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Surf City Motel

35 The Esplanade, Torquay, Victoria 3228, Australia
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Surf City Motel
Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Torquay
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Melbourne, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

To be honest this was not our first choice and it ended up our only choice. We were attending the Neil Young concert and like most of us we left it way too late to organise a bed. But WOW would go back again without hesitation. Firstly the rooms are 70's but large and roomy and very clean. Good size... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

The location of this hotel is perfect. We only stayed one night, but first thing in the morning we went and walked along the beach which was great. Growlers the restaurant long the road served great food, and we spent a pleasent evening there before wobbling back to the Surf City Motel. The room was good for what we wanted,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013 via mobile

We found this place on the recommendation of the local Tourist Information. It's ideally situated right on the seaside with shops and some very good restaurants within easy walking distance. We found the price for a room to be very reasonable. If you want a good room for a good price this is the place to go!

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Onsite parking and the location are the only things going for this motel. I was in Torquay for work and was booked into this hotel. The shower was full of mould and did not look like it had been cleaned between the last person checking out and me checking in, there was shampoo like substance all over the shower screen... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013 via mobile

My extended family & I stayed her over the Australia Day long weekend. There was a total of 19 of us & we booked 6 rooms varying from queen family rooms to basic rooms. I stayed in room 17 which was the last room on the block. It was directly in front of the pool. A good size, two bedrooms... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013 via mobile

This is the second Australia Day weekend spent at surf coast motel. There was 20 in our group and besides one small problem with one of the group our time there was great. As such a large group we had chairs and tables set up near the pool area which was not a problem for anyone staff came up every... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013 via mobile

After reading all of the reviews of the motel on this site, I was more than hesitant on booking my stay. But as my family and I were intent on holidaying in Torquay, I decided to give the Surf City Motel a chance. And may I say that I was overly impressed with the rooms, the grounds, their facilities (pool... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013 via mobile

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Rooms were clean and comfortable, with all required amenities. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Owner Simone, was always keen to make our stay more enjoyable and personal. Delicious meals in the restaurant, and meals and rooms very well priced for the area. Perfect location-right across the road from the beach, and walking distance... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013 via mobile

Every year just before school goes back my husband, kids and my parents go on a getaway for a few days up in NSW, but due to my mother getting a bit to old to travel all that way we decided just to go up to the surf coast. One of friends recommend this little motel in Torquay that they've... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013 via mobile

I have stayed here on a few occasions and always found the service to be outstanding. The food from the restaurant to be of a great quality with the bar having a great and inviting atmosphere. Waking up to have breakfast in the outside area facing the ocean was defiantly a massive highlight of my stay. I found the staff... More

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Also Known As:
Best Western Torquay
Torquay Best Western
Address: 35 The Esplanade, Torquay, Victoria 3228, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Torquay
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Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Torquay
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