Hotels Near Twelve Apostles in Princetown

My husband and I stayed 2 nights in the dog friendly, queen cottage, with a country view. We were greeted by a dog who was very friendly. The checkin was contact less. First impressions were already disappointing. We made our way to our 'cottage'. The garden areas were neglected and overgrown with weeds. The front steps were covered in fake grass, with real grass growing through it, nails popping out. The porch was dirty and small. There were overgrown shrubs in front of the verandah blocking any view. There was a plant, in full fruit, growing through the verandah known as Beladona or Deadly nightshade. A very poisonous ****. Not a good plant to have growing in a child and dog friendly environment. Inside the squeeking front door, with a lock that was less than secure, we were gob smacked by the unkempt and unloved condition of this accommodation. Curtains hanging down, grubby bench tops, unfinished paint, filthy light fittings with dead bugs in them. A tiny dining table with one placement cut in half. In the bathroom, the fan was not working, and we found the wiring for it in the drawer. There was 1 small set of drawers and 1 small cupboard. The double hot plate was not working on one side. The BBQ looked very uninviting as the cover was fithy and sticky. The bed was warm and comfortable but not a queen as advertised. There is NO restaurant or food served as advertised. There were no dog bowls or bed. Not even for water. The area for the dog to run around in was not secured by a fence or gates. Nor was the verandah. I have never left a negative review for any place we've stayed at. But the neglect of this place was unbelievable, particularly given the price we paid. I feel like it is falsely advertised big time. It's a shame. This accommodation has so much potential. We won't be back.

The location is very close to the 12 Apostles, but there are no shops nearby. You have to drive to Port Campbell, 14 kilometers away, to find a shop (supermarkets close at 17:00).

Stayed in a two bedroom unit. The unit had a nice kitchen and well supplied for cooking. The washer and dryer were great and there were racks to hang clothes as well. The living area was good with lots of natural light. The unit sleeps up to five but only had comfortable livingroom seating for 4, the dining chairs were hard to sit on to watch TV or chat. Good location.

So we arrived at accommodations after driving from Melbourne around 1.30pm. Found accommodation easily but not a soul around anywhere. Buzzed reception and spoke to a woman & explained we had just arrived (acknowledged that we were perhaps slightly early). The response was immediate that we were indeed too early. We offered to go and get some lunch but were told to wait and someone would meet us. That was it!! We were indeed met by a lovely young girl clearly servicing the rooms who said we were in Unit 6, it was ready. That was appreciated. On entering initially we were happy with the size of the unit which indeed for only 2, were inundated with beds, which would be great for families or larger parties. Washer/dryer was a definite positive as we travel light & getting washing done & dry really helped. However reading the ‘guest information’ T & C sheet left us feeling, like another reviewer opinion about an almost ‘angry’ tone and lots of yellow highlights about what NOT to do!! A check of shower room left us feeling that maybe this isn’t as good as we thought….functional but definitely in need of at very least some TLC if not a bit more. Shampoo, body wash & conditioner but no hand wash/soap? Also under no illusions once used you ain’t getting anymore as highlighted in T & C’s!! There was, again like other reviews, a ‘damp’ feel to the bedding…..it wasn’t and was difficult to put a finger on but wasn’t a welcoming feeling when trying to get some kip! Outside decking nothing like photos on line, very weathered and perhaps indicative of the property overall. We have toured Australia for about a month now, one memory will be the friendliness of everyone, the willingness to communicate with guests and a pride in providing information on the area! None of this was evident Southern Ocean Villas’s, indeed I’m wondering why there is a ‘reception’ building as we never saw it being occupied by anyone ! Surely guests should expect a level of communication more than, there’s your room, get on with it ! Might suit some but not for us ! Really felt like, right you’ve paid your room rate, your room is over there, read the T & C’s & move on ! Expecting more ……but maybe that’s just us? Could/should be so much better and wouldn’t take very much ! To top it all, our travel agent at every stop on our trip has very kindly arranged for wine or chocolates on our arrival! We took a call just as we were getting ready to leave from host asking if we’d be about for another 15 mins……to deliver chocolates as she was unable to have them for our arrival……not a massive issue but just again indicative of the culture at the property !

That's great! !! !! The most comfortable hotel we have ever stayed at! Very very suitable for family travel, you can cook by yourself, because you have children, you can provide meals for children at any time. The owner is hospitable! The hotel environment is very good! The rooms are large and the public space is large! Be sure to choose this hotel again in the future!

We arrived in Port Campbell after driving from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road (highly recommended!). The friendly receptionist offered us a choice of cabins. The one we chose was at the front. It was comfortable & spacious and had a well-equipped kitchen. Price was reasonable. Free parking. I would stay here again.

The backpacker hotel, the soundproof is not good, but the tenants are relatively quiet, and it is also an experience to communicate with tourists from various countries. Shared living room kitchen and bathroom, good sanitary conditions, temporary stay on the Great Ocean Road for one night.

The double room unit was spacious and well-appointed. It was spotlessly clean. The bed was comfortable and there were two lounge chairs as well as a small table for dining. The bathroom was luxurious with heat lamps and an adjustable flow shower head. The kitchenette had no sink but a plastic bowl was supplied for washing dishes. There was a laundry available with a small charge - $4 per wash/dry. There was a nice garden view and outdoor seating. Very good free Wifi connection. A small swimming pool was available for guests. There was ample, easily accessible parking. The staff at reception were very helpful and friendly.

Centrally located with the convenience of food and supermarket. At the same time, the only inn with the best view in sight. We booked a sea view room and was able to enjoy a mug of coffee at the porch while enjoying the beautiful ocean view. Facilities are adequate and well maintained. The thermal bed is the best consideration the inn has offered for a comfy, warm sleep in winter. Best lodging I've stayed during my coastal drive trip.

This was much better than we had expected. We had a ground floor apartment with a patio area on the front - really nice for an early evening drink and enjoying the sunshine. Had a good chat with the couple in the next apartment. We only stayed one night and ate out so didn't really need all the apartment offered. Comfortable night's sleep.