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Our top choices for Lara hotels

Indoor pool

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.3 km from Lara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"Room was lovely. Staff were very friendly and helpful. "
Australia
Colin
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Exterior

The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay
4.0 star property
33.6 km from Lara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (638 reviews)
"Great location, very friendly staff "
Australia
Karen
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
The Sands Torquay
Bar (on property)

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"The view overlooking the bay is stunning! "
Australia
Hsin Wei
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Exterior

Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds Estate
3.0 star property
Waurn Ponds, 23.2 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Stuart
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Waurn Ponds Estate
Exterior

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park
2.5 star property
Mount Duneed, 25.4 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Top staff, great unit for the price"
Australia
Paula
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park
Vineyard Room

Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Mt Duneed Estate Winery
4.0 star property
Waurn Ponds, 26.8 km from Lara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Beautiful stay"
Australia
Kristy
The price is AU$345
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Mt Duneed Estate Winery
Property grounds

Little River Bed & Breakfast

Little River Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Lara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (207 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Nick
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Little River Bed & Breakfast
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bellarine Spa Wellness & Retreat

Bellarine Spa Wellness & Retreat
2.5 star property
25.5 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"I loved my stay. It was very close to town and very comfortable. I would definitely stay there again. "
Australia
Paz
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Bellarine Spa Wellness & Retreat
Lunch and dinner served, Regional cuisine

Oakdene Vineyards Guesthouse

Oakdene Vineyards Guesthouse
3.0 star property
26.5 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"Picturesque location within easy driving distance from Melbourne."
Australia
Jonathan
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Oakdene Vineyards Guesthouse
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Torquay Tropicana Motel

Torquay Tropicana Motel
3.5 star property
35.1 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (994 reviews)
"Good place for a day stop, and clean."
Indonesia
Roy
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Torquay Tropicana Motel
Outdoor pool

Aristocrat Waurnvale Motel

Aristocrat Waurnvale Motel
3.5 star property
Waurn Ponds, 23.6 km from Lara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (138 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly and helpful, facilities was excellent"
Australia
Oswald
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Aristocrat Waurnvale Motel
Balcony view

Portarlington Grand Hotel

Portarlington Grand Hotel
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Lara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"An amazing room, with very friendly staff, super clean, and a great central location! Highly recommend if staying in Portarlington and wanting to be central, with great food."
Australia
Anthony
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Portarlington Grand Hotel
Exterior

13th Beach Golf Lodges

13th Beach Golf Lodges
4.0 star property
29.2 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (146 reviews)
"Room was beautiful and the staff were all super lovely and helpful."
Australia
Jacqui
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
13th Beach Golf Lodges
Standard Poolside 2 Bedroom Cabin

Dylene Holiday Park

Dylene Holiday Park
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Excellent - spotless - comfortable- staff welcoming "
Australia
Helen
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Dylene Holiday Park
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

The View on Grossmans

The View on Grossmans
3.5 star property
35.2 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (85 reviews)
"Well appointed kitchen, nice place to eat and sit outside. Bed was comfy and clean. Easy check in and out. "
Canada
RACHEL
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
The View on Grossmans
Buffet

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
Corio, 8.5 km from Lara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (354 reviews)
"Exelant hotel very friendly staff good restaurant and good food. Would recommend the hotel to anyone."
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
Luxury House | Private kitchen

The Oxley Estate

The Oxley Estate
4.0 star property
25.5 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (306 reviews)
"House was lovely and the kids so enjoyed feeding the lovely donkeys. Nice walk to a quiet beach."
Australia
Carla
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
The Oxley Estate
Outdoor pool

Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (516 reviews)
"Every single staff member I came across during my stay was fantastic. "
Australia
Sam
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Eden Oak Geelong
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Riverside Ocean Grove

Riverside Ocean Grove
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Lara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436 reviews)
"Staff very courteous and room was so clean spotless"
Australia
Philippa
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Riverside Ocean Grove
View from room

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (818 reviews)
"Clean rooms great service and a great place to stay"
Australia
Minnie
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Oaks R Suites Geelong
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Our guide on where to stay in Lara

Find the best Lara areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lara
Learn more about Lara
Photo by Abe Groot
Open Photo by Abe Groot

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Photo by Donna McEachran
Open Photo by Donna McEachran

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Little Creatures Brewery during your time in the area.

The Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway was built to commemorate the 3,000 soldiers returned from World War I who built the Road between 1918 - 1932. The Arch is located 5 km west of Aireys Inlet

Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

Photo by Lee Dawson
Open Photo by Lee Dawson

Armstrong Creek

While visiting Armstrong Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Warralily Reserve and Dooliebeal Reserve.

Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

8/10 Good
"Very good"
George 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Lara like?
Lara is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks and museums. Make sure that you visit You Yangs Regional Park and Kevin Hoffman Walk as part of your Lara travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Lara?
Based on our traveller data, Lara Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay in Lara. This cabin offers free parking and private patios.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Lara area?
Expedia has 7 Lara hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Geelong area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lara, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Lara.
What is there to do around this Geelong neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Kevin Hoffman Walk, Serendip Sanctuary and Six Ways Bell Park. You Yangs Regional Park and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Places you might want to visit in the area around Lara include Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve and Elcho Park Golf Course. Make a stop at You Yangs and Waterworld while you're sightseeing around the area.
How can I get around Lara and the greater Geelong area?
To venture out of town, take a train from Lara Station.

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