Name: Pelicans Motel San Remo
Address: 43 Back Beach Road, San Remo, Victoria, AU
Price range: $81–$143 per night
Rating: 7.1

What guests think

At Pelicans Motel San Remo, travellers describe a simple, budget-friendly stay near shops and Phillip Island, with generally clean, comfortable rooms offset by dated fittings and recurring hot water delays plus patchy Wi-Fi.

Guests appreciate the quiet setting, parking directly at the room, and walkable access to town. Some facilities appear inactive or limited, such as a closed pool, while room amenities can be inconsistent, including TV reception and heating. Service feedback is mixed: many found staff friendly and helpful, but others reported impersonal or absent contact and housekeeping not done during multi-night stays. Overall, it suits short, no-frills stopovers more than longer stays.

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Facilities

Parking right outside the rooms is convenient. A few reviews note the swimming pool is closed or not in use, and some outdoor areas or amenities appear neglected.

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10

Rick

Apr 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel, but very clean and near all amenities Parking right outside your room

8

Paul

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older Motel, but nice and clean with all the basics and in good order. Handy to San Remo and Phillip Island without being in the middle of the crush when busy. Nice wide parking bay at the front door. Friendly and efficient Staff….all good, thanks.

8

William

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lower cost property away from the noise of the main road. The rooms are generous in size if dated. The bathroom has been recently updated and parking was easy. However, the impersonal check in is disconcerting and the grounds really need some attention.

4

Karen

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean, though the curtains are old & did not close fully, the outside lights are left on all night & shine straight into your room The swimming pool was not operational Room also requires some upgrading & the coffee was awful

8

Kay

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and neat for our overnight stay. It's a pity the pool was covered and not in use.

8

Martina Dorothee

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parkplatz direkt vor der Tür, alles da was man braucht, sauber... leider war das Internet Signal so schwach das es keine Verbindung aufbauen konnte (daher kein Internet verfügbar).

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Michael

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an excellent Budget motel. It is very clean and tidy. Nice and quiet. I will be staying here again next time I have to service my clients on Philip island. A breakfast option would be nice but there is an IGA within walking distance where I was able to buy my breakfast requirements.

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SHIHLI

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

前台人員很親切，住宿上沒有問題，車可以直接停在房門口，很方便。

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Christine

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Its a little ways off the main drag but definitely walkable. The whole place needs a good facelift. Its tired and run down. Shower took a while to heat up, bed was a bit hard, soap wasnt very good but we were only there one night so it did the job. But for $130 i expected more.

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Greg

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

No staffservice at all. All communication via telephone only. Broken shower. Dirty bathroom. No television reception. Play equipment broken. Carpark lights broken.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the rooms tidy and clean. A noticeable minority reported lapses such as mould in bathrooms, ants, smoke smells, or missed cleaning on arrival or during stays.

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Cliff

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was aged, poorly maintained and NOT deserving of the three star rating. At best, one star. Bathroom fittings had perished and needed replacing. The extensive mould on the shower curtain was disgusting. There was mould growing in the corners of the shower and silastic peeling/falling from the frame.

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Pornpid

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smells of old cigarettes and the internet is very poor.

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Kimberley

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

SO CLEAN! Nice easy check in, friendly staff, great price, cute and spacious room, quiet area.

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kristi

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff were lovely and the place was very clean.

4

Will

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needs a tidy up. Blankets too thin. Rubbish under beds

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Paula

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not good at all could not turn on shower taps and no hot water and ants aswell

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Diane

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and has the necessities for a brief stay

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Kimberley

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super Clean room, easy walk to town and lovely welcome at reception. Everything required for self-catering overnight stay and enjoyed spa.

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Laurence

Dec 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was overpriced probably because of the Christmas season. On checking in, had to get the cleaners back to clean up the mess that was missed ie toilets filthy.

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James

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I suppose yo get what you pay for. Cheap and nasty Not well cleaned stayed for 3 nights and no fresh towels or rubbish bin emptied through out the stay. Cracked and broken tiles and the bathroom, constantly dripping toilet and mould in shower recess. Not a good stay. Did stay here some years back, room was in better condition and cleaner then

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Rooms

Rooms are basic, generally comfortable and quiet, with some offering spa baths. Recurrent issues include dated decor, weak or unavailable Wi-Fi, unreliable TV reception, thin or ill-fitting curtains, heating that struggles, and hot water that is slow or inconsistent.

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Jackson

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great price. The spa room was brilliant. Light in the bathroom flickered and eventually went out, but that could happen anywhere. My only complaint, couldn't get the room dark enough at night with the light outside.

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William

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lower cost property away from the noise of the main road. The rooms are generous in size if dated. The bathroom has been recently updated and parking was easy. However, the impersonal check in is disconcerting and the grounds really need some attention.

8

Megan

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, nice quiet room. Close to restaurants and shops, and pelican feeding. All the essentials provided. A good nights sleep.

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Pornpid

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smells of old cigarettes and the internet is very poor.

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Uta

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely blend of new and old, very comfortable beds

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Heather

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was comfortable but the curtains were coming off the track on one side. The door was difficult to open. With the key lock in place it was hard to turn the doorknob. The heater did not work properly. It barely sent out a warm breeze which did not warm the room very well. The television had limited channels, No channel 11 or 12. Bed was comfortable and plenty of spare bedding.

