Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site. It is uncovered self-parking with a fee of AUD 27.00 per night, which includes in/out privileges.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of approximately AUD 34 for adults and AUD 16 for children. Serving hours are from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Geelong, just a 4-minute walk from the Geelong Performing Arts Center and 7 minutes on foot from Kardinia Park. It is also 0.5 miles from Westfield Geelong and 0.6 miles from Deakin University.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and it is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 50.00 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability. Specific information about cribs is not provided.

Rydges Geelong Hotel in Australia

Average nightly price at Rydges Geelong by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$142
February	US$111
March	US$141
April	US$116
May	US$117
June	US$109
July	US$106
August	US$108
September	US$108
October	US$114
November	US$130
December	US$131

What guests think

Across recent stays at Rydges Geelong, travellers consistently praise the central location, friendly staff, and comfortable, often spacious rooms, while noting dated decor, small bathrooms, and add-on parking fees that can feel steep or unreliable to secure.

Rooms are frequently reported clean with very comfortable beds, but housekeeping and maintenance can be inconsistent, with occasional dust, thin towels, mould, or faults like noisy plant rooms and rattling windows. Facilities include a pool, spa, bar and restaurant, which many enjoy, though closures or limited hours occur; breakfast and dining quality vary from excellent to poor or overpriced. Expect a convenient, comfort-first base tempered by dated areas and some service or amenity variability.

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Facilities

On-site pool, spa, bar and restaurant are appreciated, with a pleasant pool area and happy hour noted. However, some facilities are unavailable or limited at times, and parking is paid, outdoors, and can be full or inconvenient.

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Andrew

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn't fault the staff, cleanliness or amenities. For the price, it's a great value option. The parking charge is too steep but it's possible to free-park on the street only a few hundred metres away.

4

Dani

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and restaurant both closed. Not advised until check-in. Would have booked elsewhere had I known

8

Kathleen

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before for work so had no issue booking again. We enjoyed the bar area for a social drink with friends and the buffet breakfast in the morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, our stay was pretty bloody good. However, we had one issue, I booked parking and arrived to be told that there was no parking available as they were full. Our room overlooked the car park, and this was not the case. On checking out they attempted to charge me for parking as it was included on my booking, needless to say I was bemused. But I learnt that on the weekends there is a lot of free parking on the street so save yourself a round of drinks and park on the street. The Rydges did not disappoint, and would we stay again, that is a yes.

10

Mandy

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a short break. My son loved the swimming pool and the bar service was amazing. Room was a bit dated but very clean. Loved all the facilities and within walking distance of great restaurants and waterfront. Staff was lovely

8

Peter

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and comfortable as always, parking fees a bit much, not hotels fault but sealed coffee satchels with no contents. Bar and pool area very nice, very polite staff as always.

10

Caroline

14 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location as our Liberty Balloon flight left from here. Received room upgrade and complimentary drink on arrival. Staff were warm and helpful. Pool and spa were fantastic and warm and we had them all to ourselves on a Monday afternoon. Extremely comfortable bed. Some improvement suggestions- 11am check out however they came to service our room at 10:30 making us feel like we had to get going immediately. When we had buffet breakfast at 9:00am there was no butter, no bacon, no croissants and no raisin toast left. The only things that got topped up between 9-930 were sausages and mushrooms and they brought out butter. For a $32 buffet I would expect better. Overall we had a great stay. Really liked Rydges and would absolutely stay again but have breakfast elsewhere.

8

Luke

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fine although slightly dated. Staff were helpful when I requested assistance with the heating. Overnight parking is convenient but a little pricey at $27, particularly given on street parking is free albeit limited. Happy to stay at the Rydges again.

8

Katie

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. The pool could have had some more water in it, it was well below the first step and made it very hard to get in and out of there, especially with children. Otherwise, overall great

8

Roger

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in good condition and the staff are friendly. My biggest beef is that you have to pay for parking. This should be free considering they charge $330 per night. This is a regional city not Melbourne central.

10

Dianna

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds very comfortable and big room. Pool fantastic and Happy Hour great. Staff professional

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Cleanliness

Many guests report very clean or spotless rooms, but housekeeping is inconsistent. Issues mentioned include dust, mould in showers, thin or tired towels, and rare serious lapses with dirty linens.

