26-28 Great Ocean Road, Marengo, Marengo, VIC, 3233
What's nearby
Great Otway National Park - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
Apollo Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Apollo Bay Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.0 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
Situated on the bay, Motel Marengo is a great choice for a stay in Marengo. Guests can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the spa tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A children's pool and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 17
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ziplining nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1980
Garden
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Spa tub
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Motel Marengo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Motel Marengo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Motel Marengo?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Motel Marengo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Motel Marengo?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel Marengo?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Motel Marengo and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Motel Marengo also has a picnic area and a garden.
Does Motel Marengo have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.
What's the area around Motel Marengo like?
Motel Marengo is located on the waterfront, a short 4-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 3 minutes' walk from Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Aug 25, 2024
Friendly stuff, convinent location will recommend
Hakan
Hakan, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 22, 2024
No staff onsite which was fine, the room key was under the door mat. The room was tidy but had quite a few ants. The main downside is that you can hear the neighbouring rooms talking, using the microwave, watching tv etc. so wasn't the best sleep.
Jasmin
Jasmin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
The best budget option in the area with all neccessaries.
Yi
Yi, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 22, 2024
Booked a stay during the middle of June for work. Room was decent overall but the lack of some soundproofing did hampen the evening. Will definitely return again.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 2, 2024
Quick check in and check out with is great. Okay accommodation if on budget. Location was good. Close to Apollo Bay main street with all the restaurants. Room was spacious and heating was very good and quiet. Room was outdated, could use immediate improvements such as sealing of doors and windows to stop heating from escaping. There were obvious gaps in the front door and also in our bathroom window so we had to keep heater on. Investing in sealing these holes would save the motel in the long run. Also the drinking glasses were dirty as well with finger prints and smudges.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
The beds were very comfortable, and everything was extremely clean. The shower was fantastic with great pressure and heaps of hot water. For basic accommodation, it was far better than we were expecting. We would happily stay again.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
May 11, 2024
Falsey advertised, a bit of a wall and sliding door added to a normal motel room doesn't make it a 2 bedroom unit.
Joan
Joan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
Great option for a short stay. Easy parking and convenient access to The Otways, it was just what we needed on our road trip. There are no dining facilities, but Apollo Bay is just 5 mins drive and has plenty of options (check out Little Crumb Bakery for the best breakfast you have had in a long while!). Beds were comfortable and the room was warm, with plenty of hot water for showers. A fridge with freezer section was handy to keep the ice blocks frozen overnight for our chilly bin. We didn't use much else as we were up and out fairly early and back late in the evening. Would highly recommend this as a place to stay if you are visiting The Otways.
Sparrow Timothy
Sparrow Timothy, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 14, 2024
Tailah-Paige
Tailah-Paige, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 1, 2024
This property was easy to find and the check in process was super smooth. This is a very short distance from Apollo Bay and a bit cheaper than properties in AB. It was perfect for our needs.
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 24, 2024
Bo-hao
Bo-hao, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2024
It's clean and the surrounding is quiet.
Amiel
Amiel, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 14, 2024
Girls in office were lovely. Overall our room was clean. Very disappointed in the shower condition. The shower base needs attention and under the shower screen where it meets the base in the corner was rotting and it appeared to be mouldy.
Would not return
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 25, 2024
Basic accommodation
Very basic accommodation.
We loved Marengo, but not so much the Marengo hotel.
Needs updating - compared to what we’ve stayed in on our trip on the Great Ocean Road. Extremely thin walls and very noisy.
Nick
Nick, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Feb 2, 2024
Good value, location good. Clean room.
Just one complaint, it would be nice if there was a sharp knife with the rest of the cutlery in room 3
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
Super Clean, excellent value for money
Excellent- Super Clean Room, parking right in front.
vipin
vipin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 25, 2024
Ananda
Ananda, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 18, 2024
susan
susan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 17, 2024
M Arif
M Arif, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 12, 2023
Cathi
Cathi, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 23, 2023
Finn
Finn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 20, 2023
Very clean, simple but large bedrooms, easy check in with friendly staff.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 18, 2023
Stay somewhere else
Where do I begin?
Got into the room which stank of takeaway food which it did for quite some time. The pool was dirty with sand in the bottom of it (no it doesn’t happen in a matter of hours - it’s not been cleaned for days). The spa had scum on the surface - only really noticed this once in it and then had itchy skin later on because of it.
Pulled the sheets back on the main bed to find quite a bit of skin, dirt and hairs from the previous occupant. Called the Manager who told me that the sheets had been changed each day and sometimes hairs get stuck in cracks! Told him that was not true as the hair and dirt were on top of the sheets under the cover , and this is unacceptable . Told me again the sheets had been changed and for my peace of mind the sheets would be changed again for me. Nothing but excuses. A noisy motel (slamming doors and bathroom utilities) on a noisy highway!
Apart from this generally tidy, but better off spending a little bit more for a much better room at a different hotel/motel.