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Rydges Geelong is located in the heart of the Geelong Central Business District (CBD), 2 minutes' drive from GHMBA Stadium. It offers a swimming pool. St John of God Geelong Hospital is just 200 meters away. All rooms at Rydges Geelong include modern furnishings and feature bay or city views. The rooms have large windows, LCD TV and a work desk with internet facilities. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at Nautica Pool Bar & Kitchen. Rydges Geelong is also an ideal base for guests who want to explore the Great Ocean Road. It is a short walk to the waterfront, shops and Eastern Beach Gardens. Geelong Botanic Gardens is just a 7-minute drive away. Please note that the guest listed on the booking must check in to the room unless previously organized via message or email.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Rydges
Hotel chain/brand
Rydges

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lynettte
    Australia Australia
    The room was large bed comfortable . We opted not to hav,e our room serviced and got a $10 voucher for the bar or restaurant. I thought this was a good idea as we were only there for 3 nights
  • Bree
    Australia Australia
    Great big rooms, comfy beds and close to town but not too much noise.
  • Janet
    Australia Australia
    Location is excellent and staff great. Large room with plenty of space.
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    Central, clean, confortable beds and decently sized shower. Curtains blocked out a good amount of light
  • Carey
    Australia Australia
    The fire alarm went off at 4.30am and the staff response was excellent marshalling the guests while the fire department did their thing.
  • Bronandersen
    Australia Australia
    The staff were great. We arrived late, and they arranged a reservation in the restaurant...which had wonderful food!! The room was big enough with all that we asked for. Nice view from the window. Great beds
  • Eugenie
    Australia Australia
    It’s in a good location and always clean and the service is always great
  • Hollingsworth
    Australia Australia
    The night manager on Saturday 25th of January did an outstanding job. He assisted the ambulance by giving entry in through the front door, getting the lift to the 5th floor and directing the Paramedics to our hotel room, it was greatly...
  • Ash
    Australia Australia
    Value for money breakfast Comfortable and had its own paid parking
  • Mohammed
    Australia Australia
    Our room is clean and neat, we had great overnight stay at Geelong.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Nautica Pool Bar & Kitchen
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Rydges Geelong
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 27 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Rydges Geelong takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftposCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% surcharge when you pay with a credit card, paypass or phone at the hotel’s reception desk.

Limited car parking is available, Parking is to be pre-booked ahead of arrival and entry into the car park.

You will receive the link in your confirmation after booking.

Parking is $27 per vehicle, per night.

Please inform Rydges Geelong in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Rydges Geelong

  • Check-in at Rydges Geelong is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Rydges Geelong has 1 restaurant:

    • Nautica Pool Bar & Kitchen
  • Room options at Rydges Geelong include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Apartment
  • Guests staying at Rydges Geelong can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Rydges Geelong offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Happy hour
    • Spa facilities
    • Live music/performance
    • Swimming Pool
  • The prices at Rydges Geelong may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Rydges Geelong. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Rydges Geelong is 450 yards from the centre of Geelong. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.