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Cape Otway Lightstation

3.5 star property
Colonial guesthouse in Cape Otway with free parking

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Aerial view
Lighthouse Studio B&B | Balcony view
Hiking
Reception
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Otway Lighthouse Road, Cape Otway, VIC, 3233
  • Great Otway National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cape Otway Lightstation
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Lighthouse Studio B&B

Lighthouse Studio B&B

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

Lighthouse Lodge 4BR - 2N min

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Lightkeepers Cottage 2BR - 2N min

Lightkeepers Cottage 2BR - 2N min

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Lightkeepers Cottage B&B

Lightkeepers Cottage B&B

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Spring-water bath
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Individually decorated, bed sheets

Four Bedroom Lighthouse Lodge - 1 Night

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
4 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Lighthouse Lodge B&B - 1 Night

Lighthouse Lodge B&B - 1 Night

Lighthouse Lodge B&B - 1 Night

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Otway

At Cape Otway Lightstation you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Great Otway National Park and Cape Otway Lightstation. .This smoke-free guest house offers a terrace, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Cape Otway guest house, you'll be 29.9 km (18.6 mi) from Johanna Beach and 32.6 km (20.2 mi) from Apollo Bay Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape Otway Lightstation - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maits Rest Rainforest Walk - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 28 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 30 min drive - 32.6 km

About this property

Cape Otway Lightstation

Colonial guesthouse in Cape Otway with free parking
Cape Otway Lightstation offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cape Otway guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1848
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Cape Otway Lightstation offers 5 accommodations with free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cape Otway Lightstation B&B
Lightstation B&B
Cape Otway Lightstation
Lightstation
Cape Otway Lightstation Great Otway National Park, Australia
Cape Otway Lightstation Guesthouse
Cape Otway Lightstation Cape Otway
Cape Otway Lightstation Guesthouse Cape Otway

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cape Otway Lightstation?

Cape Otway Lightstation offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cape Otway Lightstation?

Yep, Cape Otway Lightstation has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Cape Otway Lightstation?

Yep, Cape Otway Lightstation is a short 3-minute walk from Otway Cove.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cape Otway Lightstation?

No, Cape Otway Lightstation does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cape Otway Lightstation?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cape Otway Lightstation?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cape Otway Lightstation Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 108 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s in the middle of nowhere. The staff were good and friendly but not enough to make our stay pleasurable. No WiFi, so if that’s important to you then I do not recommend staying here. Tv was small and old, not working when we were there. You need a car, next town is 32 km away, no place to have dinner near by. But overall, it’s ok, if you don’t mind being inconvenienced at least for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARION

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Very historic. Amazingly friendly and knowlegable staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location if the weather had been friendlier. All facilities closed due to severe storms. Very windy and raining for our stay. A return if weather better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend, will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great venue. An opportunity to spend the night to experience life of yesteryear. Very peaceful, calming and relaxing time had
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
What an amazing place to stay. Our studio was so comfortable, everything we needed was there, including a continental breakfast. Blissfully quiet, waking up and seeing the lighthouse out the window was amazing!
Studio from outside
View from bedroom to front door
View of lighthouse from front door
View from top of lighthouse
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge B & B had trouble shutting the bathroom door. The side gate had no lock on it. Isolation between Rooms were poor could hear and smell the food being cooked. TV reception required
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The site and accomodation was an experience unlike any other. The exlcusivity element you can only buy with an overnight stay. The only unfortunate part was the overall cleanliness which just was not up to scratch.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property - clean and green with beautiful sea views and a short easy walk down to the lighthouse or around the old buildings - the lighthouse keepers' cottages, old telegraph station and so on. Our accomodation was clean, comfortable and of an acceptable standard. It was a tad small and poky but hey, you get what you pay for, don't you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smelly from cooking; very old & small “studio” room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is all about the location. It’s rustic and you have to accept that it’s a building from 1859 and it’s renovation is old too. It’s like staying in a farm stay and that’s ok but the lack of openable windows means the place smells dank. The oven was unusable (if not dangerous), the kitchen door is on one hinge and our food order was never received (although an email was sent). The place is run by like the heritage or vic gov so you it’s not professional. If you can accept this then you will find it charming. It’s the location and history you are there for and that’s great. For the price you pay though you’d expect at least 3 star accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great experience being able to stay overnight within an historical precinct. Just you, the wildlife and the most amazing stars you'll ever see.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney, Gippsland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience staying soclose to the lighthouse, felt very isolated however we had everything we needed. Great kitchen and bathroom comfortable bed. Would highly recommend if you want to stay in a historic part of Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Melbourne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique beautiful quiet historical most beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Geelong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the entire property to ourselves. Absolutely loved the isolation and the view from our window was incredible. We even had a visit from the ghosts!! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place - Great views!
It is an amazing area and lovely to stay at. It is incredibly pretty and scenic. It is quiet at night and in the early morning - the area is only open to the public between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The accommodation is pleasant and the studio was fairly recently refurbished. The bathroom is really nice, but the shower pressure is not great. The staff were lovely, although you don’t have a lot to do with them. There is limited internet (in practice basically none) and phone reception (some near the cafe). You can purchase food from the cafe. Evening meals will be delivered before they leave for the day. I had 2 and they were good. Nearest place to eat, otherwise, is Apollo Bay which is 30 minutes away. I loved it. I read a lot, rested, walked around, did a history tour ... I am looking forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 night stay in studio
Great stay for 2 nights. We stayed in studio with fantastic views down to lighthouse. So peaceful and tranquil especially after 5pm when the public leave. Cosy accommodation. Bought evening meals through the cafe. Good price and lovely. Significantly reduced hassle. Great memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic accommodation. Amazing location
Fantastic location. Amazing sunsets. Accommodation perfect for both comfort and gaining an understanding of what life as a lighthouse keeper must have been like. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a lighthouse ! Fabulous location - stars were unbelievable - to be there with no crowds was truly special. The staff were all wonderful - but we were very happy to be able to leave as the crowds arrived - Australia Day and there were a lot of tourists !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded and beautiful Cape Otway Lightstation
Location and historical significance were amazing. Accomodation was comfortable and sufficient and refreshing to be in an natural location that hasn't been overdone. Being able to view koalas in their natural habitat along the roadside entering and leaving the lightstation was a highlight. The sunset and stargazing was also a rare treat.Such a peaceful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020