Visit Lovely Banks
Popular places to visit
You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.
The Carousel
Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.
Abe Wood Reserve
Abe Wood Reserve is just one of the places to see in Geelong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Top hotels in Lovely Banks
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Check in was very welcoming and efficient. Good undercover parking included and room was great size, clean and very quiet. Close to beach, walking paths and only 1.3 km from restaurants and coffee shops. Great relaxing stay.
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Admiralty Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025
The Sands Torquay
2nd or 3rd time staying at The Sands. Rooms are spacious, clean and all the apps on tv(not that you need). The shower is huge but water pressure average. I came back from the beach with so much sand I asked for a sponge to sweep it up in the shower “don’t be silly, housekeeping will take care of ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Rydges Geelong
Wish I wasn’t on the first floor like to be high up
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
The property rooms were comfortable, facilites ok an dinner menu lovelly thai food. We were disappointed in having to pay a 10% tarrif in the weekend on food an drinks. Great selection at breakfast i was pleasantly surprised it included a cooked breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Staff great, room clean, will stay again
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lovely Banks
Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.
North Geelong
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.
Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Serendip Sanctuary.
Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.
Avalon
Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Coastal Reserve and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Balyang Sanctuary or The Heights Heritage House and Garden while you're exploring the area.
