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Budget accommodation in Geelong for families

Photo of Discovery Parks – Melbourne property

Discovery Parks – Melbourne

129 Ashley Street, Braybrook, VIC, 3019

From $144

Photo of Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs property

Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs

10-20 Lake Street, Caroline Springs, VIC, 3023

From $199

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Little River Bed & Breakfast

16 Flinders St, Little River, VIC, 3211

From $181

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Moody's Motel

2867 Pt Nepean Road, Blairgowrie, VIC, 3942

From $153

Photo of Nightcap at Millers Inn property

Nightcap at Millers Inn

204 Millers Road, Altona North, VIC, 3025

From $174

Photo of Circa 1902 Queenscliff property

Circa 1902 Queenscliff

59 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, VIC, 3225

From $170

Photo of Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments property

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

30 Keera Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $189

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Sunshine Motor Inn

608 Ballarat Road, (Western Hwy), Ardeer, VIC, 3022

From $152

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Eden Oak Geelong

20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC, 3219

From $164

Photo of Nightcap at Glengala Hotel property

Nightcap at Glengala Hotel

214 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West, VIC, 3020

From $175

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Werribee Park Motor Inn

112-124 Duncans Road, Werribee, VIC, 3030

From $179

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Nightcap at Ashley Hotel

226 Ballarat Rd, Braybrook, VIC, 3019

From $191

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Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara

69 Curletts Road, Lara, VIC, 3212

From $188

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Lara Lodge

325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC, 3212

From $171

Photo of Cobb & Co Lodge property

Cobb & Co Lodge

37 Learmonth St, Queenscliff, VIC, 3225

From $168

Photo of Club Laverton Motel property

Club Laverton Motel

15 Aviation Road, Laverton, VIC, 3028

From $159

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Winchelsea Motel

Corner of Princess Hwy and Austin St, Winchelsea, VIC, 3241

From $130

Photo of Torquay Tropicana Motel property

Torquay Tropicana Motel

2 Grossmans Road, Torquay, VIC, 3228

From $122

Photo of Melton Motor Inn & Apartments property

Melton Motor Inn & Apartments

344 High Street, Melton, VIC, 3337

From $179

Photo of Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong property

Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong

57 Fyans Street, South Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $105

Photo of Parkside Motel Geelong property

Parkside Motel Geelong

68 High Street, Belmont, VIC, 3216

From $197

Photo of Holiday Inn Werribee, an IHG Hotel property

Holiday Inn Werribee, an IHG Hotel

22 SYNNOT STREET, Werribee, VIC, 3030

From $179

Photo of Abbotswood Motor Inn property

Abbotswood Motor Inn

308 - 310 High Street, Belmont, VIC, 3216

From $180

Photo of Cute, cozy country escape in a new unit close to cherry and strawberry orchards property

Cute, cozy country escape in a new unit close to cherry and strawberry orchards

Maddingley, VIC

From $197

Photo of Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park property

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

621 Surf Coast Highway, Mount Duneed, VIC, 3217

From $127

Photo of Werribee Short Stay Villas & Accommodation property

Werribee Short Stay Villas & Accommodation

150 Bulban Road, Werribee, VIC, 3030

From $199

Photo of Guiding Star Hotel property

Guiding Star Hotel

700 Geelong Rd, Brooklyn, VIC, 3012

From $152

Photo of Mckillop Geelong By Gold Star Stays property

Mckillop Geelong By Gold Star Stays

75 McKillop Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $151

Photo of Barefoot Beach house property

Barefoot Beach house

Ocean Grove, VIC

From $182

Photo of Shannon Motor Inn property

Shannon Motor Inn

283-285 Shannon Ave, Newtown, VIC, 3220

From $178

Photo of Quest Sanctuary Lakes property

Quest Sanctuary Lakes

9 Greg Norman Drive, Point Cook, VIC, 3030

From $185

Photo of Corio Bay Motel property

Corio Bay Motel

292 Princes Highway, Corio, VIC, 3214

From $133

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Barwon Valley Lodge

99 Barrabool Road, Belmont, VIC, 3216

From $181

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Admiralty Inn

66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $155

Luxury accommodation in Geelong for families

Photo of Edgewater 108 property

Edgewater 108

108/6-8 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $587

Photo of Our extra large apartment in the centre of the historic seaport of Williamstown property

