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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 star property
Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Private kitchen
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Living area
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong, by the ocean, offers families a welcoming base with a playground and laundry services. Guests enjoy WiFi, leisurely newspaper browsing, and express check-out. Visitors value the hotel's bicycle rentals for exploring the area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM599
RM659 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 14 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petrel Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Geelong Boat House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Box Office Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪King of the Castle - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Luxury hotel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Consider a stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar. In addition to a gym and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-in and laundry services
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
Room features
All 110 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

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  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 336 reviews
The price is RM449
RM494 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 12 to 40 for adults and AUD 12 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 40
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 40 for adults and AUD 12 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Quality Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong
Chifley Hotel And Apartments Geelong
Chifley On The Esplanade Geelong
Quality Bayside Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Hotel
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Geelong
Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong Hotel Geelong

Frequently asked questions

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 22 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 24 Oct 2025 start from RM 599.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self-parking is available for AUD 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 40 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 40 (subject to availability).

Where is Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in Waterfront Precinct, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rippleside Park and Deakin University. Eastern Beach and Steampacket Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km). Geelong Station is 14 minutes by foot and North Geelong Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 964 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick

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

Comfortable and good value stay

Comfortable and good value stay 10-15 mins from town, easy to find. Restaurant was closed. So only breakfast available. More an upscale motel- but good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and rundown. The customer servixe was great bit I was disappointed after paying a fairbl bit for accommodation that thw room was so rundown and old
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually the room is clean and tidy, including free car park here, our family feel comfortable and valuable for stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Position of property overlooking the bay is excellent. Due to impending renovations restaurant not open after 9.30am, no coffee, lunch or dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary, Regional Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything. Great service and location and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Perfect getaway...

Great location, helpful friendly staff, perfect sized room and nice view of the bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was terrific until the bill for the buffet breakfast. I thought $19 each was pretty steep for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

toohey, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good for the value quiet plenty parking nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, lumpy, uncomfortable bed. Frozen drinks in bar fridge, heater didn’t warm up room, had to hop into bed to stay warm, milk satchels in fridge were off....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner wasn’t working well. When we’re taking shower, water went to middle of the room. Also, morning receptionist was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great situation with views of the harbour and easy access to neighbouring area of interest. Off road parking for free and a great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Quality holiday

The staff were lovely and helpful and the venue was in a good location and well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

UNKE, Shikoku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
すぐ前が海で眺めが良い。部屋は広くて清潔で静かでゆっくりと過ごしました
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Frankston South

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality Bayside Geelong was very clean, in a great quiet location. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleasant hotel and nice room to stay in. i was disappointed with the lack of AFL on TV. Having Fox NRL in Geelong Victoria seems a strange choice when the AFL is the football followed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

MUKUND

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

Value for money

Excellent location, easy for a walk near water, great parking, bed could be a bit firmer
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setting over the bay. Room very clean and amenities that suited us. Friendly reception staff. There was a slight rumbling noise during the night - seemed to be coming from an outside machine which came and went. Maybe need to get checked (Room 47)
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will give feedback to hotel directly. Shower over bath, risk of slipping
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms have been updated and are very nice. Rooms are quiet and have good space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019