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Golden Palms Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Geelong with free parking

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Gazebo
Indoor pool
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Exterior
View from property
Golden Palms Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Villa Unit | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Villa Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Grovedale, a neighborhood in Geelong, is home to Golden Palms Motel. Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Saint Regis Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve and Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at GMHBA Stadium or Australian Skydive.
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Map
234 Torquay Rd, Grovedale, VIC, 3216

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Geelong Showground - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Deakin University - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnitz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blackmans Brewery Geelong - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grovedale Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Golden Palms Motel

Motel located in Grovedale
Golden Palms Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Golden Palms Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 7 to 25 per person

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00
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
Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Golden Palms Grovedale
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Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Golden Palms Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 50.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Golden Palms Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Golden Palms Motel located?

Located in Grovedale, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). Marshall Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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