A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out. Change of towels is available on request.
Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Apollo Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay, you're just a quick walk from Great Ocean Road Waterfront. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include luggage storage and a virtual front desk
Onsite recreation includes a golf driving range, a playground, and helicopter/airplane tours
Steps from Great Ocean Road Waterfront and 9 minutes by foot from Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.
This 3-star Apollo Bay motel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Fusion Space Café & Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 25 for adults and AUD 15 to 25 for children
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Fusion Space Café & Restaurant
Things to do
Art gallery
Golf clubs/equipment
Golf driving range
Helicopter/aeroplane tours
Playground
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Direct access to the beach
On the bay
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
10 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in stairways (70 centimetre high)
No lift
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1920
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive key retrieval information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per stay.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 25 for adults, and AUD 15 to 25 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 9:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
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Iluka Motel And Restaurant
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Blue Ocean Motel
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Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 62 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 62 reviews
8 - Good
16
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 62 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 62 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
8.6/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Janice
24 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking safe, wifi good and clean renovated room & toilet/shower
Janice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Gepke
22 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place to spend a night
Gepke
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Kelly
28 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to the beach. shops and restaurants
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa
18 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This was a tiny room, with beds, small cupboard and the basics. There wasn’t enough luggage space. The shower was horrible water flow and took a while for the water to heat up.
Plus points -Stayed for 1 night on. Monday .
Great spacious parking beside the units and very easily accessible with a couple of charging points for electric cars . Room 1was clean , bright and modern .
Close to beach , shops and eating places . Graze restaurant on side of car park but note it's closed on a Monday .
Advisory points -
Bathroom sink cracked , loo paper ultra thin , staffed on very restricted times but are available to speak to on phone if needed.
Majority of eating places closed at 8pm
Room very small. And not convenient to loading and unloading luggage.
William
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Isobel
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was bright clean and looked as though it had been recently refurbished
Isobel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Nicholas
22 Feb 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely disgusting, nothing like the photos. Refused to stay here and had to find alternate accommodation. They refused to give a refund
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Chloe
8 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: good location to centre of town and the beach, large carpark (although it doesn’t seem to be just for the motel like advertised), room appears to have been refurbed recently
Cons: overpriced for what else is available nearby. staff are nowhere to be found during the whole stay, during check in i was able to see the full names of the other guests of the hotel where the key collection was & the main door was never locked. Housekeeping did not happen they just put some towels on a chair & called it a day, cracked shower base in bathroom. Hot water takes too long to connect, wifi spotty.
Lovely recently renovated room. Lots of food options.
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jane
28 Feb 2026
Shower took forever to get warm, cracked bathroom sink, strange checkin procedure. Key left in an envelope by back door but I didn’t see it at first. No reception and spent time walking around trying to figure out how to check in. Also back door not locked. Just room. Didn’t feel as secure as typical hotel.
Great location and property. It is excellent value for the time of year and is close to everything. The shower wasn't the best, but overall, I was very happy with the property.
The room was clean and well equiped, however the shower was broken and it was a but noisy in the corredor and outside, we could hear it from the room. Apart of it, it was very nice room, I would come back to it if I am ever in this area again.
Self check in. Communication was good. Room average but had been renovated. Sea view room however street light directly in front of window. Not the hotels issue just an FYI for travellers. Close to cafes, restaurants and bars.