Otway is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Arthur John Otway (1822–1891), Member of Parliament
Caesar Otway, (1780–1842) Irish clergyman and writer
John Otway (b. 1952), British singer, songwriter, and humorist
Lee Otway, British singer and actor
Robert Otway (1770–1846), British admiral
Terence Otway (1914–2006), Commander of Airborne Forces, D-Day
Thomas Otway (1652–1685), English dramatist
Wayne Otway (b. 1956) former Australian–rules football player
