Lodge Southern Anchorage Retreat
50 Parkers Access Track, 3237 Wattle Hill, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 226 reviews)
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Amazing place, huge cabin with an fantastic view. Close to many lovely sights and the hot tub was very nice to relax in. Owner was full of tips, we were only in the area for a wedding but he was ready to help with any suggestions to fill our time. Highly recommend this place.
AustraliaThe location is absolutely incredible, it was the perfect 2 night stay for us very cozy & comfortable. Drew was extremely helpful and gave us recommendations to visit places nearby and good for us we took it word by word and it was worth it. The place is very well taken care of and extremely clean. Bonus was to see a mommy Kangaroo with her baby the morning of our checkout. There are lot of places to visit nearby and then the drive to the GOR makes this worthwhile, would recommend this to everyone.
BelgiumOur host gave us many good suggestions of the area around. Love the view from the balcony, and all those wallabies around the property :)
ThailandThe location was incredible! We travelled from Warrnambool along the Great Ocean Highway by car. After a busy day of touring and hiking, when we pulled into the Southern Anchorage Retreat, we were overwhelmed. This is an incredibly beautiful setting with just 2 guest rooms and a couple of cottages. It was dinner time, and there are no restaurants nearby, the owner was going into town and brought us back a pizza! Perfect!
United States of Americathe location is perfect if you are halfway to twelve apostles from Melbourne. you can see the fabulous glow worms at melba valley state park in the night which was part of our trip - only 15min driving from there.
AustraliaGreat hosts who provided a lot of good information on the area. Excellent facilities, everything we could need was in the room or shared kitchen.
New ZealandGreat location and ambience. Room was clean and well looked after. Shared kitcken, dining and Lounge room was a added treat as well.
AustraliaThe location is amazing and has a great view on the hills. At sunrise and dusk the retreat is surrounded by kangaroos and wallabies. When arriving by car at these times of the day, it is necessary to pay attention as they are bumping around and cross the street. The staff is very nice and friendly. They provided tips and suggestions for activities in the surroundings. In addition, they offer a vast collection of DVDs to relax a bit after a long day of tourism.
GermanyLocation and view were fantastic. Loads of wildlife and a very peaceful setting. Friendly staff too!
United KingdomDrew went all out to make me feel comfortable. He spent lots of time with advice on where to go and what to see and marked up the map he gave me so I did get to see a KOALA! The garden and views were spectacular. The room was immaculately clean. The bed was plush and comfy. The bathroom was updated and the spa bath was a bonus. The location was just off The Great Ocean Rd & Walk.
United States of America
Southern Anchorage Retreat
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Taleesha
Australia
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Prashant
Belgium
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Sirikorn
Thailand
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Richard
United States of America
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Lei
Australia
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Ash
New Zealand
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Chris
Australia
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Giorgia
Germany
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Tom
United Kingdom
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Dbd
United States of America
Set in peaceful bushland, Southern Anchorage Retreat is located 5 minutes' drive from the Great Ocean Road. Guests enjoy lovely nature or ocean views. The property has kangaroos visit daily.
All accommodations offers BBQ facilities, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining setting. Each has a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and sofa. Some accommodations offer laundry facilities.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking and fishing. The property offers free parking.
Wattle Hill Southern Anchorage Retreat is 5 minutes' drive from the Moonlight Head Track. It is 20 minutes' drive from viewing the Twelve Apostles. Great Otway National Park is 40 minutes' drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Taleesha
Australia“Amazing place, huge cabin with an fantastic view. Close to many lovely sights and the hot tub was very nice to relax in. Owner was full of tips, we were only in the area for a wedding but he was ready to help with any suggestions to fill our time. Highly recommend this place.” Read more
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Prashant
Belgium“The location is absolutely incredible, it was the perfect 2 night stay for us very cozy & comfortable. Drew was extremely helpful and gave us recommendations to visit places nearby and good for us we took it word by word and it was worth it. The place is very well taken care of and extremely clean. Bonus was to see a mommy Kangaroo with her baby the morning of our checkout. There are lot of places to visit nearby and then the drive to the GOR makes this worthwhile, would recommend this to everyone.” Read more
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Sirikorn
Thailand“Our host gave us many good suggestions of the area around. Love the view from the balcony, and all those wallabies around the property :)”
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Richard
United States of America“The location was incredible! We travelled from Warrnambool along the Great Ocean Highway by car. After a busy day of touring and hiking, when we pulled into the Southern Anchorage Retreat, we were overwhelmed. This is an incredibly beautiful setting with just 2 guest rooms and a couple of cottages. It was dinner time, and there are no restaurants nearby, the owner was going into town and brought us back a pizza! Perfect!” Read more
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Lei
Australia
“the location is perfect if you are halfway to twelve apostles from Melbourne. you can see the fabulous glow worms at melba valley state park in the night which was part of our trip - only 15min driving from there.”
