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Sphinx Hotel Motel

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

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Exterior
Front of property
Interior
3 bars/lounges
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2 Thompson Road, North Geelong, North Geelong, VIC, 3215
  • Deakin University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • GMHBA Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spa Suite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Geelong

North Geelong stay.With a stay at this North Geelong motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Geelong Golf Course and 2 miles (3 km) of Islamic Society of Geelong. Rippleside Park and Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Deakin University - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • The Carousel - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • North Geelong Station - 19 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bumble Bee Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soft Coffee Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪King of the Castle - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hanaya - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sphinx Hotel Motel

4-star motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Sphinx Hotel Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a nightclub, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Sphinx Hotel Motel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, room service (during limited hours), and an ATM. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Geelong motel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1971
  • Nightclub
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sphinx Hotel Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Geelong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 Monday - Friday (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Gaming Room after 6 PM]
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: AUD 300.00 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 continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per night

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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. 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 Diners Club. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

A nightclub is located onsite and operates on Saturdays until late night. Guests can expect some noise during this time.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sphinx Hotel Motel Geelong
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Sphinx Geelong
Sphinx Hotel Motel North Geelong
Sphinx North Geelong
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Sphinx Hotel Motel North Geelong
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sphinx Hotel Motel to the airport?

Sphinx Hotel Motel is 12.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sphinx Hotel Motel?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sphinx Hotel Motel on Sep 10, 2025 start from $86.94, 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 Sphinx Hotel Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sphinx Hotel Motel.

How close is Sphinx Hotel Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2.5 mi (9-min drive) from Eastern Beach and 2.7 mi (6-min drive) from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sphinx Hotel Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sphinx Hotel Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children.

Is there a casino at Sphinx Hotel Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sphinx Hotel Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sphinx Hotel Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sphinx Hotel Motel have a pool?

Sphinx Hotel Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Sphinx Hotel Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sphinx Hotel Motel to downtown Geelong?

Sphinx Hotel Motel is 1.9 mi away from Geelong.

Reviews

Sphinx Hotel Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 502 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have to be desperate to stay here. The room smellt like a toilet, towel rail broken, spiders, poor condtition. This place need a makeover.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thao Alice

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

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very ordinary basic hotel and extremely over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharron

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

Sphinx for Avalon

The Sphinx probably had its heyday in the 1980’s and still retains the optimism of that era. Our room was sparkling clean with none of the dreadful chemical deodoriser smell some older premises use. As an asthmatic - thank you Sphinx! The restaurant and bar are handy and the service excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JACKIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean basic motel room but bed was very comfortable. Food at bistro was lovely too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy until 2 pm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

Byron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All crap all un professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sunil

Not worth of money, not clean enough
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, but up some steep stairs. There was no parking space in front of my room, only for the room downstairs. The usual extras such as biscuits to have with tea or coffee, & bags for sanitary items in the bathroom were not evident.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The sphinx look at the front was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Topl

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were extremely warm due to the room facing the afternoon sun. Aircon bately worked efficiently for the room size. Went and bought a fan from Myers store so we could sleep comfortably. Had bistro meals were great and plentiful for dinners. Had issue when wife and daughter walked back to room and were stopped and told to walk around in the excessive heat that evening by stsff. Unacceptable. They were not stopping in the gaming area, just walking through to access the room. Daughter was 13, accompanied by wife and just walking through... If this is an issue, then doors should be closed off and or monitored by security or staff. Had we known this was a problem then we would of left and asked for refund on first night. Such an inconvenience and in hot temperatures was not liked. Albeit another direct route to the rooms must be provided without accessing the gaming area. This could be a big issue if a family with young childres are staying, or in event of bad weather
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and dining experience was really good and playground was amazing for our 4 year old. Down falls is the pool was super dirty and didn’t want our son going in there and I think it’s alittle over priced for what it is just a real basic room and bathroom was falling apart but it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

RICHARD

Disliked: Cleanliness
relatively expensive, room to be expected, but overall a little uncared for and a little dusty/dirty utensils/glasses.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

AILIE ANNE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was dirty and unswimmable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

warrick

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

Unique hotel

Fascinating hotel. Great food and service. Very convenient for shops, restaurants and the Spirit of Tasmania terminal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness
Did not have a towel and no way of filling up kettle which needs replacing due to being dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything 💜
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024