Our extra large apartment in the centre of the historic seaport of Williamstown

Williamstown, VIC

From $366

Photo of The Sands Torquay property

The Sands Torquay

2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC, 3228

From $341

Photo of Quest Geelong property

Quest Geelong

16-18 The Esplanade South, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $346

Photo of Modern and cosey 4 bedroom house walk to beach property

Modern and cosey 4 bedroom house walk to beach

Saint Leonards, VIC

From $476

Photo of Cogens Place property

Cogens Place

9 Cogens Place, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $586

Photo of Sweet home at Sanctuary Lakes Resort property

Sweet home at Sanctuary Lakes Resort

Point Cook, VIC

From $415

Photo of Large Modern Home Close to Beach and Golf Course property

Large Modern Home Close to Beach and Golf Course

Point Lonsdale, VIC

From $335

Photo of Quest Caroline Springs property

Quest Caroline Springs

234 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs, VIC, 3023

From $343

Photo of Pet friendly Riverside Retreat property

Pet friendly Riverside Retreat

Barwon Heads, VIC

From $567

Photo of Accommodation at Curlewis property

Accommodation at Curlewis

1419 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis, VIC, 3222

From $350

Photo of Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park property

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

Escarpment Road, Werribee South, VIC, 3030

From $584

Photo of Quest Watergardens property

Quest Watergardens

451 Kings Road, Taylors Lakes, VIC, 3038

From $346

Photo of La Casa Serenità - peaceful getaway in Geelong property

La Casa Serenità - peaceful getaway in Geelong

Newcomb, VIC

From $401

Photo of Sherry house - 1 min drive from Bannockburn property

Sherry house - 1 min drive from Bannockburn

Bannockburn, VIC

From $301

Photo of Woodgrove Penthouse - 36 min drive to MEL airport property

Woodgrove Penthouse - 36 min drive to MEL airport

Melton West, VIC

From $327

Photo of Right in the heart of Old Torquay property

Right in the heart of Old Torquay

Torquay, VIC

From $567

Photo of Seascape at Whites property

Seascape at Whites

Torquay, VIC

From $618

Photo of Coastal Retreat or Dream Stay-cation property

Coastal Retreat or Dream Stay-cation

Ocean Grove, VIC

From $431

Photo of Carmel at Sorrento property

Carmel at Sorrento

142 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, VIC, 3943

From $989

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Beachwalk Cottage

396 Melbourne Road, Blairgowrie, VIC, 3943

From $323

Photo of Montreux on High Country Feel 5 minutes from CBD property

Montreux on High Country Feel 5 minutes from CBD

Moolap, VIC

From $385

Photo of Tranquil home in Point Cook. property

Tranquil home in Point Cook.

