Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Overpriced
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
The reviews indicate concerns about cleanliness in various aspects, with mentions of unclean spaces, loud exhaust fans, and a room that smelled of cigarette smoke.
Service
8.11
Mixed feelings regarding service, with some reports of rudeness from reception staff, yet acknowledgment of friendly staff in the restaurant.
Location
9.15
Location is praised consistently throughout the reviews as excellent, despite construction noise.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms were described as comfortable but had issues like unserviced rooms and construction noise affecting the quality.
Amenities
7.13
Amenities were lacking due to broken facilities and limited offerings, leading to a lower rating.
Value for Money
7.59
Reviews consistently mention that the hotel is overpriced for the quality received, particularly in relation to room size and missing amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Food and beverage services were not explicitly criticized in the reviews, suggesting adequate quality.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall experiences varied, with customers highlighting favorable aspects like location while expressing disappointment regarding value for money.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Unbeatable Location
Conveniently situated in the heart of Geelong waterfront, Novotel offers easy access to Eastern Beach and central Geelong. With proximity to popular attractions and transportation terminals, exploring the area is a breeze.

Top-Notch Facilities
Indulge in the heated indoor pool, well-equipped fitness centre, and In Balance Fitness Centre with a steam room. Unwind on the outdoor sun terrace or dine at the restaurant offering buffet breakfast, freshly baked bread, and barista coffee. The hotel also provides 6 versatile function spaces for various events.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in air-conditioned rooms featuring balconies, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Enjoy the 32-inch flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and en suite with a walk-in shower. Experience luxury and convenience at Novotel Geelong.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Novotel Geelong!

Important information:

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 7am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

You can enjoy lunch and dinner in the Tempo Kitchen & Bar, it offers all day dining until 8:30pm.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AVV

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2543 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 8.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 7.13
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Lorna • couple • au
6
Pros:

Location, location and breakfast.

Cons:

Beds were VERY old, saggy with springs able to be felt. Worst beds in Australia in our experience.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Visheel • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Spada • couple • au
10
Pros:

Convenient location. Lovely views of the ocean. Clean and comfortable. Staff helpful and friendly

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Deanne • couple • au
10
Loved our stay , customer service was outstanding and the breakfast was delicious
Pros:

Location was amazing

Cons:

Was perfect

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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christina • couple • au
10
Perfect place to stay while in Geelong and Tempo downstairs great resturant
Pros:

Place was very clean and very close to the water and fabulous restaurants

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sutton • couple • au
5
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • au
6
Notwithstanding the issue with construction…the staff member handled situation well.
Pros:

Good location. Clean and modern room!

Cons:

Construction site next door impacted amenity with significant noise.
Staff member moved us to a quieter room at my request.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • au
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Snezana • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • de
1
Unfortunately, bad
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Manager was very bad and not customer focused. I would not recommend to anyone and will tell everyone I had a bad experience. Lack of onsite car park is annoying and have to pay for valet but then it takes ages to get your car cause lack of staff. Staff should want to help their customers considering how many other hotels there are in similar location. Not value for money.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Apinya • extended_group • au
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Sharrene • couple • au
6
I would say it was a pleasant stay staff were nice and did a good job under pressure
Pros:

The view was nice and the bed was comfy

Cons:

The tv wouldn’t work at all

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Marjorie Hope • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • au
3
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • au
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Meg • solo_traveller • au
3
Cons:

No lifts were working due to renovations and I had a moon boot on with a broken foot,so I had to climb stairs up to our room .
There was an absolutely foul smell in the area heading towards the lifts , the room I booked for us for my Partners Birthday Night with bay view and balcony was terribly out of date ,carpets need replacing,bed was very uncomfortable and to top it off ....our balcony was right next to construction site which we were rudely and suddenly awakened to the sounds of jack hammers and loud hammering ,etc at 6.30am .
Wasn't a good start to a special Birthday Celebration and quality time for my Partner and I, especially when paying extra for a supposed higher quality room with a bay view balcony which was disappointingly of very poor standard quality and experience indeed.
Such an absolute shame.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Brayden • couple • au
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

The location and the view

Cons:

Parking and accessibility for people with a disability
$50 for valet parking which was just outside the building( a bit steep $$)
I hope with the extension that the walk is easier to the hotel from parking as parking in shopping centre and climbing stairs was tricky.
This was a treat for myself before a visit to Epworth coming from Melbourne so valet parking cost was not within my budget
If I was to visit again I would only consider once all building work was completed

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • au
1
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Craddock • family_with_children • au
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee