Homestays in Victoria, Australia

Staff were not over welcoming when we come to check in, yes they had another couple in there but seriously a nice hello and smile would of been nice! Where we was parked was opposite cabins very narrow sites Plus children were playing football on the road in between our van and cabins and football kept hitting our van ( luv kids doing sporty things but take them to an open space parents) Then a mum in a tent next door argued most of the time with her young children & last thing this morning a man vomited in front of our van ! Put it down to bad luck 🤔 Amenities very clean

Very clean and hygienic, praise, will choose this homestay next time, recommend friends around you to live, really super comfortable, the environment is good, the service attitude is very good.

We had a ”Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin” which was very clean and well maintained. Not much space between these cabins but there wasn't any noise so that wasn't an issue. Beds and lounge furniture was comfortable and the usual selection of tea bags, coffee sachets and toiletries were provided. All in all no complaints with the accommodation. The one issue we did have was with the wifi - although advertised as having wifi the connection was so unreliable and slow we gave up and ended up tethering our phones to our laptops and using mobile data so we could do what work that we needed to do. However we would stay there again, the location is good and the accommodation we had was better than we had expected.

I wish I had something to compare this to in the same area but it was our first time on the Great Ocean Road. Overall, we really enjoyed the peace and quiet of this place during the ”off-season”. We were here in April which is early Fall. Basically this is a group of small buildings made into cottages a block from the beach. Each one is unique I think. They made arrangements for an early check-in by leaving the keys in an envelope in the door of the office. Thank you so much! We stayed in the front cottage (I forget the name now) but it had parking, a large main room with a bed, sitting area, and a large luxurious tub which I loved using. There's a fridge, and the AC doubles as a heater which we used because we were chilly. The bed also had a heated mattress pad to turn on and make you cozy. Across the street is a supermarket where you can but all your snacks, wine, and what-have-you. Would certainly stay here again, but did notice some cottages on the beach which might beckon us to try next time? One good thing about his location is you are very near all the restaurants and cafes.

Very cozy and beautiful room with a small backyard which was a great surprise. The location is on a hillside, a short drive from the town, but it is very quiet, and the owner has planted flowers outside the house. It is like a paradise. There is ample heating equipment in the house, the mattress has a heating function, and there are even bathroom accessories. The shops in the town close very early, so it’s best to buy your own food and cook it in your room. Kitchenware and plates are already provided in the room, which is very convenient. This is the most satisfying room I have stayed in after 14 days of traveling in Australia. Highly recommended.

Cabin has everything you need!!! Room was cozy and clean, there was a pantry with pots, pans, utensils - home was also very conveniently located to the city centre! Spotted many wild kangaroos too!

Yes, the room is a little dated but it's very well priced so not an issue. Booked the room via booking.com ... but first rang the lodge to see if they could match the rate so they'd get all the income. However, they wouldn't ... go figure. Stayed five nights at the last minute (husband suddenly in hospital). No weddings on so parking was easy. Gardens are quite lovely and at night they're very pretty with fairy lights. I was really comfortable, felt safe, had plenty of space to move and put my gear, car park right outside, quiet spot (amazingly) and good snoozy bed. Loved being able to watch TV from a sofa (rather than a bed) and I used the desk to draw or use my laptop. Also had a spacious bench to make breakfast or snacks. Getting in and out of the motel onto the main road was easy (school hols so roads are much less crowded). It's a solid half hour walk to the nearest train station and a pleasant (although somewhat noisy) stroll. There's also a bus along Middleborough Rd going to Box Hill station which would be worth looking at . However I worked out where to park close by Laburnum station without paying, so was relatively easy to get into the city and back without needing to take out a parking mortgage. Reception staff pleasant. Didn't use breakfast facilities, air conditioning or wifi, not that I was provided with a password. Every time I needed access, it was after reception closed so gave up. Definitely stay here again when we need accommodation in the east. Was very happy. Keep your expectations realistic and you'll be fine.

The rooms were very basic and a bit dated, although they were clean. There were no staff working at the property. The bathrooms were shared with other guests. Overall you get what you pay for. The location was great and was very central to the MCG and Richmond. It is cheap accommodation for anyone looking in Melbourne.

