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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)
"Separate accommodation away from the pub/pokies building, which was nice"
Australia
Etienne
The price is CA $97
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 $139
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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, (579 reviews)
"Everything was perfect from reception, the room, restaurant and the food."
Australia
Brian
The price is CA $112
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"Love our stay"
Australia
Samantha
The price is CA $152
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Spa Suite | Bathroom

5. Sphinx Hotel Motel

Sphinx Hotel Motel
4.0 star property
North Geelong, 13.9 km from Lara
7.2 out of 10, Good, (527 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
Anonymous traveller
The price is CA $144
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Sphinx Hotel Motel
Standard Room

6. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Kingsway Motel Geelong
2.0 star property
Newtown, 15.6 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (155 reviews)
"Good quality budget motel, rooms well renovate comfy and clise to city."
Australia
Kenneth
The price is CA $101
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Kingsway Motel Geelong
Outdoor pool

7. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central, 16.1 km from Lara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay."
Australia
Alice
The price is CA $97
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Admiralty Inn
Beach nearby

8. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.8 km from Lara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay, close to GMHBA stadium"
Australia
Kristian
The price is CA $136
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Rydges Geelong
Lobby

9. 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 $126
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Rippleside Park Motor Inn
View from room

10. 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, (858 reviews)
"Great location, very roomy, exceedingly helpful staff. "
United States
Jan
The price is CA $175
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Exterior

11. 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, (428 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 $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Property grounds

12. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

Parkwood Motel and Apartments
3.5 star property
14.1 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (319 reviews)
"Nice place great position"
Australia
David
The price is CA $145
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Parkwood Motel and Apartments
Reception

13. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.5 km from Lara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (427 reviews)
"Great location and spacious room"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is CA $148
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Quest Geelong
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.7 km from Lara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"A clean and handy traditional motel with everything I needed. Everything worked and I slept well in a comfortable bed."
Australia
Geoffrey
The price is CA $121
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Belmercer Motel
Indoor pool

15. Abbotswood Motor Inn

Abbotswood Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Belmont, 20.4 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (438 reviews)
"staff were amazing. "
Australia
Andrew
The price is CA $104
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Abbotswood Motor Inn
Indoor pool

16. 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, (61 reviews)
"Overall good solid hotel great location nice and quiet rooms"
Australia
Ben
The price is CA $208
CA $208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Boating

17. 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 $121
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Suite, 1 King Bed

18. Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and very comfortable bed,no on-site parking."
Australia
Ross
The price is CA $183
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Novotel Geelong
Room 1 - Torquay 2 Bedroom Studio

19. Anchor Geelong

Anchor Geelong
3.5 star property
Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (378 reviews)
"Very simple parking, check in very easy, will stay again"
Australia
Jeremy
The price is CA $118
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Anchor Geelong
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View

20. 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, (1,520 reviews)
"Fantastic Stay!"
Australia
Jason
The price is CA $179
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
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Where to stay in Lara

Find the best Lara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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 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, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach 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 GMHBA Stadium or Geelong Showground during your time in the area.

Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were helpful , parking was ok except for my car alarm going off at 11.30 pm ???? Room was an older style but was very clean , i would definitely book to stay their again in the future."
BARRY 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Eastern Sands City Centre

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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