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One Bedroom Apartment
60 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Family Room
Room with view
45 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Room (Double Double)
Room with view
30 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room with view
30 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel, walk to Geelong Performing Arts Center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

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 upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Westfield Geelong and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Deakin University.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 138
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Electric car charging station
  • Uncovered parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

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).

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 12:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Mobile key entry is not available

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Geelong Mercure Hotel
  • Mercure Geelong
  • Rydges Geelong Hotel
  • Accor Geelong
  • Mercure Geelong Hotel Geelong
  • Rydges Geelong Hotel
  • Rydges Geelong Geelong
  • Rydges Geelong Hotel Geelong

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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