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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a sofa, and a blue chair.
A modern building with a large mural on the wall.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden wall, and a glass partition on one side.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $121
$110 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

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13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Rippleside Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Deakin University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Carousel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

Bayview Apartment Two Bedroom

  • Bay view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the sea.

Bayview King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Superior Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, a bench, a robe, and a sink.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, a bench, a robe, and a sink.

Superior City View King

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a sofa, and a blue chair.

Superior King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a white countertop, and a blue pendant light.

Superior Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Superior Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with a view, and an air conditioning unit.

Executive Apartment One Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

Bayview Apartment One Bedroom

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Geelong

With a stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Geelong, within a 10-minute drive of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Rippleside Park. .This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Deakin University and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Carousel.

What's nearby

  • Rippleside Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Westfield Geelong - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Geelong Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 14 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Box Office Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Yardz - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Native Circles - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pholklore - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. This Geelong hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and laptop-compatible safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 40
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16.5 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Quality Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
Chifley Hotel And Apartments Geelong
Chifley On The Esplanade Geelong
Quality Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Hotel
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Hotel Geelong

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, can recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay after arriving on the Spirit from Tasmania. hotel beautifully appointed, staff were very helpful and friendly and the location was really convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel but in the midst of renovating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay. Parking is a bit tight if you're using free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much thought has gone in to this hotel. The care taken to be accessible, comfortable, quiet, friendly and green is wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LAUREN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and modern very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful room, will definitely get ocean view next time x
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Firas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and spacious. Food at Franca’s was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Room was lovely. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot. Facilities were top-notch and service was fantastic. Hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and size of the rooms. Staff were friendly and the facility had great amenities. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fardousa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“Our stay at the hotel on May 26th was truly wonderful. The atmosphere was peaceful and elegant, and our room was comfortable and beautifully arranged. Although we only stayed one night, it was a perfect getaway, and we woke up feeling refreshed. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quick, relaxing escape.”
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edgell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very upmarket rooms and once Reno is completed on complex it will be fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant walk along foreshore.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kundan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tidy and clean. Ambiance was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jolanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service and the hotel high class
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy and super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a weekend away, room was clean, staff were amazing and the bed was comfortable. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous room, spacious, spotlessly clean, little bit of luxury; staff very friendly & courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room (including the bathroom) was large, clean and spacious with a large, comfortable bed. Staff were helpful and welcoming. Plenty of street parking nearby, which was free overnight - also on site secure paid parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I find this place as an unforgettable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Baqer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025