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Rydges Geelong

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Lobby
One Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Exterior
Beach nearby
Serves dinner and happy hour

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center
    4 min walk
  • Saffron Indian Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • South Geelong Station
    15 min walk
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room (Double Double) | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room (Double Double)

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | View from room

Family Room

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | View from room

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Bay View King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (175)
The price is €129
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel

About this property

Rydges Geelong

Hotel with a fitness centre, a quick walk to Geelong Performing Arts Center
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, conference space and a children's pool.
Rydges Geelong offers 138 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rydges Geelong. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Geelong Performing Arts Center. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Geelong Performing Arts Center and 7 minutes on foot from Kardinia Park
Rydges Geelong offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Rydges Geelong. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Geelong hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English

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

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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 13 2024 to December 28 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Rydges Geelong Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and tidy, but we were disappointed that we had no place to park, as it was something we looked for when booking. On arrival we were advised the car park was full and that was disappointing as we then had to walk quite a while carrying our bags and a dress for the plans we had, in the rain. A little disappointing but mostly fine I guess.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: The room was exceptionally clean and tidy, looks modern. We didn’t book breakfast but the dining area looks lovely. Cons: Staff were polite but seemed they were too busy/disinterested. The shower pressure was pathetic, like a dribble, the hand basin had better pressure. No climate control in the rooms so it was quite hot overnight. Overall - it was adequate for the overnight stay we needed but it wasn’t worth the cost of the room and didn’t live up to the standard we’ve had from Rydges chain in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such a good location to be able to walk everywhere. staff were so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jess

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an easy walkable distance from GMHBA Stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
poor patch repair work in room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in was warmly welcomed and when Taylor checked us in was so kind, caring and compassionate, and kindly upgraded us to king room when discovered reason was for a funeral. All staff were so kind and helpful. Cannot fault the hotel at all was clean, bed and pillows so comfortable, will definitely go back when it is for a happier occasion. Will always be grateful to Taylor for the stay we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy. Asked for a different room as we could hear the conversation word for word.next door and a baby screaming and crying. Breakfast buffet was out of food and drink in many areas. No sausages, no bacon, no butter and no orange juice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tengku

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

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stanley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the city and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms- in particular the bathroom- needs to be updated with modern design and functionality for the price. The lobby has been refreshed but rooms don’t match the lobby update. The buffet breakfast was average, the staff seemed run off their feet and struggled to maintain stock. Staff were all friendly and provided great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff l asked for a shower chair as l couldn't book disability room,they went got me a shower chair no problem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cjh
Quiet and comfortable with good parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024