Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge

2.0 star property
Hostel in Apollo Bay
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Balcony
Interior
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Apartment 1) | Private kitchenette
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment 5)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

Double Bed in a 5 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment 2-3)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room, Shared Apartment

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Apartment 1)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
23 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge

Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Apollo Bay. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Apollo Bay Backpackers
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge
Apollo Bay Lodge
Backpackers Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge Great Ocean Road
Apollo Backpackers Apollo
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge like?
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 3 minutes' walk from Great Ocean Road Waterfront.

Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Not far from beach.
The person working there is on his own. The outside needs cleaning and painting desperately. There's dirt, dead leaves, garbage and cigarette butts lying around outside. The place would be so much better with a good clean. The inside wasn't overly clean either; not as bad as the outside. Also there was no one there when we arrived and it took 2 hours for someone to show up. The bed wasn't made properly; no top sheet or pillow cases. They were given when requested. The place smelled of damp cigarette butts in certain places which turns me off completely.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Convinent and in expensive
Average room but close to shops and 2 minutes from the beach
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap stopover
We arrived in the dark and were rather confused by the sign which said 'Otway' lodge. I had to call a number to get somebody to come and check us in, and he told me the backpacker lodge was no longer operating. I was confused as to whether I'd booked the right place. Room was clean, in a shared apartment with 2 bedrooms and all amenities, very good. The common room was a different story - very shabby, and a dismal breakfast. Fine for a cheap stop!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable, with well equipped kitchen
Friendly and helpful hotel manager. Kitchen had good facilities. There was a lounge and dining area in addition to the bedroom. Breakfast is do it yourself in a common area (Though welcome to take food back to the room instead). A range of cereals, bread, jam. Notices in the room and handbook about the need to clean, dry, and put away all crockery, or face extra cleaning fees felt a bit draconian. Internet was Ok, but is on a timer and only available for a few hours each day.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Stale tea bags, coffee solidified, lumpy sugar- no milk had to ask for towels, toilet paper found a tea towel in the communal kitchen (as we were required to dry our dishes)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

no record of booking although we booked nearly 6 w
when we got there we didn't have a booking! luckily they have a vacant room. accommodation a bit Spartan good for singles a wouldn't take my family there
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Had a one night stopover before heading to 12 Apostels. Great location and suitable for the night.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Feels like home
Felt like we stayed at home. Only thing we didnt like was old utensils and uncleaned kettle. Time to change the kitchen stuff. Other than that all good.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Just a close walk to the beach & Shops
The lodge is not fancy 4 star but its in a good location and you get the value for what you are paying for. I stayed in 2 bedroom unit on the ground floor which has 1 queen in master and bunk bed in the other room with all linen and bedding provided. The unit has full kitchenette and quite a bit of space and also has spa in the en-suite bathroom. Good if you are staying with little kids. My kids enjoyed playing cricket in the front lawn.
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Nice close to the beach and shops
Well located in Apollo bay. Opposite supermarket, also next to main shopping strip on great ocean rd. Accommodation was average, yet sufficient for what we needed. There is a free breakfast available each morning.
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Clean and reasonably comfortable but very run down
Comfortable but needs refurbishment. Overpriced for what you get.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Okay budget motell
The room was like a bedroom in an apartment were the combined kitchen and living room was shared with the guests in the other bedroom. Breakfast was cereal and toast. Bed was okay.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Great for the budget traveller
Stayed here in November 2015 in a private room. I've stayed in many hostels (in both dorm and private rooms) and I have to say the set up for this is not something I've experienced before. In the private room you actually stay in a two bedroom unit, which includes a kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Needless to say it's a "cosy" setting for both you and your fellow housemates (lucky we had some good people!). Other than this little surprise the accommodation is certainly above average for a hostel and I think you get more than what you pay for. Would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Apollo Bay!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good
Economy n close to beach but do not expect standard service
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Bed bugs
The location was fine. Receptionist not very professional. Facilities were very old and worn. Bedroom size was ok but the room was dirty, we woke up itchy with small bites on our bodies. Overall not great.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Simple hotel with poor continental breakfast. if looking for the cheapest hotel in the area, this might be your hotel...
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel close to beach, food and other shopping
Would have liked to have stayed longer. Due to time pressure could not ! We had completely private 2 bedrooms with kitchen living area.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hostel!
Nice hostel, clean! Helpful guy at reception too. Had a double room shared bathroom. Was really clean
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Stay somewhere else!
The microwave in the kitchen was in a disgusting state and made us regret choosing to have porridge for breakfast. The rooms weren't properly cleaned, there was dust on the bedside tables and in other places although the sheets did appear to be clean. Everything is quite old but it would have been ok if it had been clean. There were no tea towels in the kitchen but there was a sign asking us to dry our dishes and put them away. The receptionist acted as if we'd bothered her by showing up to check in. We wouldn't stay here again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Linen dsn't look clean.No A/c or heater in bedroom
Not friendly staff. Breakfast and WiFi are good only to advertise. Not to use
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

This was our second visit in 4 years and worth every penny!
Verified Wotif guest review