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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Geelong

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Australia, Geelong, 13-15 The Esplanade
● Center: 1.4 km

Rooms are very spacious with large bathrooms and huge walk-in showers Comfortable beds and large TVs featured in rooms Indoor pool, gym, sauna, and tennis court available on site Staff generally described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating Excellent views of the bay from some rooms and apartments Good value for money with clean and modern accommodations Several guests reported false accusations of stealing bathrobes after checkout, causing significant distress and financial loss Some rooms show signs of wear and inconsistent cleanliness, such as unpainted walls and poorly cleaned areas Breakfast can be noisy due to the radio and Australian talk content The on-site restaurant requires reservations and can be noisy and fast-paced, with some staff described as pushy Limited in-room cooking facilities; only a kettle provided
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
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Children under 170+
Age7+
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Superior Double room
Superior Double room
Private bathroom
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122 USD
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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129 USD
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Standard Double room with bay view
Standard Double room with bay view
Private bathroom
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131 USD
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Superior Double room with city view
Superior Double room with city view
Private bathroom
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131 USD
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Superior room
Superior room
Private bathroom
136 USD
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Superior Double Studio
Superior Double Studio
Private bathroom
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146 USD
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1 Bedroom Executive Double Apartment
1 Bedroom Executive Double Apartment
Private bathroom
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156 USD
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1 Bedroom Double Apartment with bay view
1 Bedroom Double Apartment with bay view
Private bathroom
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181 USD
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2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment with bay view
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2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment with bay view
Private bathroom
201 USD
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Run of House
Run of House
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Economy room
Economy room
Private bathroom
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Economy Single room
Economy Single room
Private bathroom
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Economy Triple room
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Economy Triple room
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Economy Double room
Economy Double room
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Standard room
Standard room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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Standard Duplex room
Standard Duplex room
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room with sea view
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Standard Quadruple room with sea view
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Standard Quintuple room
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Standard Quintuple room
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Standard Family room
Standard Family room
Family room with internet, air conditioner and shower
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Standard Double room with balcony
Standard Double room with balcony
Private bathroom
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Standard Sextuple room
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Standard Sextuple room
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Standard Quadruple Family room
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Standard Quadruple Family room
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Superior Double room with balcony
Superior Double room with balcony
Air conditioning, minibar and shower
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Superior Sextuple room
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Deluxe room
Deluxe room
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Deluxe Family room
Deluxe Family room
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Deluxe Double room
Deluxe Double room
Private bathroom
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Executive room
Executive room
Air conditioning, minibar and shower
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Executive Double room
Executive Double room
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Executive Quadruple room
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Executive Quadruple room
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Executive Sextuple room
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Executive Sextuple room
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
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Suite
Suite
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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Double Suite
Double Suite
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Quadruple Suite
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Quadruple Suite
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Sextuple Suite
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Sextuple Suite
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Apartment
Apartment
Kitchen, air conditioning and minibar
Kitchen in the room
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1 Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
Kitchen, air conditioning and minibar
Kitchen in the room
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1 Bedroom Apartment with bay view
1 Bedroom Apartment with bay view
Private bathroom
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2 Bedrooms Apartment
2 Bedrooms Apartment
Private bathroom
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2 Bedrooms Apartment with bay view
2 Bedrooms Apartment with bay view
Private bathroom
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3 Bedrooms Apartment
3 Bedrooms Apartment
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Double Apartment
1 Bedroom Double Apartment
Private bathroom
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Standard Apartment
Standard Apartment
Private bathroom
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Executive Apartment
Executive Apartment
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Executive Apartment
1 Bedroom Executive Apartment
Private bathroom
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Studio
Studio
Private bathroom
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Standard Studio
Standard Studio
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Superior Studio
Superior Studio
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Villa
Villa
Private bathroom
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Cottage
Cottage
Private bathroom
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3 Bedrooms Cottage
3 Bedrooms Cottage
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Bungalow
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Description

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel, offers a diverse range of accommodation options from Economy Single rooms to spacious 3 Bedrooms Cottages and Executive Apartments with bay views. The hotel features large rooms with modern design, including huge walk-in showers, ample towel rails, and comfortable beds with large TVs. Facilities include an indoor pool, gym, sauna, tennis court, and a restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine. The hotel provides free parking, WiFi, air conditioning, and 24-hour front desk service. Its multiple lifts and soundproof rooms add convenience and comfort, while family rooms and accessible facilities cater to various guest needs. Despite some recent renovation work, the hotel maintains a strong cleanliness and service rating. Guests can enjoy a terrace and beach access, with options for bike rentals and massage services also available on-site.

