What is East Geelong like?

East Geelong is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its gardens, beaches and spas. Are you looking for East Geelong travel tips? Make sure that you visit Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Geelong Botanical Gardens while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in East Geelong?

Based on our traveller data, Eden Oak Geelong is one of the top choices for your stay in East Geelong. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels are there in East Geelong?

Expedia has 5 East Geelong hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Geelong area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Geelong, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in East Geelong.

What is there to do in this Geelong neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in East Geelong are Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Geelong Botanical Gardens. While you're out sightseeing, Old Geelong Gaol and Eastern Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Geelong.

Top 10 East Geelong Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for East Geelong hotels

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

1. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong

Brian

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

2. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.6 km from East Geelong

Benjamin

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

3. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 2.2 km from East Geelong

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

4. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 2 km from East Geelong

Alice

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

5. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.3 km from East Geelong

Jeremy

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

6. Eastern Sands City Centre

Geelong Central, 1.6 km from East Geelong

Jodie

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

7. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 2 km from East Geelong

Grant

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 2.4 km from East Geelong

Tony

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

9. Bay City Motel Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.4 km from East Geelong

Charmaine

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A swimming pool with two people swimming, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

10. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 3 km from East Geelong

John

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror with a circular light, and a wooden panel.

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 2.8 km from East Geelong

Roberta

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

12. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.6 km from East Geelong

Jason

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

13. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 2.4 km from East Geelong

Ben

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

14. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 2.2 km from East Geelong

Maureen

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

15. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 2.9 km from East Geelong

Geoffrey

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

16. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct, 3.2 km from East Geelong

Samantha

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small potted plant.

17. Parkside Motel Geelong

Belmont, 3.2 km from East Geelong

Rodney

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

18. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 2.3 km from East Geelong

Susan

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

19. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 3.5 km from East Geelong

Ken

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

20. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 3.4 km from East Geelong

Carol

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Where to stay in East Geelong

Find the best East Geelong areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A large Ferris wheel with purple and yellow cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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A sculpture of two figures, a road sign, and a coastal landscape.

Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

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A Ferris wheel with yellow and purple cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A calm lake surrounded by dense trees and reeds.

Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at Serendip Sanctuary or You Yangs Regional Park.

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A sign about Jerringtong Wildlife Reserve, including a map and information on waterbirds.

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like GMHBA Stadium or Geelong Showground during your time in the area.

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Top East Geelong Hotel Reviews

Rydges Geelong

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice, the rooms were a little dated and they were also hot. Couldn’t get the rooms cool or below 19.C. Overall buffet brekky was great and the stay was nice."