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Rydges Geelong, near Deakin University, offers relaxation with a gym, outdoor pool, sun loungers, and a kids' pool. Enjoy happy hour drinks and dinner at Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room (Double Double) | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Bay View King Room

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

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Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Geelong Central, a neighborhood in Geelong, Rydges Geelong is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kardinia Park and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure, while Geelong Performing Arts Center and The Carousel are popular area attractions. Geelong Showground and Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre are not to be missed. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Geelong travel guide
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Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • The Carousel
    The Carousel
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kardinia Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Deakin University
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Geelong Station
    11 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cartel Roasters Brew Bar
    6 min walk
  • The Hot Chicken Project
    6 min walk
  • Leega Korean BBQ
    4 min walk
  • Bistrot St Jean
    3 min walk
  • Caruggi
    5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Geelong

Upscale hotel near Geelong Performing Arts Center
Located close to Westfield Geelong and Kardinia Park, Rydges Geelong provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen, features happy hour and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 138 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Uncovered self parking on site (AUD 27 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 34 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen
  • Nautica Pool Bar/Kitchen

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, 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 available for AUD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 34 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 27.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Geelong Mercure Hotel
Mercure Geelong
Rydges Geelong Hotel
Accor Geelong
Mercure Geelong Hotel Geelong
Rydges Geelong Hotel
Rydges Geelong Geelong
Rydges Geelong Hotel Geelong

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Geelong have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Rydges Geelong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 27.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rydges Geelong?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rydges Geelong?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rydges Geelong located?

Located in Geelong Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Geelong Performing Arts Center and Kardinia Park. Westfield Geelong and Deakin University are also within 15 minutes. Geelong Station is 11 minutes by foot and South Geelong Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rydges Geelong Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, central location and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely overall. Unfortunately, the room next door was a bit noisy at night, which made it a little hard to get a good night’s sleep. That said, the staff were very professional and friendly, which really made the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location and good condition. General touch up/maintenance of rooms required but nothing startling obvious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very sweet and rooms were nice and tidy In a good location close to a big shopping centre cafes and the eastern beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, comfy beds. Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lihua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic comfortable room, however no cutlery for eating delivered/takeout meals. Facility clean and inviting. Unfortunately walls are thin and the neighboring room had very noisy guests, who laughed and spoke loudly all night and early the next morning, making it hard to get a good night rest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, lovely amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and the kids enjoyed the pool. Late checkout was a bonus. Good buffet breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Staff were helpful and prompt and responded to changes in plans efficiently.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay at Rydges Geelong. The room and hotel facilities were very clean. The bar and restaurant were a lovely place to dine with a delicious menu. We enjoyed happy hour between 4 and 6. The staff were all very polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness
We are pleased with room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and very comfortable bed. The downstairs dining is absolutely elite which is great when you're travelling for work and you don't need to leave the hotel to find dinner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were large & beds very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location for a stay in Geelong!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Geelong. Enjoyed the hotel, it has good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siti Aminah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good services
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were so comfortable my husband and I loved them. Hotel was quiet and very clean , I didn't hear other guests. Nice pool although we didn't use due to not quiet being warm enough for us. Buffet breakfast very enjoyable. Parking available. Shops are closed by and a IGA just around the corner. Easy to walk around and look at the local shops and eateries. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 late night check in sleep quality and service Parking is easy and bed was so comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great! they let us check in earlier because the room was ready, the room itself was clean and spacious, the staff were lovely and accommodating. reception gave us free drinks due to a misunderstanding (my fault for not messaging and checking but it wasn't held against me), and the bar staff went above and beyond. Wonderful experience, definitely would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly welcome and easy parking. Bed was super comfy, room was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025