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Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Geelong Performing Arts Center

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • Pool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • GymGymGym
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Popular LocationGeelong Performing Arts Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKardinia Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Carousel15 min walk
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)20 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room (Double Double) | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Double Double)

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 323 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | View from room

Family Room

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | View from room

One Bedroom Apartment

10/10 Exceptional
  • 646 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
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4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (76)
The price is $139
per night
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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About the neighborhood

Geelong

City center retreat .Your stay at this Geelong hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Geelong Performing Arts Center and Kardinia Park. Westfield Geelong and Deakin University are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk
  • Kardinia Park - 7 min walk
  • Deakin University - 12 min walk
  • GMHBA Stadium - 12 min walk
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 15 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bay City Noodle & Cafe Minh - 6 min walk
  • James Street Bakery & Cafe - 6 min walk
  • Yanji Dumplings - 6 min walk
  • Neck of the Woods - 3 min walk
  • El Toro Pizza & Restaurant - 3 min walk

About this property

Rydges Geelong

4-star hotel near Geelong Performing Arts Center
Rydges Geelong offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Rydges Geelong. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Geelong hotel is smoke free.

  • 138 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rydges Geelong offers 138 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (AUD 27 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 34 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 34 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 27.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Geelong Mercure Hotel
Mercure Geelong
Rydges Geelong Hotel
Accor Geelong
Mercure Geelong Hotel Geelong
Rydges Geelong Hotel
Rydges Geelong Geelong
Rydges Geelong Hotel Geelong

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rydges Geelong to the airport?

Rydges Geelong is 14.4 mi (21-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Geelong?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Geelong on Jun 2, 2024 start from $92.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rydges Geelong have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Geelong.

How close is Rydges Geelong to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and 1 mi (6-min drive) from Eastern Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rydges Geelong offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rydges Geelong, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 34 for adults and AUD 16 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rydges Geelong?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rydges Geelong?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Rydges Geelong?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 27.00 per night.

Does Rydges Geelong have a pool?

Rydges Geelong features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Rydges Geelong have a restaurant?

Rydges Geelong is home to Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen, which features local and international cuisine and happy hour.

Does Rydges Geelong have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rydges Geelong to downtown Geelong?

Rydges Geelong is 0.2 mi away from Geelong.

Rydges Geelong Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

EVOL

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Slav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is in a good location 15 min walk to the foreshore. The beds are comfortable if you like a soft bed. This is a hotel for a basic 1 or 2 night stay. There is no smart TV. The bathroom is small particularly if more than 1 person staying in the room. The parking is disappointing. It is outdoor parking not secure and should be Free! It is expensive for outside car park and if you dont leave by 12pm you will be slugged with a $5 fee Plus $ 5 for every hour or part of beyond 12pm. The reception staff told me we could stay until 1pm before the fees kick in maybe the staff need to check up on the policy before giving info to guests. If you need a convenient hotel for a couple of nights it will do the job
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry

Traveled with partner
Price with no parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place if you want a nice weekend to get away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean and comfortable room. Just a shame we had people ‘Nick knocking’ at our door at different hours of the night which disturbed our sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel located close to everything Geelong CBD has to offer. Short walk or drive to the water. Rooms were nice and big. Only downside was the queen size bed. Plenty of room for King size bed. Bathrooms clean and tidy. Second time we’ve stayed there. Well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chrissy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024