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Our top choices for Geelong Central hotels

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

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, (440 reviews)
"We only stayed for one night here but we enjoyed our meal at the restaurant and had a good nights sleep in the comfortable bed. We hadn’t booked a parking bay and there wasn’t one available but we were able to park our car around the corner and had no problems."
Australia
Katherine
The price is SAR 398
SAR 438 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great budget friendly stay"
Australia
Stephanie
The price is SAR 361
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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.

3. Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (327 reviews)
"Accommodation was excellent, central to CBD, staff were welcoming and very informative. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Maureen
The price is SAR 406
SAR 450 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quest Geelong Central
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

4. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,525 reviews)
"Fantastic Stay!"
Australia
Jason
The price is SAR 472
SAR 519 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

5. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"For a cheap over night stay it was average. The showers were terrible, a few more blankets would have been nice."
Australia
Debra
The price is SAR 271
SAR 298 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Admiralty Inn
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, (383 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 SAR 329
SAR 392 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Anchor Geelong
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

7. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Geelong Central
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely staff, very clean, great parking, close to CBD."
Australia
Leanie Kerry
The price is SAR 271
SAR 299 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Eastern Sands City Centre
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

8. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (154 reviews)
"Great location for GMBHA stadium"
Australia
Susan
The price is SAR 469
SAR 562 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

9. Bay City Motel Geelong

Bay City Motel Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (705 reviews)
"Convenient location - accessible walk from train station. A short stroll to Botanic Garden and water front. Thank you"
Australia
Anna
The price is SAR 357
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Bay City Motel Geelong
A modern living room with a television, seating, and a balcony with a city view.

10. 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 SAR 363
SAR 393 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Mckillop Geelong By Gold Star Stays
A hallway with wooden paneling, a fire panel, a security camera, and a fire alarm.

11. Comfort Inn Geelong

Comfort Inn Geelong
Geelong Central
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 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 SAR 300
SAR 330 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Comfort Inn Geelong
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

12. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (865 reviews)
"The room was very spacious and the amenities were great."
United States
mandi
The price is SAR 472
SAR 519 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Oaks R 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, (79 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is SAR 537
SAR 537 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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, (1,006 reviews)
"A disaster. 1. Construction going on in hotel, early noise. 2. Room not very clean. 3. Next door room, partying all night. 4. Had to move rooms at 1am, the hotel didn’t remove the party guests. The hotel is dated, obviously that’s why there is construction going on, but overall I can’t recommend this hotel."
Australia
chris
The price is SAR 484
SAR 532 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Novotel Geelong
A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

15. 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
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"It was our second time to stay at Bayside Geelong hotel. We really enjoyed their facilities. We’ll definitely come back again!"
Australia
Yayoi
The price is SAR 425
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

16. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.4 km from Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean , great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Nadia
The price is SAR 312
SAR 346 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Belmercer Motel
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

17. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 1.6 km from Geelong Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (431 reviews)
"We loved our stay in Quest with our toy poodle! The staff were very accommodating and the hotel was clean and well kept. Highly recommended if you have furbabies!"
Australia
Myx
The price is SAR 358
SAR 394 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Quest Geelong
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, 3.1 km from Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (555 reviews)
"very accomodating"
Australia
Nathan
The price is SAR 298
SAR 330 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Rose Garden Motel
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

19. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong, 1.8 km from Geelong Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (589 reviews)
"Quiet and comfortable place to stay. Great"
Australia
Lisa
The price is SAR 291
SAR 323 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Eden Oak Geelong
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, 2.4 km from Geelong Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is SAR 319
SAR 354 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Parkside Motel 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
327 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
383 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
154 reviews
View
A modern urban area with a prominent building featuring a grid-like facade and large windows.
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
440 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
865 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.
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 tall Ferris wheel with colorful cabins against a blue sky.

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 calm lake surrounded by dense trees and reeds.

Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at Serendip Sanctuary or You Yangs Regional Park.

Top Geelong Central Hotel Reviews

Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

10/10 Excellent
"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."
Allan 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Eden Oak Geelong

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.