Pet-friendly Hotels in Apollo Bay

From this Ken, some sweet reflections 23/8/23: It's not Surfers Paradise (& thanks for that) but here at the front wide window of the best cabin at Marengo, on a sharp-breezed but sunny August morning, there's something black (& maybe deadly)slowly creeping against the rough white waves betwixt a scruffy beach & those ragged rocks covered in indolent seals. Often the rude question rises: What do those seals do for a living? The trevally rarely leap up to be devoured! But I did see a real fisherman take two with a double-hooked light line (I wonder what they taste like?) Mostly I wonder, rather than wander, in this last blast of winter, although we are blessed by 3 days of fine sunshine, when shaded from the shade & dressed according to the time of day. That endlessly engaging distraction of light, movement, & always the underlying symphony of surf moves me away from urban life & that endless list of what ”must” be done ASAP. On this one of many journeys to Marengo Family Caravan Park, perhaps 3 hours from Brunswick if you can't help pausing at the wonderful opp shop in Anglesea, best achieved along the Great Ocean Road, by a seriously skilled driver, whose passengers are always gazing left, just in case a wonderful whale is glimpsed, we feel that slight anxiety about unlikely flat tires. The mood completely converts to joyful anticipation as we pass through the ”big smoke” of Apollo Bay - urban concerns fade & the gently rural context of ocean & forest completely converts hard times to a soft escape. On other visits to this few days of new life we have generally travelled to someplace or other & clear advice is always available from the office. This time we chose wisely to firmly alter our existence & simply soaked into an always interesting landscape. Oh, & the black & beautiful curiosity turns out to have two long ”fins” which are the paddling arms of a single surfer, in full wet suit, confidently moving out to where that magic ride can be sought. He went out of sight, around the point, to larger forces, but was seen later returning to his car, board in hand, & slightly surprised by my gestures of congratulation. The journey to Marengo is endless delights, but the happy holiday, renews energy, subdues concern, & provides a better path ahead.

Another lovely stay! The beds are comfortable , heaters are great ( essential for winter in the Bay) and the property is immaculately clean. See past reviews. We are return customers. We love the garden area for our dog , the big rooms and I love the large light filled windows. The heated towel rack and sky light in the bathroom are great. Beeches is well supplied with essentials. Quiet , warm , and you feel comfortable and ‘at home’ at Beeches. We’ll be back in November and then again next July for our 2023 winter escape. ( yes, Jess we’ll be rebooking!) Thanks Jess for lovely service and accomodation.

Located in Tanybryn, The Source Otways is a 1-minute drive from Great Otway National Park and 9 minutes from Wongarra Bushland Reserve. This cottage is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Skenes Creek Beachfront Park.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).