Cape Otway Lightstation

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Located on an 1848 historical site, just off the Great Ocean Road and 38 minutes' drive from Apollo Bay, Cape Otway Lightstation boasts stunning views of the Southern Ocean. Cape Otway Lightstation offers a variety of accommodation options, including the Lightkeepter's B&B suites or the fully self-contained Lighthouse Lodge. The Lightstation Studio has stunning views of the light station from your room. The houses have have fully equipped kitchens and wood fireplaces, while the B&B suites and the studio each have a bar fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lucille
Netherlands Netherlands
“very cosy room with adjacent small kitchen. Self service breakfast is great unfortunately the light station was closed so we missed out on the tour”
Maureen
Australia Australia
“The property was amazing!! Great facilities and very well maintained. The uniqueness of the experience was the highlight. We loved that it was remote and quiet.”
Fiona
Australia Australia
“Such a treat and a privilege to be able to stay at a historic property like this and be there without the other tourists! An amazing experience. Perfect location, gorgeous scenery and wildlife spotting on the drive in including koalas, echidnas...”
Emmi
Australia Australia
“The unique location, the old building. Finding we did have Wi-fi. Breakfast was good.”
Ruty
Israel Israel
“Great place to escape to. The scenery is amazing. Rooms are beautiful and big. Breakfast offerings were very generous.”
Kath
Australia Australia
“Fabulous location that’s a bit out of the ordinary. Well equipped kitchen, wood fire and air-con available. Comfortable beds. Helpful staff.”
Jan
Belgium Belgium
“The location, views and rooms were amazing! The breakfast was very nice as well :)”
Shelley
Germany Germany
“The staff were very friendly and welcoming. A unique place to stay with a great view and a light breakfast included. Fabulous to explore the lighthouse and explore the grounds. Easy access to the Great Ocean Walk. Wifi in the room was handy.”
Tanya
Australia Australia
“The staff were great. They unlocked the Lighthouse and gave us a tour even though the precinct was closed for the day. The head Lightkeepers cottage was beautiful once we got the fire going with the thoughtfully provided firewood. They even...”
Rory
Australia Australia
“Staying a the light house keeper's cottage over night means you can enjoy the grounds without the day visitors and you also get to experience it during the dusk and dawn periods, which makes it extra special. The house itself is cosy and you can...”

Managed by Cape Otway Lightstation

Company review score: 9.1Based on 3,575 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties

Company information

Be a part of real living history, step back in time to experience life in the 1800's at the Lightstation. Explore the iconic Great Ocean Walk, directly on our doorstep.

Property information

Escape to Cape Otway Lightstation and enjoy the slow paced life experiencing the tranquillity of a world-class destination, with stunning views of the Southern Ocean and Australia’s most important lighthouse. We offer a variety of accommodation including the Lightkeeper’s B&B (great for a short getaway) or our fully self contained Lighthouse Lodge (excellent for larger groups). Our Lightstation Studio is great for a romantic weekend away with stunning views of the Lightstation from you room. Property features include full kitchens and wood fires in the houses and our B&B suites and the Studio have a bar fridge, microwave, kettle & toaster, crockery & cutlery. Please visit our website for important information on the operating hours of the Lightstation Heritage Precinct and cafe. On days the precinct is closed, a morning Lighthouse Climb is provided for our accommodation guests. Please read your confirmation and pre-arrival email carefully for information on how to check in and to help plan your trip. Stay for a day or for a week to experience the highlights of Cape Otway, the Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles and the iconic Great Ocean Walk,

Neighbourhood information

Once the sun begins to go down you truely see the real Cape Otway. Wallbies, Koalas & Kangaroo's can be often seen roaming the site so keep and eye out for these wild animals in there native habitat.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Cape Otway Lightstation takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Telstra mobile reception is available at various points around the site.

There is no TV reception or WiFi in the rooms, but a limited selection of DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, games and books are available.

Please note that Cape Otway Lightstation does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please note that between 10:00 and 16:00, the WiFi is available in the cafe.

Please inform Cape Otway Lightstation in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.