"The property failed to live up to my expectations based on the price paid and the images on the website. The room was very basic (although clean) the
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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, spa tub, and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order 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-star Geelong hotel include Westfield Geelong and Deakin University.
Rydges Geelong ratings based on 522 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
3.8
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Room cleanliness4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition3.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Rydges Geelong
Everyone (280)Couples (75)Family (122)
3 out of 5
The property failed to live up to my expectations based on the price paid and the images on the website. The room was very basic (although clean) the pool area was not at all inviting (with the spa out of action) and the staff were not welcoming nor informative.
Posted by Laurel on 28 Jan. 2023
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5 out of 5
The service and the staff were friendly
Posted by James on 27 Jan. 2023
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4 out of 5
Spacious Rooms
Excellent bed and bedding
tea/coffee facilities minimal but adequate
layout of hotel, compact and convenient
Posted by Elaine on 22 Jan. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
26 Jan. 2023
by Rydges
Dear Elaine,Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review! We are all so thrilled that you had a wonderful stay! I will pass on your kind words to the staff. Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Service good nice breakfast
Posted by Robert on 9 Jan. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
9 Jan. 2023
by T
Dear Robert,Thank you for staying with us.Glad you enjoyed both our service as well as breakfast.Kind regards, Tobias Bondegard Hotel Operations Manager
5 out of 5
Very convenient design of the building, lift access great! Lovely location handy to many attractions. Restuarant staff were great
Posted by Joyce on 7 Jan. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
9 Jan. 2023
by T
Dear Joyce,Thank you for sharing your feedback as well as staying with us here at Rydges Geelong.So happy to read that you enjoyed your stay.Kind regards,Tobias BondegardHotel Operations Manager
5 out of 5
For the price charged during the festive season it was excellent.
Posted by Michelle on 5 Jan. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
9 Jan. 2023
by T
Dear Michelle,Thank you for taking time to stay with us as well as sharing your feedbackHope to see you stay with us again soon.Kind regards,Tobias BondegardHotel Operations Manager
4 out of 5
Great friendly staff, great location
Posted by DEBBIE on 3 Jan. 2023
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Comment from Hotel Management
9 Jan. 2023
by T
Hi Debbie,Thank you so much for your review.Hope to see you stay with us again soon.Kind regards,Tobias BondegardHotel Operations Manager
4 out of 5
Good beds and locations. But paying for parking and no tooth rush etc needs more amenities.
Posted by Ricardo on 29 Dec. 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
3 Jan. 2023
by Tobias
Hello Ricardo,Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback as well as staying with us.Glad you enjoyed your stay.Parking is 27 per night in our carpark however there is plenty of street parking available around the hotel.Kind regards,Tobias BondegardHotel Operations ManagerRydges Geelong
1 out of 5
Advised staff that my flight was arriving late - hotel locked on arrival. No one answering AH number, had to wait for over an hour eventually a guest cam out for a cigarette - one inside took 30 minutes to find someone to check in - appalling
Posted by James on 24 Dec. 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
28 Dec. 2022
by Tobias
Dear James,Thank you for taking time to provide us with your feedback. After reading this we have gone through all the CCTV to see what happened as it's really unusual that our night staff are away from the desk unless in an hotel emergency.For guest and hotel security our front doors lock after 10PM and require a guest room key to open. In case of a late check in there is an intercom near the doors, as well as you can always call the AH number.We can see that you arrived at 11.17PM and you are correct there was nobody at the desk at this time as the duty manager was doing a lock up of the hotel which takes 5-10 minutes. At 11:19PM CCTV is showing that you were able to enter the building as another guest went outside.At 11.22PM the Duty Manager arrived back at the hotel desk after doing his security lock up. And half a minute after you show up at the desk and are handed a room key.Our General Manager has also replied to the email that you sent us in regards to this matter.Though I do want to apologise as it seems that the AH number didn't divert to the phone the duty manager carries on them at all times when not at the desk.And we know that at times 5 minutes sometimes can feel like 30.Kind regards,Tobias BondegardHotel Operations Manager
4 out of 5
Great location and service
Will definitely stay again
Posted by Naomi on 23 Dec. 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
28 Dec. 2022
by Tobias
Dear Naomi,Thank you for staying with us and taking time to provide us with your feedback.Hope to see you stay with us again in the near future.Kind regards,Tobias Bondegard Hotel Operations Manager
Rydges Geelong offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, 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.
Train station: South Geelong Station (1.2 km / 0.8 mi)
Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
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.
Minibar
In-room dining (limited hours)
Flat-screen television
Digital channels
Premium channels
Refrigerator
Coffee maker
Luxury bedding
Bathtub or shower
Housekeeping (daily)
Hair dryer
Toiletries (free)
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Blackout drapes
Climate control (air conditioning)
Ensuite bathroom
Connecting rooms available
Wheelchair accessible
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-in time ends at 12:30 AM
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Check-out
Check-out by 11 AM
Payment types
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.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Policies
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 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 each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; 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.
Children stay free
Number of children who can stay for free – 2
Debit cards not accepted
Staffed front desk
Smoke detector
LGBTQIA friendly
Children stay free: Maximum age 12
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wear personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is not available for guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually wrapped food options are not available
No gap period between guests' stays
Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
Temperature checks are available to guests
Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Cashless transactions are available
Masks are not compulsory at the property
Mobile key entry is not available
Guests must provide health documentation
Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Breakfast fee: between AUD 15 and AUD 50 for adults, AUD 1 and AUD 50 for children (approximately)
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 1.08 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
Geelong Mercure Hotel
Mercure Geelong
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Accor Geelong
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You should know
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.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rydges Geelong offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Rydges Geelong requires guests to provide COVID-related documentation at check-in, uses enhanced cleaning measures, and ensures social distancing.
Yep, Rydges Geelong has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 27.00 per night.
Yep, Rydges Geelong is a short 19-minute walk from Eastern Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and sailing.
Rydges Geelong has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
A hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rydges Geelong.
Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
No, Rydges Geelong does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
