Name: Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn
Address: 173 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia, Apollo Bay, Shire of Colac Otway, AU
Price range: $108–$350 per night
Rating: 9.17

What guests think

Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn earns strong praise for its waterfront, walkable location across from the beach, very clean and comfortable rooms with handy kitchenettes, and warm, owner-run service that provides efficient check-in and useful local tips.

Guests also appreciate easy parking at the door and a guest laundry, and some rooms include ocean-view balconies or spa baths. A few report patchy Wi-Fi or inconsistent hot-water temperature, and note that not all rooms have direct ocean views. Expect a clean, well-run coastal motel that’s ideal for a convenient stop along the Great Ocean Road.

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Facilities

Guests often mention easy on-site parking and a useful guest laundry. Some rooms have ocean-view balconies or spa baths; basic in-room kitchenette gear is common.

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Daniel

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and new and all you need. Only negative is the parking area is very tight if you have a large vehicle (landcruiser) Other than that is was very nice.

10

DAVID

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easily accessed from Great Ocean Road, located opposite the coast. Property is well maintained & clean, reception staff are friendly and helpful. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom sizeable with good shower and fluffy towels, all required facilities - kettle, toaster, microwave, cutlery & crockery, tv, hairdryer etc. Just minutes walk away from shops and restaurants, and also beach.

10

Susan

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly front desk staff. Good location. Comfortable. Has laundry on premise

10

Ian

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, easy parking, comfortable room. Plus washing facilities.

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Juliana

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really impressed with everything about our stay at Waterfront motor inn. We reserved the spa ocean view room and it was amazing! Immaculate and spotless! The owner was very helpful and paid attention to detail. They left a water bottle and 2 glasses in the refrigerator in advance of our stay. The bed was very clean and comfortable and the shower had great pressure! If back in Australia we would definitely stay there again!

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Victoria

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent. Modern well presented room. Kitchenette with everything you would need. Clean bathroom with towels and toiletries provided. Beds were comfortable with clean fresh linens. AC and TV and a laundry. No issues with the other visitors. Great room, couldn’t recommend it more. Book it.

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Margaret

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view of the ocean, easy check-in , walking distance to all amenities and the two bedroom apartment was clean and spacious

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Chris

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant short stay in an ocean view room. New owners are kind and helpful. Spa relaxing. Highly recommend.

10

john

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Outdoor sitting area and access to beach right across the road

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Joshua

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well presented rooms with plenty of parking. All within a short walk of the bars, restaurants & shops

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Cleanliness

Rooms and grounds are repeatedly praised as very clean and well maintained. A small number of reviews mention issues like shower mold or lingering odors.

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Susanne

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sauberes Zimmer mit sehr bequemem Bett. Bad könnte etwas gepflegter sein. Sehr ruhig, da nicht zur Straße gelegen. Netter Empfang.

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Haiyan

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a very strong odor on the carpet, smelled like feet. Also there was a strong smell like the pee near the foot of the bed. Other things are good - Easy and quick check in and check out process, a lot of things to eat and to look at around this property, very quiet at night, feels safe in the neighborhood.

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Paul

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Helpful staff, spotlessly clean room, on-site laundry a plus. Location is perfect - opposite the beach and shops/cafes etc all within walking distance.

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frank

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Surprisingly clean and modern, friendly welcoming

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Jianwei

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom is not clean and there are lots of black mold on the walls inside the shower. No service since reception is closed from 6:00 pm to 9:00 am. The room door will be left open if arriving after 6:00 pm. Most stores close around 3 or 4 pm and restaurants close around 7:00 or 8:00pm. Not worth US$170/night.

10

Kylie

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I think this would have to be the cleanest motel I have ever stayed at. Quiet and well appointed. Will certainly be back.

10

Don W

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed 3 nights in an ocean view room. A meticulously clean room greeted us that has been renovated. A comfortable bed, blackout drapes, excellent A/C. Owner operated and it shows.

10

Tedd

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location- very clean

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Timothy

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was one of the cleanest hotels on my trip. Amenities were very nice.