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Richard

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very quiet and the hotel's position is convenient to the waterfront and restaurants. However, it all looks a bit tired. The room's carpet was thin and the towels were as well - like something from a 1960s country motel. Also, there were just the basic free to air TV channels.

10

Mimi

24 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean, but bathroom has moulds in the shower.

10

Lyn

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room. Very clean

8

Faye

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, but there was dust on the lamp shade bases and on the toilet roll holder. Also a dirty stained towel lay near the elevator. Was still there for at least 12 hours when we were leaving.

8

Samantha

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are spacious, bed comfortable and room was clean and quiet. Staff were lovely, check in and check out a breeze.

4

Bernadette

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were unhelpful when you could find them! Wait at reception was so long! We had faeces on our sheets when we moved into the room and the staff at reception dismissed it without an apology! The cleaners who changed the sheets though were disgusted at the situation!

8

Ros

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness… concierge excellent… breakfast was delicious… location brilliant

10

Mark

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice motel. Clean rooms. Great breakfast.

8

Brenda

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room friendly staff.

4

Debra

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointing experience this time after having stayed there often. Room was second rate being small for its type, no face washers, broken cupboard door hanging off, bathroom door belonging in a hovel, uncovered power point, nowhere to plug the jug in but next to the toilet, hairs in the basin and and most disgusting chicken bones on the floor between the beds!!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with very comfy beds and some good views. Decor feels dated, bathrooms can be small, and a number of guests report noise or climate-control issues.

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8

Rommel

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A/C set to 19C was like operating at 23C, room wasn’t getting cool and i had to open the window to get cold air in.

8

Caithleen

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed, large room has everything you need. Bathroom was a bit sad, paint peeling on the roof and was quite cramped.

8

Geraldine

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is spacious but a bit older! The bathroom was quite small

8

Monique

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were large & beds very comfortable

4

Bohdan

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was no wifi on the television so no netflix nor could we chromecast our own devices to the tv. Was really disappointing spoiled our stay

8

Mark

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable but dated room needs refurbishment

4

Yang

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn’t sleep due to constant loud noise from the plant room through night.

10

Effie

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was close to centre, dining options and retail. Walking distance from the waterfront. Spacious room, comfy bed and pillows, great views.

4

Heidi

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn't sleep well due to a sound like a generator going all night

8

Caroline

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and acceptable - is management aware that the window rattles when it is windy?

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Service

Staff are commonly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check-in and check-out. Some guests experienced slow or unresponsive reception and occasional billing or communication errors.

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4

JUAN

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for 2 nights and was not acknowledged by a single staff member the entire time other than check in and check out. Very shabby room for the cost.

10

Andrew

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn't fault the staff, cleanliness or amenities. For the price, it's a great value option. The parking charge is too steep but it's possible to free-park on the street only a few hundred metres away.

10

Rob

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Vanesa helped us out with a left item in the room, five stars for her in getting our item back to us

10

Stephan

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All staff were great

10

Joanna

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When checking in was warmly welcomed and when Taylor checked us in was so kind, caring and compassionate, and kindly upgraded us to king room when discovered reason was for a funeral. All staff were so kind and helpful. Cannot fault the hotel at all was clean, bed and pillows so comfortable, will definitely go back when it is for a happier occasion. Will always be grateful to Taylor for the stay we had.

10

Cedric

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel with staff that go out of their way. Thank you James for following up the tickets to the Cats games and to Chevy for the ice and plates for our dinner in the room. Two wonderful staff members that made our stay that much enjoyable.

2

James

24 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

Advised staff that my flight was arriving late - hotel locked on arrival. No one answering AH number, had to wait for over an hour eventually a guest cam out for a cigarette - one inside took 30 minutes to find someone to check in - appalling

8

Andrew

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What I liked was the location. What I did not like is the time it took to check in.

4

Bernadette

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were unhelpful when you could find them! Wait at reception was so long! We had faeces on our sheets when we moved into the room and the staff at reception dismissed it without an apology! The cleaners who changed the sheets though were disgusted at the situation!

