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Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Meeting facility
Room amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kardinia Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Carousel
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Superior Room (Double Double)

Superior Room (Double Double)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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About this property

Rydges Geelong

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Kardinia Park
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).

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

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 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 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

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 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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a relaxed time here especially the pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Spacious comfortable room with a very comfortable bed. Quiet and private. Great location. Affordable luxury. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good, the room was clean and quiet overnight
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Goran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ATHENA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and easy to walk to places
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirk

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is a knockdown ! Revolting rooms - paint peeling off ceiling- holes in my door frame unrepaired and the most disgusting furniture! Stayed at better backpackers when I was a kid . I travel a lot for work. By far the worst hotel ever
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Siddharth H

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best to avoid this hotel.

Stayed 1 night with my wife and daughter. At checkin, they mentioned that our booking had only 2 adults (and did not have 1 child mentioned) although I showed them the booking was clearly for 2 adults and 1 child. The manager upgraded us to a king bed room, but we still had to pay extra for the roll away bed for our daughter. The sofa bed in the room was filthy and dusty, so we couldn’t use that. The roll away bed they did send to the room must have had bed bugs because our daughter woke up with multiple itchy bug bites. Breakfast buffet was too busy because they are also the breakfast stop for the Liberty Hot air balloon rides, and the hotel (and the breakfast space) clearly can’t handle those many people. It was chaotic. Won’t be staying at this hotel ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yenting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we didnt like was extra money for carpark
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Naveli

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mylaine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally a good experience and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay at. Comfortable bed, excellent dining and breakfast. You certainly do get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alistair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good overall
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds very comfortable and big room. Pool fantastic and Happy Hour great. Staff professional
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay in Geelong

It was a short break. My son loved the swimming pool and the bar service was amazing. Room was a bit dated but very clean. Loved all the facilities and within walking distance of great restaurants and waterfront. Staff was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room for our family of 4, however the bathroom was a bit outdated. There was a good buffet breakfast and the pool was adequate. 24/7 Reception was good as we had a very early checkout. The size of the room was bigger than usual.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Amenities
Great stay Clean great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great beds, decent value
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Cental and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025