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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star luxury hotel near Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre

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A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden wall, and a glass partition on one side.
A building facade with a large mural, a fire safety door, and a low clearance warning sign.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a wall displaying various decorative items.
A modern lobby with a central column, seating areas, and a reception desk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Deakin University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Geelong
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Geelong Art Gallery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

Bayview Apartment Two Bedroom

  • Bay view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the sea.

Bayview King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a sofa, and a blue chair.

Superior King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a white countertop, and a blue pendant light.

Superior Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Superior Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with a view, and an air conditioning unit.

Executive Apartment One Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

Bayview Apartment One Bedroom

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Geelong

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Waterfront Precinct hotel, you'll find Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre and Deakin University. The Carousel and Westfield Geelong are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Westfield Geelong - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Geelong Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 14 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Box Office Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Geelong Boat House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Deck - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a fitness center, 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1960
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 bathrobes. This Geelong hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental 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 32 for adults and AUD 16.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Null
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 continental breakfast: approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16.5 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)

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 guestroom 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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

How close is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 13.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Nov 30, 2026 start from CA $183, excluding 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.

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How close is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Eastern Beach and 1.5 mi (3-min drive) from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16.5 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs AUD 40 (subject to availability).

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

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 35 per day.

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

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Geelong?

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 1 mi away from Geelong.

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A fantastic Hotel.. will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, clean great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The hotel was nice and clean, and the indoor pool was a real highlight. Everything felt comfortable and well looked after — exactly what you want from a hotel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Had a lovely stay, can recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean room, restaurant foods are delicious I had pizza, one of the best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really lovely modern hotel, clean and tidy and well looked after, comfy bed and good size room and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was a good size and looking out to the bay was amazing on the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place amazing location and very very lovely staff. Perfect ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Above and beyond my expectations just booked for a second trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Children enjoyed the indoor pool. The happy hour in lobby was also a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay after arriving on the Spirit from Tasmania. hotel beautifully appointed, staff were very helpful and friendly and the location was really convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was in immaculate condition. The entry, service desk and rooms were well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel but in the midst of renovating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Thank you for our staff it was wonderful. The room was clean ( the fridge had no shelves in it )and love the view over the bay. Highly recommend the bay view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful accomodation with a stunning views. Secure under ground car park. Restaurant, pool, sauna, gym, room service and a spa!! We love coming here. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable stay. Parking is a bit tight if you're using free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So much thought has gone in to this hotel. The care taken to be accessible, comfortable, quiet, friendly and green is wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The renovations were impressive and while we stayed in the older part of the hotel the room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast needs significant improvement which I expect will coincide with the completion of the renovations. Would stay here again to make use of all the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and modern very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff and beautiful room, will definitely get ocean view next time x
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room very clean and spacious. Food at Franca’s was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026