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Golden Palms Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Geelong with free parking

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Golden Palms Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Villa Unit | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Villa Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
234 Torquay Rd, Grovedale, VIC, 3216

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Geelong Showground - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Deakin University - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnitz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blackmans Brewery Geelong - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grovedale Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Golden Palms Motel

Motel located in Grovedale
Golden Palms Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Golden Palms Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 7 to 25 per person

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

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 8 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 available for AUD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 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
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Golden Palms Grovedale
Golden Palms Motel
Golden Palms Motel Grovedale
Golden Palms Motel Motel
Golden Palms Motel Grovedale
Golden Palms Motel Motel Grovedale

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Palms Motel?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Palms Motel on Nov 15, 2025 start from $104.31, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Golden Palms Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 50.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Golden Palms Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Golden Palms Motel located?

Located in Grovedale, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). Marshall Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Golden Palms Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 281 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

I stay there as it’s very convenient for me when visiting friends
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and excellent customer services. Highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Nice stay

Well priced, clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Clean, well appointed rooms. Parking outside your door. All amenities considered and provided. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made an incorrect booking. Staff were very happy to change for me. Also proactive in communicating prior to my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and friendly service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected. Very clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good for the standard of this motel. Obviously not the most recently built, but the owners have done a great job to make it comfortable. No reception/door phone check in worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location large open room with updated facilities. Easy contactless check in. Have used before and will continue to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well placed for my visit. I was in a back unit away from traffic noise
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Average motel. $$$s ok. Shower cleanliness could be better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Highly recommend

Small kitchen ✔️ Extremely clean ✔️ Great location ✔️(Grovesdale hotel right next door - really fantastic pub) Heating, cooling, electric blankets ✔️ *The only issues were one electric was loose & the plug kept falling out of the power point & the curtains didn’t quite close properly But l would still highly recommend the Golden Palm :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, easy place to stay. Accommodation was very clean and warm. (Stayed in June) The manager was very accommodating as we had to extend our stay. Great food van at the entrance of the motel with egg and bacon rolls and coffee, pub next door for dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Clean and close to everything. Staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lack of towels, bath mat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

I am disabled and didn’t enquire regarding a suitable unit the shower soap was far too high and I had nothing to hold on to and I found toilet to low so next time I will have to find a disabled unit somewhere in Geelong
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very comfortable and clean. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quick and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room that was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024