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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Geelong

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Geelong

If it's your first trip to Geelong, Australia for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Geelong. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Geelong. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Geelong for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Geelong beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Geelong for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Crowne Plaza Geelong By IHG

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Geelong
  • Heated pool
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Located at 68-94 Western Beach Road, Crowne Plaza Geelong By IHG has great rooms from $126 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $107. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 13-15 The Esplanade. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, city views, an indoor pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong By IHG

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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We found Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong By IHG to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $107. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 40 Ryrie Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, an indoor pool, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Eden Oak Geelong

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Geelong
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $82, Eden Oak Geelong, at 20 Adams Court provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, a hot tub, a game room, free parking, and a pool table. It's located just 2 km from the city center, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Geelong Holiday Park

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Geelong Holiday Park has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. The great rooms here start at $73 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 153 Barrabool Road. Furthermore, it also offers a child pool, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Geelong
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Nightcap at Gateway Hotel is 8.30 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a bar, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $72, and it's located at 218-230 Princes Highway. We also love the a refrigerator, a playground, and a kids club which are great for visitors. And since it's just 7.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Motel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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A cool place is Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments because it has great rooms that start at $101. It has room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 30 Keera Street. Only 1.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this convenient hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Abbotswood Motor Inn

Inn with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Geelong
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Abbotswood Motor Inn offers a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $83 (before taxes). It's located at 308 - 310 High Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.2 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 67 Melbourne Road, Drumcondra, Rippleside Park Motor Inn has great rooms from $82 (before taxes). It offers room service, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a microwave, a refrigerator, an airport shuttle, breakfast in the room, and private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.3 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Melbourne, Ballarat, Apollo Bay, Cowes, and Geelong.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Melbourne, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Melbourne, Best Luxury Hotels in Melbourne, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Melbourne, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Melbourne, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Melbourne, Best Hotels for One Week in Melbourne, Best Hotels for One Night in Melbourne, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Melbourne, Best Party Hotels in Melbourne, Best Business Hotels in Melbourne, or Best Party Hotels in Melbourne.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Geelong?

Geelong Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$93

After analyzing 9 first time trip hotels in Geelong, Australia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $93. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Geelong.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $105
  • 3-star hotels: $79
  • 2-star hotels: $73


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