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Our top choices for Geelong Central hotels

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

1. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (441 reviews)
"Excellent location. Walk to shops, restaurants and arts precinct. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere in young. Beds and pillows comfy. Had a lovely stay."
Australia
Marina
The price is AED 383
AED 421 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

2. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great budget friendly stay"
Australia
Stephanie
The price is AED 357
AED 393 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Rydges Geelong
A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

3. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and ample parking"
Australia
Lachlan
The price is AED 233
AED 256 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Admiralty Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

4. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Geelong Central
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and good price."
Australia
Bodine
The price is AED 295
AED 326 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Eastern Sands City Centre
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

5. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (873 reviews)
"Staff friendly, clean room"
Australia
Mark
The price is AED 468
AED 514 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Oaks R Suites Geelong
A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

6. 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
The price is AED 326
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Anchor 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.

7. Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"Accommodation was excellent, central to CBD, staff were welcoming and very informative. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Maureen
The price is AED 441
AED 486 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Geelong Central
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

8. 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
The price is AED 410
AED 451 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bay City Motel Geelong
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, (156 reviews)
"Location was great. Can walk to basically everything. They thought of everything."
Australia
Cassandra
The price is AED 484
AED 577 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

10. 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
The price is AED 333
AED 366 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Comfort Inn 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
The price is AED 407
AED 440 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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
The price is AED 468
AED 514 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

13. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 0.9 km from Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is AED 522
AED 522 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

14. Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 0.7 km from Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing stay but renovations were happening and the pool area was part of this construction zone. Apart from this. Amazing."
Australia
Grant
The price is AED 477
AED 525 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Novotel Geelong
A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

15. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.4 km from Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean , great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Nadia
The price is AED 329
AED 363 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Belmercer Motel
A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

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

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.8 km from Geelong Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Very clean, nice staff. Restaurant was excellent. Great stay."
Australia
Ceylan
The price is AED 409
AED 450 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small potted plant.

17. Parkside Motel Geelong

Parkside Motel Geelong
3.0 star property
Belmont, 2.4 km from Geelong Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is AED 319
AED 352 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Parkside Motel Geelong
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

18. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong, 1.8 km from Geelong Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (600 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
The price is AED 312
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Eden Oak Geelong
A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

19. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.9 km from Geelong Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. We had a large room. The manager was very obliging and helpful. An added bonus was the indoor pool and spa which we used. The only downside was that it was close to a busy road and noisy when sleeping."
Australia
Glenda
The price is AED 338
AED 372 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

20. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.6 km from Geelong Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (433 reviews)
"A good sized room bed was comfy a bit of road noise"
Australia
Julie
The price is AED 341
AED 375 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Quest Geelong
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Compare popular hotels in Geelong Central

Property
Property class
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
331 reviews
View
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
156 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
441 reviews
View
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
873 reviews
View

Where to stay in Geelong Central

Find the best Geelong Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

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

Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean and neat. Air Con was good. There was plenty of parking. The bathroom was spotless. The bed sheets were also very clean. Overall a very high standard of cleanliness. Good place to stay in Geelong."
Petet 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Eastern Sands City Centre

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.