Barwon Heads Hotel

Name: Barwon Heads Hotel
Address: 1 Bridge road, Barwon Heads, au

Location: 1 Bridge road, Barwon Heads, au

Star Rating: 7.5 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Barwon Heads Hotel offers a comfortable beachfront stay with convenient access to nearby attractions and transportation. Terrace and Restaurant. Enjoy stunning views and delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. Nightclub and ATM. Unwind and have fun at the hotel's nightclub, and easily access cash with the ATM. Scenic Rooms with Balconies. Relax in well-equipped rooms, some featuring balconies with sea views. Book now for a memorable stay at Barwon Heads Hotel.

Important Information

Guests may experience disturbance from loud and live music from the hotel beer garden and bridge bar (until 12am or 1am) on Friday and Saturday nights and during peak seasons/public holidays.Please inform 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. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Kid meals
Evening entertainment
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
Broadcast Live sport events
Happy hour
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Nightclub
Golfing on site
Water park access (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Concerts/live shows
Wine release events
Covered parking
Fishing nearby
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Hosted evening meal (reserve)
Beach toys

Rooms Available

Queen Room with Sea View

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, a TV, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Smoke alarm
Queen Room

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Smoke alarm
Twin Room

Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Smoke alarm
Family Room with Sea View

Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchenette that features a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The family room provides a dining area, an electric kettle, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Smoke alarm
Queen Room with Sea View

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, a TV, as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Smoke alarm
Queen Room

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Smoke alarm
Two-Bedroom House

This holiday home includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a dining area, a sofa, a carpeted floor and a TV. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Smoke alarm
Queen Room with Sea View

The double room provides a dining area, an electric kettle, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Smoke alarm