Location

Located at 13-15 The Esplanade in Geelong, the hotel sits directly on the beachfront, offering excellent views of the bay. It is approximately a 20-minute walk to the Geelong waterfront beach area and about 10 minutes on foot to local pubs and shops. The nearest airport is Essendon Airport (MEB), 64 km away. Nearby dining includes Black Salt Restaurant, just 14 meters from the hotel, though some guests have noted the restaurant to be noisy and busy. The location provides easy access to outdoor activities like jogging along the ocean-side bike path, as well as proximity to a golf course within 3 km.

Tips

  • Reserve a table in advance if you plan to dine at the hotel restaurant to avoid disappointment.
  • For a quieter breakfast experience, consider earlier dining times as the radio can be loud.
  • If traveling in a group, be aware of past guest complaints regarding billing disputes and clarify all charges at checkout.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: A la carte [Mon - Fri] 06:00-10:30 Open
    [Sat - Sun] 07:00-11:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of AU$100.00 (approx. US$70.59) is charged. This property accepts third party payment services The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, DinersClub, AmericanExpress, UnionPay, JSB
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ticket assistance
  • Gift shop
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Electric car charging
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • Minibar
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wheelchair access to restaurant
Services and amenities
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Bar
  • Diet menu (on request)
  • Breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine
  • Kitchen
  • Bottled water (at extra charge)
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Free bicycle rental
  • Bike rental
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Sun Deck
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
Pool and beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool facilities
  • Beach/pool towels
  • Next to the beach
Business
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Conference Hall
Sports
  • Tennis court
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Beauty and wellness
  • Massage
  • Sauna
Kids
  • Family/Kid Friendly

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Reviews

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05.04.2026 G1959PeterG
Every little detail has been considered in the design of the rooms and the hotel in general. Very spacious rooms, large bathroom with huge walk in shower. Plenty of towel rails and hooks and space for personal toiletries and good lighting & mirrors. Space for multiple pieces of luggage, very comfortable bed and huge TV. There is a little sensor light near the bathroom door so no need to turn a light on during the night. The hotel has an indoor pool and gym, a courtyard on level one, two very efficient lifts and the option of secure parking. There is a restaurant although also close enough to choose to eat in town. Highly recommend.
31.03.2026 cor
Good location Spacey room Great , comfortable bed Staff very friendly and accommodating
29.03.2026 joannef881
Great location, service and amenities;) highly recommend, staff are so welcoming and helpful;)
26.01.2026 Guest
Just a quick stay. The majority of renovations are complete. and is looking very modern. By the time we stay again I would say the entire complex would be complete. Great view of bay. Frankas restaurant was excellent with some nice traditional Italian food.
24.01.2026 Eddie
Just a quick stay. The majority of renovations are complete. and is looking very modern. By the time we stay again I would say the entire complex would be complete. Great view of bay. Frankas restaurant was excellent with some nice traditional Italian food.
05.01.2026 Guest
Our group of 14 had an extremely disappointing experience with this hotel. After checkout, the hotel accused us of stealing 8 bathrobes, which is completely false. What made the situation even more frustrating is that the number of allegedly missing bathrobes kept changing, as did the rooms they were supposedly taken from. Every time we contacted the hotel, we were given a different story. As a result of these false claims, our group has lost over $900, and despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue, the hotel has refused to cooperate or help in any meaningful way. There was no proof provided, no consistent explanation, and no willingness to fairly investigate the situation. On top of this, the staff were rude and dismissive, treating us like criminals rather than paying guests. The lack of professionalism and accountability from management was shocking. If you’re traveling with a group, be extremely cautious. Based on our experience, this hotel appears quick to make unsubstantiated accusations and unwilling to work toward a fair resolution. We would never stay here again and strongly advise others to look elsewhere.
05.01.2026 Guest
I stayed at the bayside hotel on the 27/12/2025. The following day the hotel accused us of stealing and charged a total of $822 out of our bank accounts. I can assure you none of us stole anything and this hotel is a scam! Further, I would like to point out that Hamid was unclear on what rooms had missing robes and his accusations would change with each response. Each robe cost $74 and supposedly we took 8 (74 x $8 = $592). On top of the wrongful accusations they have also taken an addition $230. My group are currently trying to get this issue solved with the Room Division Manager however it is becoming extremely hard as Praneeth Kampa is failing to respond and provide evidence of the supposed stealing. Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone!
04.01.2026 Guest
We stayed here for a weekend getaway. I cannot fault this hotel, it’s beautiful! The staff are friendly, helpful and accomodating. The rooms are clean and new. The pool, sauna, gym are great! The restaurant serves lovely food. It’s about a 20 minute walk to Geelong waterfront beach area and about ten to local pubs. I would gladly come here again! Great value for money too!
03.01.2026 Jacinta
From a recent stay I have been falsely accused of stealing. A fee and deposit of almost $1000 was taken with minimal investigation of housekeeping and stock inventory. There were emails that went back and fourth from management. Upon this, the hotel kept taking money out after a series of days and their records/story was not adding up with the invoices + explanation (which we demanded the hotel to provide). I am absolutely disappointed and will not be staying here ever again. If I am being scammed at least stick with your same story.
03.01.2026 Ethan
Our group of 14 had an extremely disappointing experience with this hotel. After checkout, the hotel accused us of stealing 8 bathrobes, which is completely false. What made the situation even more frustrating is that the number of allegedly missing bathrobes kept changing, as did the rooms they were supposedly taken from. Every time we contacted the hotel, we were given a different story. As a result of these false claims, our group has lost over $900, and despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue, the hotel has refused to cooperate or help in any meaningful way. There was no proof provided, no consistent explanation, and no willingness to fairly investigate the situation. On top of this, the staff were rude and dismissive, treating us like criminals rather than paying guests. The lack of professionalism and accountability from management was shocking. If you’re traveling with a group, be extremely cautious. Based on our experience, this hotel appears quick to make unsubstantiated accusations and unwilling to work toward a fair resolution. We would never stay here again and strongly advise others to look elsewhere.
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POIs near hotel