Feelings: The hotel is in the forest 5 minutes drive from the town of Lorne. We saw wild kangaroos, cockatoos and eagle here. In terms of safety, the hotel has more than a dozen independent houses, and the popularity is high. The old couple of the hotel owner live in the house in the center of the hotel, so the friends in the city quickly bring the children to feel it. The wild kangaroo looked great and powerful, and the zoo was much better.

Very clean and hygienic, praise, will choose this homestay next time, recommend friends around you to live, really super comfortable, the environment is good, the service attitude is very good.

Yes, the room is a little dated but it's very well priced so not an issue. Booked the room via booking.com ... but first rang the lodge to see if they could match the rate so they'd get all the income. However, they wouldn't ... go figure. Stayed five nights at the last minute (husband suddenly in hospital). No weddings on so parking was easy. Gardens are quite lovely and at night they're very pretty with fairy lights. I was really comfortable, felt safe, had plenty of space to move and put my gear, car park right outside, quiet spot (amazingly) and good snoozy bed. Loved being able to watch TV from a sofa (rather than a bed) and I used the desk to draw or use my laptop. Also had a spacious bench to make breakfast or snacks. Getting in and out of the motel onto the main road was easy (school hols so roads are much less crowded). It's a solid half hour walk to the nearest train station and a pleasant (although somewhat noisy) stroll. There's also a bus along Middleborough Rd going to Box Hill station which would be worth looking at . However I worked out where to park close by Laburnum station without paying, so was relatively easy to get into the city and back without needing to take out a parking mortgage. Reception staff pleasant. Didn't use breakfast facilities, air conditioning or wifi, not that I was provided with a password. Every time I needed access, it was after reception closed so gave up. Definitely stay here again when we need accommodation in the east. Was very happy. Keep your expectations realistic and you'll be fine.

The rooms were very basic and a bit dated, although they were clean. There were no staff working at the property. The bathrooms were shared with other guests. Overall you get what you pay for. The location was great and was very central to the MCG and Richmond. It is cheap accommodation for anyone looking in Melbourne.

This is like a backpacker hotel, but there are also single rooms for singles. Because it's cheap, you can't expect too much of it. Although breakfast is included, its breakfast is difficult to swallow. You should prepare your own breakfast. Don't expect cheap hotels to be good, then this backpacker hotel is not bad. Because there are so few cheap hotels here. Overall I give 50 points.

We are very familiar with pet friendly accommodation and this does not cater for pets. Are Motels really allowed to say pet friendly when they are not? This place.. No gated safe area either the front or back of our room. If you don't want to wake up to the work traffic at 5.30 am this is the place to avoid. I'm use to noise but this was too much. I read negative reviews way back in 2015 about the cleanliness and nothing has changed, because of that.. I don't think these owners care. You'll be disappointed like we were if you stay here. It also says your towels are changed every 3 days .. nope. Rubbish emptied at least once a week... nope. I can't say one positive comment about this Motel..... so disappointed. We won't be back.

The place was cheap and did the job for only going there to sleep. Got what we paid for. It’s fine. The room description said queen size bed but it was definitely a double. There was mould in the bathroom and no soaps for us to use, only two packets of shampoo. The aircon was not the best but did the job. Lots of places throughout the hotel that need a touch up, it’s very old and has had barley any work done. The entire place has an odd smell of dust and other stuff and I couldn’t stop sneezing the whole time. Everything was cheap, TV was cheap, towels were cheap, pillow covers were cheap. But, the staff were lovely and helpful. The location is very good. The hotel is beautiful on the outside. The bed was very comfy.

