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Our top choices for East Geelong hotels

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

1. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (600 reviews)
"Great location, staff and food. Breakfast was substantial and yummy. Our room had been newly renovated and was clean with a very comfortable king size bed. Would stay there anytime."
Australia
Allan
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Eden Oak Geelong
A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

2. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 2.2 km from East Geelong
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great budget friendly stay"
Australia
Stephanie
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Rydges Geelong
A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

3. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 2.9 km from East Geelong
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean , great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Nadia
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Belmercer Motel
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

4. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 2.4 km from East Geelong
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (441 reviews)
"Excellent location. Walk to shops, restaurants and arts precinct. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere in young. Beds and pillows comfy. Had a lovely stay."
Australia
Marina
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

5. Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 2.2 km from East Geelong
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"Accommodation was excellent, central to CBD, staff were welcoming and very informative. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Maureen
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Geelong Central
A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

6. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central, 2 km from East Geelong
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and ample parking"
Australia
Lachlan
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Admiralty Inn
An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

7. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 2.4 km from East Geelong
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

8. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 3.2 km from East Geelong
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Very clean, nice staff. Restaurant was excellent. Great stay."
Australia
Ceylan
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small potted plant.

9. Parkside Motel Geelong

Parkside Motel Geelong
3.0 star property
Belmont, 3.2 km from East Geelong
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Parkside Motel Geelong
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

10. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Geelong Central, 1.6 km from East Geelong
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and good price."
Australia
Bodine
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Eastern Sands City Centre
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror with a circular light, and a wooden panel.

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Kingsway Motel Geelong
2.0 star property
Newtown, 2.8 km from East Geelong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (159 reviews)
"Good value rooms Nice central location"
Australia
Eoin
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Kingsway Motel Geelong
A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

12. Anchor Geelong

Anchor Geelong
3.5 star property
Geelong Central, 1.3 km from East Geelong
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (385 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, a comfortable bed and a great location. Perfect for our short stay in Geelong."
United Kingdom
Rebecca
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Anchor Geelong
A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

13. Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 2 km from East Geelong
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing stay but renovations were happening and the pool area was part of this construction zone. Apart from this. Amazing."
Australia
Grant
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Novotel Geelong
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

14. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 1.6 km from East Geelong
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (873 reviews)
"Staff friendly, clean room"
Australia
Mark
The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Oaks R Suites Geelong
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

15. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 3.1 km from East Geelong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (435 reviews)
"Great location. Perfect size for family of 4 and parking available"
Australia
Craig
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Quest Geelong
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

16. Rose Garden Motel

Rose Garden Motel
4.0 star property
Belmont, 3.5 km from East Geelong
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (556 reviews)
"Great place to stay Thanks to the team that look after the property"
Australia
Ken
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rose Garden Motel
A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

17. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 3.4 km from East Geelong
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. We had a large room. The manager was very obliging and helpful. An added bonus was the indoor pool and spa which we used. The only downside was that it was close to a busy road and noisy when sleeping."
Australia
Glenda
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
A swimming pool with two people swimming, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

18. Geelong Holiday Park

Geelong Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Belmont, 3 km from East Geelong
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy"
Australia
swapna
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Geelong Holiday Park
A modern building with a glass facade, a sign for 'Transport Accident Commission,' and a green awning with the number '60' on the ground floor.

19. Bay City Motel Geelong

Bay City Motel Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 1.4 km from East Geelong
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (706 reviews)
"Convenient location - accessible walk from train station. A short stroll to Botanic Garden and water front. Thank you"
Australia
Anna
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Bay City Motel Geelong
A covered outdoor area with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a caravan park.

20. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Discovery Parks - Geelong
4.0 star property
Belmont, 4 km from East Geelong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Family friendly ,close to everything, super clean and well maintained"
Australia
Hannah
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Discovery Parks - Geelong
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Compare popular hotels in East Geelong

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.
Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
600 reviews
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A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.
Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
331 reviews
View
A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
124 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
441 reviews
View
A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.
Anchor Geelong
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
385 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in East Geelong

Find the best East Geelong areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm waterfront at night with illuminated buildings and a pier reflecting in the water.
Photo by Lee Dawson
Open Photo by Lee Dawson

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a fountain, and a distant pier.
Photo by Donna McEachran
Open Photo by Donna McEachran

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A waterfront promenade with modern architecture, including a glass building and a sculpture garden with large stone sculptures.

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like GMHBA Stadium or Geelong Showground during your time in the area.

A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Moolap

While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Mill Markets and Bellarine Rail Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top East Geelong Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in East Geelong

The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very welcoming and bent over backwards to assist us. The beds were so comfortable it was hard to leave them. Accommodations are beautiful."
Ilene 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Sands Torquay

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in East Geelong that travellers recommend?
For a highly recommended hotel in East Geelong, consider the Eden Oak Geelong.

The Eden Oak Geelong, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is a fantastic option for travellers. Guests consistently praise the clean and lovely rooms, the friendly and helpful staff, and the nice and brilliant breakfast. The hotel offers both an outdoor pool and a kitchen, adding to the convenience and enjoyment of your stay. Its location is described as quiet and great, and it is conveniently situated near several local attractions, including the Geelong Botanical Gardens (0.7 km), Eastern Beach (1.5 km), and the Giant Sky Wheel (1.5 km).
What are the best family hotels in East Geelong?
For a family-friendly stay in East Geelong, the Eden Oak Geelong is an excellent choice.

This hotel, with a superb 9.0 rating, offers a variety of amenities superb for families, including a pool, an outdoor pool, and a kitchen in the accommodations. Guests particularly appreciate the clean and lovely rooms, the friendly and helpful staff, and the quiet location. Free WiFi and complimentary self-parking add to the convenience. The hotel is also well-situated for local attractions, with the Geelong Botanical Gardens just 0.7 km away, Eastern Beach 1.5 km away, and the Giant Sky Wheel also within 1.5 km.
When is the best time to go to East Geelong?
The best time to go to East Geelong is during the spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) months, when the weather is mild and pleasant for exploring.

During these periods, you'll find comfortable temperatures ideal for walking along the Eastern Beach foreshore or visiting Geelong Botanic Gardens. The crowds are typically smaller than the peak summer months, allowing for a more relaxed experience.

Couples looking for a romantic getaway will appreciate the serene atmosphere in spring and autumn. You can enjoy strolls through the gardens or along the waterfront without the heat or the busiest crowds of summer. Many of the local cafes and restaurants are also less crowded, making for a more intimate dining experience.

Families travelling with children will also find these seasons enjoyable. The milder weather is great for outdoor activities at the Eastern Beach Reserve, including the playground and swimming enclosure.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
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