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Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge

2.0 star property
This laid-back hostel offers a mix of comfort and adventure, with grilling spots for impromptu cookouts and staff ready to help plan your next excursion

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Enjoy the serene mountain views from this balcony with a pair of comfortable chairs.
Cozy living space with a central seating area, dining table, and TV.
Cozy living area with a brick wall, leather sofa, wooden table, and glass-enclosed fireplace.
Kitchen features a stove, microwave, and sink with a window above.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and window offering a view of the surrounding area.
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge sets travelers up with the essentials: a place to stash your bags, WiFi to keep you connected, and a continental breakfast to start the day. The BBQ area adds a social touch, perfect for swapping stories over burgers and beers.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room options

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Balcony

Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment 5)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment 5)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Double Bed in a 5 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment 2-3)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Shared Apartment

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Apartment 1) | Private kitchenette

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Apartment 1)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.2 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
LOB_HOTELS

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

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
MONETIZATION_ON

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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
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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.

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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.

8/10 Very good

Convinent and in expensive

Average room but close to shops and 2 minutes from the beach

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!

6/10 Good

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.

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)

4/10 Fair

Gehen Sie woanders hin!

Umgebung ist sehr schön, älteres Hotel in teilweise schlechtem Zustand und nicht sehr sauber. Besuchen Sie vor allem den Frühstücksraum nicht, da vergeht Ihnen der Appetit sofort. Wifi nur zu bestimmten Zeiten. Der Ort Apollo Bay ist generell preislich überrissen und es fehlen günstige Alternativen.

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

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.

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.

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.

6/10 Good

Clean and reasonably comfortable but very run down

Comfortable but needs refurbishment. Overpriced for what you get.

10/10 Exceptional

Zentral und komfortabel

Wir waren eine Nacht hier und waren sehr zufrieden!

6/10 Good

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.

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!

8/10 Very good

Good

Economy n close to beach but do not expect standard service

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.

6/10 Good

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

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hostel!

Nice hostel, clean! Helpful guy at reception too. Had a double room shared bathroom. Was really clean

8/10 Very good

4/10 Fair