The Best Hotels Closest to Serendip Sanctuary in Geelong for 2026

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A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

A building facade with a large mural, a fire safety door, and a low clearance warning sign.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden wall, and a glass partition on one side.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a sofa, and a blue chair.

1. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct, 15.5 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Ceylan

₩147,008

₩161,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden accent panel, a stainless steel refrigerator, and two wooden stools.

2. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 17 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Maureen

₩158,692

₩174,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

A motel with a green lawn, a rose garden, and a covered parking area.

A hotel room with a brick wall, two beds with red bedding, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A row of brick buildings with white awnings and a covered outdoor area.

3. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 20.1 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Nathan

₩113,894

₩125,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including palm trees and a building with a covered patio.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining table, and chairs, with large windows and a view of greenery.

A paved pathway flanked by palm trees and greenery, leading to a building with a stone facade.

A modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

4. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 19.2 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Stewart

₩139,711

₩153,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round table, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A poolside area with a tiled floor, benches, and a clear blue pool.

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 16.9 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Marina

₩154,387

₩169,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

A pool table area with multiple tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern indoor space with geometric patterned flooring, contemporary furniture, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A modern outdoor deck with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a lush garden and trees.

6. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 16.8 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Allan

₩113,135

₩124,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with large windows, multiple seating options, and a view of the sea.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a marina filled with boats.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a red armchair, a small round table, and a mounted TV.

7. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 16.3 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Elizabeth

₩187,462

₩187,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

A pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.

A waterfront area with palm trees, a marina with boats, and a building with outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There are two wicker chairs and a table with a potted plant.

8. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 17.1 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Rebecca

₩119,363

₩141,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a hanging light, and a black metal partition.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, two sofas, and a patterned rug.

A staircase with a black metal railing and a hanging light fixture with three bulbs.

9. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 17.2 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Cassandra

₩175,587

₩208,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with food displays, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table with a wine bottle and glasses, and a painting of a sunset over rocks on the wall.

10. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 17.4 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Lachlan

₩83,690

₩92,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a cityscape and the sea.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows.

11. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 16.6 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Mark

₩167,889

₩184,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a vase, a microwave, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

A modern building with a covered parking area and a glass walkway.

12. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 16 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Nadia

₩120,728

₩132,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror with a circular light, and a wooden panel.

A motel sign with a no entry sign below it.

A rooftop terrace with a metal roof, railings, and a view of a building with multiple windows and a chimney.

A motel with a signboard, a brick facade, and a covered parking area.

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 16.9 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Roberta

₩108,561

₩119,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A modern dining area with a wooden panel wall, a built-in bench, and a small arched window.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

14. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 17.1 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Stephanie

₩128,321

₩141,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A reception desk with a variety of travel brochures and a membership certificate on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a brick wall, a framed picture, and bedside lamps.

A room with a wooden wardrobe, a television mounted on the wall, and a white refrigerator.

15. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

14.8 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Helen

₩118,110

₩129,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small potted plant.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a television, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern building with a red and white facade, large windows, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

16. Parkside Motel Geelong

Belmont, 19.3 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Rodney

₩113,211

₩124,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

A hallway with a vending machine, a mirror, and shelves with books and plants.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table with croissants and cups, a potted plant, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a microwave, a sink, and a marble backsplash. There are two stools at the island.

17. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 15.8 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Julie

₩124,342

₩136,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub area, surrounded by brick walls and large windows.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with breakfast items, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

18. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 15.7 km from Serendip Sanctuary

₩121,449

₩133,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A garden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a window.

A swimming pool surrounded by a fence, with trees and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two red pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk, and a chair.

19. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

15.2 km from Serendip Sanctuary

Rachael

₩144,266

₩158,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

A long dining table set with candles, glassware, and floral arrangements, overlooking a lush landscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A poolside area with three wicker lounge chairs and a clear view of the sea and palm trees.

20. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 16.3 km from Serendip Sanctuary

₩171,390

₩188,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Serendip Sanctuary

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
Rose Garden Motel	9.4 Exceptional 556 reviews	View
Barwon Valley Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 465 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 441 reviews	View

Top Serendip Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Quest Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent

"3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. Great views. Close to the bay. Apartment was nice and clean. Had everything we need in the kitchen for a 2 night stay. Had laundry facilities in the room."

Admiralty Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The location is very convenient and safe. The check in process was quick and the staff was pleasant and friendly. Everything was good and clean in the room except for the soiled carpet. Overall, it was a good value with what we paid for a quick overnight stay."

Quest Geelong

8/10 Good

"A good sized room bed was comfy a bit of road noise"

Belmercer Motel

8/10 Good

"Very well looked after and the owner was very friendly and helpful"

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Walk to shops, restaurants and arts precinct. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere in young. Beds and pillows comfy. Had a lovely stay."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend, lovely staff, warm welcoming, great location"

Novotel Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and well maintained property in"

Rydges Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness and comfortable beds Friendly staff"

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good memory."

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You Yangs Regional Park

8.0/10 (130 reviews)

You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.

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Kevin Hoffman Walk

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Kevin Hoffman Walk, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Six Ways Bell Park

Explore the great outdoors at Six Ways Bell Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lara Heritage and Historical Museum during your trip to Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

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Elcho Park Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Geelong at Elcho Park Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

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Corio Native Grasslands Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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You Yangs

6.8/10 (23 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at You Yangs during your travels in Geelong. Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Serendip Sanctuary?

Serendip Sanctuary is located in a welcoming area of Geelong known for its major shopping area. You'll find 11 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Serendip Sanctuary?

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Serendip Sanctuary. Other good choices around the area include Rydges Geelong and Eden Oak Geelong.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Serendip Sanctuary?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Serendip Sanctuary.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Serendip Sanctuary, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation'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 may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Serendip Sanctuary.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Serendip Sanctuary?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Serendip Sanctuary, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Serendip Sanctuary?

Spend some time wandering around Kevin Hoffman Walk, Six Ways Bell Park, and Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve. Explore nature at You Yangs and Corio Native Grasslands Reserve. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to You Yangs Regional Park, Elcho Park Golf Course, and Beckley Park International Raceway while you're in the area.

How can I get to Serendip Sanctuary?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Lara Station. There may not be many public transit choices near Serendip Sanctuary so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Serendip Sanctuary hotels

1. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Quest Geelong Central

3. Rose Garden Motel

4. Barwon Valley Lodge

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

6. Eden Oak Geelong

7. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

8. Anchor Geelong

9. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

10. Admiralty Inn

11. Oaks R Suites Geelong

12. Belmercer Motel

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

14. Rydges Geelong

15. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

16. Parkside Motel Geelong

17. Quest Geelong

18. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

19. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

20. Novotel Geelong

Compare popular hotels close to Serendip Sanctuary

Top Serendip Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Quest Geelong Central

Admiralty Inn

Quest Geelong

Belmercer Motel

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Novotel Geelong

Rydges Geelong

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Other attractions near Serendip Sanctuary

You Yangs Regional Park

Kevin Hoffman Walk

Six Ways Bell Park

Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

Elcho Park Golf Course

Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve

Corio Native Grasslands Reserve

You Yangs

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