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Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay

4.0 star property
Sandy fun near Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Great Ocean Road Waterfront

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room
Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen
Front of property
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Ground Floor

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

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

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

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

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/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

View all photos for King Room with Otway Range View

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

King Room with Otway Range View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Spa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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.
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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 Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 3 min drive - 2.7 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

Sandy fun near Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Great Ocean Road Waterfront
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

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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

Things to do

  • Library

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

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
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-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

Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay
Sandpiper Motel
Sandpiper Apollo Bay
Sandpiper Hotel Apollo Bay
Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Sandpiper Apollo Apollo
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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 24 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Motel Apollo Bay on 30 Mar 2025 start from NZ$121.33, 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. 487 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 879 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

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay in Apollo Bay. Reasonably priced. Easy walk to restaurants and beach. Good communication to manage self check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady staff member was welcoming friendly & helpful an assett to the organisation which runs this establishment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking v tight. Had to park in the street. Re keys to pick up on arrival- not sure having my name written on an envelope for all to view is a safe and discreet method. Perhaps all unit keys in envelopes could be in a locked box pinpad with code forwarded to people who booked units. Thankyou for asking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, easy to check in, clean and close to the beach and shops. We even had a beach view from the balcony. We would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, centrally located. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The space and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time. The Sandpiper is just the right distance from the shops, cafes, restaurants and the beach to mean we could park the car on Monday - safely off the street - and not drive it again until Friday! Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room Perfect for our week on the beach Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liuyiwei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay during our trip to 12 apostles
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronya

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

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