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Reviews of Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat 3.5 stars

314 Booringa Road, 3269 Princetown, Australia

#7 of 8 hotels in Princetown

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 456 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    7.3

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location right near 12 apostles and heli-pad. Great ambience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom: Exhaust fan could use a good clean. TV: Didn’t work on our second night. Eric (Manager) tried multiple ways to get this going and even swapped the tv over from another room, but he couldn’t get it working. We were offered another room, but didn’t want to move everything so declined. Wardrobe: The hanging shelf in the wardrobe was so high that we had to stand on a chair to reach it to hang coats etc. Kitchenette: There was no chopping board or knife (just wanted to cut up some fruit), no cooktop, no kitchen sink (washed up in a bowl), couldn’t dry dishes as there was no tea towel.

    Welcoming committee: Hela (wolf looking white dog) welcomed us warmly and we played catch a couple of times. Cleaning and presentation: Excellent. Bedding: we were there in winter so appreciated the double quilts and electric blankets. Location: ultra close to 12 Apostles helicopters and the actual 12 Apostles. Towels: lovely and soft. Ambience: A nice rustic feel. Views: Lovely garden/forest feel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location and very peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was ideal so close to the 12 Apostles & a lovely rural setting.n

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Despite the lack of cleanup was a pleasant experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pet Friendly - Queen Bed Cottage with Country View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dusty need a deep cleaning

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Too pricey for the facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pet Friendly - Queen Bed Cottage with Country View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cottage old and tired. Kitchenette was inadequately equipped. Faulty light, door lock and kettle.

    Beautiful view and silence of the countryside at night

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pet Friendly - Two-Bedroom Family Cottage with Country View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very remote, need to drive Port Campbell to buy anything, especially food.

    Nice farm view, on your own.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Simple, comfortable place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Value Queen Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Close to many places to see on the Great Ocean Road. Not fancy but had everything you need for a pleasant stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Great country stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pet Friendly - Queen Bed Cottage with Country View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were no sponges in the kitchen to wash dishes though there was dishwashing liquid

    Great location, beautiful property, the dog on site was adorable and friendly and was playing with all the children.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    6.0
    It could be good…..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pet Friendly - King Bed Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was so run down, the board walk to our room was rotten. Not enough cutlery etc. Sheets stained or not clean.

    The location is fabulous to the Twelve Apostles. It is quiet and cheap compared to other accommodation around. Bed was comfy, room warm. Water hot. Dog friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exterior of property and rooms very run down.

    Fantastic quiet location. Very close to the 12 Apostles. Very basic rooms but clean and comfortable. Easy check in and check out.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Suite (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tap/sink in unit

    Location suited us well. Neat and clean. Super quiet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Good of one night of the road.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room was ok for a Motel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    7.0
    It fulfilled the requirements of what I needed at the time
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Pet Friendly - Two-Bedroom Family Cottage with Country View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice quiet place to relax

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    6.0
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    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Family Suite (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night

    the furnishing is very basic

    the rooms are clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Great spot with your dog; living a gypsy lifestyle. Close to 12 Apostles lookout and Pt. Campbell.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pet Friendly - Queen Bed Cottage with Country View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only one window had a fly screen; other cottage had fly spray provided, on window ledge. No screen on door either - March flies were prevalent.

    Having cottage to myself. Eventually worked out Wi-Fi and google TV ( No normal Accommodation explanatory notes/signs). Able to cook, rest and enjoy the surroundings. No containment for my pet ( I did send a message about this at booking time but received no response), and there is a resident dog on the premises. All staff were Chinese, and only one could speak English.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Good clean and basic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location is perfect to see the 12 Apostels by dusk or dawn - just a few km and you're there. The check-in and check-out was easy even for late arrivals. The room was clean. Overall the place has lived its life and some would say it needs a renovation but hey, for that price it just good for a night sleep on the road.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    poor air conditioning. Small flies.

    Good location to see 12 apostle early in the morning. Cheap. Very Kind reception. Good experience to play frisbee with a lovely dog. Neat.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    6.0
    Ok!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Queen Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need some attention to few details

    A place to rest and refresh after long trip

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The carpet could be vacuumed better/more regularly.

    Great location, nice, quiet spot. Room was basic, but good for a one night stay. The panel heater came in handy on a cold night. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Basic and close to 12 Appostles
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Queen Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no one at reception during our 1 night stay or answering phones when I called prior to my arrival. The bedroom window lock was broken. Well equipped to eat some light meals in rooms (assuming you bought your own food) except for the absence of bowls in our two-bedroom room. Our fiends in a one bedroom had some bowls we borrowed.

    Beds were comfortable. Property was clean. A friendly husky at the property.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a good little hotel. But it definitely needs a spruce up. Pretty outdated.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Suite (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A small kitchen stove could be better. Also water is all recycled not suitable for drinking. The window of one room wasn't closing (faulty)

    Good location close to 12 apostles, easy to find . Good bedding including heated mattress etc

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Queen Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place could have a small brush up. It's quite pricey for what it is, but the location is great.

    The location was great and a very friendly welcome. Check in and out process was very smooth.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    6.0
    Expensive for what it is. The location is probably the draw card, but for us living about 80km from the location, it was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pet Friendly - Queen Bed Cottage with Country View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bbq dirty, no washing or drying cloths. Garden around unit very untidy.

    Nice open view from deck. Water was warm, bed was okay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    6.0
    Spend some money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Bed Room (Non - Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed here 6 years ago and nothing has changed other than blue dye in toilet water. This place has such potential, there is even a swimming pool that is never opened. This place needs money spent. Stop scrimping, and spend some money, you will get your return in higher room charges.

    Good friendly welcome. Excellent position for early visit to 12 apostles

    Stayed in November 2023

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