• City view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located in the heart of the Geelong waterfront, Novotel is just 1476 feet from Eastern Beach. It features a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, a restaurant and bar. Each luxurious room features a balcony and free WiFi. The Novotel is 1969 feet from central Geelong and 1.2 mi from East Geelong Golf Club. It is a 10-minute drive from the Spirit of Tasmania Terminal, a 20-minute drive from Avalon Airport and a 1-hour drive from central Melbourne. Located on level 2, the In Balance Fitness Center features cardiovascular equipment and a steam room. After a work out you can relax on the outdoor sun terrace, overlooking Steampacket Gardens. Located on the ground level, the restaurant features an outdoor dining area, buffet breakfast, freshly baked bread and barista coffee. You can enjoy lunch and dinner in the Tempo Kitchen & Bar. There are 6 function spaces available for meetings, conferences, weddings or special events. The air-conditioned rooms feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has an en suite with a walk in shower and hairdryer.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.4
Low score for Geelong
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Isabelle
    Australia Australia
    Location is beautiful, staff were lovely. Beds are super comfy! The pool is warm.
  • Tony
    Australia Australia
    I had a wonderful one-night stay at this hotel. The hotel's location was perfect, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The room was...
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Room was good and clean we didn't spend much time in it so size was ok. bed comfortable and shower good.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • TEMPO Kitchen & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Novotel Geelong
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 40 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Serbian
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules

Novotel Geelong takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 64. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Novotel Geelong accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Novotel Geelong

  • Novotel Geelong has 1 restaurant:

    • TEMPO Kitchen & Bar

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Novotel Geelong. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Novotel Geelong may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Novotel Geelong can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Novotel Geelong is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Novotel Geelong is 1,950 feet from the center of Geelong. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Novotel Geelong offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Beachfront
    • Steam room
    • Swimming pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach

  • Room options at Novotel Geelong include:

    • Double
    • Twin