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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a wall displaying various decorative items.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden wall, and a glass partition on one side.
A modern lobby with a central column, seating areas, and a reception desk.
A building facade with a large mural, a fire safety door, and a low clearance warning sign.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $122
$111 nightly
$122 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

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13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Deakin University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Carousel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Geelong
    ‪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 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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

A stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel places you in the heart of Geelong, within a 5-minute drive of The Carousel and Deakin University. .This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Geelong Performing Arts Center and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Westfield Geelong.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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 Geelong Boat House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pholklore - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬13 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.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Null
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

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Had a lovely stay, can recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, clean room, restaurant foods are delicious I had pizza, one of the best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was a good size and looking out to the bay was amazing on the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really lovely modern hotel, clean and tidy and well looked after, comfy bed and good size room and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place amazing location and very very lovely staff. Perfect ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above and beyond my expectations just booked for a second trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay. Children enjoyed the indoor pool. The happy hour in lobby was also a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was in immaculate condition. The entry, service desk and rooms were well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good hotel but in the midst of renovating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Thank you for our staff it was wonderful. The room was clean ( the fridge had no shelves in it )and love the view over the bay. Highly recommend the bay view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful accomodation with a stunning views. Secure under ground car park. Restaurant, pool, sauna, gym, room service and a spa!! We love coming here. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable stay. Parking is a bit tight if you're using free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The renovations were impressive and while we stayed in the older part of the hotel the room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast needs significant improvement which I expect will coincide with the completion of the renovations. Would stay here again to make use of all the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and modern very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff and beautiful room, will definitely get ocean view next time x
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room very clean and spacious. Food at Franca’s was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Room was lovely. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful spot. Facilities were top-notch and service was fantastic. Hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very upmarket rooms and once Reno is completed on complex it will be fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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“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