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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 star property
Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool

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Indoor pool
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

About the area

Geelong

A luxury stay in the heart of Geelong awaits you at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Rippleside Park and Deakin University. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 4.5-property class Waterfront Precinct hotel, you'll find Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Rippleside Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Eastern Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 14 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King of the Castle - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Koffie Haus - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sir Charles Hotham Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪7 Origins - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a fitness centre, 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1960
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 complimentary bathrobes. This Geelong hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the bay

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
  • Lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 per cent

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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 guest room 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all 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) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • One child aged 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

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

Yep, Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a secured uncovered self car park for AUD 35 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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

As of 18 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$215.00, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The closest beach to Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is Eastern Beach (1.6 km).

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

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel has an indoor pool. The pool is open 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta

Travelled 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

Mano

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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