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The Monty

Anglesea, VIC

A 1980s roadside motel on the Great Ocean Road in Anglesea, redesigned in a Palm Springs mid-century style with a white and forest-green exterior. It has sixteen rooms, an outdoor pool and a spa, and is a short walk to the Anglesea River and the main beach.

What makes it

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Walk to the Anglesea River and main beach

The vibe

1980s Design Restored