Point Cook, VIC

From $467

Photo of 13th Beach Golf Lodges property

13th Beach Golf Lodges

1732 Barwon Heads Rd, Connewarre, VIC, 3227

From $522

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Soho 203

203/8-10 McLarty Place, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $483

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Pier Point 302

100 Western Beach Rd, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $586

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Torquay Hotel Motel

36 Bell St, Torquay, VIC, 3228

From $362

Photo of Quiet cozy wooden house property

Quiet cozy wooden house

Sunshine West, VIC

From $558

Photo of Anglesea Riverside Motel property

Anglesea Riverside Motel

109 Great Ocean Rd, Anglesea, VIC, 3230

From $350

Photo of Quest Geelong Central property

Quest Geelong Central

71-77 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $441

More accommodation in Geelong for families

Photo of Sphinx Hotel Motel property

Sphinx Hotel Motel

2 Thompson Road, North Geelong, North Geelong, VIC, 3215

From $213

Photo of Parkwood Motel and Apartments property

Parkwood Motel and Apartments

8 Lily Street, Corner of Shannon Ave & Ballarat Rd, Hamlyn Heights, VIC, 3215

From $252

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Happy House

Strathtulloh, VIC

From $207

Photo of Rigby's cozy hideout property

Rigby's cozy hideout

St Leonards, VIC

From $207

Photo of Aligned Corporate Residences Williamstown property

Aligned Corporate Residences Williamstown

1 Syme Street, Williamstown, VIC, 3016

From $275

Photo of Punthill Caroline Springs property

Punthill Caroline Springs

1-7 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs, VIC, 3023

From $226

Photo of Wyndham Resort Torquay property

Wyndham Resort Torquay

100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC, 3228

From $233

Photo of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel property

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel

40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $212

Photo of Boathouse Resort Studios & Suites property

Boathouse Resort Studios & Suites

2871 Pt Nepean Road, Blairgowrie, VIC, 3942

From $260

Photo of Boat Ramp Motel property

Boat Ramp Motel

14-18 GUTHRIDGE Street, Ocean Grove, VIC, 3226

From $272

Photo of Quest Williamstown North property

Quest Williamstown North

115-119 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown, VIC, 3016

From $216

Photo of Nightcap at Westside Hotel property

Nightcap at Westside Hotel

Cnr Fitzgerald & Leakes Roads, Laverton North, VIC, 3026

From $202

Photo of Captain's Retreat Apartments and Cottages property

Captain's Retreat Apartments and Cottages

2 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, VIC, 3016

From $275

Photo of Quest Werribee property

Quest Werribee

69 Synnot Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030

From $246

Photo of R Hotel Geelong property

R Hotel Geelong

10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $244

Photo of Vue Apartments Geelong property

Vue Apartments Geelong

6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $215

Photo of Nightcap at St Albans Hotel property

Nightcap at St Albans Hotel

5 McKechnie St, St. Albans, VIC, 3021

From $200

Photo of Bellbrae Motel property

Bellbrae Motel

20 School Road, Bellbrae, VIC, 3228

From $229

Photo of Rose Garden Motel property

Rose Garden Motel

14-16 Settlement Road, Belmont, VIC, 3216

From $280

Photo of Great Ocean Road Resort property

Great Ocean Road Resort

105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea, VIC, 3230

From $235

Photo of Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes property

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

7 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes, VIC, 3038

From $214

Photo of Bacchus Marsh Villa unit 1 property

Bacchus Marsh Villa unit 1

Darley, VIC

From $263

Photo of Sorrento Beach Motel property

Sorrento Beach Motel

780 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento, VIC, 3943

From $290

Photo of Nightcap at Gateway Hotel property

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

218-230 Princes Highway, Corio, VIC, 3214

From $210

Photo of La Bella Vita property

La Bella Vita

8 Fleurs Lane, Batesford, VIC, 3213

From $213

Photo of Waterfront By Gold Star Stays property

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

2 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $206

Photo of Punthill Williamstown property

Punthill Williamstown

4-18 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, 3016

From $264

Photo of Discovery Parks – Geelong property

Discovery Parks – Geelong

59 Barrabool Road, Belmont, VIC, 3216

From $209

Photo of 3 bedroom family home with only 2 rooms availability property

3 bedroom family home with only 2 rooms availability

Hoppers Crossing, VIC

From $257

Photo of Rydges Geelong property

Rydges Geelong

Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $279

Photo of Anchor Geelong property

Anchor Geelong

39 Swanston Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

From $224

Photo of Bacchus Marsh Villa unit 5 property

Bacchus Marsh Villa unit 5

Darley, VIC

From $275

Photo of Happy Bear Inn property

Happy Bear Inn

Werribee, VIC

From $205

Foreshore at Eastern Beach Geelong with the sea baths in view and a section of the children's pool.

More about family stays in Geelong

Geelong is Victoria's second most populous city and only an hour away from Melbourne when heading through Werribee or a few hours if heading south on the Mornington Peninsula and via the ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff.

The city, like Melbourne, is on the Port Phillip Bay and so has a similar temperate climate, but can sometimes miss the wet weather when Melbourne gets it and vice versus which makes it a good destination to keep in mind for a last-minute day trip or a weekend getaway with your kids.

Many people think of Geelong as a great place to use a basecamp for other day trips – which it is – but it's also an awesome destination city in its own right.

Once you've locked in your accommodation, then plan your days with the best things to do in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.

How to get last minute family accommodation in Geelong?

Accommodation in Geelong can be hard to come by, especially during the high demand school holiday and public holiday periods. Try these tips to find affordable accommodation just in time.

👶 Travelling with an infant

When travelling with an infant, consider buying a portacot or safely co-sleeping. This can often unlock many more hotel options which may otherwise not work for you.

Travelling with young kids

Similarly, bringing a small inflatable mattress and a sleeping bag can be the difference between locking-in accommodation or missing out.

In either of these scenarios, you may need to:

  • list fewer kids when searching accommodation sites online
  • make sure the property policy is ok with this; you may need you to get in touch with them

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