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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Bridge Suite
Front of property
Point of interest
Luxury
4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Great Ocean Road Waterfront

Located close to Apollo Bay Harbour and Great Otway National Park, Captains At The Bay provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the bodyboarding at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

Explore the area

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21 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Bay Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bridge Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Captains Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Captain's Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Captains Terrace Suite

Captains Terrace Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bridge Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Captains Loft | Exterior

Two Bedroom Captains Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Captains Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Three Bedroom Top Deck Apartment | Living area

Three Bedroom Top Deck Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 175 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Bridge Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bridge Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Captain's Loft

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Outdoor dining

Top Deck Three Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Apollo Bay

A luxury stay in Apollo Bay awaits you at Captains At The Bay. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include dryers, free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find umbrellas. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Apollo Bay hotel include Maits Rest Rainforest Walk and Great Otway National Park.

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 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

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Captains At The Bay

WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 269 square feet (25 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Captains At The Bay. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of Captains At The Bay was completed in March 2024.

This 4.5-star Apollo Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 269 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq. m of conference space
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Captains At The Bay offers 12 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Books
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Electric bike charging
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - March 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 45.0 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Captains Bay B&B Apollo Bay
Captains Hotel Bay
Captain`s At The Bay Hotel Apollo Bay
Captain's At The Bay Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Captains Bay B&B
Captains Bay Apollo Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Captains At The Bay?

Captains At The Bay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Captains At The Bay?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captains At The Bay on 3 May 2026 start from AU$179, 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 Captains At The Bay?

Yep, Captains At The Bay has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Captains At The Bay?

Yep, Captains At The Bay is a short 3-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Captains At The Bay?

No, Captains At The Bay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Captains At The Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Captains At The Bay?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Captains At The Bay?

There is a golf course next to Captains At The Bay.

Captains At The Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 838 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel. Large clean room. Quiet ac. Large bathroom. All furniture and fixtures high quality. Great common room with books and games, wood fire, coffee, water. All top notch. On site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities to stay in Apollo Bay. great service and would gladly return for another stay in the future. Would be a great spot for a small group to stay with common areas inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Nice and large and had everything we needed. It was nice to also have access to the dining room area where we could sit and relax and make a cup of tea and coffee. The staff were great and was overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly on check in. Hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. Large spacious rooms and baths. Excellent laundry facilties roo. Jack the owner was very accomodating. Helpful with directions and restaurant reccomendations. Private parking space. Morning coffee. Thanks Jack. Wishing you the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful spot to stop over. Great space and amenities. Helpful staff, walk to everything. No hesitation to highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and comfortable room and lounge
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to town. No staff after 5, so you are on your own
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prakhar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old property. A very basic motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was comfortable and well equipped with dedicated parking spot. Nice touch having a coffee machine in reception lounge along with water. Good location for shops and beach and would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was central to every thing. Room was spacious and very clean. The mattress was getting tired but still ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, friendly happy staff, easy to check in after hours, convenient ev charging. Only negative was the bed was a bit squeaky. Overall very good accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this accommodation. The front desk staff member, Jack, was extremely helpful and friendly. We would highly recommend this accommodation if you are in the Apollo Bay Area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay.

Very enjoyable stay. Staff were excellent and room was great. Comfortable, clean, and nicely renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place! Super friendly. We would stay again. Loved having access to washing machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ross, Whitianga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025