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1. 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, (362 reviews)
"The staff were excellent and the views are awesome just like it is on the web site"
Australia
Paul
The price is ￥11,738
￥12,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
Outdoor pool

2. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (579 reviews)
"Everything was perfect from reception, the room, restaurant and the food."
Australia
Brian
The price is ￥13,453
￥14,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Eden Oak Geelong
Bayview Apartment One Bedroom | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

3. 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, (99 reviews)
"Love our stay"
Australia
Samantha
The price is ￥17,356
￥19,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Standard Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

4. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Kingsway Motel Geelong
2.0 star property
Newtown, 15.6 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (155 reviews)
"Good quality budget motel, rooms well renovate comfy and clise to city."
Australia
Kenneth
The price is ￥12,683
￥13,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Kingsway Motel Geelong
Property grounds

5. Little River Bed & Breakfast

Little River Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Lara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful, loved our stay! Great room, huge bathroom, and breakfast was a super nice touch. 10/10"
Australia
Alla
The price is ￥18,663
￥20,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Little River Bed & Breakfast
Exterior

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.6 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (427 reviews)
"Service from the staff was amazing, really went out of their way to be helpful. Brekkie was brilliant, great options, well done, some hotels just get it right, and this is one of them. Parking was easy, room was just lovely."
Australia
Kirsten
The price is ￥17,443
￥19,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Beach nearby

7. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 15.8 km from Lara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay, close to GMHBA stadium"
Australia
Kristian
The price is ￥15,606
￥17,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Rydges Geelong
TV

8. Parkside Motel Geelong

Parkside Motel Geelong
3.0 star property
Belmont, 18 km from Lara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is ￥13,080
￥14,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Parkside Motel Geelong
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

9. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 14.7 km from Lara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Proximity to Corio Bay for walking & relaxing park views + we could see the bay from our balcony spa unit :-) Lift gave excellent access to upstairs unit and quite bedroom with firm mattress (preferred). Great shower and handy microwave for warming breakie (BYO). Modern amenities and excellent value for money."
Australia
Rob
The price is ￥14,389
￥15,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Belmercer Motel
Outdoor pool

10. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central, 16.1 km from Lara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay."
Australia
Alice
The price is ￥11,009
￥12,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Admiralty Inn
Spa

11. Rose Garden Motel

Rose Garden Motel
4.0 star property
Belmont, 18.7 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (546 reviews)
"Great place to stay Thanks to the team that look after the property"
Australia
Ken
The price is ￥12,805
￥14,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Rose Garden Motel
Exterior

12. Geelong Holiday Park

Geelong Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Belmont, 17.6 km from Lara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"All satisfactory for our brief stay"
Australia
Ken
The price is ￥12,276
￥13,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Geelong Holiday Park
Deluxe Bay View Twin Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, alarm clocks

13. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Location close to everything ,rooms were spacious and beds super comfortable."
Australia
Jodie
The price is ￥12,313
￥13,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Eastern Sands City Centre
Deluxe Cabin (2BR) - Sleeps 6 | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

14. Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong
3.0 star property
Belmont, 18 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (643 reviews)
"Super friendly and helpful staff. Great spot to stay"
Australia
Lloyd
The price is ￥13,806
￥13,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong
Spa Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

15. Sphinx Hotel Motel

Sphinx Hotel Motel
4.0 star property
North Geelong, 13.9 km from Lara
7.2 out of 10, Good, (527 reviews)
"Hotel was in a good location for us to board the sprit of Tasmania. It’s a basic and dated hotel but it was okay for what we needed. "
Australia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥16,519
￥18,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Sphinx Hotel Motel
Room 1 - Torquay 2 Bedroom Studio | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

16. Anchor Geelong

Anchor Geelong
3.5 star property
Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (376 reviews)
"Very simple parking, check in very easy, will stay again"
Australia
Jeremy
The price is ￥14,372
￥17,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Anchor Geelong
View from room

17. 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, (856 reviews)
"Was Good nothing complain about"
Australia
Picco
The price is ￥20,418
￥22,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Property grounds

18. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

Parkwood Motel and Apartments
3.5 star property
14.1 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (319 reviews)
"Nice place great position"
Australia
David
The price is ￥16,622
￥18,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Parkwood Motel and Apartments
Lobby

19. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Rippleside Park Motor Inn
2.5 star property
13.6 km from Lara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (406 reviews)
"Good position, friendly staff"
Australia
Greg
The price is ￥14,364
￥15,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Rippleside Park Motor Inn
Indoor pool

20. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Lovely buffet breakfast and short long weekend stay , pool was great for kids and there is a shared lounge area on same level as pool with kids tables for drawing, TV and tepee so families away together and go there with kids"
Australia
Erin
The price is ￥22,799
￥22,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
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Where to stay in Lara

Find the best Lara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A sculpture of two figures, a road sign, and a coastal landscape.

Mount Duneed

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

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.

Waurn Ponds

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

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, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure 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 GMHBA Stadium or Geelong Showground during your time in the area.

Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely botanical setting, including for the heated outdoor pool and spa. Good Thai meals available, and substantial hot breakfast."
Julia 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Eden Oak Geelong

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 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 Avalon Coastal 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.

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