Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Serves dinner and happy hour
Lobby
Meeting facility
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, Westfield Geelong
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room (Double Double)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

One Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bay View King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rydges Geelong

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre 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 baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us that 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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Geelong Performing Arts Center and 7 minutes on foot from Kardinia Park
Rydges Geelong offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves dinner. 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 selected 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 per cent 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 older
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: from approximately AUD 34 for adults and from 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 per cent

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 aged 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. 416 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic, staff were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were so comfortable my husband and I loved them. Hotel was quiet and very clean , I didn't hear other guests. Nice pool although we didn't use due to not quiet being warm enough for us. Buffet breakfast very enjoyable. Parking available. Shops are closed by and a IGA just around the corner. Easy to walk around and look at the local shops and eateries. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Arrival and checkin experience wasnt great - staff not interested in our situation. Room was ok. Overall we just felt that our custom was not valued
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless part from all air vents were dirt and no clean and shower head could do with a replacement as it wasn’t a nice shower
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne T

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sal

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was lovely & staff were very friendly & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Receptionist (female) was quite rude. No face washers available. Restaurant closed on a Sunday. Will not be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable nights stay before early departure for ferry to Tasmania.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Noelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Greensborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was a fantastic operator. Very professional and helpful through check-in and checkout. The room was excellent with large screen TV, large desk, sofa and very comfortable bed. The room was clean, neat and supplied tea and coffees did the job. Also a Mini Bar was provided but I didn't use. I would stay there again, the hotel was within a 20 Minute walk from the Geelong Railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldn't fault the staff, cleanliness or amenities. For the price, it's a great value option. The parking charge is too steep but it's possible to free-park on the street only a few hundred metres away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Babs

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room, friendly helpful staff, lovely meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Staff were helpful and prompt and responded to changes in plans efficiently.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pamela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, central location and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms and hallways are very dated. Early morning around 7ish there was loud yelling which seemed to be so close to us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff and great amenities. The only down side is that the bathroom was very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026