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Top Geelong Family-Friendly Hotels

Vue Apartments Geelong
Great for families

Vue Apartments Geelong

4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £118 per night from 4 May to 5 May
4.6/5Exceptional! (1,168 reviews)
Families like: near the beach, washer and dryer
Travellers say...

"Excellent. Great facilities and location. Would stay again."…"

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2021

Vue Apartments Geelong
Quest Geelong
Great for families

Quest Geelong

4 out of 5
16-18 The Esplanade South, Geelong, VIC
The price is £132 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
4.5/5Wonderful! (70 reviews)
Families like: near the beach, extra beds/cots, laundry
Travellers say...

"Exceptional service - we were really well taken care of and the room was super clean and spacious."…"

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2021

Quest Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
Great for families

Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong

4 out of 5
13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC
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4.4/5Excellent! (964 reviews)
Families like: on the beach, near the beach, bike rentals, laundry
Comfortable and good value stay

"Comfortable and good value stay 10-15 mins from town, easy to find. Restaurant was closed. So only breakfast available. More an upscale motel- but good value."…"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2020

Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
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Admiralty Inn
Great for families

Admiralty Inn

2.5 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £76 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
4.3/5Excellent! (644 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, near the beach, laundry
Travellers say...

"Nice room.. mixture of modern and older style. Very clean and is perfectly situated near cafes, clubs and pubs etc. Very small, but good enough for me. Is also a very short walk to the footy! Only down side is that large groups appear to stay here and can therefore be quite noisy. The staff deal ..."…"

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2021

Admiralty Inn
Novotel Geelong
Great for families

Novotel Geelong

4 out of 5
10-14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, VIC
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £118 per night from 2 May to 3 May
4.2/5Excellent! (973 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, near the beach, extra beds/cots, laundry
Travellers say...

"Fantastic location and great service, the staff couldn’t be more helpful, very modern and clean room’s"…"

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2021

Novotel Geelong
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Great for families

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
30 Keera Street, Geelong, VIC
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £74 per night from 9 May to 10 May
4.2/5Excellent! (915 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, near the beach, extra beds/cots, laundry
Travellers say...

"Nice and simple the shower head needs to be replaced"…"

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2020

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Belmercer Motel
Great for families

Belmercer Motel

4 out of 5
12-14 Mercer Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is £67 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
4.1/5Very Good! (837 reviews)
Families like: near the beach, laundry
Travellers say...

"Good location, and very clean, would recommend it to others, will re visit a stay again, reasonably priced as well"…"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2021

Belmercer Motel
Bay City(Geelong) Motel
Great for families

Bay City(Geelong) Motel

4 out of 5
231-235 Malop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is £69 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
4/5Very Good! (464 reviews)
Families like: near the beach, laundry
Travellers say...

"I liked that it was a modern clean room, close to Eastern Beach Waterfront, only a few minutes walk. A great pub close by and close to central town. I was disappointed that there was no micro wave or utensils available, only one teaspoon!!! Would recommend and would use again."…"

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2021

Bay City(Geelong) Motel
Nireeda Apartments Geelong
Great for families

Nireeda Apartments Geelong

3.5 out of 5
1-3 Clare Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is £72 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
3.8/5Good! (345 reviews)
Families like: near the beach, laundry facilities
Travellers say...

"Plenty of space for the whole family, but a few things needed some attention/service such as the lamps didn’t work or have globes in them and the AC unit was very noisy and didn’t really work as a heater (needs a service). The little milk portions in the fridge were out of date. The fake plant in ..."…"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2020

Nireeda Apartments Geelong
Eastern Sands City Centre
Great for families

Eastern Sands City Centre

3.5 out of 5
1 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £71 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
3.8/5Good! (931 reviews)
Families like: babysitting, near the beach, laundry
Travellers say...

"Nice and clean- basic but good. Parking was a bit of a nightmare- had to park on the main road as every spot was taken.great location very close to Geelong waterfront"…"

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2021

Eastern Sands City Centre
Rydges Geelong
Great for families

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £78 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
3.7/5Good! (949 reviews)
Families like: kids' swimming pool, near the beach, bicycle rentals nearby, laundry
Travellers say...

"Clean and convenient location to city centre & amenities"…"

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2021

Rydges Geelong
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Where should we stay in Geelong?

The welcoming destination of Geelong is a good choice if you've been considering a getaway with your children. The exciting theme parks, excursions and parks are just some of the things that make this an interesting destination for family trips. Arrange a flight into Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), which is located 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from the city centre. Geelong offers 11 child-friendly hotels and other types of accommodation so you'll have a variety of options when you're choosing where you'd like to stay.

