Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay

4.0 star property
Fun in the sand, near Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
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December 2024
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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room
Garden
Exterior
Front of property
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds

Popular amenities

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

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 Bowls Club
    9 min walk

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Otway Range View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room with Spa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Apollo Bay

At Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this beach motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and express check-in. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Apollo Bay motel include Apollo Bay Bowls Club and Apollo Bay Harbour is within 30 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

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

Fun in the sand, near Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
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 a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Apollo Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per night.

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: from approximately AUD 18 for adults and from 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 per cent

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all 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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay on 6 Dec 2024 start from AU$120.27, including 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.

Is parking available at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

Yep, Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

Yep, Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay is a short 10-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Fun beach activities include surfing, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay is a hit with families.

Does Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

No, Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 827 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 827 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 827 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 827 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 827 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tek

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Gurcharan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Air conditioning is not working we spent night totally restless otherwise looks good Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, affordable and in a good position. The staff was extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything worked well; clean as a whistle; bathroom mirror didn't mist at all! would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney, Bowen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and convenient to town area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay at the sandpiper Apollo bay. Property was clean and bedding was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Easy to find, room was quite small and lacked the basics, no reception area, picked up key in an envelope. No bench top and no plates to use to make toast. The small window by the door let a lot of light in, so the room wasn’t as dark as it should have been. Shower pressure was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in such a cute area. Easy to access, easy and seamless check-in and very clean! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

It was strange not seeing anybody for check-in and check-out!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable and easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Amenities
Great value for money. The bed was very comfortable with crisp white sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contactless check-in but email instructions easy to follow
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful. Easy walk to coffee, dinner, beach. The waves lull you to sleep at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We love staying at this property, and have many times unfortunately this time are room was very underwhelming, it needed maintenance. Love everything else about the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Travelled with partner
Property tired but they appear to be doing it up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy . A little bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Self check in was easy. we have never experienced this before so an interesting experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024