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Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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, The Carousel
    ‪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
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

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 | View from room

One Bedroom Apartment

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Bay View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

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Living area

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
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  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 402 reviews
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

About the area

Geelong

Rydges Geelong is centrally located in Geelong, a 4-minute walk from Geelong Performing Arts Center and 7 minutes by foot from Kardinia Park. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Westfield Geelong and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Deakin University.

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
  • GMHBA Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Carousel - 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
  • ‪Khan Curry Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malaga Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caruggi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Geelong

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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 138 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen, a bar/lounge which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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
  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 27 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen
  • Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, 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 available for AUD 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Rydges Geelong Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible front counter staff member - rude and unhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Babs

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room, friendly helpful staff, lovely meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Staff were helpful and prompt and responded to changes in plans efficiently.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pamela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, central location and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms and hallways are very dated. Early morning around 7ish there was loud yelling which seemed to be so close to us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff and great amenities. The only down side is that the bathroom was very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Demetrios

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice. Duty managers & dining staff all good. Well located too. Room clean albeit a little dusty. Amenities & room size ok. A cushion or small pillow in rooms would be good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great! they let us check in earlier because the room was ready, the room itself was clean and spacious, the staff were lovely and accommodating. reception gave us free drinks due to a misunderstanding (my fault for not messaging and checking but it wasn't held against me), and the bar staff went above and beyond. Wonderful experience, definitely would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daryl

Fine condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, comfy beds. Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kerryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was excellent, clean and in a great spot. Sadly the mature lady on the reception desk was abrupt and non helpful. I would of put it down to her having a bad day but we were met with the same approach the next day. Our family booked several rooms and several of us had the same experience. Otherwise the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay at Rydges Geelong. The room and hotel facilities were very clean. The bar and restaurant were a lovely place to dine with a delicious menu. We enjoyed happy hour between 4 and 6. The staff were all very polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ranjini raghavendra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and very comfortable bed. The downstairs dining is absolutely elite which is great when you're travelling for work and you don't need to leave the hotel to find dinner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025