I stayed at the Short Stay Villa in 2016 and having found it highly satisfactory then, I’ve returned for the Labour Day long weekend of 2020. It’s located on the outskirts of Werribee so if you’re looking for a place that’s surrounded by eateries, this is not the place for you. If you’re looking for something that’s quiet and self contained, then this is definitely the place. This accommodation would be best suited to either singles or couples. Although there are 2 bedroom units that would accommodate a family with 1-2 kids, there’s no play areas or swimming pools to keep kids entertained. Part of the complex is actually a retirement village so the accommodation are units of either 1 or 2 bedrooms. Last time, I stayed in a 2 bedroom one; this time, just 1 but for one person it’s plenty. As mentioned previously, they’re self contained with their own kitchen area and utensils, crockery, etc so that one can cook (rather than eat out) if they wish to. The only thing that’s missing is a washing machine or laundry hence the 4 star rating. As I’m only here for a weekend, it’s not such a big deal for me personally; for those staying a bit longer, though, it might be more of an issue. Other points in favour of Short Stay Villas: 1) Well cleaned and maintained villas 2) Modern furniture, plumbing and electricity 3) Showers are nice and warm 4) Close to a BP petrol station 5) Reception staff are lovely, especially John who managed the check in process for me

Just finished our third stay at this park and we continue to be impressed. The facilities are always clean and the bins are always empty. There’s a nice pool and spa as well as a laundry with plenty of washing machines and driers. There’s even some private ensuites but I’d go for the older main showers. They are exceptional. Plenty of hot water and great water pressure.

Staff were not over welcoming when we come to check in, yes they had another couple in there but seriously a nice hello and smile would of been nice! Where we was parked was opposite cabins very narrow sites Plus children were playing football on the road in between our van and cabins and football kept hitting our van ( luv kids doing sporty things but take them to an open space parents) Then a mum in a tent next door argued most of the time with her young children & last thing this morning a man vomited in front of our van ! Put it down to bad luck 🤔 Amenities very clean

We arrived late at the hotel. We arrived at 8 or 9 o'clock. The front desk of the hotel left an envelope in the mailbox of the front desk, indicating the location of the room, but did not leave the key, and reminded us to check out the next morning at 10 o'clock ~ The room was early and late, and I stayed very nervous for one night. After finding the location of the house marked in the envelope, it was found that the door of the wooden house was unlocked and the key was placed inside. Feeling insecure. This house is a wooden house, but the taste in the room is really old, and the overall experience is very average.

I stayed at Anchor while attending a conference at Deakin University. It was clean, well-equipped, and easy to find, as I walked from the Gull terminal on the main road (about 15min walk). The room had a comfy bed and good heating, which was necessary as it was very cold in Geelong! The kitchen has adequate facilities so I was able to prepare food for myself during my stay. I did not notice any traffic noise. The shower could have been a little warmer, but the heated lights were appreciated. There are not a lot of facilities in close proximity; however, the petrol station down the road has a fairly decent selection of (expensive) foods. It is about 15/20min walk to the big shopping centre. Communition was fine and I had no trouble accessing the room on arrival. I found the note in the kitchen about taking our own rubbish out a little odd! I would stay again.

This is a quirky property. The host Tanya was very welcoming and just wanted us to make sure we had everything we needed. It was good that a continental breakfast is provided as well as some soft drinks and beer in the fridge, for a small fee. A query about the TV remote was resolved quickly and we were very happy. One of the good things about the property is that dogs are welcome to stay as well. The property is around 10 mins drive from Avalon Airport which is great for those traveling. We like the fact that the Little River Hotel is next door. We would recommend and return here in the future.

Staff were not over welcoming when we come to check in, yes they had another couple in there but seriously a nice hello and smile would of been nice! Where we was parked was opposite cabins very narrow sites Plus children were playing football on the road in between our van and cabins and football kept hitting our van ( luv kids doing sporty things but take them to an open space parents) Then a mum in a tent next door argued most of the time with her young children & last thing this morning a man vomited in front of our van ! Put it down to bad luck 🤔 Amenities very clean

We arrived late at the hotel. We arrived at 8 or 9 o'clock. The front desk of the hotel left an envelope in the mailbox of the front desk, indicating the location of the room, but did not leave the key, and reminded us to check out the next morning at 10 o'clock ~ The room was early and late, and I stayed very nervous for one night. After finding the location of the house marked in the envelope, it was found that the door of the wooden house was unlocked and the key was placed inside. Feeling insecure. This house is a wooden house, but the taste in the room is really old, and the overall experience is very average.