Guest Reviews

India (10/5): - Fantastic getaway, loved the pub dinners, the local shops and the beach views are gorgeous. Everything you could want is in walking distance. The room didn't stock toothpaste
Danean (6/5): Does the job - Clean None
Caroline (9/5): -
Brian (6/5): Transit stop to catch ferry at Queenscliffe to Sorrento for golf -
Nicole (8/5): - Staff were great for any requests made
Champness (3/5): Unless you are a Polar Bear don't go unless the sun is shining - Room was freezing Heater didn't work Found another tiny heater room still freezing TV remote missing
Annie (2/5): As above - We were not aware there was breakfast. The room was very disappointing (room 5). It was right out side generators and so it was very noisy and a very distressing view. The room was very small with little space to move around and it was cold. I’m aware that the accommodation at your hotel is old and having stayed there before I wasn’t expecting anything modern. We enjoyed our stay a couple of years ago. However this room was not pleasant at all. It should not be used for guests. The bistro was lovely and the food was lovely and the service was excellent. We were simply shocked at the room which was not really shown in its true form on the internet. We had intended to extend our stay before we checked in. Unfortunately we were not prepared to spend our money on that room for another night. Perhaps let people know that the room is almost a broom cupboard size with only generators to look out at. If we don’t give this feed back then you won’t know. Next time we will ask for a better room. Thank you.
Benjamin (9/5): :) I’d recommend this place and I’d stay here again. - Location was perfect for what we need would stay there again. :) Beds felt old and needing a flip
Ricky (7/5): Staff were great, location was perfect and a comfortable place at stay. - Its location. It was so close to the places I needed to be at. N/A
Liza (10/5): -
Luca (8/5): - Good value for money On top of a very active restaurant/pub/karaoke. They do inform you upon booking, but it gets noisy over the weekend
Jennifer (10/5): -
ESTELLE (7/5): -
John (7/5): - Noise through the night of what I guess was air conditioning and machinery turning on & off
Luda (9/5): - The place was really spacious as the hotel itself was properly built in the 19th century-high ceilings, big rooms,etc. Also the view from the terrace is superb.
Peter (4/5): Would not stay on a Saturday night again - Dinner in the bitro was very good, staff were great. Band played till 9.30, then the thumping club music went till 1.30am. It was very loud in our room, making it impossible to sleep.
Tom (8/5): Wonderful - Very good No tv remote in room
Mary (5/5): Room was neat and facilities adequate for economy accommodation. Too noisy to sleep though. - The rooms were fine and typical of basic old pub accommodation. Hotel nicely located near the water. The bed was rather short for my height. I had a totally sleepless night due to the room being located right near the pub loud compressor or generator. If I was to stay again for work, I would totally avoid booking one of the internal view rooms. I'm assuming that the sea view rooms would be furthest away from the hotel generator.
Tay (6/5): -
Eloise (7/5): -
Michelle (6/5): Happy with the room - We wernt able to come in till late and had a key so was able to get comfortable Nothing
Patrick (9/5): - The location was excellent. The room was spacious with enough beds. View of the Barwon River made our stay even more special. The hotel pub restaurant was also likeable serving a wide variety of food. The window panel was dusty and hard to raise up.
Jessica (7/5): Great location and friendly staff! - Location was fantastic for the wedding across the road at On the Heads. Rooms are basic but it was fine. They have everything you could need.
Elizabeth (7/5): Good pub accommodation - It was just as described and very comfortable Nothing
Rob (6/5): Nice space to get to bed quickly if you have seen a band at the hotel. - The location was excellent, especially as we were seeing a band at the Barwon Heads Hotel. Facilities were simple, but neat and clean. Bathroom needs a refresh, and it is a challenging facility for people with mobility issues. Limited access to an elevator, lots of doors, and tight corridors.
Malcolm (7/5): Acceptable, great location. - Great location, good value for money. Small rooms, a bit tired but for a one night stay was fine.
Libby (8/5): Had a lovely stay. Thanks - View from room.
0c095e262d5c721216b957fbe59c0be8 (8/5): No regrets. - The staff were friendly and helpful easy access to rooms, clean and tidy. bed was comfortable
d984228b32b371a5c4f676ed140e55f6 (9/5): - Great location and close to everything needed. Room was quite large and had its own bathroom facilities- great stay.
a3779b68667673ff180963f97349e0b8 (10/5): Welcoming - Staff very welcoming and attentive Thankyou The sive of the sink made it a challenge brushing teeth 😅, but as this was only issue- im very satisfied with the stay
844b5b0638b2722482c95953d1e3bd24 (7/5): - bought my own
