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Rydges Geelong

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Beach nearby
One Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Serves dinner and happy hour

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Kardinia Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Deakin University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • The Carousel
    ‪15 min walk‬

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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Room amenity

Family Room

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen 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 the area

Geelong

Rydges Geelong is centrally located in Geelong, a 4-minute walk from Geelong Performing Arts Center and 7 minutes by foot from Kardinia Park. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Westfield Geelong and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Deakin University.

What's nearby

  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kardinia Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deakin University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 15 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Street Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Manhattan Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Khan Curry Hut Indian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caruggi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yanji Dumplings - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Geelong

Hotel with a fitness center, a quick walk to Kardinia Park
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 138 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen, a bar/lounge which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1063 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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a really good stay. Property well maintained and very clean. Rooms spacious
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

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Food was lovely. Arrogant and rude customers who took chairs from the pool to smoke and drink outside on the pavement. Was handled very well by the young fellow (Staff Member)with the dark hair.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice clean room and amenities for our stay. Pool area was tidy and staff were very friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean, but bathroom has moulds in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and restaurant both closed. Not advised until check-in. Would have booked elsewhere had I known
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deearna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room otself was comfy and clean, aircon worked well. Disappointing part was the room service options and price, not worth it and very limited breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always quiet, find the beds to be very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, bed was comfortable, shower water pressure was good, price was reasonable, would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Quiet and comfortable room. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoram

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Afsaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shae

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Always like shopping in Geelong
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenice

Liked: Staff & service
Restaurant closed on Sunday night room service only from 9pm Also didn’t realise had ti put out sign for room cleaning before 2 am so room not cleaned or restocked Have stayed there because of convenience to Barwon Health but will look elsewhere in future
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024