Eastern Sands City Centre

Hotels
6.8 (1375 reviews)
1 Bellerine Street , Geelong , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Laundry
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Outdated rooms
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
5.16
Multiple complaints about dirty bathrooms, filthy conditions, and overall lack of cleanliness.
Service
7.63
Some reviews mentioned understanding and friendly staff, but also noted poor reception experiences.
Location
8.67
Consistently positive comments about the hotel's location.
Room Quality
5.62
Negative comments about outdated rooms, dirty conditions, and overall dissatisfaction.
Amenities
6.65
Noted lack of amenities like wifi and basic supplies in rooms.
Value for Money
6.61
Comments regarding high prices for poor quality.
Food and Beverage
7.46
No specific mentions, assumed average quality.
Overall Experience
6.63
Many negative experiences overshadowed some positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:27

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation Near Eastern Beach
Located just 200 metres from Eastern Beach, Eastern Sands City Centre offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. The hotel boasts a bar and restaurant with a cozy fireplace, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Situated a short walk from Geelong Botanical Gardens and the train station, and a quick 10-minute drive from Geelong Airport, our hotel provides easy access to all the city has to offer. Enjoy free covered parking during your stay.

Dining with a View
Indulge in a culinary experience at Fish Bowl Restaurant, known for its delectable steaks and seafood, all while enjoying stunning waterfront views. Pair your meal with a selection of beers and wines at the on-site bar.

Book your stay at Eastern Sands City Centre for a memorable and relaxing getaway by the beach.

Important information:

Kindly note that vaccination certificate is required upon check in.

Please note that when booking multiple rooms, a prepayment policy will apply.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 25 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for AUD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 1375 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.16
Service: 7.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 5.62
Amenities: 6.65
Value for Money: 6.61
Food and Beverage: 7.46
Overall Experience: 6.63
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Racheal • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Wonderful staff, excellent location!

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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lucas • couple • au
2
Cons:

Police in carpark upon arrival. Attempted breakin through windows during the night while sleeping

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Cherie • solo_traveller • au
2
It was the worst booking mistake that I have ever made.
Pros:

The mattrass was comfortable.

Cons:

I stayed two nights and upon arriving I noticed the toilet paper was running low and I wished i had checked for extra rolls while the office was still open. But there was no extra rolls any where and I completely ran out by the next evening!! Unacceptable!! Earlier that evening I tried calling about the Tv not getting any signal. I lady answered and I tried what she asked me to do to fix. She said to let her know how I went with it. When I tried calling back it went to message and I could ask about needing toilet paper. The room was NOT sufficiently clean with gross stains on the bedhead and the wall. I regret not leaving after the first night as staff we accessing a staff room nearby, slamming the door and talking very loudly with no consideration of guests and I felt very unsafe.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • couple • au
1
I want a refund and booking.com to stop false advertisement
Cons:

Door didn’t lock
Venue is advertised to have reception until 9pm and there was no one there, I had to ring multiple times just to find my room and key…
Lights flicker and don’t turn on properly,

Really poor

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Aunger • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Great location, easy to get to, comfortable beds

Cons:

That the room wasn't serviced daily. Bins, towels etc

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Khodi • couple • au
5
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • au
4
Did the job for a place to sleep.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Upon entering the room I had to ask staff to come retrieve a dirty pair of jocks from previous person left on the floor.
Our girls had to eat their cereal out of mugs as there were no bowls and there was no dish liquid to clean our dishes….

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Vinit • family_with_children • au
4
Thankfully we had things to do so we could spend less time at the property
Pros:

Apart from its location nothing else

Cons:

Size of the room
TV didn’t work
Beds were loose
Room wasn’t cleaned properly

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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julie • family_with_children • au
3
Pros:

Needs an upgrade its a very old outdated building. Needs painting bathrooms need to be upgraded airconditioner Needs replacing they are to old and made awful noises we thought it was going to fall out of the window.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • au
6
Cons:

The room wasn't ready as they wer still cleaning the room at 5:00pm upon arrival.
Room should have been cleaned by 3:00pm that day

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Karen Cridland • family_with_children • au
6
Nice Convenient Clean just in need of a little militance.
Pros:

I like that in was near the beach and City Centre
I liked the Price

Cons:

I didn't Like that there were pieces missing from one of the Bed Headboards and that some of the Doorknobs on Cupboards needed repair and The Bathroom Sink was chipped. It was not as fancy as the pictures on the web site, would lead you to believe

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Cyrill • family_with_children • au
1
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Valérie • solo_traveller • fr
3
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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BarbyJ • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Great location

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jade • family_with_children • au
6
A fairly reasonable motel close to the beach. Friendly and helpful staff.
Cons:

The heating and cooling unit in our room. It is VERY loud and would wake everyone up each time it started up.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • au
5
Short and nasty
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Filthy

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Abraham • extended_group • au
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • au
7
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee