Location
Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia

Chris’s Beacon Point is a striking retreat perched high in the Otway Ranges above the Great Ocean Road. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views over Skenes Creek and the Bass Strait, while the sleek, modern architecture and remote setting provide a deep sense of calm and seclusion.

Each private, air-conditioned villa is styled in a crisp white palette with cool, muted tones that reflect the surrounding landscape. Guests can relax in the living area, take in the ocean panorama, or unwind with a movie on the large LCD TV. Beds are dressed in fresh white linens, and bathrooms feature walk-in tiled showers and raised porcelain sinks. A small kitchenette allows for early morning coffee on the private balcony—where it’s not uncommon to spot a koala in the nearby manna gums, or even on the deck itself.

Meals are a highlight at Chris’s Restaurant, which has earned acclaim for its fresh, local seafood and bold Mediterranean flavors. Signature dishes like whole baby squid stuffed with pine nuts, sultanas and spinach are paired with fine Australian wines, and vegetarians will find equally celebrated options. The multi-tiered dining room, built from native timber and stone, ensures that every table shares the same unforgettable view that defines this remarkable stay.