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Best Geelong Family Hotels

Vue Apartments Geelong
Vue Apartments Geelong
4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$194
per night
3 Apr. - 4 Apr.
4.6/5Exceptional! (1,150 reviews)

"Great position, friendly staff at front desk. Room was spacious and had everything we needed for a 4 night stay."…"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2020

Vue Apartments Geelong
Eastern Sands City Centre
Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 out of 5
1 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
AU$135
per night
27 Apr. - 28 Apr.
3.8/5Good! (889 reviews)

"Friendly staff, clean & comfortable with all the standard amenities. property is a bit dated, but well located in central Geelong. Included parking a plus. Would recommend for a few nights."…"

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2020

Eastern Sands City Centre
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
4 out of 5
13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC
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4.3/5Excellent! (1,209 reviews)

"Position of property overlooking the bay is excellent. Due to impending renovations restaurant not open after 9.30am, no coffee, lunch or dinner"…"

Reviewed on 16 Oct. 2019

Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
4 out of 5
30 Keera Street, Geelong, VIC
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$142
per night
3 Apr. - 4 Apr.
4.2/5Excellent! (930 reviews)

"High level of service and cleanliness provided by the hotel staff"…"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2020

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$169
per night
4 Apr. - 5 Apr.
3.9/5Good! (1,808 reviews)

"The room was clean and tidy, perhaps a little tired decor wise but the staff were friendly and polite. Overall a nice stay"…"

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2020

Rydges Geelong
Novotel Geelong
Novotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10-14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, VIC
AU$239
per night
3 May - 4 May
4.3/5Excellent! (1,274 reviews)

"Staff was very friendly and remembered me. Great view from our room."…"

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2020

Novotel Geelong
Bay City(Geelong) Motel
Bay City(Geelong) Motel
4 out of 5
231-235 Malop Street, Geelong, VIC
AU$120
per night
3 Apr. - 4 Apr.
4/5Very Good! (461 reviews)

"Good space in the both the room and bathroom and the bed was comfortable. Definitely recommend this hotel."…"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2020

Bay City(Geelong) Motel
Belmercer Motel
Belmercer Motel
4 out of 5
12-14 Mercer Street, Geelong, VIC
AU$115
per night
3 Apr. - 4 Apr.
4.1/5Very Good! (819 reviews)

"Great experience, the facilities were all clean and organised, the staff well prepared and polite"…"

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2020

Belmercer Motel
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
2.5 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$110
per night
5 Apr. - 6 Apr.
4.3/5Excellent! (601 reviews)

"Very clean great location friendly service reasonable price"…"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2020

Admiralty Inn
Quest Geelong
Quest Geelong
4 out of 5
16-18 The Esplanade South, Geelong, VIC
AU$209
per night
3 Apr. - 4 Apr.
4.3/5Excellent! (55 reviews)

"Super friendly staff in check in who were really interested in helping us make the most out of our little break in Geelong. Nice today and clean apartment in a great location. Would stay again."…"

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2020

Quest Geelong
Nireeda Apartments Geelong
Nireeda Apartments Geelong
3.5 out of 5
1-3 Clare Street, Geelong, VIC
AU$113
per night
3 Apr. - 4 Apr.
3.8/5Good! (338 reviews)

"The position and general condition of the apartment was very good, however when we went to use the oven it was filthy and the fry pan was in a similar state."…"

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2020

Nireeda Apartments Geelong
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Where should we stay in Geelong?

The welcoming destination of Geelong is a good choice if you've been considering a getaway with your children. The exciting theme parks, beaches and excursions are just some of the things that make this an interesting destination for family trips. Arrange a flight into Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), which is located 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from the city centre. Geelong offers 11 child-friendly hotels and other types of accommodation so you'll have a variety of options when you're choosing where you'd like to stay.

Families on holiday have good things to say about these types of accommodation:

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments – Offers an indoor pool, free parking and laundry facilities. Guests like the overall comfort at this 4-star motel.

Novotel Geelong – Features an indoor pool, a restaurant and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel is popular with guests for its central location.

Quest Geelong – Offers free parking, laundry facilities and free WiFi. Guests like the clean rooms and helpful staff at this 4-star hotel.

Best Western Admiralty Motor Inn – Features laundry facilities, free WiFi and in-room microwaves. The overall comfort and central location make this 3.5-star apartment popular with guests.

When should we visit Geelong?

You're likely hoping for good weather for your family holiday. You can use these tips to plan when to grab the children and head to Geelong.

  • Hottest months: February, January, March and December, with an average temperature of 24°C
  • Coldest months: July, June, August and September, with an average temperature of 5°C
  • Driest months: April, January, December and February, with an average rainfall of 1 inches
  • Rainiest months: September, May, June and November, with an average rainfall of 2 inches

What should we see and do in Geelong?

Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Geelong. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as National Wool Museum and Simonds Stadium.

Geelong is also well-known for its:
  • Shopping
  • Theme parks
  • Beaches
  • Cafes
  • Parks
  • Theatre
  • Excursions

Frequently asked questions

What's Geelong like for family-friendly holidays?
The welcoming destination of Geelong is a great choice if you’ve been thinking about a holiday with the children. The exciting theme parks, beaches and excursions are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Take to the air and fly into Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine), which is located 42.5 mi (68.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best accommodation option for families in Geelong?
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong is a top 4-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features free parking and laundry facilities. Other options for your stay with the children include Rydges Geelong and Novotel Geelong.
What's the weather like in Geelong?
The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 5°C. Average annual rainfall for Geelong is 549 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Geelong?
While you are visiting Geelong, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Adventure Park Geelong, Barwon Heads Golf Club and Bell’s Beach.

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    Rydges Geelong

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    Novotel Geelong

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