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Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Geelong Performing Arts Center

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room amenity
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Beach nearby
Rydges Geelong, near Deakin University, offers relaxation with a gym, outdoor pool, sun loungers, and a kids' pool. Enjoy happy hour drinks and dinner at Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room (Double Double)

Superior Room (Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | View from room

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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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About the area

Map
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kardinia Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Carousel - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Deakin University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 11 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oh Honey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khan Curry Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leaf Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hucksters & Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pho Downtown - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rydges Geelong

Upscale hotel near Geelong Performing Arts Center
Located close to Westfield Geelong and Kardinia Park, Rydges Geelong provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen, features happy hour and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 138 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Bar (on property)

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 340 reviews
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

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 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 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent 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 older

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: from approximately AUD 34 for adults and from 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 per cent

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Geelong have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Geelong?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Geelong on 4 Nov 2025 start from AU$179.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rydges Geelong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rydges Geelong?

Self-parking is available for AUD 27.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rydges Geelong?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rydges Geelong?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rydges Geelong located?

Located in Geelong Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Geelong Performing Arts Center and Kardinia Park. Westfield Geelong and Deakin University are also within 15 minutes. Geelong Station is 11 minutes by foot and South Geelong Station is 15 minutes.

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Rydges Geelong Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff could not have been any nicer and helpful Room was large and bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable rooms, restaurant good..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price - close to everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at Rydges Geelong
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rydges was quiet, although outdated. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommondation suited for our needs as a family. Room is clean and reasonably spacious. Saw the beautiful sun rise from the room. Good selection for breakfast. Overall, very happy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ACDC Welding

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is spacious but a bit older! The bathroom was quite small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a good location well kept and friendly and helpful staff. A well run hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
moderate comfort level good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean stay, Perfect for our connecting Spirit of Tasmania cruise the next morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great beds, decent value
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay at. Comfortable bed, excellent dining and breakfast. You certainly do get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, bed was comfortable, shower water pressure was good, price was reasonable, would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for the footy but expensive for what you get
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always quiet, find the beds to be very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay Reception staff friendly & helpful Staff in the dining/ bar area helpful & prompt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful, the food in the restaurant and room service were exceptional. The staff could not be anymore helpful, checkin and checkout were easy and quick.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight getaway with the little ones and friends. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024