Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1884
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Rice cooker
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Access via exterior corridors
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Seacroft Estate Hotel
Seacroft Estate Sugarloaf
Seacroft Estate Hotel Sugarloaf
Frequently asked questions
Is Seacroft Estate pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Seacroft Estate?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Seacroft Estate?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Seacroft Estate?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Seacroft Estate located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Sugarloaf hotel is steps from Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve and Sugarloaf - San Jose Beach. Carisbrook Creek and Great Otway National Park are also within 5 minutes.
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Seacroft Estate Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 57 reviews
10 - Excellent
27
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews
8 - Good
16
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 57 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 57 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Beautiful well presented property with well maintained historical furniture that feels like you’ve stepped back in time, beautiful views of the mountains and ocean owners are helpful and friendly
Paul
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Shared kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities were nice and clean
Grant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Joanne the host was friendly and helpful, and the bell tent was a novelty with stunning views of the beach and coastline.
The highlight for me was the highland cows on the property, black and brown in colour with their massive horns and was lucky to be able feed them.
Seacroft Estate is a great value for money accommodation option, along the Great Ocean Road, and only 15mins from Apollo Bay, where cafe and restaurants are plentiful.
Albert
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
I loved it! Though your mileage may vary.
Baybars
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Amazing amazing accomodation! So unique and in such a beautiful spot, cute little coffee bench that overlooks the alpacas and highland cows! Also loved the big fully equipped kitchen!!
Dhansimran
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Very clean. Tranquil place. Highly recommended (and a much better alternative to camping - at about the same cost .. !)
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Quiet and cheap place to stay if you don’t mind shared bathroom facilities
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
Nice place in the middle of nowhere. Kitchen is very well equipped and has plenty of place of multiples families or group.
Cédric
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Good place to stop by on the great ocean road. Lovely farm and views of the sea from the property. The shared kitchen was well equipped and dining room/lounge were large enough to accommodate guests. Room did get cold but a heater was provided and the beds were very comfy. Shared bathrooms were clean.
Zoya
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Great value and clean
Frank
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
We loved everything about this location and addcomodation! The Bay View Cottage is just perfect!!
Johanna
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
Seacroft was absolutely lovely! I stayed in the treehouse and enjoyed a magical view of the oceanside and farm animals. It was quiet and easily accessible. Can't recommend enough!
Sarah Grace
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Where the place located, and the owner, really takes time to talk to the guests. Highly recommended for families with young kids.
Rona
10/10
Great great place. If you travel great ocean road, you must come here.
JONGUK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
6/10
Very basic accommodation but in an outstanding location with great views. Amenities and room are bare basics but did the job.
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10
We stayed in the studio and it was fantastic, the bed was divine, we had our own private deck with chairs table and banana lounges. The only down side is the kitchenette really had no accessories for cooking. Also the fridge was not cold at all so our drinks didn’t get cold. Otherwise a wonderful stay, loved the automatic ground coffee machine
Joedy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
This was once a monastery so the bedrooms are small, but the communal areas are spacious. Sea views from the sunroom. A well stocked kitchen. A very peaceful location. Shared bathrooms which are multigender. No TV. A good place for groups. Child friendly. Good communication.
Tamra
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
4/10
My room had two single beds; a painted wooden chair; a very small electric heater; a single overhead light bulb and two small plastic bedside lamps and nothing else.
On my journey from Adelaide I had stayed in two motels prior to Seacroft which were about half the price of Seacroft.
They both had an in room toilet and shower; refrigerator, electric kettle, toaster, microwave and basic crockery.
Seacroft with its shared bathroom/toilet facilities and communal kitchen would best suit a student group or a religious faith retreat. In my opinion it is not suitable for national and international travellers.
Geoff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
4/10
The view from my room was wonderfull, and the property is located conveniently between Lorne and Apollo Bay. Unfortunately, that is where the good things end.
The treehouse room that I stayed in was a windowless box barely large enough to fit a double bed - which wasn’t the end of the world considering the large communal areas. But the room was stiflingly hot with the door closed, and leaving the door open resulted in hundreds of mosquitoes filling the room.
I wound up leaving the room at midnight to sleep on the couch in the common room.
I would definitely not recommend spending $200 if there are any other available rooms.
Glenn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
4/10
Cons:
1. The room is so small that one side of the bed touches the wall. There is no fan/AC in the room which makes it hot during the day.
2. The shared bathroom area wasn't cleaned in the morning. It had dead insects all over the floor.
3. Disturbance from other guests at night - Not the owner's fault but the guests have to be mindful of the fact that it is a shared accommodation.
4. Overpriced for a shared accommodation considering the comfort factor was missing.
Pros:
1. The ocean view from the room is excellent.
2. The shared kitchen and the activity/lounge area is well equipped.
Ruchein
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
2/10
I'm unsure what to say about this experience other than you get the distinct impression these accommodation providers are taking you for a ride.
We stayed in the "tree house" which is both structurally unsound it sways! and is so small you have to depart the room over the end of the bed.
Severe claustrophobics beware.
The "hospitality" such that it is extends to an otherwise absent owner who suggested (via text message) that the reason he doesn't include wifi is that there are as yet 'no cables over the mountains.'
It never occurred to him that with satellite communications he could offer a better service for very little. It would go part-way towards making up for every other shortfall....of which there are too many to list here.
The view is excellent. There's no taking that away from the location. But this is a natural occurrence. One need thank the universe or the almighty for this.
In short: stay clear of this mob.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
Beautiful views, pastoral setting, friendly, bohemian vibe. Reminded me of my hippie youth.
bret
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Nuit fantastique, on se sent tout de suite détendu dans cet environnement!
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
2/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
2/10
Get your carpenters to add more cross bracing to the structure supporting the room mosquitos were eating us alive , no room in the bedroom to bring our luggage didn’t feel comfortable at all the view is five star hand rails were missing long walk to toilet kitchen Don’t think the structure and conditions would be compliant felt like we staying in a makeshift building never experienced any thing such before my partner was very disappointed we paid any money for this place even though sheets and towels were supplied sorry to tell you it may help you to prevent a disaster in the near future , all the best with what you are serving up !