Geelong and the Bellarine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Queenscliff which includes a garden
Queenscliff showing heritage elements and signage
Queenscliff featuring heritage elements
Queenscliff showing a park
Barwon Heads

Where to stay in Geelong and the Bellarine

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Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Serendip Sanctuary.

Lara
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Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

Waurn Ponds
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Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Little Creatures Brewery during your time in the area.

Belmont
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Geelong West

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West
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Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve or Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve.

Corio
Geelong featuring rides

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong Central
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$211 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$211
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (301 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Close to restaurants and shops"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is AU$160 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$160
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed, large room has everything you need. Bathroom was a bit sad, paint peeling on the roof and was quite cramped."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC
The price is AU$141 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$141
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews)
"Old Built in 70s or 80s Needs work - a full renovation Circular structurée Access does not have ramps or a lift, just steps so you lug your bags up and down steps Breakfast is a good try But like a B grade movie Not sure how you get from A to B without a cat or Uber Staff are nice and helpful No ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Eden Oak Geelong
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Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,451 reviews)
"Great bed plenty of space.Great staff"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
"We found the bed a little bit too hard to sleep on, everything else was all good. Promixity to town centre was excellent. The staff were very friendly. We have stayed in quite a few quest properties, as we are members, while I understand that they are all independant of each other, I was a bit taken ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Quest Geelong Central
Anchor Geelong

Anchor Geelong

3.5 out of 5
39 Swanston Street, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
Overnight
"Easy to check-in with the code sent earlier in the day. Central location for us in Geelong. This was our second time there and I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Anchor Geelong
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Popular places to visit

You Yangs Regional Park

You Yangs Regional Park

You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.

You Yangs Regional Park
The Carousel

The Carousel

Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

The Carousel
Little Creatures Brewery

Little Creatures Brewery

You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Little Creatures Brewery

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

Adventure Park Geelong

Bring the family to Adventure Park Geelong and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Wallington. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Adventure Park Geelong

GMHBA Stadium

Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

GMHBA Stadium

Cities near Geelong and the Bellarine

Southbank featuring a high-rise building, a city and a bridge

Melbourne

Queenscliff which includes a garden

Queenscliff

Torquay which includes a bay or harbour and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people

Torquay

Photo by Régine Sartre

Ocean Grove