• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Located on the Great Ocean Road in Apollo Bay, directly opposite a beautiful sandy beach, Chocolate Gannets offers 5-star self-contained villas with free Wi-Fi and spectacular views of the Southern Ocean. Guests receive a welcome pack of provisions on arrival, featuring muesli, bread, wine, chocolate, fruit, condiments, tea, coffee, milk and fruit juice. Chocolate Gannets consists of four separate villas, two are Seafront Villas and two are Garden Villas. Seafront Villas have full ocean views and the Garden Villas have partial ocean views. All villas have a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. You can sink into the leather sofa and relax in front of the wood fire, or soak in the large 2-person spa bath looking out at the waves in front of you. The restaurants and cafes of Apollo Bay town center are just 1.6 mi from Chocolate Gannets Villas. It is a 30-minute drive to Cape Otway National Park and 90 minutes’ drive to the 12 Apostles.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing

Hiking

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Apollo Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Richard
    Australia Australia
    Location was brilliant. Food provisions were amazing both quality quantity and variety
  • Elaine
    Australia Australia
    Great location and wonderful design. Very comfortable stay.
  • Joana
    Portugal Portugal
    The house was great with an amazing location. Great well thought out details from the owner.

Area info

Amenities of Chocolate Gannets
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Spa
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Chocolate Gannets takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Chocolate Gannets accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 4% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

Please note that the villas are not serviced during your stay. You are responsible for keeping the villa in a clean condition.

You will require a door code to access your villa. To receive this code, please contact Chocolate Gannets 24 hours before arrival, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Chocolate Gannets 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Chocolate Gannets

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Chocolate Gannets. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Chocolate Gannets can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Chocolate Gannets offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Walking tours

  • Chocolate Gannets has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Chocolate Gannets on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Chocolate Gannets on this page.

  • Chocolate Gannets is 1.7 miles from the center of Apollo Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Chocolate Gannets may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Chocolate Gannets is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.