The Dolphin Apartments
2 Thomson St, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 Australia
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for guests in public areas
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
- Stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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About
#1 of 37 in Apollo Bay
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.7
Value
4.5
Travelers' Choice
The Dolphin Apartments offer stylish and comfortable accommodation in Apollo Bay. With Two Bedroom Two Bathroom apartments over 3 levels there is something for everyone. All apartments have single spa baths, fully equipped kitchens with Smeg cooking appliances, king and single beds with cosy quilts and impressive views from the Penthouse Apartments. Free wifi and car parking are also available. The convenient location is directly across from the beach and 5 mins walk to shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Stay two nights or two weeks and enjoy a touch of luxury at The Dolphin Apartments Apollo Bay, a beach haven with all the comforts of home.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool / beach towels
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Water sport equipment rentals
Bicycle tours
Highchairs available
BBQ facilities
Street parking
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Walking tours
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Wardrobe / closet
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Radio
iPod docking station
Sofa bed
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family
Modern
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Full view
85Good for walkers
Grade: 85 out of 100
14Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
6Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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2 Thomson St, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 Australia
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Stayed here for 2 nights wish it was more. Donald greeted us and explained everything to us. Was very clean. Had everything you need. There was great places to eat 1 or 2 blocks away. A food works and an IGA. There is a resident koala but it didn’t venture out. The weather wasn’t the best but that didn’t stop us walking along the beach paths and marina. Very pretty place. When we come back will definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Best views penthouse.
We had ground floor as were with elderly parents as there was stairs no...
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Response from Emily Stephens, General Manager at The Dolphin Apartments
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you Aussiefamily2012 for your wonderful review. Very happy to see you were comfortable, appreciated the personalised service and were able to explore a lot of things Apollo Bay has to offer despite the winter weather. Thank you for choosing The Dolphin Apartments and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, Emily Stephens - Manager
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The Dolphin Apartments are located walking distance to town. Very clean, well presented and spacious rooms directly across the road from the beach. Nice views from the penthouse level. Friendly staff.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you Mia G for your kind words on your stay with us. Your comments can help future guests make their decision on what they are looking for in accommodation in Apollo Bay. Very happy to see that you enjoyed the views from the Penthouse. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Emily Stephens - Manager
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We were just there for the Great Ocean Road running festival and had a lovely time. Emily was very welcoming when we arrived, walking us to our room and showing us around as well as giving some good tips on what to do during our stay. We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment. it was spacious, clean, and quiet. We didn't have to use our car once, which was handy given it was a very busy weekend in AB! Would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Responded 5 weeks ago
Thank you Kirriennec for your wonderful review. The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is a great weekend and we are very conveniently located for all activities over the weekend. Very happy to see you were happy with the apartment and it's facilities. A little local knowledge on busy weekends can come in handy for visitors to the town. Thank you for choosing The Dolphin Apartments and for your recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes Emily Stephens - Manager
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Very clean and spacious, well equipped in kitchen and bed rooms, beach is just across the road and can be seen from apartment, i will stay again in this apartment next time visiting Apollo bay. Thanks for management
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Emily Stephens, General Manager at The Dolphin Apartments
Responded May 14, 2022
Thank you Yousefs682 for you kind review and recommendation. We appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us and tell others what you liked about the apartments. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes Emily Stephens - Manager
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We spent 4 nights at The Dolphin apartments for Easter, the apartments were fantastic, clean and spacious in a perfect location, a short walk across the road to the beach and shops in walking distance. We were so happy we rebooked before the end of our stay and are looking forward to returning next summer!
