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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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283-285 Shannon Ave, Newtown, VIC, 3220
  • Deakin University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • GMHBA Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Geelong

Located in Newtown within a short walk of The Heights Heritage House and Garden, Shannon Motor Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Islamic Society of Geelong. This 18-room, 3.5-star motel has in-room conveniences like sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves.

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
  • ‪New Folk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Newtown Provedore - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shannon Motor Inn

Motel in Geelong with free parking
Guests of Shannon Motor Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This motel also has barbecue grills.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night

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, 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Shannon Motor Inn?

Shannon Motor Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Shannon Motor Inn?

This motel is situated in Newtown within a short 9-minute walk of The Heights Heritage House and Garden and also 19 minutes on foot from Islamic Society of Geelong. You'll also find Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Geelong Performing Arts Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Shannon Motor Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Shannon Motor Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Shannon Motor Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Shannon Motor Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about Shannon Motor Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a garden plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and kitchenettes.

Does Shannon Motor Inn have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this motel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Shannon Motor Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Shannon Motor Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Shannon Motor Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shannon Motor Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Shannon Motor Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Shannon Motor Inn?

The closest major airport to Shannon Motor Inn is Avalon Airport (AVV), which is 18.5 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Shannon Motor Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Shannon Motor Inn.

Reviews

Shannon Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 649 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to places to eat Website says bbq areaa but the bbq didn't work . Needs to be tossed out and website ammended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Easy parking and Woolworths literally across the road. Several takeaway options within walking distance. Room was spacious with extra pillows and blanket, big towels which were replaced daily and bed remade which we were not expecting. Only negative (if it can be called that) was provided amenities had cutlery but no forks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley, Deception Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Reasonable price and very convienently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean but old furnishings and carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

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

8/10 Good

Vicki

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious but a bit dated. I'm not sure what they use for cleaning but there's a strong scent when you enter the room. I had two rooms, and one had an older style air conditioner that was extremely noisy. I'm not sure how those members of the family slept with it on. Otherwise, a great location and clean and comfortable. I love that you can park your car outside your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, the management was excellent and did everything to help make our stay pleasant, Will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine von

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet Bed comfortable Nice and clean Definitely highly recommend and definitely will return when I need accommodation in Geelong
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yep it was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a supermarket just over the road and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close proximity to Spirit of Tasmania cruise terminal. Good pub meal next door. Rooms a little dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

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

6/10 Okay

Mick

It was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Garry

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We like :- the area of the motel is convenient for us as it is easy to get to and has everything we need in walking distance. (LOCATION) What we don’t like was the smelly room , old furniture, outdated and old floor coverings , old bathroom and outdated shower but the worst thing was the filthy sheets on the bed with blood stains on them !!!’ Had to sleep on bath towel to cover dirty sheet .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is old, but has been well maintained. The rooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to catch the boat to Tasmania. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025