Top 10 Hotels Near Serendip Sanctuary in Geelong for 2026

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A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a bar.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a sofa, and a blue chair.

A building facade with a large mural, a fire safety door, and a low clearance warning sign.

1. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct, 15.5 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Ceylan

RM454

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden.

A modern indoor space with geometric patterned flooring, contemporary furniture, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A pool table area with multiple tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 16.8 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Troy

RM349

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

A hotel room with a brick wall, two beds with red bedding, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A row of brick buildings with white awnings and a covered outdoor area.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a lawn with flowers.

3. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 20.1 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Ken

RM339

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

A modern building with a curved facade and large glass windows.

A modern hotel room with large windows, multiple seating options, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a red armchair, a small round table, and a mounted TV.

4. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 16.3 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Elizabeth

RM579

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including palm trees and a building with a covered patio.

A paved pathway flanked by palm trees and greenery, leading to a building with a stone facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining table, and chairs, with large windows and a view of greenery.

5. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 19.2 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Stewart

RM431

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A poolside area with a tiled floor, benches, and a clear blue pool.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round table, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 16.9 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Marina

RM446

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with food displays, and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table with a wine bottle and glasses, and a painting of a sunset over rocks on the wall.

A room with a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted fan. There is a window with a view of a fence and trees.

7. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 17.4 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Lachlan

RM265

RM292 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

A modern outdoor bar area with a concrete counter, metal stools, and large windows offering city views.

8. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 17 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Maureen

RM495

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There are two wicker chairs and a table with a potted plant.

A waterfront area with palm trees, a marina with boats, and a building with outdoor seating.

A pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.

9. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 17.1 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Rebecca

RM369

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

Three rustic wooden sculptures in a garden area with gravel and plants.

A staircase with a black metal railing and a hanging light fixture with three bulbs.

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a hanging light, and a black metal partition.

10. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 17.2 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Cassandra

RM542

RM645 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror with a circular light, and a wooden panel.

A motel with a signboard, a brick facade, and a covered parking area.

A motel sign with a no entry sign below it.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a wooden vanity.

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 16.9 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Eoin

RM335

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

A reception area with a signboard titled 'Visitor Information' and a 'Welcome to Belmercer Motel' sign.

A modern building with a covered parking area and a glass walkway.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

12. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 16 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Nadia

RM373

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

An aerial view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

13. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 17.1 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Stephanie

RM396

RM436 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A garden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

A swimming pool surrounded by a green fence, with pink flowers in the foreground.

A swimming pool surrounded by a fence, with trees and a building in the background.

A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a window.

14. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

15.2 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Rachael

RM445

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small potted plant.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a television, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern building with a red and white facade, large windows, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

15. Parkside Motel Geelong

Belmont, 19.3 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Rodney

RM354

RM390 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a large window providing a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with breakfast items, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

16. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 15.7 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Glenda

RM375

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, fruits, and condiments on a wooden table.

A poolside area with three wicker lounge chairs and a clear view of the sea and palm trees.

A long dining table set with candles, glassware, and floral arrangements, overlooking a lush landscape.

17. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 16.3 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Grant

RM529

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a microwave, a sink, and a marble backsplash. There are two stools at the island.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A hallway with a vending machine, a mirror, and shelves with books and plants.

18. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 15.8 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Julie

RM378

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A motel with a signboard, brick exterior, and potted plants.

A modern room with a glass table, white chairs, a blue chair, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern room with a black leather sofa, a white door, a window with a view of greenery, and a microwave on a counter.

19. Bay City Motel Geelong

Geelong Central, 16.7 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Anna

RM431

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A building with a glass facade, a one-way entry sign, and a parked car.

A motel with a signboard, a drive-thru, and parked cars.

A reception desk with informational brochures and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Eastern Sands City Centre

Geelong Central, 16.6 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Bodine

RM338

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Serendip Sanctuary

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 124 reviews	View
Eden Oak Geelong	9.0 Wonderful 600 reviews	View
Rose Garden Motel	9.4 Exceptional 556 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 83 reviews	View
Barwon Valley Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 466 reviews	View

Top Serendip Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Geelong Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Easy walk across the river into Geelong, clean comfortable cabin, a couple of pools to choose from, nice well kept surroundings."

Novotel Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and well maintained property"

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous location"

Eden Oak Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended"

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay. We had a large room. The manager was very obliging and helpful. An added bonus was the indoor pool and spa which we used. The only downside was that it was close to a busy road and noisy when sleeping."

Quest Geelong

8/10 Good

"A good sized room bed was comfy a bit of road noise"

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Walk to shops, restaurants and arts precinct. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere in young. Beds and pillows comfy. Had a lovely stay."

Sphinx Hotel Motel

8/10 Good

"Nice and good experince. 😊"

Kingsway Motel Geelong

8/10 Good

"The room was small but clean. Obviously refurbished as all nice & modern. A microwave was provided which was great. Very basic but it was all I needed for the night."

Other attractions near Serendip Sanctuary

You Yangs Regional Park

8.0/10 (130 reviews)

You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.

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Kevin Hoffman Walk

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Kevin Hoffman Walk, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Six Ways Bell Park

Explore the great outdoors at Six Ways Bell Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lara Heritage and Historical Museum in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

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Elcho Park Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Geelong at Elcho Park Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

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Corio Native Grasslands Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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You Yangs

6.8/10 (23 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at You Yangs during your travels in Geelong. Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Serendip Sanctuary?

Serendip Sanctuary is located in a welcoming area of Geelong known for its major shopping area. You'll find 11 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Serendip Sanctuary?

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Serendip Sanctuary. Other good choices in the area include Rydges Geelong and Eden Oak Geelong.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Serendip Sanctuary?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Serendip Sanctuary.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Serendip Sanctuary, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Serendip Sanctuary.

What can I see and do near Serendip Sanctuary?

Spend some time wandering around Kevin Hoffman Walk, Six Ways Bell Park and Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve. Explore nature at You Yangs and Corio Native Grasslands Reserve. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to You Yangs Regional Park, Elcho Park Golf Course and Beckley Park International Raceway while you're in the area.

How can I get to Serendip Sanctuary?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Lara Station. There may not be many public transport choices near to Serendip Sanctuary so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Serendip Sanctuary hotels

1. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Eden Oak Geelong

3. Rose Garden Motel

4. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

5. Barwon Valley Lodge

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

7. Admiralty Inn

8. Quest Geelong Central

9. Anchor Geelong

10. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

12. Belmercer Motel

13. Rydges Geelong

14. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

15. Parkside Motel Geelong

16. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

17. Novotel Geelong

18. Quest Geelong

19. Bay City Motel Geelong

20. Eastern Sands City Centre

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Top Serendip Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Geelong Holiday Park

Novotel Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Quest Geelong

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Sphinx Hotel Motel

Kingsway Motel Geelong

Other attractions near Serendip Sanctuary

You Yangs Regional Park

Kevin Hoffman Walk

Six Ways Bell Park

Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

Elcho Park Golf Course

Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve

Corio Native Grasslands Reserve

You Yangs

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