Lara is a neighborhood that travelers like for its parks and museums. Be sure to check out You Yangs Regional Park and Serendip Sanctuary as part of your Lara travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Lara?

Based on our traveler data, Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara is one of the top choices for your stay in Lara. This guesthouse offers free parking and private balconies.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Lara area?

Expedia has 7 Lara hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Geelong area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lara, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Lara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lara?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Lara, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Geelong neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Serendip Sanctuary, Kevin Hoffman Walk, and Six Ways Bell Park. You Yangs Regional Park and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Places you might want to visit in the area around Lara include Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve and Elcho Park Golf Course. Make a stop at Avalon Coastal Reserve and You Yangs while you're sightseeing around the area.

How can I get around Lara and the greater Geelong area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Lara Station.

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1. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara

Brian

₩133,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

2. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.8 km from Lara

Kristian

₩151,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

3. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 16.1 km from Lara

Alice

₩107,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

4. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 8.5 km from Lara

Etienne

₩107,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Standard Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 15.6 km from Lara

Kenneth

₩124,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

6. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Jason

₩197,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Executive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels

7. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara

Maureen

₩176,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 14.7 km from Lara

Geoffrey

₩142,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

9. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 18.7 km from Lara

Ken

₩127,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Room 1 - Torquay 2 Bedroom Studio | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

10. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara

Jeremy

₩151,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

11. Parkside Motel Geelong

Belmont, 18 km from Lara

Rodney

₩131,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

12. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

13.6 km from Lara

Greg

₩139,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Spa Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

13. Sphinx Hotel Motel

North Geelong, 13.9 km from Lara

Anonymous traveler

₩159,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

14. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

14.1 km from Lara

David

₩160,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

15. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 14.4 km from Lara

Carol

₩134,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

16. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Jan

₩197,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

17. Abbotswood Motor Inn

Belmont, 20.4 km from Lara

Andrew

₩128,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Deluxe Bay View Twin Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, alarm clocks

18. Eastern Sands City Centre

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Jodie

₩116,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

19. Little River Bed & Breakfast

9.2 km from Lara

Alla

₩173,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

20. Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds, 23.2 km from Lara

Stuart

₩241,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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Where to stay in Lara

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Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

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A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a fountain, and a distant pier.

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like GMHBA Stadium or Geelong Showground during your time in the area.

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Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

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Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Eastern Sands City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful , parking was ok except for my car alarm going off at 11.30 pm ???? Room was an older style but was very clean , i would definitely book to stay their again in the future."

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay immensely. The room is spacious, clean, modern and super quiet. Convenient parking, wonderful friendly staff and a great location. We also enjoyed breakfast but next time we will select from the menu rather than take up the buffet package as the selection is limited."

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1. Eden Oak Geelong

2. Rydges Geelong

3. Admiralty Inn

4. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

5. Kingsway Motel Geelong

6. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

7. Quest Geelong Central

8. Belmercer Motel

9. Rose Garden Motel

10. Anchor Geelong

11. Parkside Motel Geelong

12. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

13. Sphinx Hotel Motel

14. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

15. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

16. Oaks R Suites Geelong

17. Abbotswood Motor Inn

18. Eastern Sands City Centre

19. Little River Bed & Breakfast

20. Waurn Ponds Estate

Where to stay in Lara

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