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.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 2518 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
J
Julie • couple • au
10
2026-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • au
9
Pleasant
Pros:

Close proximity to the city centre

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
G
Giles • couple • au
2
Cons:

You told me there would be construction 2 days before. You should not charge full price if you have construction going on.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
R
Robyn • extended_group • au
4
Loved my stay both times this year beautiful water views
Pros:

Didn’t try

Cons:

Looking forward to when constructions done.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
D
Dianne • couple • au
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jeff and Jo • couple • au
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • au
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Casey • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Lozzie T • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
D
Dongmei • couple • au
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • au
5
Pros:

Location is perfect

Cons:

Place is a little run down..
we got back late from a full day out, and are room wasn’t serviced, we had no fresh towels, rubbish not taken ect

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • couple • au
9
Pros:

The room and the view

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
L
Liam • couple • au
3
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
M
Mandy • solo_traveller • au
1
Disgusted
Pros:

Room

Cons:

Extremely disappointing no notice re renovating to cancel booking. Then charged $30 per night per motorcycle for parking at shoppi g centre across the road disgusting. Room not made up paying premium price this should be a must. No prior notice of water being switched off during tge night. Will not stay at Novotel again. Food during stay average.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
V
Vennessa • solo_traveller • au
8
location and the food was spot on
Pros:

location and food was exceptional

Cons:

would love a closer car park

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • au
10
Great location and superb staff.
Pros:

Great location but honestly it is the staff that keep me coming back here. Nothing is too much trouble and I relax as soon as I walk in the door

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Allyson • extended_group • au
6
Pros:

location to foreshore and restaurants.

Cons:

the construction going on as part of the hotel extension starts just after 7am, very noisy. The gym facilities are very average. Barely enough room to use the machines or lift weights.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
T
troy • couple • au
1
Don’t bother staying here ! Look elsewhere!
Pros:

Nothing !

Cons:

Where to start?
Don’t bother staying here!
Parking is off site in a shopping centre car park, to which the hotel charge at $30 per night,
Two nights / Two motorbike’s to bad ! $120 in parking,

Paid over $500 a night, room never made up,
Poor customer service

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • au
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Casey • family_with_children • au
4
Disappointed for the cost.
Pros:

Room location was facing an air conditioner. Room originally allocated wasnt ready so was offered a different room that was ready. This room faced an air-condition and a wall. It was dark and dingy. Work also began on the construction at 641AM. If I had known these things in advance I would NOT have stayed. I was also not aware that there was no onsite parking and as such had to park in meter parking. another cost that I was not advised of. These things should have been mentioned via email at the time of booking and should guests be inconvenienced a discount or bonus should be offered.

Cons:

As above.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee