Lorne Hotel
176 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne VIC 3232, Australia
In the main street of Lorne, directly opposite the beach, a restaurant on the main street is perfect for laid-back dining or enjoying a well-earned drink after a day at the beach: Lorne Hotel. Treat yourself to their famous seafood platter, or enjoy a hearty pub favourite, and wash it down with a tap or boutique beer, a local wine, or premium wine from the cellar. Sit back, relax and take it all in. The Lorne Hotel offers modern and relaxed accommodation consisting of 15 rooms and three family units, overlooking the beach and Lorne’s foreshore. The function room is located on the third level which has a panoramic view from the floor to ceiling windows. The Lorne Hotel has a private bar and a balcony extending the length of the room. It also offers wedding, party and event packages, including amazing menus and a professional team to cater. With accommodation, great food, a number of bars to enjoy a drink, and an indoor playground for the kids – it is all right at your fingertips when you stay at Lorne Hotel. MoVida Lorne, a modern and spacious bistro, has three separate areas: In the Dining Room, you can have an intimate dinner, a get-together with extended family or an epic group event. The Bar, with its focus on local wines, whiskies and gins, is for whiling away the afternoon, snacking on shareable tapas, and enjoying the sights and sounds of the bay. And The Alimentaria Deli will offer cheese, preserved seafood products, pickles, wine, and tapas to-go for those who want to take the taste of MoVida Lorne home.
Lorne Hotel Function Rooms
The View Function Room
An amazing location for your next event! A stunning Wedding and Conference function room on the 3rd level takes dining to another dimension, purpose-built for your dream wedding, cutting-edge conference or a party to remember. This private...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Lorne Hotel?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Lorne Hotel?
The following types of events can be held at Lorne Hotel, Victoria:
- Trivia Night
- Residential Conference
- Corporate Retreat
- Conference
- AGM
- 21st Birthday Party
- Workshop
- 50th Birthday Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Executive Retreat
- Meeting
- School Formal
- University Ball
- Birthday Party
- Gala Dinner
- End of Financial Year Party
- Awards Dinner
- Function
- Wedding
- Corporate Function
- Engagement Party
- Christmas Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Seminar
- Networking Event
- Bar Mitzvah
- Christening
- Product Launch
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- Ceremony
- Bridal shower
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Lorne Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Lorne Hotel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Lorne Hotel is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Lorne Hotel?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Lorne Hotel:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Lorne Hotel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Lorne Hotel and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Lorne Hotel to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Lorne Hotel to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Lorne Hotel if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
Where is Lorne Hotel located?
Lorne Hotel is located at 176 Mountjoy Parade, Great Ocean Road, Lorne. It overlooks Louttit Bay and beach and is situated opposite the Lorne Surf Lifesaving Club as well as the only patrolled surf beach in Lorne. Established in the 1870s, generations of guests have enjoyed the great location, rich history, excellent service, absolute beachfront accommodation and magnificent panoramic views at the hotel.
Lorne Hotel is proudly family-owned and operated and remains the premier dining and event venue on the Great Ocean Road.
What are the popular destinations near Lorne Hotel?
The Lorne Hotel is a short walk away from St. Anne's Winery, a 4-minute drive to Teddy's Lookout and a 10-minute drive to Mount Defiance Lookout. Erskine Falls is about 15 minutes away. If you feel like going on a little road trip, Great Otway National Park is about an hour's drive from Lorne Hotel.
What types of accommodation are there at Lorne Hotel, Victoria?
Eleven rooms and four two-bedroom apartments make up the Lorne Hotel's modern and relaxing accommodation. Designed by interior designer Georgina Jeffries, Lorne Hotel's guestrooms are the ideal location for relaxing and enjoying Lorne and the Great Ocean Road. Each room at the Lorne Hotel has a minifridge, TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free wifi. Some rooms have whirlpool baths, balconies, ocean and street views, kitchenettes or living rooms.
The rooms at the Lorne Hotel include:
Executive Suite — This amazing room has its own private entrance, panoramic windows with a view of the beach through the trees and a spacious ensuite with a bath and double shower. The king-sized bed with excellent linens is perfectly positioned to take in the breathtaking ocean view. The room has its own lounge and is located right across from the beach and adjacent to the main street, making it the most ideal location in Lorne.
King Room — The modern style of these gorgeous rooms are courtesy of Georgina Jeffries, who designed them with an emphasis on seaside elegance. Each room has a king bed with an ensuite and faces either the beach or the courtyard. Amenities include air conditioning, tea and coffee, a flat-screen TV, free wifi and a bar fridge.
Twin and Family Rooms — Family rooms have 1 queen bed and 2 single beds whilst twin rooms have 2 king beds. Both have an ensuite, a bar fridge, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities and free wifi.
Family Units — These modern apartments are the perfect place for families or big groups of friends. Each Family Unit has a private beachfront patio, a king bed and 2 bunk beds in 2 bedroom units (4 single beds). There's also an open-concept kitchen, a living room with a private beach-facing courtyard and a laundry area. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, free wifi, a bar fridge and tea and coffee.
What hotel facilities are available at Lorne Hotel?
Resort facilities at Lorne Hotel include free wifi, free parking, beach access, luggage storage facilities, laundry service, a game room and mini golf.
Dining options include a Spanish restaurant offering a perfect relaxed dining experience, a rooftop beer garden serving tap or boutique beer and a modern and spacious bistro with floor-to-ceiling windows and a gorgeous ocean view.
What are the available dining spaces at Lorne Hotel?
Why look anywhere else when the Lorne Hotel can provide for any event and is in such a great location? The hotel is well positioned to offer varied spaces and packages to fit every occasion, whether it's preparing your perfect group party or business retreat. Our experienced events staff can assist you in planning the right event to fit your theme, budget and food and beverage needs.
MoVida Lorne — Since 2018, MoVida, a Melbourne dining institution, has been contentedly ensconced on the ground floor of the Lorne Hotel, offering tourists a genuinely wonderful, uniquely Spanish eating experience. Chef Frank Camorra has always been driven by local produce and local personality, and MoVida Lorne is no exception. The original menu draws inspiration from Spanish flavours, techniques and tradition to bring a big piece of MoVida to the coast, using the best of the excellent Victorian produce available.
Coda Lorne — Coda Lorne is an expansion of Melbourne's famed Coda/Tonka restaurant group. Coda Lorne, which serves ground-breaking modern Asian cuisine, has stunning views spanning the lush Otway hinterland, Lorne's Loutit Bay and the Aireys Inlet lighthouse. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound balcony capture both northern light and sunsets over the eucalyptus trees to the west.
Lorne Hotel Bistro and Beer Garden — The modern and spacious Bistro and Beer Garden captures year-round sunshine and offers panoramic views of Loutit Bay, the lush hinterland of the Otway National Park, and vibrant village life along the Great Ocean Road.