Geelong and the Bellarine

Travel Guide

Queenscliff which includes a garden
Queenscliff which includes signage and heritage elements
Queenscliff which includes heritage elements
Queenscliff featuring a garden
Barwon Heads

Where to stay in Geelong and the Bellarine

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Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Kevin Hoffman Walk.

Lara
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Belmont

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

Belmont
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Leopold

When in Leopold, you can plan a visit to Adventure Park Geelong and Curlewis Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Leopold
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Newtown

Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Balyang Sanctuary or The Heights Heritage House and Garden while you're exploring the area.

Newtown
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Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve or Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve.

Corio
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Geelong West

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.

Geelong West
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is CA $129 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $129
CA $141 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely staff, nice room. But kids running around outside my room at 10 pm was not good! Parents should watch their children! Also tissue box had hardly any tissues, not enough coffee satchets(4). Paying $200 a night I would expect more."

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2025

Rydges Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is CA $109 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $109
CA $120 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Lovely overnight stay
"Another wonderful stay! Our second stay here and we love it. Has everything we need for a lovely overnight stay."

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is CA $126 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
CA $126
CA $138 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
"Very new hotel - clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
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Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews)
"These properties are a great size and we were happy with the property overall. Time for some new carpets though- both apartments we had had heavily stained carpets and looked so terrible! Cleanliness otherwise good."

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
"10/10 - staff were absolutely amazing! Room was quiet, comfortable and clean. Thank you! Would stay again!"

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2025

Quest Geelong Central
Anchor Geelong

Anchor Geelong

3.5 out of 5
39 Swanston Street, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews)
"Just perfect as always. Bed was super comfortable, huge bathroom and extra large couch. Extremely clean large room and great location. Can’t wait for my next trip."

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2025

Anchor Geelong
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Popular places to visit

You Yangs Regional Park

You Yangs Regional Park

You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.

You Yangs Regional Park
The Carousel

The Carousel

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

The Carousel

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

Adventure Park Geelong

Bring your family to Adventure Park Geelong and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Wallington. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Adventure Park Geelong

GMHBA Stadium

Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

GMHBA Stadium

13th Beach Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Connewarre at 13th Beach Golf Links. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

13th Beach Golf Links

Cities near Geelong and the Bellarine

Southbank featuring a high-rise building, a river or creek and a bridge

Melbourne

Torquay showing a beach and a bay or harbour as well as a large group of people

Torquay

Photo by Régine Sartre

Ocean Grove

Geelong

Geelong