attraction
Ferris Wheel (1.6 km)
Attraction offering panoramic views of Geelong from elevated cabins.
attraction
Geelong Powerhouse (2.1 km)
Cultural hub with exhibitions and events, open daily from 9:30 to 17:00.
museum
Geelong Sports Museum (2.4 km)
Museum showcasing Geelong's sports history, open Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:30.
monument
Centenary of Reticulated Water Supply Monument (4 km)
Monument commemorating 100 years of reticulated water supply in Geelong.
monument
Highton WW2 Memorial Gates (5 km)
Memorial gates honoring those who served in World War II.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Black Salt Restaurant (0 min)
13a/15 The Esplanade, Geelong VIC 3220
Reviews
02.12.2017 Julie
My husband and l recently visited..we found the staff really pushy..they wanted our order a minute after we sat down .
Soon as we finished our Entree our main came out..not giving us a break between courses ...staff didn't smile and were not friendly and the venue was extremely noisy. We wont be going back
24.11.2017 Ben
This was one of my favourite places to dine in Geelong however a recent slip in service and quality has seen it quickly drop of my list. The deserts are a little left of centre and just don’t work.
14.11.2017 Mocean2002
One of the worst dining experiences I have ever encountered. If you are looking for a disappointing experience look no further than Black Salt .. they will forget your orders, leaving you waiting, forget your drinks, blame tech issues... never mind actually doing their job and actually checking an order has gone through... I would HATE to see them on a busy night.. you may be thinking.. oh they must of been busy.. but no... there was maybe 4 tables !!! they are that bad, they can not handle a nearly empty restaurant. If you have a dinner booked cancel it... if you have a function booked, do yourself a favour and cancel it, find anywhere else! Mt favourite part was the manager Daniel "There is no need to be aggressive" this was in response to my comments It is not bloody good enough... " Something I still stand by considering the inept waitress brought out a single meal and didn't think that was weird ... even better was when she even admitted the SAME THING happened the night before... can you believe it? I couldn't....but there you go... Black Salt ladies and Gentlemen.. do yourself a favour and NEVER go here
16.09.2017 Dave
Terrific atmosphere and service. Phenomenal foods.
02.09.2017 Matthew
Eye fillet was very dry. For $39 it comes with 3 leaves as a side. The main salmon is more like a salad.
Service poor. For a venue that claims to be high quality and charge the prices they charge the 1 star is for that reason. The food is better than 1 star but overall experience was poor and definitely not high end.

Frequently asked questions about Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

What types of rooms are available at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments?

The hotel offers a wide range of room types including Economy Single room, Standard Double room with bay view, Superior Double room with city view, Deluxe Family room, Executive Sextuple room, various Suites, and Apartments with up to three bedrooms.

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

Breakfast is available a la carte Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 10:30 and on weekends from 07:00 to 11:00. Additional fees apply and it is not included in the room rate.

Are pets allowed at this hotel?

Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted.

What on-site facilities does the hotel offer?

Facilities include an indoor pool, gym, sauna, tennis court, bar, restaurant, free parking, WiFi, concierge service, laundry, massage, and bike rentals.

Has the hotel undergone recent renovations?

Yes, according to guest reviews, most renovations have been completed and the hotel presents a modern look.

Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 159 USD The best time to book is June 19, with rates starting from 158 USD

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