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Waterfront Motor Inn

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173 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233, Australia
Ranked #10 of 13 hotels in Apollo Bay
3.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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For a start lets get one thing straight, the Apollo Bay Waterfront Inn is not a B&B! Ideally situated for a trip along the Great Ocean Road this motor inn has all you would want in clean, tidy but basic accommodation. On the plus side the beds are comfortable the apartments very clean and presentable and off road parking is... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

We stayed here for one night on our hop on-hop off tour of the great ocean road in November 2011. We booked a motel twin room on Wotif for $99. I contacted the motor inn to ask if they would match the Wotif prices ($110 on their website) as i prefer to book directly with the motel/hotel whenever possible, but... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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We stayed here one night on our way along the Great Ocean Road. Our room on the 1st floor was clean and spacious. Bathroom was large and clean. The decor was modern and refreshing. Waterfront Motor Inn is pretty much the furthest motor in along the road heading out of Apollo Bay to Lorne. But, Apollo Bay is so small,... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Upon arrival, discovered that toilet although had the strip across lid to state it had been cleaned, HAD NOT. Spa had soap grime, although on site looked clean but upon feeling surface WAS NOT. Upon complaint of the bathroom, we were not met with apologies, rather blame on new cleaning staff. Was offered a bottle of wine but chose to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
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We've just recently returned from a trip along the Gt Ocean Road. We stayed at Apollo Bay for two nights at the Waterfront Motor Inn and were pleased to be welcomed by a friendly proprietor. Our room was on the first floor, it was spotlessly clean and spacious and contained all that we needed for two nights on the road.... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011
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Our twin motel room was clean and comfortable enough, but at $160 per night for a very basic and somewhat tired space with no view and nothing special it seemed very over priced. We felt rather ripped off as this was the most expensive, and the least appealing accommodation on our holiday. Just a microwave is indeed very basic cooking... More

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Launceston, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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Having read comments from other people we stopped out the front of this inn to check it out. a couple had just checked in so asked how they found the room and they said fine so I made enquiries. There was only the 2 bedroom apartment (upstairs) left and I was offered that for $120. It was very big and... More

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Oxenford, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011
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We decided to stayed overnight in Apollo bay to leave early for the 12 apostles beating the crowds and decided to stay at the Waterfront, base on the good reviews it had. The motel did not disappoint us, it was really clean and comfortable, close to shops and restaurants and plasma TV with DVD player and DVDs if you feel... More

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Covington, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
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We took a trip to see the 12 Apostles from Melbourne. As dusk was drawing near, we stopped at few places in search of a reasonably priced hotel. For not having a reservation, this place offered a very reasonable rate. We were given one of the 2nd floor, 2 bedroom suites. Nothing fancy, but really clean, spacious, and comfortable. It... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

I've stayed at few motels on the great ocean road but this one was exceptionally good. Stayed in the apartment which has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, open kitchen and a lounge (with Leather couches!!!). The apartment was spacious, clean, modern and well decorated. The lady at the reception was very helpful and made sure everything we needed was already provided.... More

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  • Waterfront Hotel Apollo Bay
Address: 173 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233, Australia
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