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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star beach hotel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

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Indoor pool
Lobby
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Rippleside Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Deakin University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Carousel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Geelong

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Waterfront Precinct hotel, you'll find Rippleside Park and Deakin University. Steampacket Gardens and The Carousel are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rippleside Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eastern Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 14 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King of the Castle - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Koffie Haus - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7 Origins - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Deck - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5-star beach hotel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

7 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. The luxury Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Geelong hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1960
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. This Geelong hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 12 to 40 for adults and AUD 12 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 40
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 40 for adults, and AUD 12 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Quality Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
Chifley Hotel And Apartments Geelong
Chifley On The Esplanade Geelong
Quality Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Hotel
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Hotel Geelong

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 13.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Apr 26, 2026 start from $119, 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 Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How close is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Eastern Beach and 1.5 mi (3-min drive) from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 12 and 40 for adults, AUD 12 and 20 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs AUD 40 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 35 per day.

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Geelong?

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 1 mi away from Geelong.

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, modern, staff waste fantastic. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tayla

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I find this place as an unforgettable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service and the hotel high class
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous room, spacious, spotlessly clean, little bit of luxury; staff very friendly & courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a weekend away, room was clean, staff were amazing and the bed was comfortable. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant experience! Its the firat time downloading an app to use as a door key. Great innovation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything in the hotel was super clean and fresh. Easy access to walking trails into harbor. Restaurant staff went above and beyond to accommodate. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baqer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dongcheon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was brilliant & clean. Grandkids were impressed with the huge tv screen & shower. Dinner & breakfast was yummy. Staff were very intensive.
Working off breakfast
Their favourite spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very friendly and extremely helpful. The apartment was immaculate and the bed was very comfortable. Beautiful water views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean. Situated in a great location close to shops and walking distance to lots of plces. Will definitely rebook next time we are in Geelong.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fin beliggenhet. Veldig hyggelig betjening. Rommet var nyoppusset. Treningsfasiliteter og badstue
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025