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.)

Peterborough House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Port Campbell

Located at 9 Irvine Street, Peterborough House has great rooms from $119 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, hiking, and golf. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 9.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a game room, free parking, an indoor play area, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Sow and Piglets Guesthouse

Hostel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Sow and Piglets Guesthouse which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering a restaurant, a bar, hiking, a game room, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 18 Tregea Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers evening entertainment, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and tennis which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

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


Port Campbell Motor Inn

Inn with prices starting at $76 (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.

We found Port Campbell Motor Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $76. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, 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 a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

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


Butterfly Farm

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $122, Butterfly Farm, at 3155 Great Ocean Road provides snorkeling, free parking, family rooms, tennis, and a 24-hour desk. Its terrific guest rating is 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a refrigerator. It's located just 22.7 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Portside Motel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (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.
  • Family-Friendly

Portside Motel has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $95 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 62 Great Ocean Road (Lord Street). Furthermore, it also offers a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. 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
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Southern Ocean Villas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Southern Ocean Villas is 8.40 out of 10. This place has hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $147, and it's located at 2-6 Mccue Street. We also love the air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and outdoor dining areas which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

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


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Apollo Bay, Warrnambool, Port Fairy, and Port Campbell.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Port Campbell, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors 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
$108

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 6 hotels is an affordable $108. 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:

  • 4-star hotels: $147
  • 3-star hotels: $100


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