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Emily Stephens, General Manager at The Dolphin Apartments
Responded Apr 21, 2022
Thank you Camille for your wonderful review. We are very pleased to see how much you enjoyed your stay and have managed to find time to come back in January next year. For the high demand periods the apartments and the convenient location is very popular and we tend to book out early so it is always best to get in quick. Thank you for choosing The Dolphin Apartments and we wish you the best for the remainder of the year before seeing you in January. Regards, Emily Stephens - Manager
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Apollo Bay was lovely but quite busy with tourists during the school holidays. We booked a 2 bed Seaview apartment. The apartment was modern and clean, with spacious dining and living areas. Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed.(but note that there is no coffee machine). The frying pan was in desperate need of replacement as there is no non-stick coating left on it. Washing machine and dryer worked well. The ensuite set up was odd. There was a spa bath and sink within the master bedroom but no toilet. The toilet was across the hallway next to the second bedroom without a sink. There was also a large main bathroom located next to the bedrooms. Like I said, a rather odd set up. It is worth noting that the apartment complex is located behind a petrol station. This meant we did smell petrol when our sliding doors to the balcony were open and the wind was blowing towards our apartment. It wasn’t a big deal as we simply kept the door closed. The rooftop of the petrol station also obstructed the sea views of our apartment. Wifi was excellent. We did enjoy our stay and found the apartments conveniently located to shops, cafes, restaurants and the beach. I would recommend Dolphin Apartments to others as it is very good value for what you get.…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Responded Apr 19, 2022
Thank you Jellytree for taking the time to review your stay with us and let others know what you enjoyed most and also some important factors to include in people's decision. We are continuously reviewing our apartments and a coffee machine is one of the items on the list. Part of the reason we do not include coffee machine's in the apartment is to encourage guests to visit the local cafe's which are only a 5 minute walk away. There is a coffee plunger in the apartment and we provide fresh milk on arrival. The apartment set up is different to most which allows a separate toilet from both bathrooms. We understand this is not to everyone's taste. It is no secret we are located behind the service station as you will see in a number of our reviews. It is very rare that we incur any petrol odours and all of the bedrooms are located at the rear of the apartments along with double glazed windows which means there is little to no noise disruption from the service station. The Penthouse apartments have fantastic views of the ocean across the top of the service station roof. Thank you again for your detailed review and recommendation. We are glad to see you enjoyed the majority of your stay. We hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, Emily Stephens - Manager
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Excellent location. Well appointed - nice glassware etc. Penthouse has lovely verandah with view of the ocean. Cross the road and at main beach - no need to use the car once you are there. Management responsive to any requests.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: Be aware that for the penthouse there are 30 steps up to the apartment and no lift.
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Response from Emily Stephens, General Manager at The Dolphin Apartments
Responded Apr 8, 2022
Thank you Brenda for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure having you stay with us and we are even happier to see how much you enjoyed your time. Our convenient location is great for walking to the beach or shops and the spacious apartments add to the relaxation. Thank you for choosing The Dolphin Apartments and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes Emily Stephens - Manager
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Excellent accommodation in a great location, easy walk to shops and restaurants and close to beach. Michael and Emily are very professional hosts and ensure all needs are covered. Apartments are spacious and well supplied with amenities. Happy to recommend Dolphin Apartments in Apollo Bay to all who are interested.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: Upper units have great views of the bay area.
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Response from Emily Stephens, General Manager at The Dolphin Apartments
Responded Mar 13, 2022
Thank you Roland for your wonderful review and recommendation. We love seeing you and your wife return each year and it is a pleasure to have you stay. Thank you for letting others know why you enjoy staying with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care Emily Stephens - Manager
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Accommodation was beyond my expectations. Very comfortable and roomy. Location is excellent with the beach just across the road and the shopping/restaurant precinct only a couple of minutes walk away. Very welcoming hosts ready to assist if need be at any time. I will definitely recommendation this accommodation venue to family and friends and stay here again should I visit the area again.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: Second floor rooms for a glimpse of the sea from your balcony
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Response from Emily Stephens, General Manager at The Dolphin Apartments
Responded Mar 8, 2022
Thank you ajwoods2018 for your glowing review. We are thrilled to hear the apartment and location exceeded your expectations. We also thank you in advance for your recommendation to family and friends. Thank you for staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best wishes, Emily Stephens - Manager
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Michael and Emily were very welcoming hosts. We were upgraded on arrival which was a nice surprise. Apartment was very clean, comfortable, and spacious. Michael was very accommodating allowing the use of facilities to wash car after trip to Redwoods. Easy walking distance to all facilities. Enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Emily Stephens, General Manager at The Dolphin Apartments
Responded Mar 3, 2022
Thank you RPB for your positive comments and feedback. We really do appreciate your time taken to tell others about your stay with us. We do work on the 3 C's in being comfortable, clean and convenient and provide the best service possible to our guests. Thank you for choosing The Dolphin Apartments and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes Emily Stephens - Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$107 - $164 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaApollo Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about The Dolphin Apartments
Which popular attractions are close to The Dolphin Apartments?
Nearby attractions include Great Ocean Walk (0.1 miles), High on Heels (0.1 miles), and Apollo Bay Sculpture Park (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Dolphin Apartments?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and self serve laundry.
Which room amenities are available at The Dolphin Apartments?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Dolphin Apartments?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Dolphin Apartments?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Dolphin Apartments?
Conveniently located restaurants include Apollo Bay Bakery, Sandy Feet Café, and Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe.
Is The Dolphin Apartments located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of Apollo Bay.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Dolphin Apartments?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Does The Dolphin Apartments have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.