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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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Deluxe Queen/Twin | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
LCD TV, pay movies
Beach nearby
LCD TV, pay movies

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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231-235 Malop Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Deakin University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • GMHBA Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪23 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

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

Superior Queen

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

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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

About the neighborhood

Geelong

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

  • The Carousel - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Deakin University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 16 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wharf Shed Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hi Sushi - ‬6 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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Total with taxes and fees
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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

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 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 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 (24-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 Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay City Motel Geelong on Sep 12, 2025 start from $111.52, 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 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 10-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. 249 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 682 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sokunthea

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is worth it!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location. Close to shops and waterfront. The grounds of the motel very unkempt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean with good facilities. The motel manager was welcoming and helpful. It's situated within easy walking distance to the waterfront, shops and other facilities. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Faye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic accomodation, clean and well located near Eastern Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just like home! Our rating out of five (5) = 6
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ros

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled musty, floors and surfaces not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nelson

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aydin, South Morang

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean hotel,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fi

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

6/10 Okay

Cherry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
poor facility and services, and the landlord requested us to pay deposit when we check in. Never heard that, very bad experience. Not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

GAVAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Motlel. Had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where so nice and very helpful, went above and beyond to help me with my issue I had with check in and where very accommodating, great nice room for the night, wonderful happy experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, smelt beautiful when we opened the door and everything good. Loved it. A lovely motel to stay in. Easy parking. Westfield shopping centre and many other shops and eateries 15mins walk. Beach 15 mins walk. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient to my needs. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good, clean location in easy walking distance of the foreshore and shops. Didn’t feel like the most secure of locations but it is a motel so should be expected and experienced no issues. Happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach, Westfield, public transport and the heart of Geelong. Split system aircon, electric blanket, fridge and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025