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A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.

A coastal landscape with cliffs and a calm sea.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the landscape.

Two modern, curved-roofed buildings with large windows, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and dense shrubbery.

1. The Boomerangs

19 km from Shelly Beach

Sarina

CA $516

CA $558 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A building with a brick facade, a gated parking area, and palm trees in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a TV displaying a streaming service, and a fireplace.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, marina, and residential area.

2. Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments

5.5 km from Shelly Beach

James

CA $118

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A building with a sign reading "16 Garden Apartment" and a visible entrance.

A white bollard with a rope tied around it, a building with large windows, and a gravel pathway.

A room with a grey leather sofa, a blue and white patterned pillow, a small wooden table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a framed picture of a coastal scene.

A multi-story motel with a parking area, a staircase, and a white car parked in front.

3. Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

5.9 km from Shelly Beach

Zhengjie

CA $151

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fence.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A motel named Marengo with a sign indicating no vacancy. It features a swimming pool, hot spa, and free movies.

A wicker outdoor seating area with a glass table and a sofa with cushions.

4. Motel Marengo

3.6 km from Shelly Beach

Larry

CA $107

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, and a kitchenette in the background.

A covered walkway leading to a building with a modern architectural style, a clear sky, and a view of the sea in the background.

A coastal building with a blue roof and a view of the sea.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with chairs.

5. Beachfront Motel

5.8 km from Shelly Beach

Wayne

CA $112

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden nightstand, and a view of the outside.

A wooden table with a glass of milk and a plate, a wooden chair, and a lamp.

A beach with a rocky shoreline, a tree-covered dune, and a clear sky with clouds.

A modern bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with a view of the city, and a desk with a lamp.

6. Captains At The Bay

5.6 km from Shelly Beach

Kelly

CA $209

CA $231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror.

A modern bathroom with a marble sink, a large mirror, and a window.

7. Apollo Dream Suites

5.7 km from Shelly Beach

Ben

CA $128

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a green sofa, and a painting of tulips on the wall.

A two-story building with a green roof and brick facade, a parking area, and a well-maintained lawn.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a hallway leading to another room.

8. Beachcomber Motel and Apartments Apollo Bay

5.3 km from Shelly Beach

Stefano

CA $160

CA $178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A beach with a sunset, calm waves, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen area.

A balcony with a view of a green landscape and a road.

A modern building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor area.

9. Coastal Motel

5.9 km from Shelly Beach

Corinne

CA $172

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A beach with a sandy shore, rocky outcrops, and distant hills under a clear sky.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a bench in a park with trees and a building in the background.

A Seaview hotel with multiple balconies, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A balcony with a wicker chair, a view of the ocean, and a road in the background.

10. Seaview Motel and Apartments

5.9 km from Shelly Beach

Lisa

CA $172

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A coastal path leading to a beach with a wooden railing and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern building with a reception area, large windows, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern building with a wooden deck and outdoor seating area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

11. YHA Apollo Bay Eco

5.5 km from Shelly Beach

Mayra

CA $94

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious living area with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and appliances.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a gas stove.

A modern living room with a dining table, two sofas, a kitchen area with a dishwasher, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern two-story house with a red door, a garage, and a brick facade.

12. Apollo Bay Seal Apartments

3.7 km from Shelly Beach

Jose

CA $178

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A table with two empty wine glasses and a bottle opener on a balcony overlooking a beach. A sign for the Great Ocean View Motel is visible.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a shower enclosure.

A coastal view with a beachfront property, including a large house and smaller buildings, with hills in the background.

13. A Great Ocean View Motel

5.2 km from Shelly Beach

Barry

CA $135

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape.

A compact kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden door.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden floor.

A pathway surrounded by rocks and trees in a natural setting.

14. Seafarers Getaway

9.5 km from Shelly Beach

Quen Quen

CA $308

CA $341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A beach with a wooden fence and a rocky pier with boats in the background.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with carpeted floors and wooden doors on both sides.

An aerial view of a motel car park with multiple parking spaces and a central building.

A room with a large window, a wooden desk with a toaster, a hanging coat rack, and a beige sofa.

15. Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay

5.6 km from Shelly Beach

Erika

CA $152

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.

A two-story house with a balcony, a lifebuoy on the wall, and a garden with purple flowers.

A kitchen with a dining area, featuring a wooden table, chairs, and a window with blinds.

A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

16. Rayville Boat Houses

5.5 km from Shelly Beach

Giulia

CA $247

CA $247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A restaurant with a central wood-burning stove, black chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.

Two rolled white towels with labels on a striped fabric surface.

A neatly made bed with a gray bedspread and white pillows, a white bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted picture of vintage VW buses.