356b6a4084ad72cafea1aed9f1b5ef90 (1/5): EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING - CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Cant say coz we didn’t get to enjoy our booking!!!!! No one available to check us in upon arrival - had to book alternative accommodation at an additional $302 per nite - NOT HAPPY AT ALL!!!!! Now out of pocket all up approx $500 for a stay that was originally booked and confirmed for $114!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please do not book this property if you are arriving after 9pm as there will be NO ONE AVAILABLE TO EVEN ASSIST YOU LET ALONE CHECK U IN!!!!!!!!! Booking.com will happily confirm your booking and take payment immediately but you will end up having to book another property or sleep in your car if you are low on $$. Not a pleasant or ideal situation AT ALL. PERIOD. I am still waiting for a return phone call from 11:10am this morning when I was PROMISED a phone call back within the “next 5 minutes”!!!!!!!!! Long 5 mins when it is now 25 mins and I am still waiting for said phone call!!!!!!!!! No understanding of customer service AT ALL - EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN STAFF AT BARWON HEADS HOTEL!!!!!! They don’t even have an option on their automated answering service for accommodation - DO THEY EVEN HAVE ROOMS AT ALL?????!!!!!!!!
bb4ebbc425dd734166ef1566d2780858 (5/5): I do not recommend - It was cheap Noisy in the evenings and they tell you that it is very noisy only after you pay non-refundable price. Hotel is old, sheets were with holes and overall very outdated feeling. lights were super dim int he room. Ocean view for which we paid extra 20 euros is a joke because it is mainly the road and a little bit of water.
5236f85c2feb70d6e9adb20ee794abe5 (10/5): We had a great stay after seeing a band here at the hotel. Staff very professional and helpful. - I didn't have breakfast here. We had dinner and the food was very good. Everything was great.
Lucy (9/5): -
Yuet Wo (6/5): -
Cedric (3/5): -
David (9/5): -
Cassandra (8/5): It was good convenient for our purpose. - Central, convenient for fishing & inhouse music No microwave
Daryl (9/5): -
Stephen (7/5): Would stay again - Very handy location and good base to check out town and water front Rooms was a bit small and air conditioning plant outside is a bit noisy
Clinton (8/5): -
James (6/5): - Good location Too small washing basin
Elizabeth (8/5): -
Chee (9/5): Very comfortable stay . - Competitive pricing, good location. Nice shower A bit dated , but it’s reflected in the price.
Robert (8/5): Very comfortable. - Clean and quite a comfortable bed Probably need to get rid of the pigeons cooing out side my window. They are cute but noisy.
Moore (10/5): -
steven (9/5): -
Stuart (9/5): -
Fraser (9/5): Great place to stay, resonable rates,freindly staff. - Great staff and food Nothing to mention.
Moira (8/5): -
Geoff (8/5): -
Dale (8/5): -
Marianne (4/5): -
Frank (10/5): Enjoyable, friendly. Loved our stay there. - Really enjoy are stay. Will go again. We had a great stay.
Robert (8/5): -
Sylvia (8/5): Great location and pleasant accommodation - Close to everything
Kellie (10/5): -
Rod (8/5): I'll return - Staff very pleasant, frienly, keen to help, no bother Stairs have the wrong pitch on them, but not really a problem.
Martin (9/5): - Fantastic Location Room was suitable for what i needed
Kate (9/5): -
Albone (7/5): -
Michael (10/5): - Central to a lot of golf courses
Daria (6/5): OK for one night - Very clean Old, not comfortable and not cozy
Debra (7/5): -
Sage (4/5): The surrounding nature spots are stunning. - Spacious accommodation. Shower water pressure. Staff. Noise- from pre 5am till late, regardless of night. Exposed balcony looking onto incoming traffic w a bright light on at night that there was no option to switch off, (and it’s not stated that this is a shared balcony), sticky carpets, dust/musty/mouldy smell, no screens on windows.
Garth (8/5): -
Andrews (8/5): Easy check in, friendly staff in a great locatoin. - Great location. Quiet around town as it was mid week. As the accomodation was on the second floor. Could smell the Kitchen and there was a fan on the roof makin noise the entire time.
Alexandra (10/5): - Super friendly staff - perfect location!
Kevin (8/5): -
Wah Tim (7/5): -
Karen (8/5): Clean, affordable, free wifi... - Fantastic Location, walking distance to the beach and main shopping strip. Clean, well maintained affordable accommodation. Good Value for the price. Free Wifi and Free parking at the pub. A little noisy at night, but expected as you are on top of a pub that has weekend gigs till 1am. The venue does warn of this, but it wasn't a problem for us. Some complain about the bathroom size, but it was fine for us, yes small but clean and everything you need is provided.
Mary (9/5): Good value for money, convenient location. Would recommend it and would stay again. - Convenient location, walking distance to the local shops. Large room, a little dated, but clean and tidy. Bed was comfortable. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Food at the pub was great. Nothing. Just be wary that our room had no air-conditioning, so could be quite warm on a hot day. Did have a ceiling fan though.
Lana (1/5): Poor - Not much Poor customer service at hotel Terrible food Room horrendous Loud music till 1230am, not told till checkin, too late to go elsewhere Hotel old, rooms even older, needs a refresh
