Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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 8am-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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 40 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 4 years old and over stay for AUD 50 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

8
Based on 2454 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
Jacqui • couple • au
9
Very comfortable
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Parking or lack there of

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • au
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Verna • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
D
DAWN • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location is amazing

Cons:

No hair dryer in bathroom?

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
M
Mercy • couple • au
5
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
J
John • family_with_children • au
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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shannon • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
M
Maxine • couple • nz
10
Great hotel right in the heart of the waterfront. Food in restaurant delicious.
Pros:

Fabulous location. Great view from well appointed room.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Irving • family_with_children • nz
8
Lovely and central hotel
Pros:

The hotel is lovely and very central. The staff are very helpful. The breakfast was included in the price and was excellent.
The room, bathroom and beds were great.

Cons:

Parking is not on site and is extra. There were alterations going on when we were there, which weren't too noisy until after 8am. The hotel warned us about this just before we got there but it was too late to alter our booking.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Jaimie • couple • au
8
Great place to stay on the waterfront
Pros:

Location was brilliant, valet parking made it super easy on arrival, the bed was comfortable and the room was nice and warm. The check in and check out staff were very warm and welcoming

Cons:

The man seating people at the buffet breakfast was quite rude

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • couple • au
7
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
C
Crystal • couple • au
10
Overall, I had a great day and would stay again 🙂
Pros:

Beautiful waterfront view

Cons:

The bed was a little hard

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • extended_group • au
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
S
Shannon • couple • au
4
Overall service needs to be improved and upgrade of pool/gym area.
Pros:

The beds were comfortable, location was great.

Cons:

The service was not great. One person manning the front reception- took a long time to be greeted and to be checked in.
Works being completed outside our room- nil view as there was a tall concrete wall outside our balcony/ window and still having to pay full price for the room.
Pool was old and not warm enough to be comfortable to swim in.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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KUMAR • couple • au
7
Great location and views, but expensive parking and missing amenities.
Pros:

The hotel is in a perfect location- very convenient, with plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby. The only downside is parking. It’s quite difficult to find, and valet parking costs $50 per night. Self-parking can also be tricky, as you’re charged an additional $20 each time you take your car out. We stayed in a bayside room, and the views were absolutely breathtaking.

Cons:

It was my wife’s birthday and we paid $549 for one night, but there were no welcome drinks or small in-room touches like a cake.

Also What I didn’t like was that some basic amenities were missing. Parking options were quite expensive, and essentials like a dental kit and hair kit were not provided

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
D
Damita • couple • au
10
Definitely stay again
Pros:

Great location. Room was perfect

Cons:

Location and rooms where clean and modern

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
B
Bradley • family_with_children • au
1
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
10
I would recommend the Novotel Geelong
Pros:

Great service, location was perfect and the room was excellent, beds comfy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee