| a 5-minute walk from the art deco style promenade of eastern beach reserve, this laid-back hotel in the city centre is also 8 minutes on foot from interactive exhibits at the national wool museum and 1 km from geelong train station. warmly decorated rooms provide wi-fi (fee), flat-screen tvs, dvd players and microwaves, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. breakfast is offered. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also an old-world restaurant with a sunroom and bay views, and a cosy bar with a fireplace. upgraded rooms have bay views, and room service is available. parking is complimentary
Melbourne Airport 1 hr 2
Geelong Play Space (16 min) Cunningham Pier (13 min)
Picturesque pier featuring a boardwalk with sculptures & a playground & a waterside cafe/eatery. The Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens (16 min)
Leafy gardens attracting varied local bird species & hosting regular educational programs. Geelong Museum of Motoring + Industry (10 min) Steampacket Gardens (6 min)
Green space with views of the bay, unique statues & events such as a monthly arts & crafts market. Eastern Beach (4 min)
Unassuming Geelong beach offering swimming, sunbathing & views of the Giant Sky Wheel. Serendip Sanctuary (23 min)
Bird & wildlife sanctuary with walking tracks amid wetlands & open grassy woodlands. Eastern Beach Reserve (5 min)
Leisure area built in the 1930s, with an enclosed seawater pool, diving towers & a promenade. Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria (17 min)
Amusement park with many waterslides, rides, an archery range, mini-golf & a kids’ train. Point Impossible Beach (36 min)
This clothing-optional, white-sand beach is bordered by grass-covered dunes & features toilets. Geelong Gallery (10 min)
Art gallery established in 1896, with an extensive collection of 19th- & 20th-c. Australian art. Johnstone Park (11 min)
A Victorian-era bandstand is found in this leafy park with extensive lawns & sculptural works. Geelong Waterfront (3 min)
Landmark beachfront leisure area with a carousel, a Ferris wheel, a harbour & dining options. Balyang Sanctuary (10 min)
Lush riverside park featuring paths & picnic areas among gum trees & a variety of waterbird species. MoPA: Museum of Play and Art (13 min) | 
