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Chocolate Gannets

5.0 star property
Beachside fun near Old Cable Station Museum

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Panoramic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View
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Panoramic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$547
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

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6180 Great Ocean Rd., AUSTRALIA, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Old Cable Station Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Panoramic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Bathroom

Panoramic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Apollo Bay

A luxury stay in Apollo Bay awaits you at Chocolate Gannets. You'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Old Cable Station Museum and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. .Smart televisions with satellite channels are featured in all 4 soundproofed villas, and you can enjoy indoor private hot tubs, washers/dryers and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with kitchens that come equipped with fridges, microwaves and stovetops. Nice touches to enhance your stay include jetted baths and bathrobes, while premium bedding and pillow menus invite a good night's rest. Additionally, 2 bathrooms, fireplaces and flat-screen TVs with DVD players are available. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive
  • Marriners Lookout - 4 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chocolate Gannets

Beachside fun near Old Cable Station Museum
As a guest of Chocolate Gannets, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Chocolate Gannets also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Apollo Bay villa.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chocolate Gannets offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 5-star villa has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private indoor spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Free cot

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Multilingual staff

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 units
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Chocolate Gannets Villa Apollo Bay
Chocolate Gannets Villa
Chocolate Gannets Apollo Bay
Chocolate Gannets Villa
Chocolate Gannets Apollo Bay
Chocolate Gannets Villa Apollo Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chocolate Gannets?

Chocolate Gannets offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Chocolate Gannets?

As of 8 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chocolate Gannets on 9 Feb 2025 start from NZ$547.1, 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.

Is parking available at Chocolate Gannets?

Yep, Chocolate Gannets has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Chocolate Gannets?

Yep, Chocolate Gannets is a short 6-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is Chocolate Gannets family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Chocolate Gannets is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Chocolate Gannets?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chocolate Gannets?

No, Chocolate Gannets does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chocolate Gannets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chocolate Gannets?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Chocolate Gannets Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Amaaaazing!
Stunning location. Immaculately clean. Able to charge our electric car was an absolute plus and a must considering the local charger was out of order. The view?! Incredible. Comfy sofa with a gorgeous fireplace listening to the sound of the waves. Heaven. The goodies given were a bonus: free range eggs, bread, fruit m, muesli, chocolate, sparkling wine all delish and very much appreciated. Spotlessly clean. Private. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wow! What a place. So serene, amazing views, and so peaceful. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the place, and so did the kids . Spacious yet cosy, very well maintained, amply stocked to do your own cooking and washing, beachfront and 2mins to the beach. Having the Koala sanctuary with the 2 "resident" koalas for the kids to spot everyday was brilliant. Lili was always responsive and accommodating, and by chance meeting her in person, checking in with us to make sure we were OK was so nice. Left this place with a heavy heart (the entire family) but with so many memories and photos to bring with us. Will definitely come back to stay. Stayed 5D4N and wished i could have stayed longer. Definitely a place to consider for those staying in Apollo Bay or those thinking of this as abse to travel around the region
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sea view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and host (Lili) !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
breathtaking view
Beautiful view from living room ,bedroom and especially from the bathtub. Only the wifi is soooooo poor which can not be used at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Brenda, Clyde North, VIC

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First it was a little hot when I got there and turn on the air with the fan on high. In one hour it did not change the temp at all. I checked the vent and a little cool air was coming out with it on high. Bugs every where!!! Even woke up in the morning with a very big spider. There are ways to stop the bugs. I was ex sighted about the tub hmm but there was a black hair in there and a worm. I cleaned it out and 1/3 of the jets did not work and the ones that did had no power at all. I tried to open the door where the tub was but it was dragging on the bottom and would not open. I needed a very good cleaning. I went into the bathroom and there was water outside the shower like someone just was taking a shower. The only thing was good was the lady I called was very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setup, quite location. Owners happy to help in any way.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and view is amazing! Nice short walk into town which we loved.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

ABU AL HASSAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Our stay was just fine . I have a query why is the check-in time is at 3pm and checkout at 11am, it's not even 24hrs and in the complementary things list you kept in the villa mentioned chocolate and it's was not there Either you don't mention it or you give it. All-in-all it was an unpleasant experience and over price place to be at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sothana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกครบทุกอย่าง เดินทางสะดวก เป็นที่ที่ต้องไปอีกครั้งอย่างแน่นอน
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hieno maisema ja loistava palvelu. Villassa oli kaikki tarvittava mukavaan yöpymiseen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
grands volumes face à une vue superbe sur l Ocean et la plage
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

YU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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这次出行住得最棒的地方，厨房，房间，浴室设施极佳。晚上观星极佳，还看到了流星。房主还给我们准备了充足的早餐，鸡蛋，牛奶，麦片，面包，果酱，还有迎宾白葡萄酒。我们入住稍晚还让我们可以晚点退房，各种贴心。房子周围风景很好，很多野生动物，还遇到一条虎蛇，这个有点惊悚了。女儿感动得留了感谢纸条。下次来大洋路还住这里。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019