| the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments feature contemporary decor and include kitchens and laundry facilities. 5 km from geelong train station and 2. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a sauna. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. 7 km from the geelong botanic gardens. parking is complimentary. the bright, unfussy rooms offer free wi-fi, tvs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. overlooking port phillip bay, this casual hotel is 1. room service is available. upgraded rooms add balconies or terraces, some with bay views. breakfast is available for a fee, and served in an informal dining room that has bay views
Melbourne Airport 59 min
Steampacket Gardens (14 min)
Green space with views of the bay, unique statues & events such as a monthly arts & crafts market. Johnstone Park (8 min)
A Victorian-era bandstand is found in this leafy park with extensive lawns & sculptural works. Geelong Gallery (10 min)
Art gallery established in 1896, with an extensive collection of 19th- & 20th-c. Australian art. The Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens (6 min)
Leafy gardens attracting varied local bird species & hosting regular educational programs. Cunningham Pier (13 min)
Picturesque pier featuring a boardwalk with sculptures & a playground & a waterside cafe/eatery. Eastern Beach Reserve (5 min)
Leisure area built in the 1930s, with an enclosed seawater pool, diving towers & a promenade. Geelong Waterfront (5 min)
Landmark beachfront leisure area with a carousel, a Ferris wheel, a harbour & dining options. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Geelong (14 min)
Art museum and art Serendip Sanctuary (21 min)
Bird & wildlife sanctuary with walking tracks amid wetlands & open grassy woodlands. Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria (21 min)
Amusement park with many waterslides, rides, an archery range, mini-golf & a kids’ train. You Yangs Regional Park (22 min)
Boasting panoramic vistas from its granite peaks, this park offers hiking & mountain-biking trails. National Wool Museum (12 min)
History museum of the Austrian wool industry, with hands-on exhibits, plus workshops & a gift shop. Eastern Beach (4 min)
Unassuming Geelong beach offering swimming, sunbathing & views of the Giant Sky Wheel. HM Prison Geelong (7 min)
Former maximum security prison, opened in 1864, with standard & ghost tours & a gallows exhibit. Bellarine Peninsula (21 min)
Scenic peninsula offering beaches, dining, wineries, villages & markets, plus striking sea views. | 
