The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Port Campbell

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Port Campbell

Visiting Port Campbell, Australia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Port Campbell, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Port Campbell based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Port Campbell for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Port Campbell before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Port Campbell for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Port Campbell for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Port Campbell Hostel

Hostel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Port Campbell
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Located at 18 Tregea Street, Port Campbell Hostel has great rooms from $43 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop


Waves Luxury Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Waves Luxury Suites which has nice rooms starting at $141. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and air-conditioning, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 29 Lord Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Port Campbell Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Port Campbell
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Port Campbell Motor Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $102. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 12 Great Ocean Road. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, fishing, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Port O' Call Motel

Motel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $123, Port O' Call Motel, at 37 Lord Street cnr Lord and Moriss provides rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking. It's located just 1.1 km from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments

Motel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Port Campbell
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $92 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2a - 4 Desaily Street. Furthermore, it also offers fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Southern Ocean Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Southern Ocean Motor Inn is 8.50 out of 10. This place has rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $88, and it's located at 2 Lord Street. We also love the air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, private parking, and picnic areas which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Portside Motel

Motel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Portside Motel because it has great rooms that start at $93. It has rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 62 Great Ocean Road (Lord St). Only 1.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and outdoor dining areas at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Warrnambool, Apollo Bay, and Port Fairy.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Port Campbell, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Port Campbell, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Port Campbell, or Best Hotels for One Week in Port Campbell.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Port Campbell?

Port Campbell Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$97

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Port Campbell, Australia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Port Campbell, Australia based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $97. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Port Campbell.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $107
  • 2-star hotels: $43


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