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Ash
New Zealand“Great hosts who provided a lot of good information on the area. Excellent facilities, everything we could need was in the room or shared kitchen.”
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Chris
Australia
“Great location and ambience. Room was clean and well looked after. Shared kitcken, dining and Lounge room was a added treat as well.”
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Giorgia
Germany“The location is amazing and has a great view on the hills. At sunrise and dusk the retreat is surrounded by kangaroos and wallabies. When arriving by car at these times of the day, it is necessary to pay attention as they are bumping around and cross the street. The staff is very nice and friendly. They provided tips and suggestions for activities in the surroundings. In addition, they offer a vast collection of DVDs to relax a bit after a long day of tourism.” Read more
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Tom
United Kingdom“Location and view were fantastic. Loads of wildlife and a very peaceful setting. Friendly staff too!”
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Dbd
United States of America
“Drew went all out to make me feel comfortable. He spent lots of time with advice on where to go and what to see and marked up the map he gave me so I did get to see a KOALA! The garden and views were spectacular. The room was immaculately clean. The bed was plush and comfy. The bathroom was updated and the spa bath was a bonus. The location was just off The Great Ocean Rd & Walk.” Read more
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About Southern Anchorage Retreat
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Southern Anchorage is located on a spectacular part of the Great Ocean Road, just 20 minutes from the Twelve Apostles; and has breathtaking coastal and bush views. Set in the Moonlight Head area: amazing walks (Great Ocean Walk), spectacular lookouts (Gables Lookout & Moonlight Head Lookout) and awe-inspiring sunsets make your stay a memorable holiday. The wildlife surrounding us is fabulous, with the Moonlight Head mob (kangaroos) regular visitors and some spectacular birdlife- wedge tailed eagles, crimson rosellas, gang gang cockatoos, yellow tailed cockatoos, pied currawongs, blue wrens... just a few of our regular visitors. Then there are the amazing attractions just a short drive from us- Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, Bay of Islands, 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail, Otway Fly Treetop walk, Cape Otway Lighthouse, and so on. Some guests have come for a week and still couldn't fit it all in!
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Johanna Beach7 miles
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12 Apostles10 miles
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Restaurant 12 Apostles Inn (Princetown)9.3 miles
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Restaurant Otway Central (Lavers Hill)9.3 miles
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Restaurant Twelve Rocks Cafe (Port Campbell)21.7 miles
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Cafe/Bar Sow & Piglets Brewery (Port Campbell)21.7 miles
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Ocean/Sea Southern Ocean1.9 miles
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River Gellibrand River (Princetown)9.3 miles
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Amenities of Southern Anchorage Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking
- Library
- Playground
- Fishing Off-site
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Laundry
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa
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Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
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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 18 and above are considered 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
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Crib by request
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AUD 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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AUD 40 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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AUD 40 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Southern Anchorage Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about Southern Anchorage Retreat
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Room options at Southern Anchorage Retreat include:
- Chalet
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Southern Anchorage Retreat by:
- Car 3h
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Southern Anchorage Retreat (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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Southern Anchorage Retreat is 1,800 feet from the center of Wattle Hill.
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Check-in at Southern Anchorage Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Southern Anchorage Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Southern Anchorage Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Library
- Fishing
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
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Yes, Southern Anchorage Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Southern Anchorage Retreat on this page.
