Orbost Motel

Set just off the Princes Highway on Irvines Road, on the edge of Orbost, the motel sits within a few minutes of the Snowy River and under fifteen minutes from the coast and its national parks. The building was overhauled in a major 2011 renovation, and the four room categories still carry that update through granite counters, timber and leather furniture and king-size beds. The Queen and King rooms suit a single night on the coastal road between Melbourne and Canberra. The King Spa room adds a corner bath to the same layout. A one-bedroom apartment offers a separate lounge and a full kitchen, aimed at longer stays or a family travelling with a dog. Each room comes with a kitchenette, air conditioning and free WiFi. Rooms are fitted with a 43-inch smart TV, coffee machine and full-size fridge, and frozen meals are kept on hand for late arrivals. Outside, a shared barbecue area and a twelve-seat spa sit among the garden, where local birds are a regular fixture. It is a quiet stretch of road. An on-site 6.5kW EV charger covers electric vehicles overnight, and free parking runs along the front of each room, with extra space for boats and trailers. Check-in starts at 2pm.