Corio Bay Motel, on the waterfront, offers a tranquil retreat with in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and barbecue grills. Guests praise its well-maintained condition and consistently leave positive feedback.
Corio, a neighborhood in Geelong, is home to Corio Bay Motel. Lara Heritage and Historical Museum and National Wool Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Heights Heritage House and Garden and Old Geelong Gaol. Waterworld and Leisuretime Sports Precinct are also worth visiting. Visit our Geelong travel guide
Corio Bay Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Corio Bay Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 150.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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 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
Property is also known as
Corio Bay Motel
Corio Bay Motel Motel
Corio Bay Motel Corio
Corio Bay Motel Motel Corio
Frequently asked questions
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Corio Bay Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Corio Bay Motel?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 30 (subject to availability).
Where is Corio Bay Motel located?
Located in Corio, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Waterworld, Beckley Park International Raceway, and Corio Native Grasslands Reserve. Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Leisuretime Sports Precinct are also within 3 mi (5 km). Corio Station is 23 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Corio Bay Motel Reviews
6.4
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Was easy check in and out, bed was comfy and everything was clean. Will definitely stay there again.
Jess
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
JENNI
14 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was a little dated but clean and comfortable and close to Spirit of Tasmania.
A great place to eat down the road at Gateway Hotel, Buffet to die for
JENNI
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Look the place has seen better years but it was clean and had everything I needed and my opinion it was perfect for my needs and would use again
Bed & Linen very clean and comfortable. However rest of room & shower area needs a good clean
Frank
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Cindy
22 October 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating
We had no hot water for shower but they opened another room for us so we could use one
Cindy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Monsi
25 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No place to store used clothes but good place to stay
Monsi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Rodger
1 July 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
website said breakfast included but it wasn't
Bathroom needs attention dirty skirting boards
No shower curtain so water goes all over the bathroom floor which is dangerous
Good bed and good aircon (which was needed as limited blankets
very average motel but close to Avalon airport
Rodger
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Hilda
3 March 2024
Average for the price , is what it is old bit rundown but most importantly the bed was very very comfortable and crisp clean sheets and towels although we didn’t use the shower .
Just a basic room good for price nothing bad .
Hilda
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
thomas
15 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy access. Easy check in. Clean property. It is a dates venue in a low socio economic area. The place is priced correctly
Excellent older style motel, spotlessly clean. Comfortable king sized bed. Tea/coffee provided, microwave, fridge, toaster & breakfast crockery/cutlery. Rooms 23-25 are the quietest as they are off the main road. Curry on Corio serves excellent Indian food and is located in the football of nearby Corio Village shopping centre. Motel is 6 minutes away from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal.
David
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
ed
12 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Well placed but adjacent to industrial complex with trucks in and out.
Beds comfortable and good shower but noisy plumbing. Overall, Ok for the money
ed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Ray
8 January 2024
Clean and basic, building requires maintenance and repairs urgently.
This is an old property and I was aware of this before booking. i was comfortable with old however the dirty was unexpected. The sheets and towels were clean however I was unable to shower and the floor was dirty and grimey and the the bathroom was filthy. I have photos if you require tham
Bobbi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Jodie
6 January 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff. Was able to wash and dry laundry overnight using machines at reasonable price. Just didn’t appreciate being woken up by inconsiderate cabin users making breakfast and playing music at 5am. Glad another camper sorted this so was able to go back to sleep. Very convenient and quiet area otherwise not far from Spirit of Tasmania drop off. Thanks ***
Bathroom antiquated and needs to be gutted. No sink in bathroom. Linen clean
Elsa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Paul
8 December 2023
Only good thing about our stay was the bed was clean & comfortable! Place is old & out dated. Needs a good clean & a coat of paint at the very least! Badly leaking shower, torn floor vinyl & broken smoke detector. You need ear plugs to sleep as motel is on a busy road (not their fault)!
It was a very tired and old motel. Room was clean, but remote for the TV didn’t work. Cost for the unit left a lot to be desired. We've since stayed in other areas that were more cost effective and nicer.
CHRISTINA
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
4/10 Poor
Vanessa
8 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is very old and very shabby. Peeling paint, marks and dings in the walls greet you upon opening the door to your room. While it is clean, you can't overlook this. The atmosphere of the property feels unsafe.
Beds were good.
Refrigerator wasn't plugged in so our food was wasted. Didnt realise until we left 2 days later.
1 power point was dangerous and not connected to wall.
Shower area was clean but paint coming off wall. Steps in shower are dangerous.
Staff were friendly.
Leila
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Thea
7 November 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had been to the motel before, quite a long time ago, and we were happy with the motel at that time. This time, while a few things in the room appeared new, the walls and chairs were very shabby, and there was no hot water in the shower. There was only one pillow per person on the bed, and my husband normally has 2 pillows. The person who checked us in was polite and helpful. The room was quieter than I expected being next to the highway. The accommodation was quite cheap - I guess you get what you pay for!
Very basic. If you just want a room to sleep in as you're out most of the day, this will do. Otherwise, steer clear. Beds were comfortable and the air con was new. Everything else was pretty shabby. There were cracks in the ceiling, power points were hanging from the wall, the smoke alarm was hanging from the roof with visible masking tape where it had been taped to the ceiling, the TV remote battery cover was absent and the remote was held together with copious amounts of sticky tape and only worked intermittently. The wooden wall in the shower was rotted and cracked. The only window in the room looked out to a fence and concrete. Never again.