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Admiralty Inn

3.0 star property
Waterfront motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Lobby lounge
Lobby
Superior Queen Room | Living room | LCD TV
Spa
Located near Deakin University, the Admiralty Inn serves as a perfect base for exploring Geelong. Guests can cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool, take advantage of dry cleaning services and luggage storage, and stay connected with WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Living area | LCD TV

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen Room | Living room | LCD TV

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Living room | LCD TV

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Queen Room | Living area | LCD TV

Superior Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Westfield Geelong - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Deakin University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 8 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Chin Chin - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Sporting Globe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tdok - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Admiralty Inn

Motel near Kardinia Park
Located close to Old Geelong Gaol and Geelong Performing Arts Center, Admiralty Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Newspapers in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Admiralty Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Empire Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - November 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 15 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from October to March

Property is also known as

Admiralty Motor Inn
Best Western Admiralty Inn
Best Western Admiralty Motor
Best Western Admiralty Motor Geelong
Best Western Admiralty Motor Inn
Best Western Admiralty Motor Inn Geelong
Admiralty Inn Motel
Admiralty Inn Geelong
Admiralty Inn Motel Geelong
Best Western Admiralty Motor Inn

Frequently asked questions

Does Admiralty Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Admiralty Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Admiralty Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Admiralty Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Admiralty Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Admiralty Inn located?

Located in Geelong Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Kardinia Park and Old Geelong Gaol. Geelong Performing Arts Center and Westfield Geelong are also within 15 minutes. South Geelong Station is 8 minutes by foot and Geelong Station is 18 minutes.

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Admiralty Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Close to GULL transport from Tullamarine Airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

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

Lovely stay

Lovely newly renovated motel. Well equipped for an overnight stay. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to GMHBA for football and walkable into town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was central to were we needed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, lady cooking the breakfast was doing a great job. Room was clean and roomy. Was close to GMHBA, so great location if you are heading to a game!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, walking distance to city centre and ghmba stadium
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yayang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to city and GMHBA stadium. Room a little tired, especially curtains. Bathroom and bed clean. Good tea making facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price was very cheap which worried me but the quality was very high. Clean rooms, good wifi, good bed and home cooked eggs and bacon breakfast was perfect. Thank you. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was well located, all staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was a good size and comfortable. Looking a little bit “old”, but would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here numerous times for business Always a pleasure…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable, and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a great pub for dinner and close to the Spirit of Tasmania for the early start.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, good sized TV, easy parking, I had gotten there abit early and was able to check in early. Staff were friendly. I had the breakfast there once before check out and that was good. Close walk to South Geelong station. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly clean and reasonably priced. The staff were so lovely and fantastic communication.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location and walking distance to Geelong waterfront, transport options and bars/restaurants. Convenient on-site breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and accessible. Staff friendly and great breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had great time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

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

Work Visit

Always a good value for money stay. Well located and can walk to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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