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Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay

4.0 star property
4-star beach motel near Apollo Bay Harbour

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room
Garden
Front of property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
3 Murray Street, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Apollo Bay Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms with Terrace | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms with Terrace

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ground Floor

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ground Floor

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Hill View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Hill View | View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Hill View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Ground Floor | View from room

Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Ground Floor

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | View from room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Miscellaneous

King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

King Room with Otway Range View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Spa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Apollo Bay

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Apollo Bay motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. Also, Apollo Bay Bowls Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Apollo Bay Harbour is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Marriners Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay

4-star beach motel near Apollo Bay Harbour
As a guest of Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay, you'll find a library, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Apollo Bay motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Apollo Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 18 for adults and AUD 18 for children

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 18 for adults and AUD 18 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Sandpiper Apollo Apollo
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay to the airport?

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay is 120.2 mi (154-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

As of Apr 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay on Apr 29, 2025 start from $76.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay.

How close is Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay to the beach?

This motel is a short 10-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 3.4 mi (6-min drive) from Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 18 for adults and AUD 18 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay have a pool?

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay does not have a pool.

Does Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay to downtown Apollo Bay?

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay is 0.3 mi away from Apollo Bay.

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 891 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check in and our. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with partner
Great motel with good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsun Leung

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfortable motel with extraordinary sunrise sea view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronya

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and clean. Felt nice to be in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Terrific position, but disappointing room. No cupboard or shelves to put clothing. King bed is too singles pushed together, which moved apart during the night. Rats in roof which kept us awake with their gnawing within the ceiling, which might explain the off smell when we entered, thus needing to open all doors. TV only has movies, so we couldn't watch the news, Big Bash or tennis. There were no instruction booklets on how to use the TV or Aircon. Overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay, noting you have no interaction with staff but that is fine. Easy check in. Room great, bed comfy and great you can microwave and make toast if you want. Easy walk to beach and great coffee. Bathroom fitted out well and good supplies including make up wipes . Highly recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was quick. Hotel was a little dated but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean , great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and functional for a couple of nights stay. Close to the beach and shops. Good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter, Clifton Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect spot in Apollo bay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked for early check in and late check out plus perhaps a 30th wedding anniversary treat but got no reply, unfortunately it’s all via email!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy self check-in. Clean cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Danu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelvin Woo Poh Pheng

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sandpiper Motel 2 days stay

Overall is good with my 2 days stay, the bed is very comfortable. Comes with portable warmer. The unpleasant part was, when I flipped up the sofa cushion. I found used tissues, crumbs from chips and nuts.The sofa do have a something like urine smell too. I reported the next morning when I happened to meet a lady w/o uniform near the reception area. Fortunately, when we are back in the evening. They managed to clean it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little motel, we arrived around 530pm so our key was outside in an envelope wating to be collected with a note detailing the facilities and dining options in the area. Well presented room with an excellent shower with free toiletries. We really enjoyed our stay and wished we had stayed for longer than 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was nice. Not a fan of remote reception.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024