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 $108
Historic Central Cottage In Warrnambool
From $130
Waves Luxury Suites
From $134
104 On Merri Apartments
From $164
Apollo Bay Guest House
From $167
Acquus Zinga
From $218
Chocolate Gannets
From $242
Kutu Ev
From $295
Central Warrnambool Townhouse
From $369
Gone Surfin
From $389
The Anglesea Beach House
From $394
Alkina Lodge - Great Ocean Road
From $476
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
From $36
Apollo Bay Holiday Park
From $60
Warrnambool Motel and Holiday Park
From $61
Mid City Motel Warrnambool
From $63
Great Ocean Road Resort
From $67
Coastal Motel
From $68
Sandpiper Motel
From $69
The Apollo
From $71
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
From $73
Comfort Inn on Raglan
From $76
Elm Tree Motel Warrnambool
From $76
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
From $78
Hopkins House Motel & Apartments
From $80
Comfort Inn The International
From $81
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
From $82
Port Fairy Holiday Park
From $83
Stonecutters Inn
From $83
Torquay Holiday Park
From $85
Split Point Cottages
From $85
Banyan Place
From $85
Warrnambool Cbd Townhouses
From $87
Rayville Boat Houses
From $88
Seaview Motel & Apartments
From $88
Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments
From $90
Comfort Inn Western
From $92
Casa Favilla B&B
From $92
Beachfront Resort Torquay Australia
From $93
Apartment 35
From $93
Port Fairy BIG4 Holiday Park
From $94
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
From $94
Merton Manor Exclusive B&B
From $94
Belfast Cottages Port Fairy
From $96
Mantra Lorne
From $96
Chatby Lane Lorne
From $97
Salt Air on Banyan
From $100
Wyndham Resort Torquay
From $102
Quest Warrnambool
From $103
Port Boutique Accommodation
From $103
Gallery Apartments
From $103
Lighthouse Lodge Warrnambool
From $103
Anchorage Motel & Villas Lorne
From $104
Clonmara Country House and Cottages
From $104
The Dolphin Apartments
From $105
Ashmont Motel and Apartments
From $106
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
From $107
Beechwood Apartment
From $107
Roshnier Apartment
From $107
Southern Anchorage Retreat
From $107
Wypinga B&B - Pet Friendly
From $107
The Victoria Apartments
From $108
Sea Foam Villas
From $109
Allenvale
From $110
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
From $110
Arabella Country House
From $113
Aireys Inlet Getaway Resort
From $114
Lady Bay Resort
From $117
54 On Bank
From $120
Apollo Bay Cottages
From $121
Torquay Retreats - TwentyTwo Pride
From $123
Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
From $124
Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay
From $126
Whitewater Apartments Australia
From $126
Phoenix Apartments Lorne
From $127
Cumberland Lorne Resort
From $127
Coastal Vibe Apartments
From $129
Abrigo Apartment
From $130
Beeches By The Sea
From $133
Seashells On Banyan Apartment
From $133
On The Esplanade Apartments
From $140
Seafarers Getaway
From $140
Captains at the Bay
From $145
Coach House Port Fairy
From $146
Southern Ocean Villas
From $150
Point Roadknight Paradise
From $160
OnShore Torquay
From $164
Tides Apartments Port Fairy
From $170
Lornebeach Apartments
From $179
Bell Street Apartments Australia
From $181
7 Falls Apartments
From $190
Hearn's Beachside Villas
From $192
Glenaire Cottages
From $193
Two Bays Apartments Australia
From $194
Lorne Ocean Sun Apartments
From $196
Ocean Acres Retreat Lorne
From $198
Johanna Seaside Cottages
From $201
Edge17 Port Fairy Wharf
From $201
Dockside Waterfront Indulgence
From $201
Pierview Apartments
From $208
Douglas Riverside
From $214
The Dunes Port Fairy
From $218
Beach & Golf Stays Australia
From $221
Anchors Port Campbell
From $238
The Waterfront Apartment
From $248
The Boomerangs at Johanna
From $252
Torquay Retreats - Bristol Road
From $263
Torquay Retreats - ThirtyOne Pride
From $265
Torquay Retreats - Eighteen Beach
From $265
The Penthouse Port Fairy
From $268
Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel
From $271
Torquay Retreats - Anderson
From $280
La Perouse Lorne
From $282
Anchors Beach House
From $293
Drift House
From $298
The Cally Hotel
From $19
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge
From $20
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
From $26
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
From $30
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
From $33
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
From $38
Turn-in Motel
From $40
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
From $43
Raglan Motor Inn
From $47
Motel Warrnambool
From $52
Motel Marengo
From $52
Mahogany Motel
From $53
Angela's Beach Stays
From $53
Iluka Motel & Restaurant
From $54
Gateway Motor Inn Warrnambool
From $56
High View Family Cottages
From $57
Redwood Manor Motel Apartments
From $60
Downtown Motel
From $61
NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park
From $62
Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments
From $63
City Central Motor Inn & Apartments
From $66
City Heart Motel
From $66
Great Ocean View Motel
From $66
Lorne Coachman Inn
From $66
Central Court Motel Warrnambool
From $67
Farmhouse Flat Pet Friendly
From $67
Lightkeepers Inn Motel
From $70
Eight Spence
From $70
Gum Tree Caravan Park
From $70
Seahorse Coastal Villas
From $70
Best Western Tudor Motor Inn
From $72
Anchorbelle Motel
From $73
Warrnambool Holiday Village
From $73
Torquay Tropicana Motel
From $73
Port Fairy Motor Inn
From $73
Beachcomber Motel & Apartments
From $73
Beachfront Motel Apollo Bay
From $73
Summers Rest Units
From $73
Best Western Colonial Village Motel
From $76
Surf City Motel
From $76
Clifton Beach Lodge
From $76
Marengo Holiday Park
From $77
12 Apostles Cottages
From $83
Surfside Holiday Park Warrnambool
From $83
The Sandridge Motel
From $83
Portside Motel
From $84
Port Campbell Motor Inn
From $84
Southern Ocean Motor Inn
From $85
Roundhouse Motel
From $87
Central Motel Port Fairy
From $87
Best Western Olde Maritime Motor Inn
From $87
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
From $92
Lorne Hotel Lorne
From $93
Loch Ard Motor Inn
From $98
Eastern Reef Cottages
From $99
Lorne Bay View Motel
From $100
Best Western Great Ocean Road Motor Inn
From $100
Shearwater Cottages
From $120
Port O' Call Motel
From $121
Port Bayou Cottage
From $124
Great Ocean Walk Retreat
From $129
Great Ocean Road Cottages
From $140
Cottages for Couples
From $141
Cape Otway Lightstation
From $167
No 1 William St Guest House
From $170
Johanna River Farm & Cottages
From $173
Lemonade Creek Cottages
From $177
Hill's Creek Holiday Home
From $193
Qdos
From $235
Burrum River Retreat
From $268
Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
From $21
Bells Beach Backpackers
From $22
13th Apostle Backpackers
From $23
Port Campbell Hostel
From $24
Torquay Hotel/Motel
From $100
Merrijig Inn
From $106
A River Bed Cottage
From $147
Apollo Bay Backpackers
From $20
The Farm House
From $167
The Lane House
From $187
Apollo's
From $208
Beach Break
From $217
Bella Vista Apollo Bay
From $221
Earth Sea Sky
From $238
The Boulevard Lorne
From $265
Southern Exposure
From $300
