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Shannon Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers find balance at this Newtown inn: a peaceful garden retreat and a business center for productivity. Welcoming staff for all.

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Located in central Newtown, Shannon Motor Inn offers comfort and practicality. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and a relaxing garden. Helpful staff, luggage storage, and barbecue grills make your stay pleasant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Spa Suite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Newtown, a neighborhood in Geelong, is home to Shannon Motor Inn. Geelong Arts Centre and Geelong Performing Arts Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Geelong and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Museum of Play and Art and The Carousel are also worth visiting. Visit our Geelong travel guide
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283-285 Shannon Ave, Newtown, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Geelong Art Gallery
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Westfield Geelong
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station
    4 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Hanaya
    16 min walk
  • The Newtown Provedore
    2 min drive
  • Bean Squeeze
    2 min walk
  • Pholklore
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
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 7:30 AM - 9 PM
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Shannon Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shannon Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shannon Motor Inn?

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

Where is Shannon Motor Inn located?

Located in Newtown, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Heights Heritage House and Garden, Islamic Society of Geelong, and Geelong Arts Centre. Geelong Performing Arts Center and Balyang Sanctuary are also within 2 mi (3 km). Geelong Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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

Shannon Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 650 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alana

Great comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy to find everything around the area for sightseeing.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Reasonable price and very convienently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and convenient for access to the port.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but very well kept, great value, and good place for spirit of tas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property Clean rooms comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

brett

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Great staff , really soft beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position, pleasant staff and room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a very clean comfortable room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet Bed comfortable Nice and clean Definitely highly recommend and definitely will return when I need accommodation in Geelong
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to our reason for visit, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to catch the boat to Tasmania. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice motel very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The rooms were a comfortable size, clean and very well serviced. The location was ideal for us, and it was quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, only 10 minutes drive to dock area to board Spirit of Tasmania.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room convenient to the Spirit of Tas Quay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay and good value

Was a great place to stay the night before my first Ironman 70.3. The service was very polite and the rooms were good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Patrick

Location handy opposite supermarket, staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly shopping close by safe n secure
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024