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Our top choices for Newtown LGBT-friendly hotels

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

1. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (436 reviews)
"Great location. Perfect size for family of 4 and parking available"
Australia
Craig
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Geelong
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

2. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (444 reviews)
"Nice stay, clean and quiet room and very helpful staff. Would happily stay again"
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

3. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff at reception were friendly and helpful on arrival"
Australia
Bianca
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Rydges Geelong
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

4. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (877 reviews)
"Beautiful view of ocean, we stayed in room 805, we had view of park and ocean.great location."
Australia
Darcelle
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Oaks R Suites Geelong
A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

5. Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing stay but renovations were happening and the pool area was part of this construction zone. Apart from this. Amazing."
Australia
Grant
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Novotel Geelong
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

6. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (603 reviews)
"Great location, staff and food. Breakfast was substantial and yummy. Our room had been newly renovated and was clean with a very comfortable king size bed. Would stay there anytime."
Australia
Allan
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Eden Oak Geelong
A buffet area with various food options and a person serving food.

7. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
Corio
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (364 reviews)
"Clean room great parking the area was ain a great position and very quiet area"
Australia
Jennifer
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Newtown

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.
Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
436 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
444 reviews
View
A family of three walking on a beach with waves.
Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,001 reviews
View
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
877 reviews
View
A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.
Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,002 reviews
View

Top Newtown Hotel Reviews

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent

Was easy to book and check in
Australia
Ashleigh
Reviewed March 12, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

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