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Room with a view … Crowne Plaza Geelong.

The $120 million hotel changing the face of this regional city

This Victorian industrial hub has been undergoing a gradual but deliberate metamorphosis. But until now, it has lacked top-tier stays.

  • Julietta Jameson
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa.

Can only get two days away? Here are the best spots for a short break

Two days can seem like a lot more if you escape to a wellness retreat, or combine good food and wine with time in nature.

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong – with Corio Bay views and  a stroll to the city’s arts and entertainment offerings.

Geelong’s first new hotel in 20 years is also its largest

Minutes from Spirit of Tasmania’s new dock, the Holiday Inn & Suites makes an ideal base for exploring Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
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Geelong laneways: Victoria's other city with a laneway culture

Dining and drinking venues are flourishing in a narrow laneway in the heart of Geelong's CBD.

  • Tim Richards
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Rooms are sorted into four categories, ascending in price: Mural rooms (facing the marine mural on an adjacent building), Atrium rooms (facing The Atrium), Bay rooms (facing the bay, with balcony access), and Grand Bay rooms (similar to Bay rooms, but bigger).

Portarlington Grand Hotel review, Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria: Review: Reborn grand hotel a perfect base

The reborn Portarlington Grand Hotel is a triumph of thoughtful restoration and design.

  • Tim Richards
Geelong's waterfront.

Things to do in Geelong: The Victorian city you've been snubbing has transformed into a city of cool

Victoria's second biggest city has been snubbed by Melburnians thanks to its gritty, working class past - but while you weren't looking, it has transformed.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
Novotel Geelong has a prime position on Geelong's waterfront.

Novotel Geelong review: Tired hotel's multi-million revamp sees it finally live up to the views

Forget your preconceived notions of a tired old hotel brand - the Novotel's latest spruce-up is sure to impress.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
Many of the apartments have great views.

R Hotel review, Geelong: Victoria's second-biggest city needs more hotels like this

Geelong's R Hotel places you right in the thick of things at this waterside city.

  • Jim Darby
Eastern Beach on the edge of Geelong's CBD.

Geelong, Victoria, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Victoria's second city is coming first in quite a few fields...

  • Jim Darby