17. Great Ocean Road Brewhouse Apollo Bay

5.5 km from Shelly Beach

Samuel

CA $109

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow featuring a nautical design.

A modern hallway with circular ceiling lights, a skylight, and artwork on the walls.

A two-story building with a stone facade, a balcony, and a clear sky with clouds.

A covered outdoor area with a view of a parking lot and a beach.

18. Odyssey Apollo Bay

5.9 km from Shelly Beach

James

CA $125

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A coastal landscape with a beach, greenery, and a clear view of the ocean.

A staircase leading to a private door, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, and two towels. There is a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

A cozy living area with a sofa, a dining table set with plates and cups, and a kitchen area with a microwave.

19. Angela's Beach Stays

6.8 km from Shelly Beach

Lionel

CA $130

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and dense green foliage.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a view of greenery and a road.

A room with a view of the ocean, featuring a brick wall, a black metal bench, and a dark curtain.

A covered walkway with a view of the ocean, a brick wall, and a wooden fence.

20. 61 OCEAN ROAD MOTEL

11.5 km from Shelly Beach

Crissti

CA $224

CA $246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Shelly Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Boomerangs	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments	8.8 Excellent 663 reviews	View
Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Motel Marengo	8.4 Very good 455 reviews	View
Beachfront Motel	8.8 Excellent 667 reviews	View

Top Shelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Property is a little dated, but everything worked and the staff was fantastic! Recommendations were great!"

Great Ocean Road Brewhouse Apollo Bay

8/10 Good

"Cheap and cheerful. Cannot complain for the price. Suitably clean."

Coastal Motel

8/10 Good

"Very nice motel a short walk to the grocery store and the main street. Looks like it's been recently renovated and has a clean modern vibe. They didn't give us the deluxe king room that we had booked but it worked out okay. I would stay here again if in Apollo Bay."

A Great Ocean View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It’s all about the view and the nice people running the motel!"

Casa Favilla B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Very good not far from the beach would definitely stay there again"

Apollo Dream Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to live"

Beachfront Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It is no thrills but it is in a excellent location within walking distance of hotels, beach etc"

Seaview Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Was great for what I needed, would definitely go back"

Odyssey Apollo Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Old building"

Other attractions near Shelly Beach

A dense forest with large moss-covered trees and ferns.

Great Otway National Park

9.4/10 (1,564 reviews)

Marvel at the natural beauty of this Cape Otway reserve as you camp in dense rainforest, walk atop coastal cliffs or bike down trails flanked by ferns and waterfalls.

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A winding coastal road with a yellow van and several cars.

Great Ocean Road Waterfront

9.6/10 (706 reviews)

You can take time to visit Great Ocean Road Waterfront during your travels to Apollo Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Wildlife Wonders

Enjoy an outing to Wildlife Wonders during your stay in Apollo Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve

9.6/10 (21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve, a lovely green space in Marengo. Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve

8.0/10 (30 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Apollo Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Apollo Bay Bowls Club

7.4/10 (58 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Apollo Bay Bowls Club, a lovely green space in Apollo Bay. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shelly Beach?

Shelly Beach is located in Apollo Bay. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 210 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Shelly Beach?

Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Shelly Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Beachfront Motel and Seaview Motel and Apartments.

How many hotels will I find close to Shelly Beach?

Expedia has 210 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Shelly Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shelly Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Shelly Beach.

What can I see and do near Shelly Beach?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Great Otway National Park, Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, and Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve. At Apollo Bay Bowls Club, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, and Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve, take some time to really appreciate nature. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Great Ocean Road Waterfront, Apollo Bay Harbour, or Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary.

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Our top choices for Shelly Beach hotels

1. The Boomerangs

2. Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments

3. Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

4. Motel Marengo

5. Beachfront Motel

6. Captains At The Bay

7. Apollo Dream Suites

8. Beachcomber Motel and Apartments Apollo Bay

9. Coastal Motel

10. Seaview Motel and Apartments

11. YHA Apollo Bay Eco

12. Apollo Bay Seal Apartments

13. A Great Ocean View Motel

14. Seafarers Getaway

15. Blue Ocean Motel Apollo Bay

16. Rayville Boat Houses

17. Great Ocean Road Brewhouse Apollo Bay

18. Odyssey Apollo Bay

19. Angela's Beach Stays

20. 61 OCEAN ROAD MOTEL

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Top Shelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments

Great Ocean Road Brewhouse Apollo Bay

Coastal Motel

A Great Ocean View Motel

Casa Favilla B&B

Apollo Dream Suites

Beachfront Motel

Seaview Motel and Apartments

Odyssey Apollo Bay

Other attractions near Shelly Beach

Great Otway National Park

Great Ocean Road Waterfront

Wildlife Wonders

Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve

Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve

Apollo Bay Bowls Club

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