Near Great Otway National Park, Cape Otway Lightstation Guesthouse offers a serene escape with a garden and barbecue grills. Unwind on the terrace or prepare your meals in the comfort of your own room equipped with microwaves, toasters, and cookware.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Free parking
Main amenities (5)
Housekeeping once per stay
Terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Feel at home (6)
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Garden
Terrace
Coffee/tea maker
Limited housekeeping
Room options
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Lighthouse Studio B&B
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Lighthouse Lodge 4BR - 2N min
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Park view
Sleeps 13
2 King Beds, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed
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Lightkeepers Cottage 2BR - 2N min
Highlights
Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Lightkeepers Cottage B&B
Highlights
Yard
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bathtub and shower
Spring water bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
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Four Bedroom Lighthouse Lodge - 1 Night
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 8
2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds
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Maits Rest Rainforest Walk - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 28 min drive - 32.1 km
Apollo Bay Harbour - 30 min drive - 32.6 km
Getting around
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 109.2 miles/175.8 km
About this property
Cape Otway Lightstation
When visiting Cape Otway, Cape Otway Lightstation is a great choice to consider. Other highlights at this Colonial guest house include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Facilities
Built in 1848
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Colonial architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Food and drink
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Cape Otway Lightstation B&B
Lightstation B&B
Cape Otway Lightstation
Lightstation
Cape Otway Lightstation Great Otway National Park, Australia
Cape Otway Lightstation Guesthouse
Cape Otway Lightstation Cape Otway
Cape Otway Lightstation Guesthouse Cape Otway
Frequently asked questions
Does Cape Otway Lightstation offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cape Otway Lightstation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cape Otway Lightstation?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cape Otway Lightstation?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cape Otway Lightstation?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Cape Otway Lightstation and nearby?
Cape Otway Lightstation has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Cape Otway Lightstation like?
Cape Otway Lightstation is a short 1-minute walk from Great Otway National Park and 6 minutes' walk from Cape Otway Lightstation.
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Cape Otway Lightstation Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2022
Superb location. Very historic. Amazingly friendly and knowlegable staff
MARION
MARION, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2022
I would recommend, will be back
Bryce
Bryce, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2022
Great location if the weather had been friendlier. All facilities closed due to severe storms. Very windy and raining for our stay. A return if weather better.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 4, 2023
It’s in the middle of nowhere. The staff were good and friendly but not enough to make our stay pleasurable. No WiFi, so if that’s important to you then I do not recommend staying here. Tv was small and old, not working when we were there. You need a car, next town is 32 km away, no place to have dinner near by. But overall, it’s ok, if you don’t mind being inconvenienced at least for one night.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2022
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2022
Kristine
Kristine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2022
Great venue. An opportunity to spend the night to experience life of yesteryear. Very peaceful, calming and relaxing time had
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2022
Amazing place to stay
What an amazing place to stay. Our studio was so comfortable, everything we needed was there, including a continental breakfast. Blissfully quiet, waking up and seeing the lighthouse out the window was amazing!
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2022
The lodge B & B had trouble shutting the bathroom door. The side gate had no lock on it. Isolation between Rooms were poor could hear and smell the food being cooked. TV reception required
Rhonda
Rhonda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2022
The site and accomodation was an experience unlike any other. The exlcusivity element you can only buy with an overnight stay. The only unfortunate part was the overall cleanliness which just was not up to scratch.
Phillip
Phillip, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2021
We loved the property - clean and green with beautiful sea views and a short easy walk down to the lighthouse or around the old buildings - the lighthouse keepers' cottages, old telegraph station and so on. Our accomodation was clean, comfortable and of an acceptable standard. It was a tad small and poky but hey, you get what you pay for, don't you.
Liz
Liz, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2021
Smelly from cooking; very old & small “studio” room.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 1, 2021
The property is all about the location. It’s rustic and you have to accept that it’s a building from 1859 and it’s renovation is old too. It’s like staying in a farm stay and that’s ok but the lack of openable windows means the place smells dank. The oven was unusable (if not dangerous), the kitchen door is on one hinge and our food order was never received (although an email was sent).
The place is run by like the heritage or vic gov so you it’s not professional. If you can accept this then you will find it charming. It’s the location and history you are there for and that’s great. For the price you pay though you’d expect at least 3 star accommodation.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2021
A great experience being able to stay overnight within an historical precinct. Just you, the wildlife and the most amazing stars you'll ever see.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2020
Amazing experience staying soclose to the lighthouse, felt very isolated however we had everything we needed. Great kitchen and bathroom comfortable bed. Would highly recommend if you want to stay in a historic part of Victoria
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2020
Unique beautiful quiet historical most beautiful views
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2020
Had the entire property to ourselves. Absolutely loved the isolation and the view from our window was incredible. We even had a visit from the ghosts!! Loved it.
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2020
Lovely place - Great views!
It is an amazing area and lovely to stay at. It is incredibly pretty and scenic.
It is quiet at night and in the early morning - the area is only open to the public between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The accommodation is pleasant and the studio was fairly recently refurbished. The bathroom is really nice, but the shower pressure is not great.
The staff were lovely, although you don’t have a lot to do with them.
There is limited internet (in practice basically none) and phone reception (some near the cafe).
You can purchase food from the cafe. Evening meals will be delivered before they leave for the day. I had 2 and they were good.
Nearest place to eat, otherwise, is Apollo Bay which is 30 minutes away.
I loved it. I read a lot, rested, walked around, did a history tour ...
I am looking forward to going back.
Glenn
Glenn, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2020
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 9, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2020
2 night stay in studio
Great stay for 2 nights. We stayed in studio with fantastic views down to lighthouse. So peaceful and tranquil especially after 5pm when the public leave. Cosy accommodation. Bought evening meals through the cafe. Good price and lovely. Significantly reduced hassle. Great memories.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2020
Authentic accommodation. Amazing location
Fantastic location. Amazing sunsets. Accommodation perfect for both comfort and gaining an understanding of what life as a lighthouse keeper must have been like. Will definitely return.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2020
Its a lighthouse ! Fabulous location - stars were unbelievable - to be there with no crowds was truly special. The staff were all wonderful - but we were very happy to be able to leave as the crowds arrived - Australia Day and there were a lot of tourists !
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2020
Secluded and beautiful Cape Otway Lightstation
Location and historical significance were amazing. Accomodation was comfortable and sufficient and refreshing to be in an natural location that hasn't been overdone.
Being able to view koalas in their natural habitat along the roadside entering and leaving the lightstation was a highlight. The sunset and stargazing was also a rare treat.Such a peaceful setting.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2020
Die Unterkunft ist einzigartig. Nachdem alle Touristen gegangen sind ist man ganz alleine - falls die anderen 4 Häuser nicht besetzt sind - am Leuchtturm. Man hat das Gefühl den Leuchtturm zu besitzen. Ich werde diesen Aufenthalt nie vergessen. Einfach unbezahlbar.