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Michael

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, friendly, spotless

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, modern or recently renovated, with kitchenettes, effective heating/cooling, and electric blankets; some offer ocean-view balconies. Wi-Fi can be uneven, and several reviews note that not all rooms have a sea view.

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STEPHEN

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the only night on out 6 day Great Ocean Road Trip where we were disappointed. We had a 2 bedroom Villa and whilst it was clean and comfortable there was no room to swing a mouse in let alone a cat. It reminded me of a caravan. We were 4 adults with 4 large suitcases and hand luggage and this was spread out over the entire lounge floor. Thankfully only 1 night here. Apollo Bay as a resort wasn’t the best and after passing through Lorne earlier in the day, we wished we had stayed there instead. Overall it was ok, just not suitable for 4 adults.

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Angela

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little motel right across from the beach & in walking distance to the main strip of restaurants & shops in Apollo Bay. Clean & well maintained. The owners were lovely. We had the room with a balcony with the ocean view. Highly recommend!

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DIANNE

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice upgrade with partial ocean view. Room facing main road but no traffic noise. Great location, walking distance to all restaurants/cafes. 1 min drive from motel to EV charging was great. Would stay here again when driving through.

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Dalene

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was perfect from our check in to our check out. The room was clean, light & welcoming and had everything in it we needed for our stay. Quality furnishings and towels made it feel a bit luxurious.

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Sze Chun

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’re warmly welcomed by the reception with highly efficient check-in process. We could park the car in front of the room which was very convenient to us. The room was spacious with one double bed and one single bed. There were electric blankets in addition to split heating/cooling air conditioner providing a comfortable rest. WiFi was stable and reliable at reasonable speed. It’s an excellent stay in Great Ocean Road.

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Don W

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed 3 nights in an ocean view room. A meticulously clean room greeted us that has been renovated. A comfortable bed, blackout drapes, excellent A/C. Owner operated and it shows.

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Barry

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very pleasant motel, but despite proximity to waterfront, our room, and a number of others had no sea view. Those at the front did. Make sure, if it’s important to you to order accordingly. Otherwise room large, beds comfortable, shower good, loo paper good (not too thin).

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Frances

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and warm property. Only downfall was variable internet but overall enjoyed the very warm and comfortable stay

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Naomi

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, easy parking, comfortable well appointed room.

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Felicity

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent comfortable stay overnight close to the beach restaurants and shops. Wi fi wasn't good.

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Service

Service is friendly and welcoming with efficient check-in and helpful local recommendations from the owner-operators. One review mentions limited reception hours in the evening.

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Amelia

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The communication level was fantastic, and the owners were so lovely!! The room was perfect for us (just an overnight stay), and would have loved to stay longer to actually explore and use the facilities provided. Would definitely recommend to anyone not wanting to break the bank on a lovely holiday stay!

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Jianwei

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom is not clean and there are lots of black mold on the walls inside the shower. No service since reception is closed from 6:00 pm to 9:00 am. The room door will be left open if arriving after 6:00 pm. Most stores close around 3 or 4 pm and restaurants close around 7:00 or 8:00pm. Not worth US$170/night.

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Alice

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a quick and easy checkin/out. Rooms clean and tidy. Would recommend to anyone 10/10

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Tony

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, friendly helpful hosts

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Pamela

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night but besides the convenience and cleanliness of the hotel what struck us was the friendliness of the lady on reception we were checking in and out.

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Susan

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick checkin. Friendly hosts , booked the room with view and it was perfect. Everything was as it said on the website.

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Thomas

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was perfect. Clean and located close to the beach and local restaurants. The staff went above and beyond in advising us of places to see. The establishment exceeded all expectations.

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Megan

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the warm friendly welcome to the well stocked room to the pre-heated bed. What isn’t to love about this place. I’d also recommend a visit to the brewhouse down the road!

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Cruz

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was so warm and friendly - felt right at home. Room was so cosy - i slept very well. They were very thoughtful and provided a list of eateries and shops down the road.

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LYNNE

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Michelle really made us feel welcomed at the Motor Inn, gave us top tips and understood what we wanted to do very quickly. Highly recommend this accommodation.

