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Rydges Geelong

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

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A family of three walking on a beach with waves.
A modern bar area with a bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.
A modern dining area with a wooden panel wall, a built-in bench, and a small arched window.
An aerial view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Geelong Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kardinia Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Geelong
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room (Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a city view.

One Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Geelong

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Geelong Central hotel, you'll find 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kardinia Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Geelong Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westfield Geelong - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 11 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maestro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot St Jean - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hot Chicken Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cartel Roasters Brew Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bay City Noodles and Cafe - ‬6 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. 42-inch 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.

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Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Geelong Central
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 426 reviews
$101 nightly
The price is $112
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

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 self 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

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 10:00 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 the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. 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 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.
  • 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 Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Geelong on Aug 4, 2026 start from $107, 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 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay clean room friendly staff and great car parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kaushikkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room, friendly helpful staff, lovely meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, useful staff. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, central location and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was lovely & staff were very friendly & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic, staff were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable nights stay before early departure for ferry to Tasmania.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fawzy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean facilities. Very filling and good range of foods for breakfast. Parking works well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very sweet and rooms were nice and tidy In a good location close to a big shopping centre cafes and the eastern beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely overall. Unfortunately, the room next door was a bit noisy at night, which made it a little hard to get a good night’s sleep. That said, the staff were very professional and friendly, which really made the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, lovely amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee making facility in the rooms would be great. Otherwise, fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff and great amenities. The only down side is that the bathroom was very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, comfy beds. Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! We would go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and the kids enjoyed the pool. Late checkout was a bonus. Good buffet breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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