Lara is a neighborhood that travelers like for its parks and museums. Be sure to check out Serendip Sanctuary and You Yangs Regional Park 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 8 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 Waterworld 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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A buffet area with various food options and a person serving food.

1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 8.5 km from Lara

stephen

￥14,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

2. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Jason

￥21,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

3. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.8 km from Lara

Stephanie

￥16,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

Waterfront Precinct, 14.3 km from Lara

Ceylan

￥19,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

5. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara

Lisa

￥14,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 15.6 km from Lara

￥18,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A tree in front of a white building with a white picket fence.

7. Little River Bed & Breakfast

9.2 km from Lara

Alla

￥19,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

8. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara

Maureen

￥20,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

9. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara

"Staff were friendly and helpful. The room as nice and spacious with a balcony. We requested for the room to be made up upon check in but had to request again as housekeeping had not been- they were prompt to do so. The construction of the new tower was only a bother in the morning and it was a little frustrating that we were only informed this was happening after booking a non refundable room. Luckily our second night was a public holiday."

Amelia

￥22,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

10. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 14.7 km from Lara

Nadia

￥14,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

11. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 17.9 km from Lara

Stewart

￥17,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

12. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

mandi

￥21,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

13. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara

Rebecca

￥16,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

14. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.9 km from Lara

Susan

￥24,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

15. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 14.4 km from Lara

Carol

￥15,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

16. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

13.6 km from Lara

Greg

￥15,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

17. Eastern Sands City Centre

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Leanie Kerry

￥12,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

18. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 14.5 km from Lara

Myx

￥16,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden bench, and a tiled wall.

19. Sphinx Hotel Motel

North Geelong, 13.9 km from Lara

mandeep

￥18,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

20. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

14.1 km from Lara

Rachael

￥27,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Where to stay in Lara

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Geelong Central

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A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Mount Duneed

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A tall Ferris wheel with colorful cabins against a blue sky.

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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A waterfront promenade with modern architecture, including a glass building and a sculpture garden with large stone sculptures.

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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Moolap

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

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Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

8/10 Good

"The Staff were excellent. Emma the Property Manager was fabulous when I mentioned that we'd had a problem accessing Netflix. A minor problem I know but she was so wonderful in the way she handled our feedback. We highly recommend this Park. The facilities and games for children are second to none. A very safe environment for children to play andcexplore. We will definitely return."

Eden Oak Geelong

8/10 Good

"I really love staying at Eden Oak. It’s a lovely hotel close to the city centre. I love the TV having lots of special channels that I wouldn’t normally get at home. Breakfast is great, however being coeliac I wish they had a seperate toaster for gluten free toast. The room I stayed in needed some attention, multiple items were broken including the toilet roll holder, curtains, bin. split system (still worked, just had a part hanging off it). Some simple fixes and upgrades really would make this place perfect. I will absolutely be back."

Geelong Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"The park was in a great position, a short drive to Geelong foreshore and Belmont shops. Our cabin was very clean and comfortable, the amenities great and the staff lovely. The only downside was the WiFi wasn't working which didn't worry me but perplexed the Grand children 😁 Would definitely stay there again"

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1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

2. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

3. Rydges Geelong

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

5. Eden Oak Geelong

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

7. Little River Bed & Breakfast

8. Quest Geelong Central

9. Novotel Geelong

10. Belmercer Motel

11. Barwon Valley Lodge

12. Oaks R Suites Geelong

13. Anchor Geelong

14. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

15. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

16. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

17. Eastern Sands City Centre

18. Quest Geelong

19. Sphinx Hotel Motel

20. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

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