The Best Beach Hotels in Victoria

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Victoria

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Victoria? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Victoria for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Victoria based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Victoria's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

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

BIG4 Beacon Resort

Queenscliff, Victoria
4-star Resort with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Victoria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 78 Bellarine Highway, BIG4 Beacon Resort has great rooms from $121 (before taxes). It offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 145.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, a hot tub, and a game room at this beach hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

Cowes, Victoria
4-star Resort with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island which has nice rooms starting at $122. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2128 Phillip Island Road. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a game room, and a child pool which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 165.2 km from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Boathouse Resort Studios and Suites

Blairgowrie, Victoria
Motel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Victoria
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

We found Boathouse Resort Studios and Suites to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $156. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2871 Point Nepean Road. You'll also find hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, and kids meals which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 152.5 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Kids meals
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Kaloha Holiday Resort Phillip Island

Cowes, Victoria
3-star Resort with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Victoria
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $122, Kaloha Holiday Resort Phillip Island, at Cnr Steele & Chapel Streets provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just 162.6 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Sandbar Motel

Lakes Entrance, Victoria
Motel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Sandbar Motel has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and golf. The great rooms here start at $84 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 637 Esplanade. Furthermore, it also offers bowling, free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, and fishing, which is nice for visitors. Just 282.1 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


The Esplanade Resort & Spa

Lakes Entrance, Victoria
5-star Resort with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Victoria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of The Esplanade Resort & Spa is 7.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $130, and it's located at 1 The Esplanade. We also love the a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which are great for travelers. And since it's just 280.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Woodbyne Resort

Cowes, Victoria
3-star Resort with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Victoria
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Woodbyne Resort because it has great rooms that start at $124. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and golf, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2185 Phillip Island Rd. Only 164.1 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love bowling, free parking, evening entertainment, mini-golf, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Cunningham Shore Motel

Lakes Entrance, Victoria
Motel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Victoria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Cunningham Shore Motel offers an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, hiking, and golf which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $88 (before taxes). It's located at 639 Esplanade and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 282.1 km from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Apollo Bay Motel & Apartments

Apollo Bay, Victoria
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Victoria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 2 Moore Street, Best Western Apollo Bay Motel & Apartments has great rooms from $68 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a spa which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 227.6 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Motel Marengo

Apollo Bay, Victoria
Motel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Motel Marengo which has nice rooms starting at $59. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 26-28 Great Ocean Rd. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a spa and wellness center, a spa, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 230 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


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How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Victoria?

Victoria Average Beach Hotel Price
$108

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Victoria. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Victoria based on data from 117 hotels is an affordable $108. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Victoria.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $156
  • 4-star hotels: $128
  • 3-star hotels: $95
  • 2-star hotels: $33


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