Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Lobby
Meeting facility
Serves dinner and happy hour
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Geelong Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kardinia Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Deakin University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room (Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

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

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Bay View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Rydges Geelong

An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center 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 bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Geelong Performing Arts Center and 7 minutes by foot from Kardinia Park
Rydges Geelong offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. 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 on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. 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 select days.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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 self 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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: approximately AUD 34 for adults and 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 percent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great! they let us check in earlier because the room was ready, the room itself was clean and spacious, the staff were lovely and accommodating. reception gave us free drinks due to a misunderstanding (my fault for not messaging and checking but it wasn't held against me), and the bar staff went above and beyond. Wonderful experience, definitely would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daryl

Fine condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, comfy beds. Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kerryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was excellent, clean and in a great spot. Sadly the mature lady on the reception desk was abrupt and non helpful. I would of put it down to her having a bad day but we were met with the same approach the next day. Our family booked several rooms and several of us had the same experience. Otherwise the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay at Rydges Geelong. The room and hotel facilities were very clean. The bar and restaurant were a lovely place to dine with a delicious menu. We enjoyed happy hour between 4 and 6. The staff were all very polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ranjini raghavendra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and very comfortable bed. The downstairs dining is absolutely elite which is great when you're travelling for work and you don't need to leave the hotel to find dinner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siti Aminah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good services
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fawzy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pawan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very sweet and rooms were nice and tidy In a good location close to a big shopping centre cafes and the eastern beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sreeja

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Orrien

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and the kids enjoyed the pool. Late checkout was a bonus. Good buffet breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth, Berwick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025