Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Out of the 2 months we were travelling around Victoria, Motel Marengo was perhaps our pick. No because it was the best (we also stayed in some swanky digs as well which were better quality) but the value for money was good, the place was clean, the people running the place were friendly (and very helpful when we broke down before we had even checked in #nightmare!) and it was a treat to see lots of wild parrots around the place. Oh, and it was a welcome to find wifi that A/ actually worked and...
Out of the 2 months we were travelling around Victoria, Motel Marengo was perhaps our pick. No because it was the best (we also stayed in some swanky digs as well which were better quality) but the value for money was good, the place was clean, the people running the place were friendly (and very helpful when we broke down before we had even checked in #nightmare!) and it was a treat to see lots of wild parrots around the place. Oh, and it was a welcome to find wifi that A/ actually worked and...
Wish we could stay longer. We were only there for one evening. We arrived later in the evening and just grabbed our keys in front of the office, which was closed. Not an issue - there was a provided phone/whatsapp number for the staff who picked up right away and was on-site anyways. Loved the new renovations, including the new heating/lighting in the bathroom - welcome features as we visited during winter. Short ~10 min walk to the nearby restaurants, and down the street from the beach. Would...
Wish we could stay longer. We were only there for one evening. We arrived later in the evening and just grabbed our keys in front of the office, which was closed. Not an issue - there was a provided phone/whatsapp number for the staff who picked up right away and was on-site anyways. Loved the new renovations, including the new heating/lighting in the bathroom - welcome features as we visited during winter. Short ~10 min walk to the nearby restaurants, and down the street from the beach. Would...
Parking was really tight, but you are right in front of your room! Just across the street is the beach and visitor center. Close to the stores and shops! Wonderful. Nice and quiet. Beds were comfortable. BEST SHOWER EVER!
Parking was really tight, but you are right in front of your room! Just across the street is the beach and visitor center. Close to the stores and shops! Wonderful. Nice and quiet. Beds were comfortable. BEST SHOWER EVER!
Worth it for the view alone, but everything else was just as incredible. Very friendly and accommodating- wish we could have had more time to stay here! Room had all we needed, plus best sleep we had our entire time in Australia. Talked about finding a way to come back to stay here before we even checked out. Highly recommend!
Worth it for the view alone, but everything else was just as incredible. Very friendly and accommodating- wish we could have had more time to stay here! Room had all we needed, plus best sleep we had our entire time in Australia. Talked about finding a way to come back to stay here before we even checked out. Highly recommend!
Blue Ocean Motel – Don’t Judge a Book by Its... Exterior Paint Job
Okay, real talk: when we first pulled into the Blue Ocean Motel, I had a full-blown “oh no, what have I done?” moment. From the outside, it looked like it might star in a retro horror film called Motel Misery. BUT—big but here—the moment we stepped inside, all our fears vanished faster than free Wi-Fi on a family road trip.
The rooms? Spotless. Clean, comfy beds that didn’t feel like they were borrowed from a 1980s hospital...
Blue Ocean Motel – Don’t Judge a Book by Its... Exterior Paint Job
Okay, real talk: when we first pulled into the Blue Ocean Motel, I had a full-blown “oh no, what have I done?” moment. From the outside, it looked like it might star in a retro horror film called Motel Misery. BUT—big but here—the moment we stepped inside, all our fears vanished faster than free Wi-Fi on a family road trip.
The rooms? Spotless. Clean, comfy beds that didn’t feel like they were borrowed from a 1980s hospital...
The villas are on a steep Mountain, at first it was a little scary driving up.
The grounds have a beautiful, country forest feeling, and the view to ocean is amazing.
You can watch sunrise from bed or porch.
There are various types of colorful birds which land on your porch.
Overall quite amazing.
Only drawback is the distance to the beach, it's not walking distance - and about a 10 minute drive.
However if you are in a mountain you can't have everything, and there is still the ocean...
The villas are on a steep Mountain, at first it was a little scary driving up.
The grounds have a beautiful, country forest feeling, and the view to ocean is amazing.
You can watch sunrise from bed or porch.
There are various types of colorful birds which land on your porch.
Overall quite amazing.
Only drawback is the distance to the beach, it's not walking distance - and about a 10 minute drive.
However if you are in a mountain you can't have everything, and there is still the ocean...
No one was there to check us in but we called the number on the door and they gave us our room number. It was clean, our room had a spacious bath and a balcony. Parking was a little tight. It was a few minutes away from town, and the beach wasn’t as close as we were led to believe, but it was quiet and comfy.
No one was there to check us in but we called the number on the door and they gave us our room number. It was clean, our room had a spacious bath and a balcony. Parking was a little tight. It was a few minutes away from town, and the beach wasn’t as close as we were led to believe, but it was quiet and comfy.
Mandy
Reviewed December 18, 2025Reviewed December 18, 2025
If you and your partner need a romantic vacation, we'd like to help you plan for it. Our guests also enjoy Marengo for its beaches, wildlife, and bird watching. If you want to explore the area, you might head to Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve, or Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve. If you'd like to stay close to a certain attraction, you can sort by neighborhood and proximity to top sights, so you and your partner will get to see everything on your list.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Marengo?
If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, check out these details about year-round temperatures in Marengo: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 49°F. Average annual precipitation for Marengo is 31 inches.
What is there to do in Marengo?
There's nothing better than wandering around a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all there is to see and do in Marengo. Couples looking for a little of everything will enjoy Marengo for its beaches, wildlife, and bird watching. You might think about stopping by Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve, or Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve while you're seeing the sights.