Hotel Pantai di Geelong

Stayed at this motel as it was the closest to the church where i attended a funeral . What a great surprise , i stayed in a thoroughly modern spa unit with separate lounge and huge bathroom . Fox sports on tv , comfortable lounge and all the mod cons. Only issue was shower was over the spa so care getting in and out. Hot breakfast was as good as it gets . Owners were more than happy for me to leave car there whilst i attended funeral. Will i come back . Absolutely

The restaurant was not open on the night I was there but I had room service which was nice and the cost very reasonable. The room was a bit dusty but this was understandable as there are renovations happening in the hotel. This was not enough to complain about though.

I booked the Novotel Geelong superior King room at $545, thinking that it would be a nice treat for my son and I, on a weekend away. The hotel is tired, and lobby is very ordinary. That however was the best part of the hotel. The room was a massive disappointment, looked onto a carpark, level 3 and terribly maintained, with filthy stained carpet. Marks on the walls, and a hole in the wall, the aircon duct was a health hazard covered in dust. They charge $40 a day parking, which on top of the price seems outrageous. Our aircon was not working, it was 27 degrees and outside a very mild 21. This wasn’t rectified, despite asking. No evidence of management overseeing running of the hotel. The staff seem overwhelmed and undertrained. The restaurant is well under standard. Decor was old and desperately in need of an upgrade. Like a run down office block. The service was terrible, staff asked twice for my room number. Ordered coffees on arrival, asked again if they were coming, then asked for take away, and they still didn’t arrive in the half in a hour we were there. I gave up waiting. Honestly the worst hotel experience I have had. For the price expectations were high. Extremely disappointing, and no idea how this place is still trading, just the location must save it.

Excellent front-of-house service, our room was spotless and the heated indoor pool ans spa were divine!!! I recommend this place highly. A perfect base for exploring Geelong's attractions and visiting family. Lucy's Locket is a great place for breakfast or brunch after a blissful night's sleep and early swim at the Best Western Geelong Motor Inn.

We wanted somewhere central and comfortable to stay for a couple of nights, but not a motel or a house. This was the most appealing, looking at the web site. We found it to be very comfortable and cosy. Everything was very clean, the kitchen was nice and modern and stocked with some nice teas. King bed was really comfortable, with interesting marine artefacts above and the heating was great. However, the shower was just warm enough and the water from the bathroom tap took ages to heat up. The bathroom was nice and large which was good as usually we find them rather small. An extra ledge to put things in there would be useful. There was some noise from trucks overnight, but it is opposite a hospital. The bathroom door is rather unusual - large, heavy and we were curious as to why as we'd never seen one like this before. We were able to walk to dinner at a nearby hotel bistro. We enjoyed our breakfast out on the porch in the lovely courtyard. We really enjoyed our stay.

For a one-bedroom apartment, the room is nice and spacious. The toilet is likewise tidy. The bed is comfy. A clean kitchen with all necessary supplies. Friendly and welcoming staff members. I left my belongings outside of working hours and contacted their staff. They are quite helpful and willing to come and open the door. I am grateful for their assistance. Everything is within walking distance. Taxi ride to the railway station takes less than five minutes.

With a stay at Waterfront By Gold Star Stays in Geelong, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Westfield Geelong. This upscale apartment is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Steampacket Gardens and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from The Carousel.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 40-inch flat-screen televisions and DVD players are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Bay City Motel Geelong in Geelong, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. This upscale motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Geelong Gaol and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Giant Sky Wheel.Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Where to start with this one? I booked a twin room (1x queen and 1x single) here through Wotif.com. $181. I was flat out making the 9pm cut off for check in. The women on the reception gave me a check in form and on that I stated 3 people would be staying in the room. She said id only booked for 2 people and would have to get ”the girls” to sort that out tomorrow. We left and went on the rest of our trip and stupidly I booked it again for the way home. It was after this I noticed I had been charged $55 extra for the previous night for the extra person. On check in the 2nd time I marked 2 people staying (myself and my 6yo) as my partner had intended heading off that evening but wasn't sure as it was getting late. Thats where things went south pretty quick, the manager, probably the most abhorrent human I have ever encountered, started yelling at me from the ground whilst I was entering the 1st floor room asking how many was staying. I chose to go and have a conversation in the office instead of yelling. She said she saw on the cameras there were 3 people in the car when we got out and we had enough luggage for 3 people. Well yes, we had been on a 4 day trip. 3 of us. I informed her the 2 person thing was a Wotif default search. I simply put the dates and the town in and then choose an appropriate room for my needs. In this case it was the twin room that sleeps 3, as per the advertisement. She charged me another $55 dollars, refused a refund as per the very convenient ”no refund”. She informed me that this always happens (im not surprised). She accused me of stealing by not indicating how many people were staying there. She was abusive and basically just downright obnoxious. You cannot speak to this person, seriously, she just speaks over you at every chance. I honestly booked a room to accommodate our needs. in all my time booking hundreds of Hotels I have never encountered anything like it. Seriously guys, stay away from this place. I feel stupid falling into the same trap twice but i'd already booked it prior to looking at my credit card transaction. DO NOT STAY AT THIS PLACE, THEY DO NOT DESERVE YOUR BUSINESS!!! I feel sillier after getting home and reading the reviews, seems to be a common theme at this place. I though given the twin share room that sleeps 3 was more expensive than a queen room that i was already paying for a 3rd person. For heaven's sake just go somewhere else, this place is just disgraceful!

We unexpectedly required a weeklong accommodation in Geelong. It was essential that we were accommodated within walking distance of the sites we planned to visit. We selected Eastern Sands despite some poor survey readings. The motel was located about 300 metres from the main street being very close to Market Square and the Westfield shopping centre. The bay was a similar distance away. The allocated room, Suite 8, was about average size but was well fitted out for the storage of clothing and other items. A large double bed and a single bed were both comfortable. Unit was clean throughout with a large number of GPOs which helped with the charging of cell phones and computers. A reverse cycle air-conditioner kept the room warn during very cold nights with ambient temperatures in the low teens. A reasonably sized refrigerator and microwave oven allowed us to eat some stock foods. Cutlery consisted of a bread-and-butter knife and two teaspoons. Three small dinner plates completed the total list of dining utensils' Bathroom was small but well appointed. Large fluffy bath towels were replaced periodically. The hot water tap in the shower recess rotated through 720 degrees before it allowed any access to hot water. Soap and other bathroom needs were provided. Staff were helpful offering to change our suite to the ground floor when they realised our age made the stairs an issue. I would rank the motel as better than 3 but certainly not as a 4 rating