Where to stay in Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay has some of the Great Ocean Road's most stunning accommodation and there are plenty of options close to Wildlife Wonders.

Apollo Bay and the Otways make for an excellent place to base yourself for your Great Ocean Road adventures. Not only is Apollo Bay the midpoint of the Great Ocean Road, but it makes for easy day trips to see surrounding big nature experiences like the 12 Apostles.

Here is our list of places we think make for the best accommodation in Apollo Bay and the Otways for your Wildlife Wonders visit and beyond.

Sky Pods

For that really special experience, we recommend Sky Pods

Stay connected to nature in your very own luxury, self contained, SkyPod in Cape Otway.

The beauty of this accommodation with its floor to ceiling windows will take your breath away as you take in the rugged landscape from the comfort of your bed.

Sky Pods are only a 25 minute drive from Wildlife Wonders, and this isn’t just any drive, you will want to do this one again and again. The roads will curve and wind around ancient tree ferns and towering Mountain Ash trees as you make your way to your private getaway.

Bimbi Park

To feel like you’re camping a world away, we recommend our friends at Bimbi Park

Bimbi Park is a campground like no other and a stunning 25 minute drive to Wildlife Wonders.

Nestled deep into the sand dunes behind the wild Station Beach under the manna gums, you have your choice of campsite, van, or even an off-grid eco-cabin or bush camping.

There is nature all around from koalas and wallabies and after your trip to Wildlife Wonders, you’ll be an expert in how to spot them.

Bimbi can be a secluded, quiet getaway, or if you’re with the family, the kids will love the resident goats and chickens, mini golf course and rock climbing wall! You can even hire e-bikes.

Chris’s Villas

Chris’s Villas for a luxury escape

Chris’s Villas are another experience in themselves. The Villas are just steps away from their famous restaurant, Chris’s at Beacon Point, offering luxury accommodation for the many diners who choose to stay the night after enjoying a meal and a fine wine or two. Located high above Skenes Creek (which is the neighbouring town to Apollo Bay), every villa is self-contained and contemporary, with modern fittings and floor-to-ceiling windows, with dizzying sea views. Chris’s Villas is just a short, 20 minute drive to Wildlife Wonders.

Amaroo

Let Holiday Great Ocean Road find you an amazing beach house

Holiday houses, beach cottages, apartments, romantic getaways, family escapes, ocean views, wood fires, spas, pet friendly – there isn’t much that Holiday Great Ocean Road can’t cater for. Whatever it is you’re looking for in your next holiday, they can hook you up with one of over 60 properties from Aireys Inlet all the way to Port Campbell. There are a few stunning holiday houses right near us here at Wildlife Wonders too. Just get in touch with their friendly team.

Anchorage

Let Sea Houses find you your own house by the sea

Sea Houses offer a number of beautiful holiday homes around the Great Ocean Road, including in Apollo Bay and the Otways coast. These homes really do make for a memorable stay and create a home away from home.

This is also a great option for group stays, with some homes offering up to 4 bedrooms, and others are pet-friendly so you can bring the whole family along!

The Wildlife Wonders cafe is also dog-friendly, with dogs allowed in the outdoor courtyard dining area t, where they can join you for breakfast or lunch daily. Please note for the safety of our wildlife, dogs are not permitted in our sanctuary.

Choose a beachside camp spot or cabin with Great Ocean Road Holiday Parks

Situated adjacent to some of the most spectacular beaches and reserves on the coast, Great Ocean Road Holiday Parks offer a range of camping and cabin options.

There are 8 locations to choose from, with the closest to Wildlife Wonders being at Marengo (walking distance), followed by Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek. All three of these are located directly off the Great Ocean Road with views and access to the regions famous beaches.

Marengo Caravan Park enjoys full beach frontage and is adjacent to the Marengo Reef Marine Sanctuary with resident Seal Colony, ideal for swimming diving and snorkelling. Situated at the beginning of the Great Ocean Walk the park offers unlimited scope for formal bushwalking trails. You can even walk to Wildlife Wonders from the park, on a beautiful 3 km hike.

As a bonus, all funds raised by these parks are reinvested into the Great Ocean Road coast and parks.

Pisces Big4 Holiday Park

For the family with little ones, try BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park

If your ideal family holiday involves 1,001 ways to tire the kids out, this is the place for you.

From an adventure-playground and pump-track, to heated swimming pool and indoor games room, look no further than Pisces Apollo Bay. Plus it’s only meters from the beach.

Pick a cosy cabin, luxury villa, caravan, or campsite to enjoy the best Apollo Bay has to offer. Pisces Big 4 is also just 1.5km from the cafes and shops of the town via a bike and walking path.

Seamist Cottage

In walking distance from the town is Seamist Cottage (and pet friendly!)

Walk to the beach, cafes, the shops, you name it, everything is in easy reach from Seamist Cottage. This modern, one bedroom house is centrally located in Apollo Bay, one block back from the Great Ocean Road.

This super convenient seaside cottage is perfect for couples, and it’s also pet friendly. Just a few minutes drive to Wildlife Wonders as well.

Captain’s at the Bay

Also close to town is bed and breakfast, Captains at the Bay

Captains at the Bay is where we put people up when they come to visit.

A contemporary Bed & Breakfast, with only twelve rooms, catering mostly for couples, you’ll get peace and quiet, privacy and great service, with the advantage of being strolling distance from the foreshore (150 metres), beach, restaurants, Visitor Information Centre and the shopping strip.

Dolphin Apartments

Become a local for a while at Dolphin Apartments

Luxury self-contained apartment accommodation by the sea, the Dolphin Apartments offer a haven by the beach with all the comforts of home.

With 2 beds, 2 baths, spacious living, spa baths in all apartments and fantastic ocean views from the penthouses, you won’t want to leave. But if you do, you’re in a prime location to take advantage of all the attractions along the Great Ocean Road while staying in stylish and modern accommodation.

For a stunning ocean view, try Chocolate Gannets 

Chocolate Gannets offers luxury accommodation on the Great Ocean Road. Nestled on the shores of Apollo Bay, these secluded villas are famous for their meditative sea views, effortless luxury, spa tubs and enviable beachfront position. The ultimate honeymoon or romantic escape for couples celebrating anniversaries and engagements. Or a peaceful nature retreat for families.

Seacroft Estate

If you’re bringing the whole crew, Seacroft Estate is for you

If you’re looking for something completely different, Seacroft Estate is an historic former monastery set on 25 acres overlooking the Great Ocean Road with 180-degree ocean views.

They provide a range of accommodations, from self-contained apartments to glamping tents, that can sleep up to 56 people, allowing you to stay with your closest friends and family in one exclusive location.

Enjoy a peaceful rural setting in a place of incredible natural beauty just 15 minutes’ drive from the popular coastal town of Apollo Bay.

Looking for somewhere else to stay in Apollo Bay?

Jump over to the Visit Great Ocean Road website for more accommodation options, or have a chat to the friendly team at Holiday Great Ocean Road or Otway Retreats.