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Location

Waterfront position opposite the beach with shops and cafes a short, easy walk away; a convenient base for Great Ocean Road trips. Many guests also found it quiet at night despite the main road.

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Lesley

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room with a balcony looking at the sea across the road. Comfortable bed, very clean room with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Can easily walk to all local amenities and lots of options for food and drink . Would highly recommend .

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DIANNE

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice upgrade with partial ocean view. Room facing main road but no traffic noise. Great location, walking distance to all restaurants/cafes. 1 min drive from motel to EV charging was great. Would stay here again when driving through.

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kimberly

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located across the road from the beach. Excellent restaurants within an easy walk. Good grocery bakery and cafe almost next door.

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DAVID

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easily accessed from Great Ocean Road, located opposite the coast. Property is well maintained & clean, reception staff are friendly and helpful. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom sizeable with good shower and fluffy towels, all required facilities - kettle, toaster, microwave, cutlery & crockery, tv, hairdryer etc. Just minutes walk away from shops and restaurants, and also beach.

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Ian

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and in an ideal location

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DAVID

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location and facility, convenient to activities and restaurants, check in easy

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Sabine

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Zachary

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property with great views and ideally located.

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Laura

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very neat, comfortable and clean. Located directly across from the beach, we were able to walk over and enjoy the sunrise. (The blanket in the photo was untucked by my partner before I was able to get a photo.)

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David

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is well located but is truly right on the Great Ocean Road. Very quiet at night and great views from the 2nd story balcony. You are close enough to the ocean to hear the waves breaking at night. Would recommend to travelers on the Great Ocean Road. Also - dining at Graze in town was fabulous 👍

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Dining

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Jessica

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic service on arrival with local map providing us with eateries close by. Room was clean and welcoming. Bar fridge and washing up materials were greatly appreciated.

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kimberly

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located across the road from the beach. Excellent restaurants within an easy walk. Good grocery bakery and cafe almost next door.

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janet

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular view of stormy ocean if you book waterfront. Just cross the road to access the beach. Superb dinner recommendation. Very accessible hosts.

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DAVID

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easily accessed from Great Ocean Road, located opposite the coast. Property is well maintained & clean, reception staff are friendly and helpful. Room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom sizeable with good shower and fluffy towels, all required facilities - kettle, toaster, microwave, cutlery & crockery, tv, hairdryer etc. Just minutes walk away from shops and restaurants, and also beach.

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Lynn

Mar 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were lovely and the bed was comfortable. Location was great and with the door closed we didn’t hear the traffic even though we were on the main road. Very handy for browsing shops on the tourist strip. Awesome Chinese restaurant about 250m away with the best prawn spring rolls ever.

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Amanda

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, very close to restaurants, shops and beach. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The room was very nice too.

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Anne

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We read somewhere that Apollo Bay was the shabby version of Lorne… not at all, the area is so quaint and beautiful.. Our stay at the Apollo Bay Motor inn was perfect… everything we needed with restaurants, bars and shops only a short walk away… loved it… 👍

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Megan

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the warm friendly welcome to the well stocked room to the pre-heated bed. What isn’t to love about this place. I’d also recommend a visit to the brewhouse down the road!

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craig

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely ocean fronting room. An easy walk to restaurants, cafes and supermarket. Well appointed and renovated room

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Gabriel

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel sencillo bien ubicado frente a la playa, no tiene desayuno pero hay buenas opciones cerca. Tiene lugar sin cargo para estacionar

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Month	Average price
January	$226
February	$203
March	$179
April	$164
May	$128
June	$105
July	$112
August	$102
September	$119
October	$157
November	$158
December	$173

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $217	2 $228	3
4 $342	5 $303	6 $175	7 $144	8 $148	9 $177	10 $156
11 $119	12 $214	13 $150	14 $136	15 $162	16 $155	17 $202
18 $150	19 $145	20 $123	21 $127	22 $136	23 $162	24 $218
25 $122	26 $166	27 $171	28 $136	29 $226	30 $171	31

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