Corio Bay Motel

3.0 star property

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Queen Room - Pet Friendly
Exterior
Twin Room
Property grounds
Renovated Twin Room

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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292 Princes Highway, Corio, VIC, 3214
  • Place, Waterworld
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, GMHBA Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room - Upper Level

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room - Upper Level

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room - Ground Level

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room - Pet Friendly

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Large Family Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Geelong

At Corio Bay Motel you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Waterworld and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Beckley Park International Raceway. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. .Near this 3-property class Corio motel, you'll find Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Waterworld - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • You Yangs Regional Park - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Deakin University - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 16 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Corio Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gateway Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Corio Bay Motel

Corio Bay Motel offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Geelong motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1970
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Corio Bay Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Geelong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Corio Bay Motel
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Corio Bay Motel Corio
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Corio Bay Motel?

Yep, Corio Bay Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Corio Bay Motel?

The closest beach to Corio Bay Motel is Eastern Beach (7.8 km).

Is Corio Bay Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Corio Bay Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Corio Bay Motel?

No, Corio Bay Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Corio Bay Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Corio Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 814 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was easy check in and out, bed was comfy and everything was clean. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Property is basic and a great option for an overnight stay prior to a morning Spirit of Tasmania sailing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my few hours here with a escort from Belmont
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness
Good this time not so good overtimes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Good location for those wanting to get on highway to Melbourne
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dudley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

JENNI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was a little dated but clean and comfortable and close to Spirit of Tasmania. A great place to eat down the road at Gateway Hotel, Buffet to die for
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this motel several times. I would recommend this hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sirjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable rooms for stay after long ship journeys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are dated but clean & the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was amazing and so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean room very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Look the place has seen better years but it was clean and had everything I needed and my opinion it was perfect for my needs and would use again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Ideal jump off point for Tassie

Clean +++ comfy and surprisingly quiet. V handy to Tassie ferry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Staff & service
Motel was adequate for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mohammad Rowshon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for one night stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location - easy to find and easy to get to the Spirit of Tasmania
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Was ok for somewhere to stay while working, pretty basic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms n hot shower, the road noise with trucks on the hiway maybe be a problem for light sleepers
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite being on highway, our room at the back was quiet enough to sleep. Comfortable bed, hot water and all we needed for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean room and very convenient location for my purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Staff & service
Room for the night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a nice little room, conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025