Lara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular Lara attractions
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia
NZ$34
per traveller
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
NZ$2,917
per adult
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
NZ$498
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
NZ$3,281
per adult
Our pick of the best Lara Hotel Deals
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
13-15 The Esplanade Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$218 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$218
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Rippleside ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"Beautiful accomodation with a stunning views. Secure under ground car park. Restaurant, pool, sauna, gym, room service and a spa!! We love coming here. Can’t wait to come back"
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$163 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$163
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (555 reviews)
"This is the second time we have stayed at Eden Oak. Different rooms on both occasions but happy with the rooms as a family of 5. Clean, good breakfast and great location."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Admiralty Inn
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$156 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$156
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"During my two night stay at Admiralty Inn I found the Staff friendly, welcoming and very professional. The room in which I stayed was clean with suitable amenities. And the off street parking was both well lit and adequately secure."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is NZ$250 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$250
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"We recently stayed at Wyndham Resort Torquay and had a fantastic family holiday overall. The two bedroom apartment was excellent - clean, spacious and very comfortable for a family. Having two bathrooms was incredibly handy. Our kids absolutely loved the facilities, especially the indoor pool, outdoor ..."
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Rydges Geelong
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$196 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$196
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
33 Smythe Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$262 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$262
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and National ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Lara
Find the best Lara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Abe Groot
Open Photo by Abe Groot
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Donna McEachran
Open Photo by Donna McEachran
Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven
Belmont
Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.
Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.
Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.