Families on holiday have good things to say about these types of accommodation:

Belmercer Motel: Offers free parking, free WiFi and in-room fridges. This motel is rated 4 stars.

Best Western Admiralty Motor Inn – Features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free parking. The central location and breakfast options make this 2.5-star motel popular with guests.

Quest Geelong – Offers free parking, laundry facilities and free WiFi. Guests like the clean rooms and helpful staff at this 4-star hotel.

Rydges Geelong – Offers a children's pool, a restaurant and laundry facilities. Guests like the central location at this 4-star hotel.

When should we visit Geelong?

You're likely hoping for good weather for your family holiday. You can use these tips to plan when to grab the children and head to Geelong.

  • Hottest months: February, January, March and December, with an average temperature of 24°F
  • Coldest months: July, June, August and September, with an average temperature of 5°F
  • Driest months: April, January, December and February, with an average rainfall of 1 inches
  • Rainiest months: September, May, June and November, with an average rainfall of 2 inches

What should we see and do in Geelong?

Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Geelong. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as National Wool Museum and Simonds Stadium.

Geelong is also well-known for its:
  • Shopping
  • Parks
  • Theme parks
  • Theatre
  • Excursions
  • University life

Frequently asked questions

What's Geelong like for family-friendly holidays?
If you’ve been thinking about a trip with your children, the welcoming destination of Geelong is a good choice. The exciting theme parks, beaches and excursions are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 42.5 mi (68.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best accommodation option for families in Geelong?
Mckillop Geelong By Gold Star Stays is a top 3-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features free parking and laundry facilities. Other options for your stay with the children include Novotel Geelong and Parkwood Motel and Apartments.
How many family-friendly hotels can I expect to find in Geelong?
Expedia has 31 hotels in Geelong that are great for families.
What's the weather like in Geelong?
The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 10°C. Average annual precipitation for Geelong is 550 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Geelong?
While you are visiting Geelong, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Westfield Geelong. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Geelong Performing Arts Center and GMHBA Stadium.
What's the best way for us to get around Geelong?
If you want to travel outside the area, hop on a train from South Geelong Station, Marshall Station or North Shore Station. Geelong may not have many public transport options to choose from, so consider renting a car to explore more.

Geelong Hotel Reviews

    Novotel Geelong
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Fantastic location and great service, the staff couldn’t be more helpful, very modern and clean room’s
    A verified traveller stayed at Novotel Geelong
    Posted 3 days ago
    Novotel Geelong
    Abbotswood Motor Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Friendly staff, accomodating and very clean stay.
    A verified traveller stayed at Abbotswood Motor Inn
    Posted 5 days ago
    Abbotswood Motor Inn
    Rydges Geelong
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Clean and convenient location to city centre & amenities
    A verified traveller stayed at Rydges Geelong
    Posted 8 days ago
    Rydges Geelong
    Discovery Parks – Geelong
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Friendly staff and good and clean facilities to stay. Accessible to any amenities and shops and most specially a very peaceful environment
    A verified traveller from Pakenham stayed at Discovery Parks – Geelong
    Posted 3 months ago
    Discovery Parks – Geelong
    Sphinx Hotel Motel
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Nice setup. Big and quite for monday before Australia day. No water pressure is showers at all
    A verified traveller from Victoria stayed at Sphinx Hotel Motel
    Posted 3 months ago
    Sphinx Hotel Motel
    Admiralty Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Great location & great experience. Very clean room, comfy bed. Friendly staff in office. My wife (a clean freak) and the kid loved it here. We will be back!
    A verified traveller stayed at Admiralty Inn
    Posted 3 months ago
    Admiralty Inn
    Geelong Conference Centre
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Quick checkin with friendly staff, Our room was nice and clean and pre-cooled for the hot day, only cons is that the walls are too thin you hear everything out the corridor and next door.
    A verified traveller stayed at Geelong Conference Centre
    Posted 3 months ago
    Geelong Conference Centre
    Vue Apartments Geelong
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Excellent. Great facilities and location. Would stay again.
    A verified traveller stayed at Vue Apartments Geelong
    Posted 3 months ago
    Vue Apartments Geelong
    Eastern Sands City Centre
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Situated in a great spot not too far from shops and the foreshore. Easy to walk to places and lots of eating places nearby.
    A verified traveller from warrnambool stayed at Eastern Sands City Centre
    Posted 3 months ago
    Eastern Sands City Centre

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