The Barwon Motor Inn
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The Barwon Motor Inn

Barwon Heads, VIC
The Barwon Motor Inn

A 1960s sun-bleached surf motel in Barwon Heads, Victoria, brought back by a photographer and a builder who kept the bones, the sign and the kidney pool and let the rest breathe.

What makes it

  • Surfboards (gratis)
  • Outdoor showers
  • Beach 2min
  • Cocktail bar
  • Pet-friendly

The vibe

1960s Beachfront Surf