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Sphinx Hotel Motel

Property class: 4

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A bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden bench, and a tiled wall.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a hedge in front.
A playground with slides and climbing structures.
A sign for Sphinx with directions to cafe, bistro, sports bar, and reception.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $115
$105 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

Explore the area

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2 Thompson Road, North Geelong, North Geelong, VIC, 3215
  • Place, Geelong Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Islamic Society of Geelong
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Rippleside Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and brown curtains.

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Spa Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a window, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Spa Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and brown curtains.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a small wall clock.

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Geelong

With a stay at Sphinx Hotel Motel in Geelong (North Geelong), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Islamic Society of Geelong. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Geelong Golf Course and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Rippleside Park.
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What's nearby

  • Geelong Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Islamic Society of Geelong - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rippleside Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • North Geelong Station - 19 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Minerva Road Fish Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick'n Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pholklore - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Edge Geelong - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sphinx Hotel Motel

Sphinx Hotel Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Geelong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a nightclub and an outdoor pool. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the motel's restaurant, Pharoahs Bistro, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and ATM/banking services. Event facilities at this motel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Pharoahs Bistro - This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Pharoahs Bistro

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1971
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Gaming Room after 6 PM]
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night
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:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 300.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per night

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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
A nightclub is located onsite and operates on Saturdays until late night. Guests can expect some noise during this time.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sphinx Hotel Motel Geelong
Sphinx Hotel Motel
Sphinx Geelong
Sphinx Hotel Motel North Geelong
Sphinx North Geelong
Sphinx Hotel Motel Motel
Sphinx Hotel Motel North Geelong
Sphinx Hotel Motel Motel North Geelong

Sphinx Hotel Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 528 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was in a good location for us to board the sprit of Tasmania. It’s a basic and dated hotel but it was okay for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room - great staff - great hotel walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok and most of the staff are very friendly helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean room. Staff were excellent and helpful. Bistro for dinner was excellent also.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bishoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent Meal and service at the Bistro. Room cleanliness was average and the Spa not working properly! Wouldn’t stay there again at nearly $200.00 a night!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff super friendly Awesome replica of Egyptian Super restaurant Staff in restaurant so accommodating to my needs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , meals in the Sphinx are good and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mal

Liked: Staff & service
A lot of noise coming from the hotel patrons.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thao Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice, very convenience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sphinx was a very nice motel and came at a quite reasonable price. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

JACKIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean basic motel room but bed was very comfortable. Food at bistro was lovely too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, easy parking, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were nice and the bed was comfortable but I feel that we didn't get value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked atmosphere meals and the shows Staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice receptionist. The place needs some TLC everywhere you look. The room was ok if you’re just looking for somewhere to sleep, but that wouldn’t be after sunrise as the curtains were useless! Patrons at the restaurant or casino parked where they wanted and took the accommodation parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and the staff were very friendly. Nothing was a problem for them. The food in the hotel was excellent.I recommend the Sphinx Hotel and Motel . We will be back next year . Thank you for the wonderful service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sahara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place to stay. Loved the Egyptian theme, loved the service & loved the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome, and the menu had a great variety. Food was wonderfu
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable room great food

Comfortable room food at bistro was excellent !!!!!! Heaps of parking which was great because we had a trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
meals at the pub was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023