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 and spectacular harbour/ocean views
Friendly, helpful staff
Many guests reported clean, comfortable rooms
Good breakfast and on-site restaurant
Convenient to town, shops and walking paths
Cons:
Significant on-site construction/noise (early starts) that affected stays
Parking not included and considered expensive
Room issues for some: saggy beds, stained carpets, hairs left behind
Maintenance problems in isolated cases (broken TV/phone, spa/pool impacted)
Occasional service failures (e.g., early check-in refused, limited options after incidents)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Mixed signals: many guests described rooms as clean, but there are repeated reports of stained carpets, hairs in the bathroom and a half-eaten item in a fridge, so cleanliness is slightly below the overall target.
Service
8.6
Generally strong: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful staff and good handling of issues (staff moved guests to quieter rooms). A few reports of poor resolution in isolated cases.
Location
9.2
Very positive: consistently praised for waterfront/harbour views and proximity to town, walking paths and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.1
Mixed to below average: some spacious, comfortable rooms, but several complaints about saggy beds, stained carpets, broken TVs/phones and poor balcony views for some rooms.
Amenities
7
Impacted by nearby construction and limited availability: spa/pool area and overall amenity experience affected by construction noise; parking not included and costly.
Value for Money
7
Moderate: good breakfast and location but value dented by expensive parking and disruption from construction for some guests.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Positive: breakfasts and the on-site restaurant received multiple strong mentions (delicious breakfast, great happy hour, Tempo praised).
Overall Experience
8.3
Generally positive stays with excellent location and service noted, tempered by ongoing construction noise, some room-quality issues and parking costs.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:11

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

7.9
Based on 2462 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Ali • solo_traveller • au
2
Probably wouldn’t stay again disappointed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The renovations
They started at 7am and. Felt like I was drilling directly above me

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • extended_group • au
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul Jacko • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
3
Cons:

Requested early check in, refused. Construction works at the site, woke up at 7 am to hammer drills drilling into concrete.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
10
Fantastic
Pros:

So clean and relaxing

Cons:

nothing at all

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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holly • family_with_children • au
5
Could of been a good stay
Pros:

The pool area was like a construction site, our veiw was horrible

Cons:

Spa open, the fact that the only thing we had to look at from the balcony was a concrete aall

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Wendy K • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • au
8
Really good. Breakfast great. Will be much better once construction over.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Lots of construction and bad second room with no working phone

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • family_with_children • au
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Carlie • couple • au
9
Loved it & would stay again
Pros:

Amazing views over the bay, room was spacious & clean & appreciated the small couch in the room which was very comfortable

Cons:

Nothing, enjoyed all aspects of our stay

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Karley • couple • au
1
Won’t stay again
Pros:

The location

Cons:

There was a half eaten sandwich in the bar fridge. The tv exploded and we were told there’s no replacement, or spare room to move to. We were given absolutely zero options to accommodate for the inconvenience. We ended up just getting up and leaving first thing in the morning.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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derya • couple • au
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • au
10
Pros:

Well obtained and clean

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Hope • family_with_children • au
6
Okay stay
Pros:

The Staff were lovely & the views from the balcony were beautiful

Cons:

There was some hairs (looked like pubic) left in the bathroom
The balcony had build up of dirt which wasn't cleaned
Carpets were stained
No full length mirror

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Namdar • couple • au
5
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Di • couple • au
9
Enjoyed the stay and the food. Thank you.
Pros:

Close to town, great views, comfortable bed, friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
8
Great place to stay, we'll be back !
Pros:

Great location, clean comfortable room. We've already booked our return trip.

Cons:

There's a lot of construction, they did a great job of keeping noise between 7-5pm. It will be great once it's completed

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • au
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee