About this property

Located in the heart of the Geelong waterfront, Novotel is just 450 metres from Eastern Beach. It features a heated indoor pool, a fitness centre, a restaurant and bar. Each luxurious room boasts a balcony and free WiFi. The Novotel is 600 metres from central Geelong and 2 km 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. Situated on level 2, the In Balance Fitness Centre 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 49-inch flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has an en suite with a walk in shower and hairdryer.

Couples particularly 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
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sonia
    Australia Australia
    Loved the location and the customer service from all staff.
  • Kate
    Australia Australia
    Great location and amenities. Very comfortable bed.
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    The room at the front of the hotel had a glorious view of the pier and marina which was the best part of the booking and the Novotel location is fabulous with the Westfield behind. I liked the availability of room service and the well-maintained...
  • Siututu
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful views and delicious food. The customer service was excellent, and the food was top quality. The location is perfect close to the beach with peaceful late-night walks that felt safe. It was truly a wonderful experience.
  • Sam
    Australia Australia
    We had a team bonding event and were looked after really well by the front desk team. The rooms were great and comfy. The location on the waterfront and proximity to attractions in town is really good.
  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable bed. Loved the spacious shower and bathroom. The buffet breakfast was really good and exceeded our expectations. The location of the hotel is really great. Just across the road from Eastern beach and a short walk across the road...
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good location. could walk around Friendly helpful front desk Restaurant service and food were good Bar staff very efficient and capable
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic facility in an ideal location. Enhanced and supported with great people. Mohammad you’re a legend.
  • Jodie
    Australia Australia
    Very accommodating. My partner finds lifts uneasy so we were positioned next to an outdoor exit which made things so much easier. Pool facilities are fantastic with an ocean view. Buffet breakfast is fabulous 👌
  • James
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable, clean, spacious, modern accommodation. Had a view of the ocean from our room on the side of the building. Good use of space, including balcony. Staff very helpful. Got an early check-in. Dinner in hotel restaurant lovely. Hotel...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • TEMPO Kitchen & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Novotel Geelong takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please note that construction work is currently taking place on site and some rooms may be affected by noise between 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday.

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

In response to 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 is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.