Barwon Heads Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (810 reviews)
1 Bridge road , Barwon Heads , au

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Kid meals
Evening entertainment
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly Staff
Cons:
Room Size
Cleanliness Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
The room was dusty and grimy; noticeable need for refurbishment.
Service
8.5
Staff were professional and helpful.
Location
9
Great location near the beach and cafes.
Room Quality
6
Rooms varied in size and quality; some were very small and lacked amenities.
Amenities
7
Basic amenities available but lacked essential features like air conditioning.
Value for Money
7.5
Overly expensive for the standard of accommodation provided.
Food and Beverage
8
Food served was good with a pleasant dining experience.
Overall Experience
7.5
An overall decent stay, but mixed reviews about room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 23:40

Property Description

Barwon Heads Hotel offers a comfortable beachfront stay with convenient access to nearby attractions and transportation. Terrace and Restaurant. Enjoy stunning views and delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. Nightclub and ATM. Unwind and have fun at the hotel's nightclub, and easily access cash with the ATM. Scenic Rooms with Balconies. Relax in well-equipped rooms, some featuring balconies with sea views. Book now for a memorable stay at Barwon Heads Hotel.

Important information:

Guests may experience disturbance from loud and live music from the hotel beer garden and bridge bar (until 12am or 1am) on Friday and Saturday nights and during peak seasons/public holidays.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 810 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 7.5
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adrian • couple • au
8
What an amazing location - great place to stay
Pros:

We stayed at the Barwon Heads hotel for just one night - not long enough. They say location is everything and that is certainly true of the Hotel, it is in the most amazing location right opposite the Barwon River and the heads. Walk across the bridge to the other side and onto the ocean beach, or walk up the river towards the bluff. It is simply wonderful to walk out of the hotel, across the road and onto the little river beach - so peaceful. We did not eat the hotel but had a meal at Tommy Gunns which I would also recommend. Our room was tiny but for one night and at the price we paid, it had everything we needed - good hot shower, comfy bed and wifi. Even though it was Friday night, and the hotel had warned up about possible noise, it wasn't noisy in our room at all. And then waking up right in the heart of things. Should have stayed a couple of nights.

Cons:

Asked my wife and she said nothing, it was good. She just remembered one thing - would have been good if a small hairdryer was in the room but apart from that it was all good. Not fancy or large but for the price and the location, very reasonable.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Randall Boyce • couple • au
8
Pros:

Proximity to town centre.⁸⁹⁹I

Cons:

Room was v small & cramped.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Hamish • solo_traveller • au
7
Does the job
Pros:

It was what i expected, It isn’t trying to be anything fancy and is comfortable and accessible

Cons:

It was a little stuffy in the rooms

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
C
Carmen • couple • au
7
Only stayed one night
Pros:

Near the water

Cons:

No secure parking for a motorbike

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • couple • au
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • au
8
Pros:

Just a great place with good folk, Beer and chips, And of course a Beautyfull spot.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Jacynta • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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amer • couple • au
7
The room was clean and and in the centre
Pros:

The location was very good

Cons:

The hotel very old and can smell the old wood

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • au
5
Perfect spot but didn’t sleep much. Not due to noise. Bed was very hard.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rock hard bed. Very uncomfortable

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
M
Mullavey • couple • au
6
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • au
7
Pros:

The location was excellent. The room was basic but spacious and clean and had everything we needed. We only stayed one night as we attended a function nearby and really just slept and showered there. It was Saturday night which was noisy until 1.00 am but we were warned about the noise so it was expected. The staff were helpful and friendly. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the sheets and towels were very good.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
A
Ann • couple • au
10
Brilliant at Barwon Heads Hotel!
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Stella • solo_traveller • au
6
Great location, simple but has all that you need for a short stay
Pros:

Location! I had a wedding across the road so it was super convenient! Bed was comfy and room was very spacious. Also i was able to check in early and the staff were friendly!

Cons:

There were a lot of cobwebs (including spiders) around the windows which wasn’t very nice. You could tell the cleaning was only superficial - needs to be properly dusted and deep cleaned. Also the sink in the bathroom was tiny and not very practical.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Gleyn • couple • au
5
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Simo • solo_traveller • au
8
Fantastic location and great meal service great staff 😊
Pros:

The food and the location

Cons:

No Air-conditioning in rooms

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Tristen • solo_traveller • au
5
Poor value but convenience
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room and expensive

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
D
Donazzon • solo_traveller • au
3
Pros:

The bed was comfortable

It was clean

Cons:

Most places supply snacks and drinks

Unfortunately the basin in the bathroom was narrow and you could hit your head whilst brushing your teeth under the shelving

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • couple • au
7
Overpriced (long weekend rates) for the accomodation provided.
Pros:

Great location, basic accomodation, at its normal price $114-$135 per night it is good value, however at long weekend rates of $300 per night you are getting very basic and dated accomodation.

Cons:

No designated parking, you had to hope to get a car park in the hotel car park that was always full

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • au
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee