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Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Geelong Performing Arts Center

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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, Deakin University
    ‪12 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
(54 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
(42 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

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Bay View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

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

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Geelong Central hotel, you'll find Geelong Performing Arts Center and Kardinia Park. Westfield Geelong and Deakin University are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • The Carousel - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Deakin University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 11 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cartel Roasters Brew Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hot Chicken Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leega Korean BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot St Jean - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caruggi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Geelong

4-star hotel near Geelong Performing Arts Center
Rydges Geelong offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

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Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
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  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 394 reviews
The price is CA $143
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (AUD 27 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent 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 up
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.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 34 for adults and 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 percent

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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 up.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • 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

How close is Rydges Geelong to the airport?

Rydges Geelong is 14.4 mi (21-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Geelong?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Geelong on Apr 26, 2026 start from CA $140, 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 Rydges Geelong have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Geelong.

How close is Rydges Geelong to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and 1 mi (6-min drive) from Eastern Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rydges Geelong offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rydges Geelong, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 34 for adults and AUD 16 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rydges Geelong?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rydges Geelong?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Rydges Geelong?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 27.00 per night.

Does Rydges Geelong have a pool?

Rydges Geelong features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Rydges Geelong have a restaurant?

Rydges Geelong is home to Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen, which features local and international cuisine and happy hour.

Does Rydges Geelong have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rydges Geelong to downtown Geelong?

Rydges Geelong is 0.2 mi away from Geelong.

Rydges Geelong Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siti Aminah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good services
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fawzy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

Pawan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very sweet and rooms were nice and tidy In a good location close to a big shopping centre cafes and the eastern beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sreeja

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Orrien

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth, Berwick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lohith

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room. Very clean
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

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Annabelle

Disliked: Cleanliness
Common areas were renovated and new, rooms were old and didn’t feel super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lingxue

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The pool could have had some more water in it, it was well below the first step and made it very hard to get in and out of there, especially with children. Otherwise, overall great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean, but there was dust on the lamp shade bases and on the toilet roll holder. Also a dirty stained towel lay near the elevator. Was still there for at least 12 hours when we were leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

steven

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