Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 star property
Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

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13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Rippleside Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Deakin University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Carousel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Geelong

Located in Waterfront Precinct, Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Rippleside Park and Deakin University. This 110-room, 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Rippleside Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Deakin University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Carousel - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Westfield Geelong - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Eastern Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 14 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool
At Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for AUD 35 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include meeting rooms, a conference center, and free use of bicycles.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include laptop-compatible safes and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, uncovered self 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 center
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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-authorize 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

What can I see near Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Waterfront Precinct within a short 11-minute walk of Rippleside Park and also 16 minutes on foot from The Carousel. You'll also find Westfield Geelong and Geelong Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for AUD 35 per day. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

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

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The closest major airport to Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is Avalon Airport (AVV), which is 13.4 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy bay or city views.