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A dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by wooden paneled walls and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A building with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A two-story house with a green roof and a porch.

A garden with purple flowers and a fence.

1. Butterfly Farm

Nirranda

Jennifer

CA $153

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a beach in the background.

A living room with a black sofa, a wicker ottoman with a book and a blue cup, a woven lamp, and a potted plant.

A sign for Peterborough House with a wooden fence and a covered outdoor area.

A beach with a rocky outcrop and a calm sea at sunset.

2. Peterborough House & Motel

Peterborough

skye

CA $192

CA $212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern house with a covered porch, a gas tank, and a patio umbrella.

A swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by a walking path and lounge chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light switch.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with chairs.

3. NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park

Allansford

"We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was lovely and presented well, in a quiet location with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We stayed in Family Cabin 15 and had a couple of minor issues. The door lock was quite difficult to open, and some of the sheets folded on the bunk beds were unfortunately dirty. Thankfully, we only needed to use one of the beds, so it wasn’t a major issue for us. Overall, a lovely place to stay and we would happily return."

Trish

CA $104

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An aerial view of a coastal resort with a large building, beachfront, and surrounding greenery.

A person sitting by a water feature surrounded by rocks and greenery.

A person in a natural hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery.

A spacious restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and modern chandeliers.

4. Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

Warrnambool

Lillian

CA $159

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of the sky.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a lamp, and a reception desk.

A person using an exercise machine in a gym with another person in the background.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a stone facade, a clear sky, and a well-maintained lawn.

5. Comfort Inn On Raglan

Warrnambool

chris

CA $111

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A row of modern, single-story houses with large windows and sliding doors, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and shrubs.

A room with a wooden table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a residential area through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A multi-story building with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and trees.

6. Loch Ard Motor Inn

Port Campbell

James

CA $171

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a beach, and a small cove.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A hotel with a 'No Vacancy' sign, a covered parking area, and a brick facade.

A reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the parking lot.

7. Elm Tree Motel

Warrnambool

Ashiqul

CA $121

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious bar area with wooden bar stools, a high ceiling with skylights, a fireplace, and a seating area with a red leather couch and a wooden coffee table.

A brick fireplace with a painting above it, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a lofted sleeping area, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase with wooden railings.

8. Best Western Olde Maritime

Warrnambool

Richard

CA $146

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating vacancy.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a clear blue sea, and a distant cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

A reception desk with a marble top, two monitors, and a sign that reads "INNOVA".

9. Innova Motel Warrnambool

Warrnambool

Terence

CA $116

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

A building with a brick exterior, a covered porch, and a large tree in front.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden panel design, a computer, and various items like snacks and a water dispenser.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase with wooden railings.

10. Best Western Colonial Village Motel

Warrnambool

Andrew

CA $116

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a beach and pool, a sofa with cushions, a table, and a TV.

A balcony with a view of a pool and trees, a chair, and a table.

A view through open window blinds of a parking lot, a green picnic table, and a building with a sloped roof.

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue water, and a building in the distance.

11. Southern Ocean Motor Inn

Port Campbell

Lee

CA $163

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A beach with a sandy shore and gentle waves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of rocky terrain through a window, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern multi-story building with a flat roof and balconies.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a palm tree, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

12. Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments

Port Campbell

Sankar

CA $142

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bathroom with a large white bathtub, a wooden stool, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A swimming pool with a stone border, a building with multiple balconies, and a clear blue sky.

A motel with a large sign reading "Mid City Motel" and a "Vacancy" sign. There are cars parked in front, and the building has a modern design with large windows.

A reception area with purple seating, a glass wall, and a poster for the Mid City Motel.

13. Mid City Warrnambool

Warrnambool

Leonie

CA $124

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of the outside.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a small island, a sink, and a window with blinds.

A playground with a yellow slide, a tire play structure, and a swing set.

14. Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments

Warrnambool

Kathryn

CA $127

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator. There are two white chairs and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a compact refrigerator.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, a covered outdoor area, and a playground with a slide and climbing structure.

15. Mahogany Motel

Warrnambool

Jason

CA $98

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A coastal landscape with a prominent rock formation, waves, and coastal vegetation.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs. Large windows offer a view of the countryside.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small table, and a view of a wooden deck and greenery outside.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

16. Daysy Hill Country Cottages

Port Campbell

Thanawut

CA $180

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area.

A modern apartment complex with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a barbecue area.

A pier with boats docked, a concrete walkway, and a metal railing.

A beach with clear blue water, two people on horseback, and a forested hillside in the background.

17. Quest Warrnambool

Warrnambool

Joanne

CA $159

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a window overlooking a garden.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

18. Discovery Parks - Warrnambool

Warrnambool

Louise

CA $121

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A reception area with a glass door labeled "RECEPTION," a welcome mat, and a wall-mounted emergency equipment box.

A beach with people walking and standing in the sand, and the ocean in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a kitchenette, and a ceiling fan.

19. Botanic City Apartments

Warrnambool

Ken

CA $186

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern house with a large deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the interior.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa with patterned cushions, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A modern building with a reception area, a number 20 sign, and a sign for Southern Ocean Villas.

A coastal area with clear turquoise water, a sandy beach, and a grassy hill.

20. Southern Ocean Villas

Port Campbell

Claes

CA $294

CA $294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Top The Cove Hotel Reviews

Port Campbell Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent Hotel sur la Great Ocean Road. Chambre impeccable. Service à la clientèle remarquable."

