The Dolphin Apartments

Hotels
9.1 (732 reviews)
2 Thomson St , Apollo Bay , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Some appliances not working
Sofa bed issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Very clean and comfortable as reported in multiple reviews.
Service
9.9
Staff were friendly and helpful, which was frequently mentioned positively.
Location
9.9
Great location, close to beach and shops emphasized in numerous reviews.
Room Quality
8.4
Comfortable and spacious rooms but some mentions of issues like the sofa bed.
Amenities
8.4
Facilities were good, but some appliances like the dishwasher had issues.
Value for Money
8.9
Generally good value reflected in positive comments about accommodation.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall positive sentiments were shared across various reviews, highlighting a very good experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:58

Property Description

Luxurious 4.5-Star Accommodation
Experience luxury at The Dolphin Apartments in Apollo Bay. Indulge in modern, air-conditioned apartments with free WiFi and BBQ facilities.

Fully Equipped Apartments
Each apartment is designed with your comfort in mind, featuring a spacious living area, single spa bath, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy the convenience of a dishwasher and modern cooking appliances.

Stunning Ocean Views
Upgrade to a penthouse apartment for breathtaking ocean views. Perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Book your stay at The Dolphin Apartments Apollo Bay for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note the maximum occupancy policies must be adhered to. All children above the age of 1 must be counted in the total number of guests. Any additional guests above the maximum of 6 will need to book an additional room.

Please let The Dolphin Apartments know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

The Dolphin Apartments does not accept payments with American Express or Diners Club credit cards. A credit card pre -authorization for security may be required on check-in.

Please note there are no elevators or elevators on the property. To access the Penthouse Apartments there are 2 flights of stairs.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 732 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Reagan • family_with_children • au
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Desiree • couple • au
7
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Khushminder Kaur • family_with_children • au
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Deanne • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Great price clean and good location

Cons:

Front door key was a little tricky

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
9
Overall, a great stay! We would stay again.
Pros:

Location - walk to everything
View (semi-obstructed by the gas station, but ocean!)
Great layout
Clean
Laundry in unit
Discount applied at check-out for one unresolved issue, which we appreciated

Cons:

Kitchen cookware and utensils could use an update - they have received heavy use, especially the warped frying pans.

Staff was available on check-in and check-out, but otherwise enjoyed their holiday weekend. We had 2 issues for which we requested help on the first morning - the missing item was delivered by end of day; the other, a plumbing issue, we resolved ourselves as the staff didn’t have a remedy.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Bente • extended_group • dk
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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birgit • family_with_children • nz
7
Pros:

It's nice, ok apartment

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Syedfarhanah • extended_group • sg
8
Clean and comfort stay a stone's throw away from the Bay
Pros:

Very clean apartment and just a road across Apollo bay beach. Conveniently located. Good wifi.

Cons:

Nothing much, just minor things like perhaps providing Olive oil, aluminium foil would have been great for allowing simple cooking and changing on trays.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • gb
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • extended_group • de
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Anne Marie • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Betty • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Walk to the beach & shops

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Everything. Lovely property

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Erika • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Janice • extended_group • au
8
Apollo Bay was great. The accommodation was good but not great.
Pros:

Location was excellent. Staff helpful. Good dining room table.

Cons:

The toilets in the middle of the house were unpleasant. The cleanliness of the bathrooms was just ok. The equipment in the kitchen very limited. Tissues
and fly spray would have been good.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely apartment that was comfortable for 4 adults to stay in.
Pros:

The property was clean comfortable with an amazing view.

Cons:

Petrol garage (can’t be moved but sham it was there)

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Well-presented apartment with an ocean view, nice balcony and a lounge that opens to this balcony and has a huge TV. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, nice kitchenette too.

Cons:

Not that it was important to us, but the TV in one of the bedrooms did not work.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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maggie • solo_traveller • au
8
Great location and superb views
Pros:

Location and views

Cons:

Toilets were not that clean on arrival

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
Overnight stay on the Great Ocean Road. Nice Apartment
Pros:

Nice apartment just across the road from the beach with a Kitchen including washing machine.
Dining area and sitting area with a seperate bedroom.
TV in sitting area and in Bedroom

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • au
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee