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Bay City Motel Geelong

4.0 star property
4-star motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

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Standard Queen/Twin | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Superior Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
LCD TV, pay movies
Superior Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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231-235 Malop Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Eastern Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Geelong
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Geelong Performing Arts Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen/Twin | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen/Twin

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Queen/Twin | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen/Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Geelong

Geelong Central stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Geelong Central motel, you'll find Westfield Geelong and Giant Sky Wheel. Old Geelong Gaol and Eastern Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westfield Geelong - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Carousel - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 16 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Asian gourmet - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf Shed Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Go! - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malt Shovel Taphouse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bay City Motel Geelong

4-star motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Bay City Motel Geelong, you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Geelong motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Bay City Motel Geelong offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and 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 16 and up.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Bay City Geelong
Comfort Inn Bay City Hotel
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Comfort Inn Bay City Motel
Comfort Bay City Geelong
Bay City(Geelong) Motel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay City Motel Geelong to the airport?

Bay City Motel Geelong is 14.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay City Motel Geelong?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay City Motel Geelong on Jun 23, 2026 start from $108, including 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 Bay City Motel Geelong have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay City Motel Geelong.

How close is Bay City Motel Geelong to the beach?

This motel is a short 8-minute walk from Eastern Beach and 9-minute walk from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay City Motel Geelong offer free breakfast?

Bay City Motel Geelong does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay City Motel Geelong?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Bay City Motel Geelong?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay City Motel Geelong?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bay City Motel Geelong have a pool?

Bay City Motel Geelong does not have a pool.

Does Bay City Motel Geelong have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bay City Motel Geelong to downtown Geelong?

Bay City Motel Geelong is 0.4 mi away from Geelong.

Bay City Motel Geelong Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 698 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Margret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was in an excellent location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teegan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bay City Motel was very conveniently located, close to the shops and the waterfront. The staff and service was also excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room in a very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is central and serviced well. Thanks to the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good place to stay for a single traveller .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple checkin. Room tidy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place and been.there 5 times already and lovely people that own this motel Very clean and very relaxing and enjoyable to stay in with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic accomodation, clean and well located near Eastern Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was what I wanted and expected
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yayang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Amenities
Great room and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would definitely head back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property before, and it is close to everything shops, restaurants, and bars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aydin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean hotel,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and tidy, clean rooms, easy walk to shopping center and foreshore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room and facilities good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Budget motel close to city centre and waterfront dining.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, and close to hospital and shopping centre. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced very clean room comfortable bed very pleasantly surprised. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Room was clean and bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to find a traditional motel in a surprisingly central location.