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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 star property
Bayside hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong, by the ocean, offers families a welcoming base with a playground and laundry services. Guests enjoy WiFi, leisurely newspaper browsing, and express check-out. Visitors value the hotel's bicycle rentals for exploring the area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room Upgrade)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Smoking (Mobility)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Smoking (Mobility)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 14 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Geelong Boat House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Box Office Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪King of the Castle - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Luxury hotel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Consider a stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar. In addition to a gym and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a water dispenser
Room features
All 110 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 341 reviews
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 12 to 40 for adults and AUD 12 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 40
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 40 for adults and AUD 12 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Quality Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
Chifley Hotel And Apartments Geelong
Chifley On The Esplanade Geelong
Quality Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Hotel
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Hotel Geelong

Frequently asked questions

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 5 Nov 2025 start from NZ$274.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self-parking is available for AUD 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 40 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 40 (subject to availability).

Where is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in Waterfront Precinct, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rippleside Park and Deakin University. Eastern Beach and Steampacket Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km). Geelong Station is 14 minutes by foot and North Geelong Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean. Situated in a great location close to shops and walking distance to lots of plces. Will definitely rebook next time we are in Geelong.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025