Hotel in zona Playground, Apollo Bay

Sono arrivato alle 9:00 e sono stato deluso che il conteggio di fronte si sia chiuso alle 8:00, ma il motel lavorava con me e ha lasciato una chiave per la mia stanza. Il problema era che era così complesso e non c'erano segni chiari che ho passato 15 minuti a cercare la mia stanza, ma una volta trovato dove dovevo essere, la stanza era bella. Volevo ordinare colazione, ma perché ero in ritardo, mi sono perso l'opportunità di farlo - può essere fatto online? Allora ho dovuto andare a cercare un colazione al mattino che non volevo fare. In futuro rimarrei in questo motel, perché era ben presentato e pulito, così come conveniente alla spiaggia.

We had a house layout for our family stay, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living and dining room. A very cosy setup and very smart details, like heating lights in the toilet (it gets very cold in winter and the nice warm lights in toilet helps with the cold). The beds come with heating pads as well which is a great surprise. The kitchen was very well furnished and we love the warm lightings in the house. Great decorations in the house, makes me want to do the same for my own place. Just a very cosy, welcoming place to stay. Great for family want to stay more than 1 night. Location is at Apollo Bay town and just across the beach. Near eateries and groceries. The place is so welcoming that you simply want to cook and eat with the family. Thanks so much for warm reception and thanks for keeping the place so cosy.

We booked a family room as well as the twin room with balcony. Both are very clean & have everything we need. Very comfy & quite spacious. Lovely bathroom & great shower. Not listed in facilities though both rooms have a microwave as well as bar fridge, kettle, toaster, hair dryer. Also mugs, glasses, plates & cutlery. 2 towels for every person (8 in family room), bath mats, spare doona. Only saying this as I had read a couple of reviews here saying bath mats were missing. Huge supply of toiletries nicely presented as well as tea, cappuccino sachets, sugar & a couple small long life milks. Large flat screen TV in both rooms (2 in the family room). Location is great, only a minutes walk to the Main Street. Bucket of umbrellas at the font door for guests is a nice touch too. Balcony view is great! To be honest, after reading reviews I was getting a little worried however we are more than happy with our rooms which have barely a fault so I thought I’d better post this update. So far the only fault I can see is a bit of damage on the bottom of the bathroom door however this doesn’t affect our stay at all. 5 stars from me & my family. The owners here have obviously taken note of past reviews.

We arrived late at 7PM and the receptionist gone. But they are very organised and no hassle at all. Love it. They left the message on my email, with a code number to take the key in the motel. They also left the phone number which I could reach to the receptionist directly. Room is clean, quite, spacious. Parking lot is easy. Love love love this place.

I booked this hotel based on the reviews I read on TA and Google. I made the right decision. The location is very good, short 5 minute walk to the beachfront, restaurants and grocery stores. I had a ground floor room, very clean, adequate furniture for 2 people with 2 chairs, work desk and outdoor table and chairs. It’s not 5 star, but you shouldn’t expect that with the price. Bed was comfortable, hot water aplenty but it does take a few minutes to come through the pipes. I extended the booking and the owner was happy to offer a discount. Would I stay again - YES

Grande appartamento. Vicino alla costa, sebbene volesse che fosse giusto da essa. Nota che ci sono solo 1 bagno, sebbene nell'appartamento 2 camere. Buona parcheggio però.

Se stai cercando una notte pulita che sia adatta ai bambini - allora questo è il motel per te - buon valore! È una lunga gita per vedere i 12 Apostoli, questo posto era proprio quello che avevamo bisogno e sorprendente che aveva una camera da letto separata con due letti singoli. Perfetto per quello che avevamo bisogno! Sicuramente tenere in mente questo posto per la prossima volta che facciamo la lunga gita di nuovo.

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.

Con un insieme completo di attrezzature di cucina e una camera molto spaziosa, le tavole e le letti erano pulite e temperate. Il asciugacapelli e i prodotti da tavola non sono molto puliti. La vista è estremamente grande, vedendo una lunga costa costiera con ondate temporali spettacolari. A pochi minuti di auto da Apollo Bay, non ci sono luci per strada per andare al supermercato più vicino.

We went for the 4th time just within 2 years , this is really nice and calm place with nature over looking the beautiful ocean and the mountains . What you need all are there in this accommodation . We stayed at Osprey Cabin - East Level over the Grand Final weekend for 3 nights , but is still not enough with this place . So relax , out from the trouble world . Easy own parking just in front of the Cabin . 100% cleanliness including your BBQ at the balcony overlooking the ocean . What more , you get birds giving you compony . My wife love this place , hosts Natasha & Paul very friendly . definitely will return again .