Cape Bridgewater Seaview Lodge

Top choice in Great Ocean Road


Overlooking the water, this wonderful double-storey house was built as a replica of the original Bridgewater Hotel that burnt down here in 1927. As well as five cosy beach-house-style en-suite doubles – with use of the lounge, fireplace, kitchen and dining areas – there are some budget rooms out the back. The friendly owner can pick you up from Portland.

There are also a cottage ($235; sleeps four) in the garden and a two-bedroom house.