Excellent place to break your great ocean drive road trip and do a night stay. Apollo Bay is a…read morecharming little coastal town and the waterfront motel is a top notch place to stay. The owner is extremely friendly and gave us some great suggestions for food in the town. The rooms are great with views of the sea from the front balcony. Very nice bathroom amenities as well. Highly recommended for a night stay in Apollo Bay!

Had a pleasant stay at the Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn. We arrived at a little late (8 PM) and…read morethe reception office had already closed but there were clear instructions on how to get our keys to enter our room. The room featured a queen bed, a twin bed, a small kitchenette, and a clean bathroom with shower. The kitchenette had a microwave, utensils, plates, and salt and pepper. The utensils came in handy to cut up some of Australia's delicious mangoes we had bought at the supermarket. The Inn is just blocks from the main city center. Apollo Bay features a couple of grocery stores (IGA, Foodworks), a few coffee shops and cafes, and a brewhouse to grab some local beers and wines.

Worth every penny! This place was breathtaking! High on the hill in Apollo Bay, sunset/sunrise…read moreviews over the beach. Secluded and equiped with everything you need for a romantic weekend away. Alan the owner was very helpful and friendly and communication before we arrived during and after was very easy. The little touches in the home made it that much cosier and relaxing. Fresh flowers in a few places, bottle of champers, chocolates, continental breakfast. Thinking back on it makes me more relaxed! All kitchen facilities, bbq, deck, fire place, spa, two shower heads in the shower (a bonus when the partner loves boiling hot water and I enjoy warm but enjoying the company at the same time!). There's also a massive king size bed. I sort of wish I lived there but also having the same exact layout and everything in the city! Worth the splurge and indulgent weekend with your partner.

We came during a busy time and they only had one room left. They accommodated us well and set up a…read moresofabed in our queen bed room. They also let us have late check out because of my baby. The kitchen has everything but a stove. It's got cups and plates and cutlery which came in handy. Booking.com had it at $138 per night but when I called them directly they gave me the same room for $100. Booking.com is a great search tool but call hotels directly to book! Its fairly old looking and when the rooms next door use their water the pipes seem to make loud noises. The blankets were thin and I needed two of them. And there is a little dust here and there but clean for the most part.

Basic but clean rooms, centrally located and run by two lovely people off Lorne's main drag…read more Each room has a small kitchenette with sink, fridge and microwave for those who prefer to keep breakfast items and snacks on hand. A 2min walk from Foodworks, the Lorne Visitor Centre, a cute breakfast place and pizza place, and a 5 min walk from the beach and other shops. Does the trick for low-maintenance road trippers who want a safe/clean place to crash in between drives.

We booked here last minute on a trip down the Great Ocean Road on Valentine's Day Weekend, when…read moremost places were sold out or wanted to charge us an arm and a leg for amenities we didn't really need. While there isn't really anything else in the area, the motel is only a few minutes drive from Apollo Bay, and perhaps better value for money for that reason. We managed to get the last ocean view room, and you really do get a spectacular view of the beach, obstructed only by your own car parked out front. Our room was extremely modest and could have used some TLC (okay, a lot of TLC), but it was clean, and the Sharp convection microwave oven from my childhood worked like a dream (and the faux wood finish minibar fridge brought back a memory or two as well). The staff were extremely genuine and friendly and made some great recommendations about attractions in the area as we headed west. We didn't eat there, but they do have a cafe or restaurant or something. In all, I would have been happier if the price hadn't had everything to do with the view and more to do with the condition of the room or in-room amenities, like enough hot water for two people, or walls that aren't painted cinder blocks, for example. If you can't get a room with an ocean view or for cheap, I say don't bother.

We stayed here the one night as we were doing the great ocean road from Melbourne to Adelaide. We…read morehad an upstairs suite that over looked the sea. The place was clean and very spacious. Quite surprised with how much space there was. Booked through Expedia.

We stayed one night in this inexpensive apartment on our Great Ocean Road journey. For some reason,…read moremy better half thought we'd have an ocean view but that wasn't reasonable to expect at the price... The room was clean, the bed was comfy. It was fine. Basic. However, we do have a nice story. The manager said she'd been training up a new staff who'd accidentally charged our credit card twice. Although the charge was immediately reversed, she gave us a bottle of red wine to apologise. I really think this is a nice example of customer service: both friendly and professional, and I wish the managers/owners (who seem to be new) success.

Came in the winter months. Only guest. Helpful staff at checkin. Nice location just outside Apollo…read morebay. Stayed facing the ocean through an upgrade gratis. Was afraid the road noise would be an issue. Was not. Just a pleasant sound of waves crashing on the shore. Very soothing. Basic amenities so bring your own toiletries. Wood fireplace. Very nice and rustic. Would come again and recommend a stay.

Great stay!! Beds were very comfortable, the room was clean, and it is a perfect location. The…read moregentleman at the front desk was very kind and helpful with suggestions on where to eat and what to do. I would definitely recommend the Motel Marengo!

First time staying here. We didnt have the beach view but we absolutely loved being able to relax…read moreon our balcony. Spacious little apartment with very friendly staff. We have a 4 month old and her porta cot fit with plenty of space leftover in our room. Had a relaxing spa bath after dinner at the hotels restuarant pizza and peroni! We will def be returning in the future! Everything you need is within walking distance and it's absolutely beautiful!