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Our top choices for Lara hotels

Bayview Apartment One Bedroom | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.3 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Really lovely modern hotel, clean and tidy and well looked after, comfy bed and good size room and bathroom"
Australia
Jade
The price is ₩179,978
₩197,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Exterior

Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds Estate
2.5 star property
Waurn Ponds, 23.2 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Stuart
The price is ₩232,508
₩255,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Waurn Ponds Estate
Exterior

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park
2.5 star property
Mount Duneed, 25.4 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (321 reviews)
"Great place to stay with our puppies 🐶"
Australia
Helen
The price is ₩152,613
₩152,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park
Exterior

The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay
4.0 star property
33.6 km from Lara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (665 reviews)
"Great stay, Beautiful views of the Golf Course"
Australia
William
The price is ₩205,807
₩226,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
The Sands Torquay
Outdoor pool

Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (558 reviews)
"Fantastic bed. Great shower. Lovely restaurant for dinner and breakfast Very well priced!"
Australia
Sharon
The price is ₩128,309
₩141,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Eden Oak Geelong
Indoor pool

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Restaurant was excellent"
Australia
Ian
The price is ₩241,023
₩241,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Torquay Tropicana Motel

Torquay Tropicana Motel
3.5 star property
35.1 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Accommodation was clean and closer to amenities. Staff was friendly."
Australia
Sakula
The price is ₩102,472
₩112,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Torquay Tropicana Motel
Property grounds

Little River Bed & Breakfast

Little River Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Lara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"A charming and peaceful setting in a truly unique historical and rural environment."
Australia
Akiva
The price is ₩166,630
₩183,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Little River Bed & Breakfast
Vineyard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Mt Duneed Estate Winery
4.0 star property
Waurn Ponds, 26.8 km from Lara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Beautiful stay"
Australia
Kristy
The price is ₩297,094
₩326,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Mt Duneed Estate Winery
Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pets Allowed | Terrace/patio

Swan Bay Holiday Park

Swan Bay Holiday Park
3.5 star property
30.9 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The cleanest property we have visited . Amazing lil unit for the whole family. Great location. "
United Kingdom
Deborah
The price is ₩210,644
₩231,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Swan Bay Holiday Park
Exterior

13th Beach Golf Lodges

13th Beach Golf Lodges
4.0 star property
29.2 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
"was a great place to stay & the staff were the best."
Australia
David
The price is ₩168,611
₩185,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
13th Beach Golf Lodges
Balcony view

Portarlington Grand Hotel

Portarlington Grand Hotel
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Nice stay rooms were comfortable staff service was good "
Australia
michael
The price is ₩258,342
₩284,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Portarlington Grand Hotel
Luxury House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

The Oxley Estate

The Oxley Estate
4.0 star property
25.5 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (315 reviews)
"All good, lovely place to stay, have stayed many times."
Australia
Pamela
The price is ₩177,251
₩194,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
The Oxley Estate
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Riverside Ocean Grove

Riverside Ocean Grove
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Lara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (444 reviews)
"Nice and quiet, good location and value."
Canada
Derek T
The price is ₩155,005
₩170,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Riverside Ocean Grove
Exterior

Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay
4.0 star property
34.9 km from Lara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Apart from time share calls pre arrival the place was really nice. Apartment as shown, staff nice."
Australia
Melita
The price is ₩196,145
₩215,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Standard Poolside 2 Bedroom Cabin | Free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Dylene Holiday Park

Dylene Holiday Park
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Very comfortable, clean rooms & friendly staff. Everything was more than adequate. Would be happy to visit again. "
Australia
Jocelyn
The price is ₩129,424
₩130,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Dylene Holiday Park
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bellarine Spa Wellness & Retreat

Bellarine Spa Wellness & Retreat
2.5 star property
25.5 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (119 reviews)
"I loved my stay. It was very close to town and very comfortable. I would definitely stay there again. "
Australia
Paz
The price is ₩189,451
₩208,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Bellarine Spa Wellness & Retreat
View from room

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (852 reviews)
"Great location, very roomy, exceedingly helpful staff. "
United States
Jan
The price is ₩190,408
₩209,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Buffet

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
Corio, 8.5 km from Lara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (361 reviews)
"The staff were excellent and the views are awesome just like it is on the web site"
Australia
Paul
The price is ₩103,337
₩113,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
Bicycling

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

Ingenia Holidays Torquay
2.0 star property
35.8 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (549 reviews)
"So welcoming, helpful and generous that I extended my stay! Would definitely book again!"
Australia
Bronwen
The price is ₩87,673
₩87,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Ingenia Holidays Torquay
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Where to stay in Lara

Find the best Lara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Ferris wheel with purple and yellow cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.
Photo by Abe Groot
Open Photo by Abe Groot

Geelong Central

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

A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a fountain, and a distant pier.
Photo by Donna McEachran
Open Photo by Donna McEachran

Waterfront Precinct

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

A sign about Jerringtong Wildlife Reserve, including a map and information on waterbirds.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Belmont

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

Geelong West

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Islamic Society of Geelong and The Carousel.

Moolap

When in Moolap, you can plan a visit to Bellarine Rail Trail and Geelong Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good
"Modern hotel. Easy check in, friendly staff. Didn't use restaurant as it was pretty expensive. Secure parking at a cost but plenty of street parking for free. Housekeeping could've been better with the finer details but the basics were done."
Wayne 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Lara like?
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 You Yangs and Corio Native Grasslands Reserve 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.