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Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Kardinia Park

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Beach nearby
Meeting facility
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Serves dinner and happy hour
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room (Double Double)

Superior Room (Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | View from room

One Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Bay View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

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Living area

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Geelong

Rydges Geelong puts you in the heart of Geelong, within just a 10-minute stroll of Geelong Performing Arts Center and Kardinia Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen serves local and international cuisine and is open for dinner. Enjoy the gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Geelong Central hotel include Westfield Geelong and Deakin University.

What's nearby

  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kardinia Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westfield Geelong - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Carousel - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 11 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cartel Roasters Brew Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hot Chicken Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leaf Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Box Geelong - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Geelong

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Kardinia Park
Rydges Geelong offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • 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 baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 379 reviews
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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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
  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 27 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen
  • Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent 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 older
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.

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: from approximately AUD 34 for adults and from 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 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, 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 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, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all 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 over.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Rydges Geelong?

Rydges Geelong offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Geelong?

As of 16 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Geelong on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$178.2, 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.

Is parking available at Rydges Geelong?

Yep, Rydges Geelong has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 27.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Rydges Geelong?

The closest beach to Rydges Geelong is Eastern Beach (1.1 km).

Does Rydges Geelong have a pool?

Rydges Geelong has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Rydges Geelong a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and late-night room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rydges Geelong.

Is Rydges Geelong family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Rydges Geelong is a hit with families.

Does Rydges Geelong serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges Geelong?

No, Rydges Geelong does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges Geelong?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rydges Geelong?

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

Are pets allowed at Rydges Geelong?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rydges Geelong Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kerryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was excellent, clean and in a great spot. Sadly the mature lady on the reception desk was abrupt and non helpful. I would of put it down to her having a bad day but we were met with the same approach the next day. Our family booked several rooms and several of us had the same experience. Otherwise the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay at Rydges Geelong. The room and hotel facilities were very clean. The bar and restaurant were a lovely place to dine with a delicious menu. We enjoyed happy hour between 4 and 6. The staff were all very polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

8/10 Good

Belinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Convenient location. Comfortable room. Only negative is the air-conditioning system: you're unable to keep the air-conditioner on cool, it will automatically change to heating based on the external temperature, which meant the room was quite stuffy. Reception staff loaned us a fan, which was a lifesaver.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

jasmine

Travelled with family and small children
I booked two rooms and we both woke in the morning saying we roasted all night. No such thing as aircon if you want a temp lower than 19 There is no aircon, and the rooms are hot!! The parking charge was a suprise. The buffet breakfast was a bit of a disappointment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Hall way doors slammed all the time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We are pleased with room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 late night check in sleep quality and service Parking is easy and bed was so comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel. Clean rooms. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Avishka

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda-Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and acceptable - is management aware that the window rattles when it is windy?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tash

Wish I wasn’t on the first floor like to be high up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025