Shannon Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

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Reception
Family Room
Business centre
Executive Spa Suite | Private spa tub
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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283-285 Shannon Ave, Newtown, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Kardinia Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Geelong Performing Arts Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, GMHBA Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Geelong

Newtown stay.With a stay at this Newtown motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Heights Heritage House and Garden and 2 miles (3 km) of Islamic Society of Geelong. Geelong Arts Centre and Geelong Performing Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Geelong Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Westfield Geelong - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hanaya - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Newtown Provedore - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pholklore - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Shannon Motor Inn

3.5-star motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Shannon Motor Inn also features barbecue grills and a garden. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Geelong motel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Shannon Motor Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Property 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shannon Motor Inn to the airport?

Shannon Motor Inn is 18.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shannon Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shannon Motor Inn.

How close is Shannon Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 2.1 mi (10-min drive) from Eastern Beach and 2.4 mi (5-min drive) from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shannon Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Shannon Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shannon Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Shannon Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Shannon Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Shannon Motor Inn have a pool?

Shannon Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Shannon Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Shannon Motor Inn to downtown Geelong?

Shannon Motor Inn is 1.4 mi away from Geelong.

Shannon Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 650 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, the management was excellent and did everything to help make our stay pleasant, Will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times, great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a supermarket just over the road and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy to find everything around the area for sightseeing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Great comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay highly recommend thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Reasonable price and very convienently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and convenient for access to the port.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there before and would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in, close to hotel for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but very well kept, great value, and good place for spirit of tas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for the purpose of the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay friendly helpfull staff thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property Clean rooms comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A best motel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , really soft beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position, pleasant staff and room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a very clean comfortable room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024