Our family had a fantastic weekend at Chris’s Beacon Point. The place was absolutely stunning—with fabulous views of both the ocean and the mountains. It felt peaceful, relaxing, and perfect for a short getaway. The villa was clean, spacious, and very comfortable for four adults. We really enjoyed sitting back and taking in the scenery—it was the highlight of our stay. The location also felt private and serene, yet still close to attractions around Apollo Bay. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a great place to unwind as a family.

The only downside was the Wi-Fi. It was a bit inconsistent and kept disconnecting at times. While it wasn’t a big issue for us because we were mostly enjoying the views and each other’s company, it’s something to keep in mind if you’re planning to work or stream during your stay.

The location s stunning and the view from the room and balcony is breathtaking and unique. This is a great venue when touring the GOR. The restaurant is a bonus; the food was excellent at dinner and service was attentive and friendly. They have a very good wine list. Dinner is 6-9pm. The continental self serve breakfast had fresh croissants and Greek speciality pastries which were delicious. There were good options including smoked salmon. We used the portable heater as the temperature fell surprisingly lower than expected and the lounge-kitchen is open plan. The hob and kitchenware were useful; we cooked steak. The shower was hot with good pressure. There is allocated parking per villa. The resort access road on the right and signposted a few minutes further than Evan’s Lookout if you’re approaching from Skenes Creek. You can easily day visit the 12 Apostles, Maits rainforest and Otway Fly from this location. We also enjoyed driving Turtons tourist road through the forest.

Even better if: The rooms would benefit from re painting and more personal decor for the price point to make the rooms sumptuous to match the quality of the restaurant experience. The WiFi in our room was very weak and didn’t support international calls or news streaming or use of our travel apps. It made sorting logistical day trip planning and contact with future accommodation very slow.

The views from both the room and restaurant were spectacular with a balcony with a view of the ocean from the hillside. Many exotic parrots visited us and wallabies were seen grazing in the am. There were floor length windows everywhere. Absolutely awe inspiring. The staff was exceptional, very friendly, ready to please and absolutely wanting to ensure your experience was exceptional. The food was wonderful and there was an extensive wine list. We stayed at the villas for 4 nights and ate on site 2 of the nights. A very nice continental breakfast was served each morning and included with the room. The location was nice. About 10 mins from the town of Apollo Bay. That area serves as a good base point to stay a while and take day trips along the great ocean road and into the Otways.

The rooms were clearly in need of updating which tended to give the impression the cleanliness was lacking, but honestly I do think the facility was clean. I can imagine that in its hayday this was truly a 5 star lodging. I hope someday it will be again. The property is currently up for sale.

The views are truly amazing! Loved seeing the king parrots and kookaburra’s on/from the balcony. Everything you need is in the villa, it’s comfortable and the Bathroom, kitchen and kitchen items are good quality. Onsite restaurant was wonderful for evening meal and breakfast. Good parking. We loved it!

When we arrived the villa was roasting but it was 42 degrees outside! Air conditioning helped in lounge after a while but bedrooms don’t have air con and were initially very hot. Windows do have slidable insect screens so was able to ventilate room and it did cool in the evening. Had issue with bathroom door which was dealt with straight away. Any initial small niggles were outweighed by the stunning views.

The path leading to the villas and restaurant is lengthy and secluded, providing an element of surprise and a unique experience. The elevated position of the villa offers a captivating view of the surrounding landscape. The staff demonstrates exceptional friendliness and professionalism, while the culinary offerings are of the highest caliber. Upon waking, we were delighted to encounter two iconic Australian animals, a wild koala and a kookaburra, enhancing the overall experience. The villa's heating system effectively maintains a comfortable temperature in the living area, and the heated beds ensure a cozy and restful sleep during the cold winter months.

The toilet bowl could use some cleaning.

✅ Wonderful location with amazing and breathtaking views, highly recommended to stay as stopping point for Great Ocean Road trip ❤️ We can see 3 wallabies and a kookaburra having their meal on the lawn under the room ❤️ An 180-degree uninterrupted view overlooking the seaside ❤️ Stunning sunrise can be view when sleeping on the bed ✅ Clean and spacious balcony ✅ Smart TV provided ✅ The Air Conditioner worked well ✅ There's a washing machine in the bathroom ✅ Free parking outside the room

😅 Breakfast, would expect a much higher standard

Chris's has the most breathtaking view. 180 degree ocean view, accompanied with the Zen of Australian bush. All the staff treat you like family. They are kind, friendly, knowledgeable. The food is amazing. I was lucky to get the last serve of tuna, caught fresh that morning in the Bay, with the lightest, freshest apple salad to accompany. The other meals were also a delight.

The rooms are a little tired, but always very clean.

The facility is well located with great views. Check in was effortless and it was easy to get to our unit. Service during our stay was excellent and the staff were happy to look after us. They did our laundry overnight and returned it to us first thing in the morning. Great service! From our unit one morning we observed close up a koala climbing down a tree right outside our apartment. Hard to beat. The morning continental breakfasts were excellent. The dinner was also excellent with a very good range of local wines. I highly recommend this facility.

This facility is a little expensive although for the money you get a lot.

The view at Chris' is second to none - absolutely breathtaking, and the continental breakfast was a lovely surprise!

The villas are comfortable but outdated and pretty dirty. Our windows were in desperate need of a clean and the bedroom and bathroom doors wouldn't shut. The lamp didn't work and the couch was gross. The accommodation needs deep cleaning and updating.

The villa is located near Apollo Bay and has a very nice view overlooking the sea. We have enjoyed the sunrise and also cached a cute kola just beside our villa. The rooms are clean, however, they do not provide slippers and toothbrush set. Staffs are very friendly and we had fantastic dinner at the restaurant. The breakfast is pretty simple with only few choices and only starts from 8.30am.