Innova Motel Warrnambool

10/10 Excellent

"Great motel, clean and modern"

Loch Ard Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel and staff were very helpful. Property is well maintained."

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"All of the staff were great, the location is lovely and the room was acceptable. Unfortunately the rooms are showing the age of the building. There appeared to be EV trickle charging in the paid parking that the hotel was ok with people using which is a great initiative. Ideas for improvement are making it easier to book a discounted hot springs visit; because I wanted to make sure I got a spot I booked in advance and so missed out on the discount by being a hotel guest, I also paid for a towel that is meant to be free for hotel guests; no offer to remedy either of these was made."

Central Court Motel Warrnambool

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Great location."

Mid City Warrnambool

8/10 Good

"We were so happy with everything the staff were very freindly the room was clean and it was quite. I would reconmend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay ."

Best Western Olde Maritime

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff were friendly. Beds were firm. Nothing to complain about. Has its own pub. Walking distance to nearby restaurants ( about 3-5 mins walk). The Thai resto nearby was really good."

Comfort Inn Western

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, very comfortable. close to station and main street"

Daysy Hill Country Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Our Daysy Hill Cottages one-night stay in a spa suite was delightful. Reception was smooth and the lady operating it was thoughtful in the advice and suggestions she gave us about where to eat and what to do during our short stay. The suite was clean and the gas fireplace heated the room beautifully. The amenities were perfect and would also be adequate for a much longer stay. The view from our suite looked out over the valley making the outside verandah a lovely place to relax with a beverage and take in the surroundings. This stay was our favourite on our 5 night Great Ocean Road trip and we wished we had booked 2 nights. I would say also that while Port Campbell is tiny it was quaint and appealing. The town was clean and fresh in appearance and offered a good array of dining options. It was a good location from which to travel to see many key highlights of the Great Ocean Road drive."

More cheap stays in The Cove

Port Campbell Guesthouse & Flash Packers

54 Lord Street Port Campbell VIC

CA $74

CA $90 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (81 reviews)

The Cally Hotel

112 Fairy Street Warrnambool VIC

CA $116

CA $128 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

includes taxes & fees

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments

367 Raglan Parade Warrnambool VIC

CA $127

CA $140 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (448 reviews)

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Warrnambool

33 LAVA Street Warrnambool VIC

CA $146

CA $146 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (281 reviews)

Sow and Piglets Guesthouse - Hostel

18 Tregea St Port Campbell VIC

CA $158

CA $174 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

includes taxes & fees

1 Beach House - Award-winning Luxury Smart Home

Warrnambool VIC

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in The Cove?

The best area to stay in The Cove is the Esplanade, which runs along the beachfront and is the heart of the town.This area is the main draw for visitors, offering direct access to the sandy shores and the calm waters of the cove. It's a very walkable stretch, lined with a selection of cafes, ice cream parlours, and boutique shops. The Esplanade also features the iconic Cove Pier, a popular spot for a stroll or fishing.For couples, staying along the Esplanade provides a romantic setting with stunning ocean views. You're perfectly placed for morning walks along the beach, enjoying breakfast at a seaside cafe, and watching the sunset over the water directly from your accommodation. Many of the hotels and holiday rentals here offer balconies overlooking the sea.Families will also find the Esplanade ideal due to its proximity to the beach, which is superb for children. The foreshore parks with playgrounds are just a stone's throw away, and the calm waters of the cove are suitable for swimming and paddling.

When is the best time to go to The Cove?

The best time to go to The Cove is during the warmer months, roughly from November to April, to fully enjoy its outdoor activities and coastal setting.During these months, the weather is generally sunny and warm, great for swimming, surfing, and exploring the walking trails. The ocean temperatures are also at their most pleasant, making beach days particularly inviting. This period is ideal for families looking to make the most of the beach and outdoor adventures.For couples seeking a more relaxed and romantic getaway, the shoulder seasons of November/December and March/April are particularly pleasant. The weather is still lovely, but the crowds are typically smaller than during the peak school holiday period in January.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in The Cove.

How much is the nightly rate at a The Cove hotel?

Prices for hotels in The Cove often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $90 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for The Cove hotels

1. Butterfly Farm

2. Peterborough House & Motel

3. NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park

4. Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

5. Comfort Inn On Raglan

6. Loch Ard Motor Inn

7. Elm Tree Motel

8. Best Western Olde Maritime

9. Innova Motel Warrnambool

10. Best Western Colonial Village Motel

11. Southern Ocean Motor Inn

12. Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments

13. Mid City Warrnambool

14. Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments

15. Mahogany Motel

16. Daysy Hill Country Cottages

17. Quest Warrnambool

18. Discovery Parks - Warrnambool

19. Botanic City Apartments

20. Southern Ocean Villas

Stay near popular The Cove attractions

Buttress Point

Stanhope Bay

Top The Cove Hotel Reviews

Port Campbell Motor Inn

Innova Motel Warrnambool

Loch Ard Motor Inn

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

Central Court Motel Warrnambool

Mid City Warrnambool

Best Western Olde Maritime

Comfort Inn Western

Daysy Hill Country Cottages

More cheap stays in The Cove

Port Campbell Guesthouse & Flash Packers

The Cally Hotel

Blue Whale Motor Inn & Apartments

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Warrnambool

Sow and Piglets Guesthouse - Hostel

1 Beach House - Award-winning Luxury Smart Home

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