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Our top choices for Geelong Central hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'RYDGES' sign at the top.

1. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff at reception were friendly and helpful on arrival"
Australia
Bianca
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Rydges Geelong
A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

2. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Budget friendly hotel close to City Centre"
Australia
Rick
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Admiralty Inn
A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, located at a city intersection.

3. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (445 reviews)
"Nice stay, clean and quiet room and very helpful staff. Would happily stay again"
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a coffee table.

4. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (880 reviews)
"Beautiful view of ocean, we stayed in room 805, we had view of park and ocean.great location."
Australia
Darcelle
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Oaks R Suites Geelong
A rooftop terrace with wooden tables and benches, offering a view of the city and the sea.

5. Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (333 reviews)
"Accommodation was excellent, central to CBD, staff were welcoming and very informative. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Maureen
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Geelong Central
A pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.

6. Anchor Geelong

Anchor Geelong
3.5 star property
Geelong Central
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$182
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Anchor Geelong
A hotel room with three beds, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a door with a window and curtains.

7. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Geelong Central
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and good price."
Australia
Bodine
The price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Eastern Sands City Centre
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.

8. Bay City Motel Geelong

Bay City Motel Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
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
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bay City Motel Geelong
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

9. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Location was great. Can walk to basically everything. They thought of everything."
Australia
Cassandra
The price is NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong
A building with a clock tower, labeled 'TAG MUTUAL LIFE SOCIETY,' and a corner entrance with 'J&G CORNER' signage.

10. Comfort Inn Geelong

Comfort Inn Geelong
3.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Very good value in a central location. Easy after hours check in. Could have done with extra pillows in the room is the only disappointment."
Australia
Adam
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Comfort Inn Geelong
A modern living room with a television, seating, and a balcony with a city view.

11. Mckillop Geelong By Gold Star Stays

Mckillop Geelong By Gold Star Stays
3.0 star property
Geelong Central
6.6 out of 10, (137 reviews)
"Staff were lovely & genuinely helpful. Clean & close to everywhere. Great budget apartments. "
Australia
michelle
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Mckillop Geelong By Gold Star Stays
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

12. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,531 reviews)
"Great apartment, clean and comfortable."
Australia
Roni
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
A hotel room with two armchairs, a small table, a bed, and a view of a golf course through large windows.

13. Parkside Motel Geelong

Parkside Motel Geelong
3.0 star property
Belmont, 2.4 km from Geelong Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel appears dated from the outside but lovely updated rooms and bathrooms in a convenient location. When I open the drapes I was literally looking into people’s backyard. Rooms need a sheer curtain as well as the main curtains for privacy reasons."
Australia
Michelle
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Parkside Motel Geelong
A building facade with a large mural, a fire safety door, and a low clearance warning sign.

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

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.8 km from Geelong Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (129 reviews)
"This place was great to stay. Staff were amazing. Would go back and stay again, hopefully sooner than later."
Australia
Sarah
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A motel with a green roof, a white fence, and a signboard.

15. Rose Garden Motel

Rose Garden Motel
4.0 star property
Belmont, 3.1 km from Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Great place to stay, great position very quiet. Very roomy and great amenities. Would recommend to stay here"
United States
Lynne
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Rose Garden Motel
A modern building with a covered parking area and a glass walkway.

16. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.4 km from Geelong Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Mattress seemed very firm Staff very helpful rooms clean and tidy We would stay again"
Australia
Dean
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Belmercer Motel
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17. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 0.9 km from Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

18. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.6 km from Geelong Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (437 reviews)
"Great stay, really clean and good location"
United Kingdom
Louisa
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Geelong
A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

19. Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 0.7 km from Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel."
Australia
Natasha
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Novotel Geelong
A sign for Eden Oak with directions to the main entry north of Eden and deliveries.

20. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong, 1.8 km from Geelong Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (604 reviews)
"Very nice area near the Botannical Gardens, the accommodation was in a bush setting. Nice restaurant and bar. Room was not big and the walls quite thin as you could clearly hear the people in the next room. Overall a very nice place to stay"
Australia
Paul
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Eden Oak Geelong
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Compare popular hotels in Geelong Central

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A rooftop terrace with wooden tables and benches, offering a view of the city and the sea.
Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
333 reviews
View
A pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.
Anchor Geelong
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
385 reviews
View
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
157 reviews
View
A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, located at a city intersection.
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
445 reviews
View
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a coffee table.
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
880 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Geelong Central

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a coffee table.

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (880)
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Our guide on where to stay in Geelong Central

Find the best Geelong Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

A lake with overcast skies and tall grasses in the foreground.
Photo by Lee Dawson
Open Photo by Lee Dawson

Armstrong Creek

While visiting Armstrong Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve and Warralily Reserve.

Top Geelong Central Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent
"The room was great. New building. Very clean and modern."
Mara L 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Quest Geelong Central

Frequently asked questions

What is Geelong Central like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Geelong's Geelong Central neighbourhood. Are you looking for Geelong Central travel tips? Make sure that you visit Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Geelong Central?
Based on our traveller data, Rydges Geelong is one of the top choices for your stay in Geelong Central. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Admiralty Inn and Oaks R Suites Geelong.
How many hotels are there in Geelong Central?
If you're searching for places to stay in Geelong, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 52 Geelong Central hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Geelong Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Geelong Central.
What is there to do around this Geelong neighbourhood?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Play and Art or National Wool Museum during your visit to Geelong Central. Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Geelong Central include Old Geelong Gaol, Geelong Art Gallery and Giant Sky Wheel. When you're sightseeing in Geelong, Eastern Beach and Steampacket Gardens are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Geelong Central and the greater Geelong area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Geelong Station.