Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Kevin Hoffman Walk

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Family Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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69 Curletts Road, Lara, VIC, 3212
  • Serendip Sanctuary
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • You Yangs Regional Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Geelong

Lara stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Lara guesthouse, you'll find Kevin Hoffman Walk and Serendip Sanctuary. You Yangs is within 9 miles (15 km) and The Carousel is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Serendip Sanctuary - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • You Yangs Regional Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • You Yangs - 18 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • The Carousel - 18 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lara Station - 3 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rods Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Corio Bay Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sixways Fish & Chips Shop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara

3-star guest house near Kevin Hoffman Walk
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Geelong guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2003
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara offers 2 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Geelong guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 31 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 40.0 per night

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

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara to the airport?

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara is 6.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara.

How close is Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara to the beach?

This guesthouse is 10.7 mi (21-min drive) from Eastern Beach and 10.9 mi (19-min drive) from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara offer free breakfast?

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara have a pool?

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara does not have a pool.

Does Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara to downtown Geelong?

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara is 9.5 mi away from Geelong.