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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.

The 3 best hotels in Geelong, Australia: Oaks R Suites Geelong (budget), Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG (best value) and Novotel Geelong (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetOaks R Suites Geelong8.9/10 · €110 / nightBest ValueHoliday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG9.0/10 · €125 / nightUpscale alternativeNovotel Geelong7.7/10 · €219 / night
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Oaks R Suites Geelong, Geelong
Budget
8.9€110 / night

Oaks R Suites Geelong

★★★★10 Bellerine Street

Best forSmart-budget trips · 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 on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • 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
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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 are estimates from map distance.
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 · 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 on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • 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
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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 are estimates from map distance.
Novotel Geelong, Geelong
Upscale alternative
7.7€219 / night

Novotel Geelong

★★★★Geelong waterfront

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 7.7/10 from 1,760 guest reviews
  • ≈ 14 min walk to St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
1,760 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

No eligible 5-star hotel came up close to the centre, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star in Geelong waterfront rated 7.7/10 from 1,760 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • No eligible 5-star hotel came up close to the centre, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star in Geelong waterfront rated 7.7/10 from 1,760 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 7.7/10 from 1,760 Booking.com reviews.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Kardinia Park (stadium), St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong, Buckley Falls

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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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, 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, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Geelong waterfront

Novotel Geelong · ≈ 14 min walk to St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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

Geelong hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetOaks R Suites Geelong10 Bellerine Street48.9 (1,468)€110
Best ValueHoliday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG40 Ryrie Street49.0 (3,159)€125
Upscale alternativeNovotel GeelongGeelong waterfront47.7 (1,760)€219

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?
Novotel Geelong (Geelong waterfront): 7.7/10 · 1,760 reviews · €219 / night
Where should I stay in Geelong?
Our three picks are in 10 Bellerine Street, 40 Ryrie Street, Geelong waterfront. 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 October 27, 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 on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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