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Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
Aparthotel 9.4 · 3214 reviews 173 Great Ocean Road, 3233
Aparthotel in Apollo Bay
6 apartment types · up to 6 guests · full kitchen
Kitchen
Includes stovetop, microwave, fridge
20–55 m²
Apartment sizes listed
Sleeps up to 6
6 apartment types
Laundry service
Handy for longer stays
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn offers self-catering apartments (full kitchen) in Apollo Bay, Australia. The address is 173 Great Ocean Road, 3233. It is one of our curated aparthotels in Apollo Bay.
Its set-up works well for guests who like to cook their own meals and groups of up to 6.
What this place offers
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Free WiFi
- WiFi available
- Tour desk
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Refrigerator
- Air conditioning
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- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Cleaning products
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Free Parking
- Parking
- Private parking
- Street parking
- Coffee machine
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- TV
- Sofa
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
- Key access
- Private check-in/check-out
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Access to health care professionals
- Adapter
- Alarm clock
- Beach
- Beachfront
- Body soap
- Cashless payment available
- Clothes rack
- Concierge service
- Conditioner
- Cots
- Dining area
- Dining table
- Drying rack for clothing
- Electric blankets
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Family rooms
- Fan
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguisher
- Golf course
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Invoice provided
- Linen
- Luggage storage
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Private apartment in building
- Private entrance
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Radio
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Seating Area
- Semi-detached
- Shampoo
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Smoke alarm
- Socket near the bed
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Stovetop
- Terrace
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Toaster
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wardrobe or closet
- Window
- Wine glasses
Apartment facts
- Kitchen
- Full kitchen (stovetop, microwave, fridge, coffee machine, electric kettle)
- Room sizes
- 20–55 m²
- Laundry
- Laundry service
- Workspace
- Not specified
- Reception
- Not specified
- Check-in
- From 02:00 PM until 08:00 PM · express check-in/check-out
- Check-out
- By 10:00 AM
- Security deposit
- Mentioned in property policies — shown with the rate
- Parking
- Free parking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Housekeeping
- Not specified
The apartments
There are 6 room types listed, including “Garden Apartment”, “Standard Double or Twin Room” and “Garden View room with Spa Bath & Patio”. Where sizes are given, they range from 20 m² to 55 m², with a median of 41 m². The largest option sleeps up to 6 guests.
2 of the 6 room types have a full kitchen, and the equipment listed includes a stovetop, microwave, fridge, coffee machine, electric kettle and toaster. Check the room details when you choose, as facilities can differ between apartments.
Some apartments have a dining area.
Services and facilities
You can expect a laundry service.
Parking: free parking.
Pets are not allowed.
Room options
These are the room types the property currently lists. Availability and prices change daily, so use the dates box above to see what is bookable.
- Garden Apartment · 55 m² · sleeps 4 · kitchen
- Standard Double or Twin Room · 20 m² · sleeps 3
- Garden View room with Spa Bath & Patio · 27 m² · sleeps 2
- Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View · 55 m² · sleeps 4
- Ocean View Room with Spa Bath · 27 m² · sleeps 2
- Two-Bedroom Villa · 55 m² · sleeps 6 · kitchen
Arrival and check-in
Check-in starts at 02:00 PM and runs until 08:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM.
The property offers express check-in/check-out, private check-in/check-out and contactless check-in/check-out.
The property's policies mention a security deposit; the exact terms are shown with the rate before you pay.
Location in Apollo Bay
If you are comparing options, The Dolphin Apartments, Beachcomber Motel & Apartments Apollo Bay and Rayville Boat Houses are nearby.
Longer stays
For stays of a week or more, the combination of a full kitchen and a laundry service makes day-to-day life easier than in a standard hotel room. Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what else to check.
What guests say
Most praised
- Friendly staff
- Great location
- Clean rooms
- Comfortable beds
- Good facilities
Most criticised
- No air conditioning in some rooms
- High pricing for postal services
Summary of verified guest reviews aggregated by our booking partner (LiteAPI / Nuitée), updated January 2026. Not individual quotes.
Where you'll be
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Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn?
Check-in starts at 02:00 PM and ends at 08:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM.
Do the apartments at Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn have a kitchen?
Yes: 2 of 6 room types have a full kitchen with a stovetop, microwave, fridge and coffee machine.
Is there parking at Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn?
The property lists free parking.
Are pets allowed at Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn suitable for a long stay?
It lists a full kitchen and a laundry service, which are the facilities most long-stay guests look for.
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