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Surrender to the spell of seaside Sorrento

Grab your sunscreen and a good beach read – you're going to Sorrento! On Mornington Peninsula, between Port Phillip Bay and the Bass Strait, Sorrento's beaches, parks and golf courses are just a short drive from the arts, culture and commerce in cosmopolitan Melbourne. A popular summer vacation destination, Sorrento's ample coastline ranges from sandy beaches to rocky shoreline, and there are lots of Sorrento vacation rentals offering easy shoreline access. You can also find plenty of charming shops, eateries and bars along the bustling Ocean Beach Road, as well as numerous museums and galleries.

Things to do

Days of future past in historic Sorrento

Once you've seen every last inch of Sorrento's epic shoreline, you'll find plenty to do on terra firma, too. You can get a closer look at local history at the Sorrento Museum, where you can peruse the archives of the Sorrento Historical Society in a striking building from the 19th century. The museum also offers guided tours of notable sights throughout the town, including the numerous historic limestone buildings along Ocean Beach Road. In Point Nepean National Park, you can explore Fort Nepean, where you'll find military history exhibits in a preserved 18th-century fort.

Activities

From surf to turf – Sorrento by land and sea

Waterfront recreation is the order of the day in seaside Sorrento. On the protected Port Phillips Bay side of the peninsula, you can find broad, sandy beaches with plenty of space for swimming and sunbathing. The area's surfers tend to flock to Sorrento Back Beach, on the other side of the peninsula. Here, you'll encounter rocky coastline along the Bass Strait between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Back on land, history buffs can get up close and personal with the region's past at the Collins Settlement Site, home to the site of the first European settlement in Victoria.

Weather

Running hot and cold in maritime Sorrento

Like much of the area, Sorrento has an oceanic climate, with warm-to-hot summers and cool winters with moderate rainfall. Average highs during the relatively dry summer months peak around 25 degrees in January and February, though highs can sometimes climb to 40 degrees and above. Autumn and spring are cool to warm. Winter temperatures range from 7 to 13 degrees in July, and most of Sorrento's rain falls between May and October. A popular summer destination, you'll generally have the best luck finding great rates for Sorrento vacation rentals during the cooler autumn and winter months.

Natural highlights

Pleased to beach you – Sorrento's wonderful waterfront

A short drive from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, Victoria's capital city, Sorrento is a relatively laid-back town with plenty of leafy parks and residential neighborhoods. The city lies on the narrow Mornington Peninsula, separating the mild waters of Port Phillip Bay from the ocean currents of the Bass Strait. The peninsula's 2 sides are very distinct, with broad, sandy beaches lining the protected inner bay and plenty of rocky shoreline along the outer coast. Whatever your preference, you won't have any trouble finding Sorrento vacation rentals with killer views and easy access to the area's scenic waterfront.

How to get there

Travelling to and around Sorrento

The nearest airport is in Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), located 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 43.5 mi (70 km) away.

How many holiday accommodation are available around Sorrento?

Our 2020 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 1,832 holiday rentals around Sorrento. From 1,600 holiday houses to 97 flats & apartments, find unique holiday homes for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Sorrento is on Stayz.

What are the most popular points of interest and landmarks to stay near when travelling to Sorrento?

Stayz offers a large selection of holiday homes near great places in Sorrento. From Stayz travellers, the most popular points of interest to stay near are:

Sorrento Golf Club: 3,021 holiday rentals
Searoad Ferry Terminal: 3,023 holiday rentals
Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries: 3,025 holiday rentals
Manyung Gallery at Sorrento: 3,037 holiday rentals
Mornington Peninsula National Park: 3,070 holiday rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Sorrento listed on Stayz where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.

Can I rent Houses in Sorrento?

Yes, of course. Stayz offers 1,600 Houses in Sorrento. Our other popular types of Sorrento holiday rentals include:

Condos/Apartments: 97 holiday houses
Cottages: 50 holiday houses
Villas: 17 holiday houses

But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other holiday rentals including Townhouses and more.

Can I find a holiday accommodation with pool in Sorrento?

Yes, you can select your preferred holiday accommodation with pool among our 341 holiday homes with pool available in Sorrento. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.