9 Of The Best Lorne Stays To Bookmark In 2026

If you’re a city-dweller, there’s just something about a multi-storey home that screams mega, and this one comes with multiple balconies and gleaming ocean views for good measure. 

Book a stay at this three-bedroom Airbnb and you’ll be waking to the sounds of parrots and kookaburras. Trundle out of bed, and you’ll find it hard to choose which epic outside space to sip your coffee on. There’s three. All with epic views and loads of seats to take a load off on. 

There’s a full kitchen for feast-making, and a barbecue too, plus the legends that own this place provide a complimentary welcome hamper you’ll be itching to tuck into. Later, we reckon you might fancy heading into town where a whole host of dining options await.

Perched atop a Lorne hillside among towering eucalyptus trees, Tranquility Base is an architectural masterpiece, offering a captivating 180-degree vista from Aireys Inlet Lighthouse stretching to Lorne Beach through its expansive glass windows.

Toddle down the hill and over the footbridge to grab your morning coffee and some bacon and eggs for brekky. Back at base you can cook up a storm in the modern kitchen before devouring your creation at the Tasmanian Black Heart Sassafras table which has room enough for ten. Your accommodation is arranged on different levels, which is great if you're bringing the whole crew. There's multiple living spaces and decks for hanging out in—including a grassy patch with beanbags and a water view.

Oh hello uber cute container home! Sometimes the best things come in tiny packages and that’s certainly the case at this adults-only Airbnb that sits in the Lorne hinterland. It may not be in the heart of town, but it’s just a five-minute drive to the shops and eateries, and this accommodation has the most amazing deck where you and your fave one can sip on something spesh and enjoy the view.

Hit the shops for barbecue stuff and get cooking up a storm in your private outdoor space. There’s plenty of space to sit out there, and the cutest fire pit too. Later, roll down the blackout blinds and snuggle into your deliciously comfy queen bed. All that’s left to do is dream of what you’ll do tomorrow.

If you're keen to combine action and pleasure and are not bothered by a 40-minute drive to Lorne, then this architect-designed spot on the edge of Victoria’s Otways should be on your bingo card. Your three-bedroom Airbnb sleeps seven and boasts a heap of thoughtful touches to make your stay extra luxe.

Strap your mountain bikes on the car roof rack, because this place has direct access to world-class bike trails and is close to the popular Forrest Brewery. There’s even a secure bike shed and wash bay available for use during your stay. Back at the accommodation, you’ll be tempted to head to the fern garden where you can use your complimentary Lief spa products to soak in the deep outdoor bath. There’s a spa and wellness minibar in case you want to splash out on extras. The champions at this pad provide a campfire cooking kit too so, come sundown, you can head to the fire pit and get sizzling those snags.

Spread out and enjoy! Louttit is a top spot if you've got a whole gang to cater for on your Lorne getaway. Situated in North Lorne, this five-bedroom Airbnb is a three-minute drive from town (or a 1.7km amble along the beach track if you're game).

It's big—with two decks that yell out for sunset drinks and cheese plates, plus two living areas, one of which has a large open fireplace you can stoke up for peak cosiness in the cooler months. Add in this accommodation's elevated vantage point, which gives sweeping ocean views and you're in for the best weekend away.

In the market for a Lorne beach house that's directly opposite the wet stuff? Saltwater is your go-to. You're just a minute's toddle to the under-road beach access at this Airbnb, and close to the pretty Stony Creek Reserve where picnics and bush walks are just the thing to do.

Inside, your accommodation offers peaceful shades of white and aqua, and it's large living space has floor-to-ceiling windows that give you sweeping views of the big blue. Wake up early and you'll be rewarded with sunrises to remember here—and there's a spacious undercover deck where you can drink it all in with a steaming mug of coffee.

Does a place with its own walking track leading straight to town sound like something you could dig? River House has just that, so morning coffee stops, boutique shopping and post-dinner strolls are all on the menu. This spacious two-bedroom Airbnb sits near the pretty Erskine River, just 800 metres from the main beach, but if you're in the mood for the bush not the beach, you can get plenty of that too.

Head in the opposite direction along that same walking track and you'll be at Erskine Rapids within minutes. Keep going, and you're in for a 7km hike to the epic Erskine Falls. Back at your accommodation after a day spent exploring, we recommend turning on the fairy lights and having dinner on the deck. Bit too chilly? There's two living spaces to lounge in, including one with a large fireplace.

Is there a more quintessential Lorne accommodation than the Mantra? Tucked between the foreshore and the main strip of Mountjoy Parade, the Mantra Lorne has long stood as the go-to for weekend warriors and summer holidayers, the sprawling hotel features a wide range of options from resort rooms to full apartments with ocean views.

The spot also features a day spa, a full tennis court, an indoor swimming pool, 18-hole mini golf and is only a few metres from the gorgeous Lorne beach.

Game to get the tent out? Situated just behind a few bends in the coast from Lorne Pier, is the Cumberland River Holiday Park, so if you are it's worth checking out. The sprawling grounds are some of the finest Lorne accommodation you'll find with full camping options as well as a raft of cabins that are flanked by dense bush and the stunning cliffs of the Otways and flowing river underneath.

There's a small bay beach just a minute's walk and there's even the natural waterfall oasis of Jebbs Pool to visit if you're up for a small hike.