Where to Stay in Victoria – Bass Strait

    Resorts, hotels, and accommodation options in Victoria – Bass Strait

    Accommodation Overview

    The Bass Strait coastline offers diverse accommodation from the charming seaside towns of the Great Ocean Road to the larger regional centers of Warrnambool and Portland. Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads provide boutique B&Bs, holiday apartments, and the popular beachside caravan parks with easy access to the HMAS Canberra dive site. Apollo Bay offers motels, holiday houses, and the charming Great Ocean Road resort, making it the ideal base for exploring the central coast dive sites. Warrnambool, the largest city on the coast, provides the widest range of accommodation including quality hotels, motels, and serviced apartments. Port Fairy offers boutique accommodation in historic buildings and charming seaside cottages. Portland provides affordable motels and holiday houses with good access to the western dive sites. The Great Ocean Road's holiday parks are well-maintained and provide excellent value, and many properties offer seasonal rates that make extended diving holidays affordable.

    Recommended Areas

    Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads

    Best base for the HMAS Canberra and Pinnacles with boutique accommodation.

    Divers
    Couples
    Beach atmosphere

    Apollo Bay

    Charming coastal town with access to Marengo Reefs and SS Casino wreck.

    Nature lovers
    Great Ocean Road
    Families

    Warrnambool

    Largest regional city with widest accommodation range and whale watching.

    All budgets
    Families
    Convenience

    Featured Hotels & Resorts

    Barwon Heads Hotel

    Barwon Heads

    Comfort Inn The International Apollo Bay

    Apollo Bay

    Deep Blue Hotel Warrnambool

    Warrnambool

    Port Fairy Holiday Park

    Port Fairy