Lara is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks and museums. Make sure that you visit You Yangs Regional Park and Serendip Sanctuary as part of your Lara travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Lara?

Based on our traveller data, Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara is one of the top choices for your stay in Lara. This guest house offers free parking and private balconies.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Lara area?

Expedia has 8 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 Serendip Sanctuary, Kevin Hoffman Walk 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 Avalon Coastal Reserve 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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Our top choices for Lara hotels

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

Waterfront Precinct, 14.3 km from Lara

Tiffany

includes taxes & fees

13 July - 14 July

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pets allowed | Terrace/patio

2. Swan Bay Holiday Park

30.9 km from Lara

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

3. Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds, 23.2 km from Lara

Stuart

includes taxes & fees

28 June - 29 June

4. The Sands Torquay

33.6 km from Lara

William

includes taxes & fees

23 July - 24 July

5. Little River Bed & Breakfast

9.2 km from Lara

includes taxes & fees

25 June - 26 June

6. Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Mount Duneed, 25.4 km from Lara

Helen

includes taxes & fees

8 July - 9 July

7. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara

Sharon

includes taxes & fees

25 June - 26 June

8. Portarlington Grand Hotel

23.4 km from Lara

michael

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

9. The Oxley Estate

25.5 km from Lara

Pamela

includes taxes & fees

15 July - 16 July

10. Ti-Tree Village

29.4 km from Lara

Nicholas

includes taxes & fees

27 June - 28 June

11. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara

Hsin Wei

includes taxes & fees

25 June - 26 June

12. Comfort Inn Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.5 km from Lara

includes taxes & fees

14 July - 15 July

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

13. Torquay Tropicana Motel

35.1 km from Lara

Ruth

includes taxes & fees

24 June - 25 June

14. Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Waurn Ponds, 26.8 km from Lara

Kristy

includes taxes & fees

24 June - 25 June

15. Accommodation at Curlewis

21.1 km from Lara

Lynette

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

16. Dylene Holiday Park

24.8 km from Lara

Jocelyn

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

17. Ingenia Holidays Torquay

35.8 km from Lara

Bronwen

includes taxes & fees

12 July - 13 July

18. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Jan

includes taxes & fees

25 June - 26 June

19. Wyndham Resort Torquay

34.9 km from Lara

Melita

includes taxes & fees

25 June - 26 June

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Riverside Ocean Grove

28.4 km from Lara

Derek T

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

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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

Geelong Central

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

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Waterfront Precinct

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

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Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

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Geelong West

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.

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Armstrong Creek

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

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Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Quest Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"I was there to have a medical procedure nearby. Staff, especially Emma, went above and beyond to assist me. I recommend this accommodation without hesitation. Thanks Question!"