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Our top choices for Geelong Central hotels

A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

1. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Budget friendly hotel close to City Centre"
Australia
Rick
$52 nightly
The price is $57
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Admiralty Inn
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

2. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (877 reviews)
"Beautiful view of ocean, we stayed in room 805, we had view of park and ocean.great location."
Australia
Darcelle
$124 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Oaks R Suites Geelong
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

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, (444 reviews)
"Great location, walkable, clean, nice staff."
United States
Brandi
$109 nightly
The price is $119
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

4. 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
$86 nightly
The price is $102
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Anchor Geelong
A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

5. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff at reception were friendly and helpful on arrival"
Australia
Bianca
$95 nightly
The price is $104
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Rydges Geelong
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.

6. Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (332 reviews)
"Accommodation was excellent, central to CBD, staff were welcoming and very informative. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Maureen
$109 nightly
The price is $121
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Quest Geelong Central
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, and a city view.

7. Comfort Inn Geelong

Comfort Inn Geelong
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
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Geelong
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

8. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Geelong Central
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and good price."
Australia
Bodine
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Eastern Sands City Centre
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
$129 nightly
The price is $153
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong
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.

10. 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
$101 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Bay City Motel 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
$107 nightly
The price is $116
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
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, (1,529 reviews)
"Great apartment, clean and comfortable."
Australia
Roni
$124 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Oaks Vue Suites 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, 0.4 mi from Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing stay but renovations were happening and the pool area was part of this construction zone. Apart from this. Amazing."
Australia
Grant
$127 nightly
The price is $139
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Novotel Geelong
A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

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

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.1 mi from Geelong Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 reviews)
"This place was great to stay. Staff were amazing. Would go back and stay again, hopefully sooner than later."
Australia
Sarah
$115 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

15. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong, 1.1 mi from Geelong Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (603 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
$83 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Eden Oak Geelong
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

16. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1 mi from Geelong Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (435 reviews)
"Great location. Perfect size for family of 4 and parking available"
Australia
Craig
$92 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Quest Geelong
An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

17. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 0.6 mi from Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."
Australia
Elizabeth
$139 nightly
The price is $139
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

18. Rose Garden Motel

Rose Garden Motel
4.0 star property
Belmont, 1.9 mi from Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (559 reviews)
"Great place to stay, great position very quiet. Very roomy and great amenities. Would recommend to stay here"
United States
Lynne
$84 nightly
The price is $93
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Rose Garden Motel
A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

19. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 0.8 mi from Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Mattress seemed very firm Staff very helpful rooms clean and tidy We would stay again"
Australia
Dean
$85 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Belmercer Motel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small potted plant.

20. Parkside Motel Geelong

Parkside Motel Geelong
3.0 star property
Belmont, 1.5 mi 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
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Parkside Motel Geelong
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Compare popular hotels in Geelong Central

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
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
332 reviews
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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
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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,529 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
444 reviews
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Where to stay in Geelong Central

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

When in Moolap, you can plan a visit to Mill Markets and Bellarine Rail Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Armstrong Creek

If you're spending some time in Armstrong Creek, Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve and Warralily Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Top Geelong Central Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Nice stay, clean and quiet room and very helpful staff. Would happily stay again"
Peter 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Geelong Central like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Geelong's Geelong Central neighborhood. Are you looking for Geelong Central travel tips? Be sure to check out Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Geelong Central?
Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood include Admiralty Inn and Oaks R Suites Geelong.
How many hotels will I find 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 accommodations 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 before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Geelong Central.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Geelong Central?
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What is there to do around this Geelong neighborhood?
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 to visit in the neighborhood. 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.