Pete (8/5): A tidy pub stay - Traditional pub accommodation above the bars. They warned us a couple of times prior to staying about the potential noise. We didn't find it too bad and the room was comfortable and cosy.
Julie (7/5): Pleasant stay - The location is excellent and the rooms and beds are comfy and very clean. The view from our room was beautiful and great dinner downstairs. No air con, but the ceiling fans are great! Shower was the best shower I think I've ever had! Really lovely staff. This is not something that the property can change, but the walls are paper thin. You can literally hear everything next door. I think the only thing they could do would be to try and space out the visitors, so that there are rooms inbetween if possible, or even let you know before you go so that you can change your room type, so that you are not staying next to someone else. We could hear every conversation and the tv until midnight when the person went to sleep.
Adam (8/5): Classic, lively pub, for a night of rock and roll. - Staff were super friendly and welcoming, check-in was easy. We came to Barwon Heads Hotel for a concert in the downstairs venue, so it was amazing to have a room just upstairs!
Manfred (10/5): - Best location There was nothing l didn't like
Randall Boyce (8/5): - Proximity to town centre.⁸⁹⁹I Room was v small & cramped.
adrian (8/5): What an amazing location - great place to stay - We stayed at the Barwon Heads hotel for just one night - not long enough. They say location is everything and that is certainly true of the Hotel, it is in the most amazing location right opposite the Barwon River and the heads. Walk across the bridge to the other side and onto the ocean beach, or walk up the river towards the bluff. It is simply wonderful to walk out of the hotel, across the road and onto the little river beach - so peaceful. We did not eat the hotel but had a meal at Tommy Gunns which I would also recommend. Our room was tiny but for one night and at the price we paid, it had everything we needed - good hot shower, comfy bed and wifi. Even though it was Friday night, and the hotel had warned up about possible noise, it wasn't noisy in our room at all. And then waking up right in the heart of things. Should have stayed a couple of nights. Asked my wife and she said nothing, it was good. She just remembered one thing - would have been good if a small hairdryer was in the room but apart from that it was all good. Not fancy or large but for the price and the location, very reasonable.
Aaron (9/5): -
Hamish (7/5): Does the job - It was what i expected, It isn’t trying to be anything fancy and is comfortable and accessible It was a little stuffy in the rooms
Carmen (7/5): Only stayed one night - Near the water No secure parking for a motorbike
Thomas (8/5): - Just a great place with good folk, Beer and chips, And of course a Beautyfull spot.
Rhonda (8/5): -
amer (7/5): The room was clean and and in the centre - The location was very good The hotel very old and can smell the old wood
Jacynta (7/5): -
Michelle (5/5): Perfect spot but didn’t sleep much. Not due to noise. Bed was very hard. - Location Rock hard bed. Very uncomfortable
Mullavey (6/5): -
Bill (7/5): - The location was excellent. The room was basic but spacious and clean and had everything we needed. We only stayed one night as we attended a function nearby and really just slept and showered there. It was Saturday night which was noisy until 1.00 am but we were warned about the noise so it was expected. The staff were helpful and friendly. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the sheets and towels were very good. No complaints.
Stella (6/5): Great location, simple but has all that you need for a short stay - Location! I had a wedding across the road so it was super convenient! Bed was comfy and room was very spacious. Also i was able to check in early and the staff were friendly! There were a lot of cobwebs (including spiders) around the windows which wasn’t very nice. You could tell the cleaning was only superficial - needs to be properly dusted and deep cleaned. Also the sink in the bathroom was tiny and not very practical.
Ann (10/5): Brilliant at Barwon Heads Hotel! - Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed
Gleyn (5/5): -
Simo (8/5): Fantastic location and great meal service great staff 😊 - The food and the location No Air-conditioning in rooms
Tristen (5/5): Poor value but convenience - Location Small room and expensive
Donazzon (3/5): - The bed was comfortable It was clean Most places supply snacks and drinks Unfortunately the basin in the bathroom was narrow and you could hit your head whilst brushing your teeth under the shelving
Lindsay (7/5): -
Jennifer (7/5): Overpriced (long weekend rates) for the accomodation provided. - Great location, basic accomodation, at its normal price $114-$135 per night it is good value, however at long weekend rates of $300 per night you are getting very basic and dated accomodation. No designated parking, you had to hope to get a car park in the hotel car park that was always full
DARREN (8/5): Very positive - Allowed early check in Nil
Jan (5/5): Very average - The staff … The rooms seriously need Reno’s could here aircon and pigeons all night