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 $127
Waves Luxury Suites
From $129
Lorne World
From $129
Central Warrnambool Townhouse
From $156
Apollo Bay Guest House
From $168
104 On Merri Apartments
From $176
Chocolate Gannets
From $207
Kutu Ev
From $285
The Anglesea Beach House
From $362
Alkina Lodge - Great Ocean Road
From $562
Gone Surfin
From $881
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
From $42
Apollo Bay Holiday Park
From $58
Warrnambool Motel and Holiday Park
From $59
Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments
From $64
Coastal Motel
From $66
Sandpiper Motel
From $68
The Apollo
From $69
Comfort Inn on Raglan
From $70
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
From $70
Mid City Motel Warrnambool
From $71
Comfort Inn The International
From $71
Great Ocean Road Resort
From $79
Wyndham Resort Torquay
From $82
Mantra Lorne
From $82
Hopkins House Motel & Apartments
From $84
Anchorage Motel & Villas Lorne
From $84
Seaview Motel & Apartments
From $84
Elm Tree Motel Warrnambool
From $87
Port Fairy BIG4 Holiday Park
From $88
Torquay Holiday Park
From $89
Stonecutters Inn
From $90
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
From $90
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
From $90
Casa Favilla B&B
From $91
Comfort Inn Western
From $93
Gallery Apartments
From $93
Belfast Cottages Port Fairy
From $94
Clonmara Country House and Cottages
From $94
Sea Foam Villas
From $95
Abrigo Apartment
From $96
Chatby Lane Lorne
From $97
Salt Air on Banyan
From $99
Lighthouse Lodge Warrnambool
From $100
Split Point Cottages
From $101
Port Fairy Holiday Park
From $103
Quest Warrnambool
From $103
Warrnambool Cbd Townhouses
From $103
Banyan Place
From $103
Roshnier Apartment
From $103
Wypinga B&B - Pet Friendly
From $103
Rayville Boat Houses
From $104
Port Boutique Accommodation
From $105
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
From $107
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
From $108
Arabella Country House
From $110
Ashmont Motel and Apartments
From $110
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
From $111
Merton Manor Exclusive B&B
From $112
Lady Bay Resort
From $113
Allenvale
From $113
Southern Anchorage Retreat
From $115
Aireys Inlet Getaway Resort
From $116
Apartment 35
From $118
The Dolphin Apartments
From $118
Beachfront Resort Torquay Australia
From $121
Phoenix Apartments Lorne
From $122
Captains at the Bay
From $122
54 On Bank
From $123
Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
From $123
Apollo Bay Cottages
From $123
Whitewater Apartments Australia
From $123
Seashells On Banyan Apartment
From $123
Coastal Vibe Apartments
From $128
Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay
From $130
Beechwood Apartment
From $132
Cumberland Lorne Resort
From $141
Seafarers Getaway
From $142
Coach House Port Fairy
From $143
Torquay Retreats - TwentyTwo Pride
From $145
Southern Ocean Villas
From $149
Beeches By The Sea
From $154
On The Esplanade Apartments
From $155
Bell Street Apartments Australia
From $168
Pierview Apartments
From $168
Lornebeach Apartments
From $168
Point Roadknight Paradise
From $172
The Victoria Apartments
From $174
Glenaire Cottages
From $176
Lorne Ocean Sun Apartments
From $190
Ocean Acres Retreat Lorne
From $190
OnShore Torquay
From $191
Two Bays Apartments Australia
From $191
Dockside Waterfront Indulgence
From $194
7 Falls Apartments
From $206
Douglas Riverside
From $207
Tides Apartments Port Fairy
From $208
Edge17 Port Fairy Wharf
From $210
Hearn's Beachside Villas
From $225
La Perouse Lorne
From $246
Beach & Golf Stays Australia
From $248
Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel
From $249
The Boomerangs at Johanna
From $250
The Waterfront Apartment
From $262
Torquay Retreats - Bristol Road
From $268
Torquay Retreats - Anderson
From $277
Torquay Retreats - ThirtyOne Pride
From $278
Torquay Retreats - Eighteen Beach
From $278
Anchors Port Campbell
From $280
The Penthouse Port Fairy
From $291
Johanna Seaside Cottages
From $313
Drift House
From $336
Anchors Beach House
From $543
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
From $23
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
From $29
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
From $37
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
From $38
The Cally Hotel
From $42
Raglan Motor Inn
From $48
Motel Marengo
From $50
Iluka Motel & Restaurant
From $51
Turn-in Motel
From $51
Angela's Beach Stays
From $51
Great Ocean View Motel
From $56
Motel Warrnambool
From $57
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
From $59
City Central Motor Inn & Apartments
From $64
Beachcomber Motel & Apartments
From $64
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
From $65
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge
From $65
Gateway Motor Inn Warrnambool
From $65
Gum Tree Caravan Park
From $66
Downtown Motel
From $66
Eight Spence
From $68
Port Fairy Motor Inn
From $69
City Heart Motel
From $70
Best Western Tudor Motor Inn
From $71
Anchorbelle Motel
From $71
Beachfront Motel Apollo Bay
From $71
Seahorse Coastal Villas
From $72
Warrnambool Holiday Village
From $74
High View Family Cottages
From $75
Lorne Coachman Inn
From $76
Redwood Manor Motel Apartments
From $77
Farmhouse Flat Pet Friendly
From $77
Lightkeepers Inn Motel
From $79
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
From $79
Clifton Beach Lodge
From $79
Lorne Hotel Lorne
From $81
Central Court Motel Warrnambool
From $81
Surf City Motel
From $81
12 Apostles Cottages
From $83
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
From $83
Torquay Tropicana Motel
From $84
Roundhouse Motel
From $85
Central Motel Port Fairy
From $85
The Sandridge Motel
From $85
Marengo Holiday Park
From $86
Best Western Colonial Village Motel
From $90
Best Western Olde Maritime Motor Inn
From $93
Portside Motel
From $96
Eastern Reef Cottages
From $97
Lorne Bay View Motel
From $97
Port Campbell Motor Inn
From $98
Loch Ard Motor Inn
From $107
Summers Rest Units
From $107
Mahogany Motel
From $110
Surfside Holiday Park Warrnambool
From $117
Best Western Great Ocean Road Motor Inn
From $123
NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park
From $126
Great Ocean Walk Retreat
From $131
Great Ocean Road Cottages
From $135
Port Bayou Cottage
From $139
Cottages for Couples
From $149
Shearwater Cottages
From $155
Johanna River Farm & Cottages
From $164
No 1 William St Guest House
From $166
Burrum River Retreat
From $168
Lemonade Creek Cottages
From $171
Port O' Call Motel
From $188
Cape Otway Lightstation
From $214
Hill's Creek Holiday Home
From $218
Qdos
From $246
13th Apostle Backpackers
From $17
Port Campbell Hostel
From $20
Bells Beach Backpackers
From $25
Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
From $44
Torquay Hotel/Motel
From $97
Merrijig Inn
From $132
A River Bed Cottage
From $145
Apollo Bay Backpackers
From $19
The Lane House
From $181
Beach Break
From $194
Apollo's
From $200
Bella Vista Apollo Bay
From $213
Earth Sea Sky
From $230
The Boulevard Lorne
From $265
Coastal Court Holiday House
From $291
Southern Exposure
From $648
