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Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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, Westfield Geelong
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Superior Room (Double Double)

Superior Room (Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Bay View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Double Room

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

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Living area

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 353 reviews
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

About this property

Rydges Geelong

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Geelong Performing Arts Center
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 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
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 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 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

6/10 Okay

Rufus

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall ok. The people were lovely, the place itself was pretty expensive and kinda limited. The breakfast was not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

APRIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

McGeorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

Will book here again

The room was spacious and the products in the shower were good quality. The bed was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff could not have been any nicer and helpful Room was large and bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maree

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sorry but the food was awful, like really bad. I saw someone order Uber eats at our awards function because the food was so bad. Breakfast both days was cold and dried out. Staff were helpful but when we asked about air con not working in our room we were advised it is not turned on when it is cold outside and we should just open the windows. They brought us as pedestal fan as it was so hot in our room and we couldn't sleep without air circulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caithleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed, large room has everything you need. Bathroom was a bit sad, paint peeling on the roof and was quite cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bijal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property and walkable to most places
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vanesa helped us out with a left item in the room, five stars for her in getting our item back to us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is spacious but a bit older! The bathroom was quite small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabrial

Travelled with family, Business traveller
A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geetanjali, Clyde North

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained good and convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and although car parking charges were very high, there was plenty of parking outside on the street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't sleep well due to a sound like a generator going all night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was super comfy so had a peaceful nights sleep . Great sized room with a couch, desk, coffee table and a king size bed. The room was made up when i departed for the day but found it strange that the tea and coffee station wasnt replenished so had to call for more supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rydges was quiet, although outdated. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abdul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very convenient location for my purposes and easy to locate. I’ve stayed there several times and each time has been very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025