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Karen

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean, though the curtains are old & did not close fully, the outside lights are left on all night & shine straight into your room The swimming pool was not operational Room also requires some upgrading & the coffee was awful

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Martina Dorothee

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parkplatz direkt vor der Tür, alles da was man braucht, sauber... leider war das Internet Signal so schwach das es keine Verbindung aufbauen konnte (daher kein Internet verfügbar).

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Bianca

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our one night stay here. Great location and clean and comfortable

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Les

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed wasn't very comfortable, the exhaust fan in the bathroom needed servicing, it was dirty and noisy, the shower door didn’t close fully, the free wifi was hopeless and tv reception was very hit and miss. Apart from that it was ok even if it was a little on the higher cost side

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Service

Many praise friendly, helpful staff and simple check-in. Others report impersonal or absent contact, unanswered calls, and housekeeping not provided during multi-night stays.

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Corrine

Mar 12, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

I stayed for 5 consecutive nights. Not once was my room made up, toiletries replenished or rubbish taken away despite advertising daily housekeeping. The WiFi was disconnected. The toilet constantly ran to the point I had to turn off the water at the wall so I could sleep. No one was ever on site to talk to and no one ever picked up the phone when I called. Don’t bother with this place because you won’t get anything close to what you have paid for.

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john

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the owner was very nice&helpful,,Room was Clean&tidy.

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Ken

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super handy location, but what I loved most was how quiet it is – tucked away off the main road so you don’t get all the traffic noise. Staff was legends – super friendly and always happy to help out. Bed was comfy as, which is always a win. Definitely keen to come back next time I'm in San Remo. Cheers!

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Jacinta

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sheldon who did check in was great , assisted in obtaining refund for booking that I had not received confirmation of , so I had booked again.

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William

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lower cost property away from the noise of the main road. The rooms are generous in size if dated. The bathroom has been recently updated and parking was easy. However, the impersonal check in is disconcerting and the grounds really need some attention.

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barbara

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was in a quiet area. We didnt have a shower for three days. it took 10 mins. to get the hot water through gave up. everything needed to be renewed. Because of the covid over two years income less so made allowance for work not done. chosen by price. no contact with staff entry by mobile contact assume you had a phone.

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Steve

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I've stayed at a multitude of properties over my years on the road and have never come back to my room after one night only to find they haven't made up my room. Everything was exactly as I had left it. So disappointing and not worth the money spent for that and other factors. I will never stay at this location again

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SHIHLI

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

前台人員很親切，住宿上沒有問題，車可以直接停在房門口，很方便。

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Kimberley

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super Clean room, easy walk to town and lovely welcome at reception. Everything required for self-catering overnight stay and enjoyed spa.

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Greg

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

No staffservice at all. All communication via telephone only. Broken shower. Dirty bathroom. No television reception. Play equipment broken. Carpark lights broken.

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Location

Quiet setting off the main road with easy walking access to shops, beach and town. A convenient base for San Remo and Phillip Island.

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Adam

Jan 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything in the room was clean and beds were comfy. Walking distance to the shops. Great little motel.

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Rick

Apr 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel, but very clean and near all amenities Parking right outside your room

10

Ken

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super handy location, but what I loved most was how quiet it is – tucked away off the main road so you don’t get all the traffic noise. Staff was legends – super friendly and always happy to help out. Bed was comfy as, which is always a win. Definitely keen to come back next time I'm in San Remo. Cheers!

8

Paul

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older Motel, but nice and clean with all the basics and in good order. Handy to San Remo and Phillip Island without being in the middle of the crush when busy. Nice wide parking bay at the front door. Friendly and efficient Staff….all good, thanks.

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ROSEMARIE

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to shops

10

Matthew

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little motel, close to beach and shops

10

Bianca

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our one night stay here. Great location and clean and comfortable

8

Paul

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, restful and quiet. Just what you need after a busy day at the Car Race Circuit. Will be back. Nice and quiet as it's off the main strip. Much appreciated.

10

Kimberley

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super Clean room, easy walk to town and lovely welcome at reception. Everything required for self-catering overnight stay and enjoyed spa.

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Roger

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to San Remo for a one night stay.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Karen

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean, though the curtains are old & did not close fully, the outside lights are left on all night & shine straight into your room The swimming pool was not operational Room also requires some upgrading & the coffee was awful

10

Michael

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an excellent Budget motel. It is very clean and tidy. Nice and quiet. I will be staying here again next time I have to service my clients on Philip island. A breakfast option would be nice but there is an IGA within walking distance where I was able to buy my breakfast requirements.

10

Kimberley

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super Clean room, easy walk to town and lovely welcome at reception. Everything required for self-catering overnight stay and enjoyed spa.

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Month	Average price
January	$106
February	$99
March	$87
April	$85
May	$73
June	$75
July	$78
August	$77
September	$83
October	$88
November	$77
December	$94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10 $85	11 $81	12 $88	13 $92	14 $94
15 $86	16 $84	17 $83	18 $87	19 $86	20 $108	21 $118
22 $86	23 $87	24 $87	25 $88	26 $86	27 $95	28 $96
29 $89	30 $89

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $88	2 $88	3 $89	4 $96	5 $93
6 $89	7 $89	8 $89	9 $89	10 $89	11	12
13 $96	14 $98	15 $82	16 $89	17 $96	18 $105	19 $95
20 $88	21 $97	22	23 $102	24 $97	25	26 $139
27 $143	28 $119	29	30 $129	31 $133

Pelicans Motel San Remo

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