8

Amy

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only one thing wrong, they tried to charge us for breakfast and asking us are we sure we didn't multiply times. Trying to explain that we didn't have breakfast was very very frustrating. This also happened at the Canberra Rydges. Rydges need a better system 😪 So check you bill before paying.

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Location

Central, walkable location close to the waterfront, stadium, shops, hospitals and dining; convenient for getting around Geelong.

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10

Lisa Ann

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find, clean, tidy rooms, secure parking, central location

10

David

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean. Easy walking distance to CBD.

10

Stewart

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought it was in a great location, close to eateries and bars, it was safe, car park was under video security, staff very friendly.

10

Michael

11 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great position. Easy to get to from M1, easy to park with pre booking. Comfortable and quiet room and easy walk to nearby hospitals.

10

Susie

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and easy parking

10

Rebecca

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location for a stay in Geelong!

10

Effie

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was close to centre, dining options and retail. Walking distance from the waterfront. Spacious room, comfy bed and pillows, great views.

10

Neil

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great central place to stay in Geelong. Quiet rooms and easy to walk anywhere in town for food or drinks.

10

Lisa

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is an easy walkable distance from GMHBA Stadium.

10

Bijal

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean property and walkable to most places

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Dining

Breakfast and dining feedback is inconsistent: several enjoyed good meals and buffet options, while others found breakfast cold, limited or overpriced, and venues occasionally closed or on reduced hours. Room service is praised when available.

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Tracey

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was nice and relaxing, room service was delicious and quick, the room was quiet and the pool was great!

6

Rufus

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall ok. The people were lovely, the place itself was pretty expensive and kinda limited. The breakfast was not worth it.

4

Dani

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and restaurant both closed. Not advised until check-in. Would have booked elsewhere had I known

8

Deearna

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room otself was comfy and clean, aircon worked well. Disappointing part was the room service options and price, not worth it and very limited breakfast options.

6

margret i

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked the room I did for the included buffet breakfast and it was terrible. Most of the food was too cold to eat and when we advised the bar staff of it, they simply said it was not their fault, it was the kitchen, without even offering to go tell the kitchen about it. Not sure if they wanted us to head on into the kitchen ourselves and tell the chef! One waitress was very rude when we did ask how we were meant to heat up the waffles as they weren't allowed in the toaster machine and just felt the need to tell us we'd be charged $2,500 if we put the waffle in the toaster. I have stayed here twice before and never had such terrible service and rudeness of staff. When I told the front desk staff about it she just said oh we have new staff on today, must be their fault I'll talk to them. Did not even offer to give us a refund on the breakfast or anything else. It was terrible. The room was tiny for four adults and the bathroom was ridiculously small. I guess maybe I'm used to a better quality of motel but when I pay in excess of $450 a night for a room with breakfast included I expect to have more room in the bathroom, it definitely felt like it would be lucky to call the room a 3 star hotel room and the breakfast abbout 1 star.

6

Maree

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sorry but the food was awful, like really bad. I saw someone order Uber eats at our awards function because the food was so bad. Breakfast both days was cold and dried out. Staff were helpful but when we asked about air con not working in our room we were advised it is not turned on when it is cold outside and we should just open the windows. They brought us as pedestal fan as it was so hot in our room and we couldn't sleep without air circulation.

6

Suzan

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was $32 per person and it was the worst I have ever had with very few options for the price we paid. A broken coffee machine and a very long queue for limited options. You could pay the same in a 5 star hotel in Melbourne CBD and it would be 100 x better.

10

Greg

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely place to stay at. Comfortable bed, excellent dining and breakfast. You certainly do get what you pay for.

10

Mark

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice motel. Clean rooms. Great breakfast.

8

Chrissy

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and close to the main street and action. Hotel was quiet and room spacious. Would have been nicer if the food and beverage offering was available more while we were there. No dinner on Sunday or lunch during the days for some of our stay. Food and drinks when we did order were great. We had small children visiting us and they loved the pool. Staff very accommodating and hotel good value for money. Will stay again if we are back in Geelong.

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