What is the best budget hotel in Geelong?

Oaks R Suites Geelong (10 Bellerine Street): 8.9/10 · 1,468 reviews · €110 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to the waterfront, Westfield shopping centre, and local restaurants.”

What is the best value hotel in Geelong?

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG (40 Ryrie Street): 9/10 · 3,159 reviews · €125 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central and walkable to the waterfront, shops, and train station, often with scenic views.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Geelong?

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel (13-15 The Esplanade ): 9.2/10 · 465 reviews · €110 / night · Guests say: “Location: Close to the waterfront and ferry terminal, with an easy walk to town.”

Where should I stay in Geelong?

Our three picks are in 10 Bellerine Street, 40 Ryrie Street, 13-15 The Esplanade . Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Geelong.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 3 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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BudgetOaks R Suites Geelong8.9/10 · €110 / night Best ValueHoliday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG9.0/10 · €125 / night Upscale alternativeBayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel9.2/10 · €110 / night

Budget

8.9€110 / night

Oaks R Suites Geelong

★★★★10 Bellerine Street

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Sightseeing on foot

8.9/10 from 1,468 guest reviews
≈ 11 min walk to St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong
Chosen from 3 hotels

1,468 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to the waterfront, Westfield shopping centre, and local restaurants.
Parking: Secure underground facility, though the layout and lift access can be confusing.

Family rooms

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 1,468 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €110.40 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €110.40/night versus a sample median of €110.40/night.
Location: Geelong, Geelong. Address: 10 Bellerine Street. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG, Geelong

Best Value★ Our pick

9.0€125 / night

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

★★★★40 Ryrie Street

Best forMost travellers · Families · Sightseeing on foot

9.0/10 from 3,159 guest reviews
≈ 10 min walk to St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong
Chosen from 3 hotels

3,159 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central and walkable to the waterfront, shops, and train station, often with scenic views.
Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, although high parking fees reduce the overall value.

Family rooms
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 3,159 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €124.97/night versus a sample median of €110.40/night.
Location: Geelong, Geelong. Address: 40 Ryrie Street. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel, Geelong

Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now

9.2€110 / night

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

★★★★13-15 The Esplanade

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

9.2/10 from 465 guest reviews
≈ 31 min walk to St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong
Chosen from 3 hotels

465 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Close to the waterfront and ferry terminal, with an easy walk to town.
Parking: Available nearby, but on-site options are expensive with height and space limits.

Pool
Beachfront
Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Upscale alternative pick

Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 465 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €110.19/night versus a sample median of €110.40/night.
Location: Geelong, Geelong. Address: 13-15 The Esplanade . Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 28 days ago.

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Where to stay in Geelong

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

10 Bellerine Street

Oaks R Suites Geelong · ≈ 11 min walk to St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

40 Ryrie Street

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG · ≈ 10 min walk to St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

13-15 The Esplanade

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel · ≈ 31 min walk to St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeKardinia Park (stadium) · St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong · Buckley Falls

Geelong hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Oaks R Suites Geelong	10 Bellerine Street	4	8.9 (1,468)	€110
Best Value	Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG	40 Ryrie Street	4	9.0 (3,159)	€125
Upscale alternative	Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	13-15 The Esplanade	4	9.2 (465)	€110

Questions about hotels in Geelong

What is the best budget hotel in Geelong?: Oaks R Suites Geelong (10 Bellerine Street): 8.9/10 · 1,468 reviews · €110 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to the waterfront, Westfield shopping centre, and local restaurants.”
What is the best value hotel in Geelong?: Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG (40 Ryrie Street): 9/10 · 3,159 reviews · €125 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central and walkable to the waterfront, shops, and train station, often with scenic views.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Geelong?: Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel (13-15 The Esplanade ): 9.2/10 · 465 reviews · €110 / night · Guests say: “Location: Close to the waterfront and ferry terminal, with an easy walk to town.”
Where should I stay in Geelong?: Our three picks are in 10 Bellerine Street, 40 Ryrie Street, 13-15 The Esplanade . Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 28 days ago.

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Oaks R Suites Geelong

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Where to stay in Geelong

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40 Ryrie Street

13-15 The Esplanade

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