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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)
Private kitchen
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Deakin University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, GMHBA Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Geelong

With a stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Geelong, within a 10-minute drive of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Rippleside Park. .This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Deakin University and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Carousel.

What's nearby

  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Geelong Boat House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Box Office Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪King of the Castle - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool
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 bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and laptop-compatible safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order 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 12 to 40 for adults and AUD 12 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 40 for adults, and AUD 12 to 20 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)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector
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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 964 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and good value stay

Comfortable and good value stay 10-15 mins from town, easy to find. Restaurant was closed. So only breakfast available. More an upscale motel- but good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and rundown. The customer servixe was great bit I was disappointed after paying a fairbl bit for accommodation that thw room was so rundown and old
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Position of property overlooking the bay is excellent. Due to impending renovations restaurant not open after 9.30am, no coffee, lunch or dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary, Regional Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything. Great service and location and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect getaway...

Great location, helpful friendly staff, perfect sized room and nice view of the bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was terrific until the bill for the buffet breakfast. I thought $19 each was pretty steep for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

toohey, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good for the value quiet plenty parking nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Steve

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, lumpy, uncomfortable bed. Frozen drinks in bar fridge, heater didn’t warm up room, had to hop into bed to stay warm, milk satchels in fridge were off....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner wasn’t working well. When we’re taking shower, water went to middle of the room. Also, morning receptionist was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great situation with views of the harbour and easy access to neighbouring area of interest. Off road parking for free and a great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality holiday

The staff were lovely and helpful and the venue was in a good location and well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Frankston South

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality Bayside Geelong was very clean, in a great quiet location. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleasant hotel and nice room to stay in. i was disappointed with the lack of AFL on TV. Having Fox NRL in Geelong Victoria seems a strange choice when the AFL is the football followed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

MUKUND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Excellent location, easy for a walk near water, great parking, bed could be a bit firmer
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setting over the bay. Room very clean and amenities that suited us. Friendly reception staff. There was a slight rumbling noise during the night - seemed to be coming from an outside machine which came and went. Maybe need to get checked (Room 47)
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will give feedback to hotel directly. Shower over bath, risk of slipping
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms have been updated and are very nice. Rooms are quiet and have good space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Mr Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was tired and dated and did not smell that fresh
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019