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The Source Otways

Great Ocean Road - VIC · Australia

1255 Skenes Creek RdView location

7.4/10Very good3 Reviews
Cleanliness7.0/107.0
Comfort6.0/106.0
Condition10.0/1010.0
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About The Source Otways

Enjoy garden views and amenities such as a picnic area at The Source Otways. Free self-parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the two individually decorated guest rooms, each featuring a fireplace. Kitchens are equipped with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops.

Coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards are provided, and cribs/infant beds are available upon request (surcharge). Located in Tanybryn, The Source Otways is a short drive from Great Otway National Park and Wongarra Bushland Reserve, and close to Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park.

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With a stay at The Source Otways in Tanybryn, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Great Otway National Park. This cottage is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Wongarra Bushland Reserve and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge). Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay
    • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 29.0 per day
    • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 49.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Great Otway National Park 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Great Otway National Park 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Wongarra Bushland Reserve 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Skenes Creek Beachfront Park 12 km / 7.4 mi
Old Cable Station Museum 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Apollo Bay Museum 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Smythe Creek 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
White Crest 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Great Ocean Road Waterfront 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre 14.9 km / 9.2 mi
Wild Dog Bushland Reserve 15 km / 9.3 mi
Marriners Lookout 15 km / 9.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 2
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Game room
  • Picnic
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • HOUSE STANDARDHOUSE • STANDARDCTG.ST

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    The Source Otways

    HOUSE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    HOUSE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CTG.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • DOUBLE THREE BEDSDOUBLE • THREE BEDSDBL.3B

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    DOUBLE THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.3B

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  • VILLA THREE BEDROOMSVILLA • THREE BEDROOMSVIL.B3

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    VILLA THREE BEDROOMS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.B3

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Source Otways

7.4
Very good
3 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.0 /10
Comfort
6.0 /10
Condition
10.0 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
2 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Fernando
Great stay, very quiet.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
27 Jan 2025
Nicole

Very disappointing

This is not worth the cost. It is basically a farm stay surrounded by introduced trees with the faint smell of cow dung and the sound of gun shots. It may be near beautiful native trees of the Otways, but they are not accessible. The property map provided is out of date and access to the waterfalls hasn't been maintained. Be prepared for long arduous walks and rock climbing to access them.
We stayed for a week on daily rates but had no top up of supplies. We had to supply our own soap, bin bags, dishwasher tablets, dish cloths, toilet paper, bathroom hand towels and cooking utensils. Some weren't supplied, some ran out quickly (like, within 24 hours). We also had to vacuum up food on arrival and clean the dishwasher of gunk.
A QR code is supposed to provide access to a manual for the stay, however, the link wasn't working. We told them and by the last day of our trip, the link still wasn't working - a sign that they did not really care.
Dogs were on the property (not sure whose) and they were not on leashes or kept under control. They barked at the cows and at us when we were trying to play outside and tried to take food off our table, so it wasn't really enjoyable to go outside. No aircon inside (it does have heating options).
Overall, very disappointing.
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The Source Otways
1255 Skenes Creek Rd, Tanybryn, Australia

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