Best Hotels in Port Campbell, Australia

Lovely motel just off the main road so really quiet at nice. Was greeted at reception and felt welcomed from the outset. Even the heater was already on in our room which was some welcomed warmth. Beds are comfy, showers are great (even though bathroom tiles were freezing) and our 2 bedroom unit had everything we needed. Took advantage of the washing machine ($4/load) and dryers (free).

The double room unit was spacious and well-appointed. It was spotlessly clean. The bed was comfortable and there were two lounge chairs as well as a small table for dining. The bathroom was luxurious with heat lamps and an adjustable flow shower head. The kitchenette had no sink but a plastic bowl was supplied for washing dishes. There was a laundry available with a small charge - $4 per wash/dry. There was a nice garden view and outdoor seating. Very good free Wifi connection. A small swimming pool was available for guests. There was ample, easily accessible parking. The staff at reception were very helpful and friendly.

Lovely stay during a busy first weekend out of lockdown. We stayed in a private room which was massive, could have fit 4-5 people. We were able to bring our dog (had to ask first but responses were quick and friendly) without paying extra for a pet cleaning fee. Don't expect a full service hotel room however, there was only one wall-fixed soap dispenser, no toiletries/shampoo or hair dryer, hand/face towels, etc. It is very much a nicely decorated private room in a hostel. No food or drinks allowed in the room either, so you have to eat in the communal area. No bar fridge/coffee/tea making facilities in the room either. Definitely go elsewhere if you're looking for a hotel experience. Full service kitchen with multiple sinks and everything you need on the outside, and the lounge / bar area was so cute and comfy with tons of books/games/even a puzzle to work on. About 2 minutes walk from the beach and a great little spot to explore great ocean road from. Port Campbell itself is a tiny little town and this hostel is definitely one of the best places to stay while you're there. The hotel manager was fun to talk to, and you get a free drink on arrival!

So we arrived at accommodations after driving from Melbourne around 1.30pm. Found accommodation easily but not a soul around anywhere. Buzzed reception and spoke to a woman & explained we had just arrived (acknowledged that we were perhaps slightly early). The response was immediate that we were indeed too early. We offered to go and get some lunch but were told to wait and someone would meet us. That was it!! We were indeed met by a lovely young girl clearly servicing the rooms who said we were in Unit 6, it was ready. That was appreciated. On entering initially we were happy with the size of the unit which indeed for only 2, were inundated with beds, which would be great for families or larger parties. Washer/dryer was a definite positive as we travel light & getting washing done & dry really helped. However reading the ‘guest information’ T & C sheet left us feeling, like another reviewer opinion about an almost ‘angry’ tone and lots of yellow highlights about what NOT to do!! A check of shower room left us feeling that maybe this isn’t as good as we thought….functional but definitely in need of at very least some TLC if not a bit more. Shampoo, body wash & conditioner but no hand wash/soap? Also under no illusions once used you ain’t getting anymore as highlighted in T & C’s!! There was, again like other reviews, a ‘damp’ feel to the bedding…..it wasn’t and was difficult to put a finger on but wasn’t a welcoming feeling when trying to get some kip! Outside decking nothing like photos on line, very weathered and perhaps indicative of the property overall. We have toured Australia for about a month now, one memory will be the friendliness of everyone, the willingness to communicate with guests and a pride in providing information on the area! None of this was evident Southern Ocean Villas’s, indeed I’m wondering why there is a ‘reception’ building as we never saw it being occupied by anyone ! Surely guests should expect a level of communication more than, there’s your room, get on with it ! Might suit some but not for us ! Really felt like, right you’ve paid your room rate, your room is over there, read the T & C’s & move on ! Expecting more ……but maybe that’s just us? Could/should be so much better and wouldn’t take very much ! To top it all, our travel agent at every stop on our trip has very kindly arranged for wine or chocolates on our arrival! We took a call just as we were getting ready to leave from host asking if we’d be about for another 15 mins……to deliver chocolates as she was unable to have them for our arrival……not a massive issue but just again indicative of the culture at the property !

Each room is a single-family chalet with independent parking space. We lived in two bedrooms, one kitchen, one bathroom, and one living room. The others were okay, with complete facilities, but the Wi-Fi was always disconnected. The Great Ocean Road is remote, and the signal of the entire Port Campbell g network is not very good. It is almost impossible to connect to the Internet without Wi-Fi in the center of the town. If the hotel network is not good, it feels like living in primitive society. Regarding network signals, everything else is satisfactory, and the price/performance ratio is okay.

The house is very beautiful and very clean. It is the cleanest of dozens of homestays. It has 5 rooms, two of which have another single bed. The only thing is that there are only 2 bathrooms. If there are a lot of people, you need to line up. The others are perfect.

Centrally located with the convenience of food and supermarket. At the same time, the only inn with the best view in sight. We booked a sea view room and was able to enjoy a mug of coffee at the porch while enjoying the beautiful ocean view. Facilities are adequate and well maintained. The thermal bed is the best consideration the inn has offered for a comfy, warm sleep in winter. Best lodging I've stayed during my coastal drive trip.

The hotel is close to the bay. There is a fixed seat for parking in each room. The first floor is the garage, the stairs go up, the second floor is the house, and the third floor house and the second floor house share a door. The room is quite large and the layout is convenient. The attitude of the service staff is average, and it is estimated that they are habitual, not for Chinese people. Check out in the morning is to throw the key into a hidden compartment in the back door of the reception room, which is convenient. But I have a family member who lives in a separate room. The next day, I started to have skin irritation, and then I saw the doctor and said it was a mite allergy. It took a few days to take the medicine and apply it, and itching was very uncomfortable. It was the worst experience of this trip to Australia.

This accommodation has the best location - directly opposite Port Campbell bay - with its beautiful beach and jetty. And the shops and restaurants are all a short stroll away. The accommodation has been recently renovated and is spacious, clean and really comfortable. And for a change I could even access Freeview to stream something I actually wanted to watch. The manager is friendly and incredibly helpful. I had trouble with the heater (my fault) and called the manager (afterhours) and he turned up within a few minutes, smiling and doing all he could to help.

It’s an adorable property, and Ron, who runs it, is a lovely, welcoming guy, but my kids had to sleep on a fold out sofa. I thought we were getting an ordinary room with beds for everyone - especially for the price- but We came to realise that port Campbell is a very expensive town to stay in. Dinner in town was super expensive! If we thought ahead, we would’ve taken advantage of the kitchen in our room! if you’re a couple - go for it! You’ll have plenty of room, there’s a kitchen, lovely little deck… it’s very cosy and cute. I’m not sure if there’s bigger rooms, but we booked for a family of 4, and half the family slept on a sofa. This was possibly my fault in booking though, so I don’t want to be too critical