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1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
Corio, 8.5 km from Lara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (362 reviews)
"The staff were excellent and the views are awesome just like it is on the web site"
Australia
Paul
The price is CA $97
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
Property grounds

2. Little River Bed & Breakfast

Little River Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Lara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful, loved our stay! Great room, huge bathroom, and breakfast was a super nice touch. 10/10"
Australia
Alla
The price is CA $156
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Little River Bed & Breakfast
Outdoor pool

3. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (571 reviews)
"Lovely staff, clean room delicious breakfast!"
Australia
Nicole
The price is CA $109
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Eden Oak Geelong
Bayview Apartment One Bedroom

4. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.3 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Great place, clean room, restaurant foods are delicious I had pizza, one of the best"
Australia
Eric
The price is CA $157
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Lobby

5. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Rippleside Park Motor Inn
2.5 star property
13.6 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (406 reviews)
"Good position, friendly staff"
Australia
Greg
The price is CA $125
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Rippleside Park Motor Inn
Beach nearby

6. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.8 km from Lara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay, close to GMHBA stadium"
Australia
Kristian
The price is CA $136
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Rydges Geelong
Exterior

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.6 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (426 reviews)
"Service from the staff was amazing, really went out of their way to be helpful. Brekkie was brilliant, great options, well done, some hotels just get it right, and this is one of them. Parking was easy, room was just lovely."
Australia
Kirsten
The price is CA $153
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
View from room

8. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (855 reviews)
"Was Good nothing complain about"
Australia
Picco
The price is CA $178
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Reception

9. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.5 km from Lara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (425 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, parking was great"
Australia
Celeste
The price is CA $148
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Quest Geelong
Indoor pool

10. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Lovely buffet breakfast and short long weekend stay , pool was great for kids and there is a shared lounge area on same level as pool with kids tables for drawing, TV and tepee so families away together and go there with kids"
Australia
Erin
The price is CA $225
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Outdoor pool

11. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central, 16.1 km from Lara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay."
Australia
Alice
The price is CA $96
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Admiralty Inn
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

12. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.7 km from Lara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Proximity to Corio Bay for walking & relaxing park views + we could see the bay from our balcony spa unit :-) Lift gave excellent access to upstairs unit and quite bedroom with firm mattress (preferred). Great shower and handy microwave for warming breakie (BYO). Modern amenities and excellent value for money."
Australia
Rob
The price is CA $120
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Belmercer Motel
Standard Room

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Kingsway Motel Geelong
2.0 star property
Newtown, 15.6 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"Good quality budget motel, rooms well renovate comfy and clise to city."
Australia
Kenneth
The price is CA $101
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Kingsway Motel Geelong
Suite, 1 King Bed

14. Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and very comfortable bed,no on-site parking."
Australia
Ross
The price is CA $196
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Novotel Geelong
Boating

15. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.4 km from Lara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, a walk to the foreshore and town, and hany for the Spirit of Tasmania terminal."
Australia
Carol
The price is CA $117
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Room 1 - Torquay 2 Bedroom Studio

16. Anchor Geelong

Anchor Geelong
3.5 star property
Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (375 reviews)
"Very simple parking, check in very easy, will stay again"
Australia
Jeremy
The price is CA $115
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Anchor Geelong
Spa Suite | Bathroom

17. Sphinx Hotel Motel

Sphinx Hotel Motel
4.0 star property
North Geelong, 13.9 km from Lara
7.2 out of 10, Good, (525 reviews)
"Hotel was in a good location for us to board the sprit of Tasmania. It’s a basic and dated hotel but it was okay for what we needed. "
Australia
Sarndra
The price is CA $149
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Sphinx Hotel Motel
Deluxe Bay View Twin Room

18. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Location close to everything ,rooms were spacious and beds super comfortable."
Australia
Jodie
The price is CA $109
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Eastern Sands City Centre
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View

19. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 star property
Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,518 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Philip
The price is CA $178
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Executive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

20. Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (319 reviews)
"Excellent customer service and clean and well maintained rooms"
Australia
Marcia
The price is CA $159
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Quest Geelong Central
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Where to stay in Lara

Find the best Lara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A sculpture of two figures, a road sign, and a coastal landscape.

Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.
A large Ferris wheel with purple and yellow cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.
Photo by Abe Groot
Open Photo by Abe Groot

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.
A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a fountain, and a distant pier.
Photo by Donna McEachran
Open Photo by Donna McEachran

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.
A sign about Jerringtong Wildlife Reserve, including a map and information on waterbirds.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Kardinia Park during your time in the area.

Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

8/10 Good
"Everything during our stay was wonderful and the staff was great, but the loud noise from the washing machines kept us awake at night."
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Lara?
The best time to visit Lara is during the warmer months, from November to March, when the weather is ideal for enjoying the region's outdoor attractions.

During these months, you can expect pleasant temperatures, superb for exploring the You Yangs Regional Park, which offers walking trails and panoramic views. The warm weather also makes it a great time to visit the Serendip Sanctuary, where you can observe native Australian wildlife in a natural setting. This period is particularly good for families looking to spend time outdoors.

For those interested in local events and a more relaxed pace, the shoulder seasons of October and April are also lovely. The weather is still mild, and there are fewer crowds, offering a more tranquil experience.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
Many Expedia hotel reservations are refundable, provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline – this is often within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable booking, it might still be possible to receive a refund if you cancel it within 24 hours of booking. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. For maximum flexibility, use our "Fully refundable property" filter during your search to find the right Lara hotel for you.
How much is the nightly rate at a Lara hotel?
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