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Motel Marengo

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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26-28 Great Ocean Road, Marengo, Marengo, VIC, 3233
  • Great Otway National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Apollo Bay Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Quad Suite

Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Quad Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Marengo

Located in Marengo, Motel Marengo is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. .This beach motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel Marengo

Beach location and outdoor pool
Motel Marengo offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Marengo Motel
Motel Marengo
Motel Marengo Apollo Bay/Great Ocean Road
Motel Marengo Apollo Bay
Marengo Apollo Bay
Motel Marengo Motel
Motel Marengo Marengo
Motel Marengo Motel Marengo

Motel Marengo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 420 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ishrath

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I had a lovely stay at Motel Marengo. It was just outside of Apollo Bay so we avoided all the hussle and bussle and the room was spacious, clean and all we needed for a nights stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and the staff accommodating. Very basic amenities which for an overnight stay is fine. Overall a good experience and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I DO NOT RECOMMEND

EXTREMELY OVERPRICED AND RUNDOWN!!! Save your money and look elsewhere. Mold in bathroom, stains on bedding, peeling paint, worn out towels. Bathroom smells bad. Who puts clean dishes under a sink where cleaning supplies go? Nasty. Didn’t drink the water. Didn’t shower. Didn’t unpack. Literally slept and left. The pool is probably a health hazard…you can’t see the bottom of it! Pictures are not accurate, so here are some that are current and reflect the hotel in its present state. March 2025. Check in went like this…. “Name? You are in room—. The key is under the doormat. Check out is by 10:00. Leave the key in the drop box.” Several signs in the property to NOT do this or that. They will charge you if you ignore the signs. Not exactly a friendly or welcoming conversation or place to stay.
Stain
Mold
Stain, hair
Mold
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

Travelling South

Quiet, comfortable and clean. We were not expecting an apartment so that was a nice surprise. Easy 5 min drive to Apollo Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Marengo motel

Nice people- Small, adequate roadside motel with necessary basics & up the hill from the seashore and dining in Apollo Bay. Though we used the spa, we were not sure the chemicals were balanced in it or the pool. They had to turn on the heat for the spa and wait 2 hrs when we asked about using it. We book places w spa/pool and use them. They should be ready to use and well maintained if they are going to advertise them for people looking to reserve. Enjoyed playing in nearby tide pools at low tide upon our arrival!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This out 3rd stay over many years at Motel Marengo. It is always clean and the staff have always been helpful. It is well situated, in that it is close to Apollo Bay and the Otways and only a couple of hours from the 12 Apostles. Perfect for a short break.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, spacious and had a kitchenette, which was very useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Olena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money for being so close to Apollo Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was dirty and the bed sheets were stained as were the pillows and hand towels also the photos of the property must have been taken 10 years ago it was that bad that we didn’t even stay and done our money cold I don’t know who’s been doing the reviews on this place but they were definitely delusional I would give this place a big miss Reception also didn’t want any IID which I thought was strange
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Electric blanket could only be used on one side. No power point available in the other.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Wasel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best motels we have ever been. The reception and management were most friendly and kind. Very generous. The pool and spa was amazing, and just a walking distance from the beach. Things that can improve is clothing line (possibly?), refill toilet papers esp for long staying guests, uncover the spa during the opening hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, we only stayed the one night, price was good compared to other options. For someone on a budget id recommend ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kalju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajpreet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had great experience with hotel Marengo Everything was outstanding beyond our expectations. Views, cleaning & environment was just awesome Will book same again in future too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nabila

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom layout for 4 people is quite ideal, because it has separate rooms at the back and with spacious dining area in the middle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property is very close to Marengo beach - just a 5 minute walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heshan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chawalit

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for a night. We couldn’t sleep well as it was quite noisy. The WIFI signal was not reliable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious units, only a short walk from Marengo beach and a couple of minutes drive to Apollo Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nikka

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient for our great ocean road drive and the kids enjoyed the pool. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merv

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024