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Shannon Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Geelong with free parking

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Reception
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Business center
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

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

Room options

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

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
283-285 Shannon Ave, Newtown, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Deakin University - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Carousel - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick'n Ranch - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Great Western Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7 Origins - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Shannon Motor Inn

Motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Shannon Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shannon Motor Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

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

Property is also known as

Shannon Motor Inn Newtown
Shannon Motor Inn
Shannon Motor Newtown
Shannon Motor
Shannon Motor Inn Motel
Shannon Motor Inn Newtown
Shannon Motor Inn Motel Newtown

Frequently asked questions

Is Shannon Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shannon Motor Inn?

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 and Islamic Society of Geelong. Geelong Performing Arts Center and Balyang Sanctuary are also within 2 mi (3 km). Geelong Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Shannon Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrienne

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

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in, close to hotel for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there before and would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay friendly helpfull staff thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were travelling on the Spirit of Tasmania and this property was an easy 12 minute drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Quiet, clean, well equipped, friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

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

Great position

Good position for spirit yo tassie. Clean, nice reception.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to variety of eating places. Close proximity to Spirit of Tasmania - without breaking the bank
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the staff were very friendly and accommodating. although the rooms are showing their age the facilities were well kept and clean. convenient location with a pub next door and Woolworths across the road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Owner was very helpful on arrival, the room was very clean and in a great location, close to pubs, supermarkets and the waterside. Perfect for what we needed at a reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raghavendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and close to shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chieko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to stay there as we travelled on the Spirit of Tasmania & back.it was easy to get to the boat & the pub next door was convenient for meals
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel to chill after arriving on Spirit. Great pub next door . Friendly staff and safe off street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet for a good night's sleep, a pub next door for a drink & good food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mick

It was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, clean tidy, good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Property was clean and comfortable In a great position,very good hotel next door with a fabulous menu. Woolworths across the road Staff were helpful professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food options at The Great Western Hotel next door. Woolworths over the road opposite Motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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