port Fairy
From $103
Lorne Hotel Lorne
From $110
Port O' Call Motel
From $112
12 Apostles Cottages
From $120
Port Bayou Cottage
From $127
Great Ocean Walk Retreat
From $128
Lorne Bay View Motel
From $142
Cottages for Couples
From $144
Great Ocean Road Cottages
From $158
Cape Otway Lightstation
From $171
No 1 William St Guest House
From $171
Johanna River Farm & Cottages
From $180
Lemonade Creek Cottages
From $182
Hill's Creek Holiday Home
From $198
Shearwater Cottages
From $213
Qdos
From $261
Burrum River Retreat
From $274
Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
From $22
Port Campbell Hostel
From $24
Bells Beach Backpackers
From $25
13th Apostle Backpackers
From $30
Torquay Hotel/Motel
From $103
Merrijig Inn
From $109
A River Bed Cottage
From $137
Apollo Bay Backpackers
From $20
The Farm House
From $171
Apollo's
From $191
The Lane House
From $192
Bella Vista Apollo Bay
From $204
Beach Break
From $206
Earth Sea Sky
From $244
The Boulevard Lorne
From $281
Southern Exposure
From $289
