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Shannon Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Geelong with free parking

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Reception
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Business centre
Twin Room
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Spa Suite

Executive Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
283-285 Shannon Ave, Newtown, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Deakin University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Carousel - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick N Ranch - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7 Origins - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gold Diggers Arms - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Shannon Motor Inn

Motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Shannon Motor Inn provides amenities, such as a garden and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shannon Motor Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Shannon Motor Inn Newtown
Shannon Motor Inn
Shannon Motor Newtown
Shannon Motor
Shannon Motor Inn Motel
Shannon Motor Inn Newtown
Shannon Motor Inn Motel Newtown

Frequently asked questions

Is Shannon Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shannon Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shannon Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shannon Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Shannon Motor Inn located?

Located in Newtown, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Heights Heritage House and Garden and Islamic Society of Geelong. Geelong Performing Arts Center and Balyang Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Shannon Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 649 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, the management was excellent and did everything to help make our stay pleasant, Will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Reasonable price and very convienently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy to find everything around the area for sightseeing.

8/10 Good

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a supermarket just over the road and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in, close to hotel for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to catch the boat to Tasmania. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A best motel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , really soft beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times, great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to our reason for visit, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Location handy opposite supermarket, staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, only 10 minutes drive to dock area to board Spirit of Tasmania.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Good place to stay after ferry from Devonport overpriced for what it was
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were travelling on the Spirit of Tasmania and this property was an easy 12 minute drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean but old furnishings and carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is old, but has been well maintained. The rooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there before and would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly shopping close by safe n secure
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great position

Good position for spirit yo tassie. Clean, nice reception.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close proximity to Spirit of Tasmania cruise terminal. Good pub meal next door. Rooms a little dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet, with friendly staff and a comfortable unit for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024