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Reviews of Golden Palms Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

234 Torquay Road, Grovedale, 3216 Geelong, Australia

#7 of 22 hotels in Geelong

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 477 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s far from city centre

    Shower was big . Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    fouund the room very comfortable as we spent a fair amount of time in the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The two nights that we stayed where extremely hot but the air conditioner that was in the room was efficient and quiet, allowing for a good night's sleep. The property is close to a hotel which has quite good meals and table service. We booked and paid on line so we didn't see the owners. The room facilities were as expected, and clean, bed was comfortable and had a good selection of pillow sizes. The shower was a bit hard to regulate, but once finely tuned it was ok. As a general comment about motels, I don't like long life milk and it would be good to be able to get real milk on request. Admittedly I didn't ask.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy birds in car park

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Neat, clean and suprisingly classy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    On a main road but was quiet as it possibly could being behind buildings at the entrance. lorikeets were noisy but who would complain about that? Not me. Only writing something here to keep a balance review but if either of those bother you, you should stay home.

    Budget motel. I was delighted to find something i thought didn't exist - A nicely furnished room that was neutral but had character by the clever use of patterns and textures with the furnishings and artwork that didn't look like mass produced rubbish from a bargain shop. Facilities provided were good, clean and nicely arranged. I will return here when I'm next in Geelong. Given the price point and it being an old style motel I was pleasantly suprised and delighted with the room. I was here for the Ironman event

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to the main town

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    ideally located for our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    easy access good parking

    location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower is hard to get the right temperature

    I liked the bed and how big yhe rooms are.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately, the palm trees attract a great many parrots that roost in them over night and at dawn they are very loud. Other than that it was very quiet.

    It was clean, comfortable and convenient to what I needed to do at Deakin University near by.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit distant from the beaches

    Very nice place for short time stay. Clean and good size rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    Satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N\A

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Extra car parking space. Bed was comfortable. Large shower.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Great for a stop over as was our purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Perfect for the one night we needed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great value in a good location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very clean and functional in a great location. The beds were very good and the set up was very practical. The contactless check in and out went smoothly. Overall, this was good value and we were very happy to have found it, as there was high demand that weekend and not much available.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Still operating a no-contact policy due to Covid. However, all guests have to use the same phone outside a closed reception yet no sanitiser offered. Guests are also instructed (not requested) to wash all items used and return them to the appropriate cupboard (again under the guise of Covid restrictions) - which is underwritten by a warning of a cleaning charge if the instruction is not followed. No problem at all with washing the items used but true Covid restrictions firmly place the responsibility on the host, not the departing guest! This also suggests the items are only as clean as the last guest left them. In short, it seems that these 'restrictions' are present to protect the host rather than the guests. All a bit strange to have stayed at a motel in 2024 yet not met anyone in person and with no official Covid restrictions in place.

    Comfy bed. Good shower.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    In Geelong for a wedding, the accommodation had everything we needed for our stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    .

    Easy booking process, asked for early check in, not a problem, too easy to check in, room clean and everything worked, great location for my needs

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely stay again on my way through to the Ocean Road!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Golden Palms didn’t offer a Breakfast Service, as I’d imagine it would be on-par with the rest of their exceptional service.

    The Golden Palms was nothing but Golden, was contacted about my late check-in very promptly, in which they accommodated for very dearly. All in all very happy with my stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    maybe a hook in the bathroom to hang clothes.

    Location was perfect for us. Spotlessly clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very busy bird

    Nice clean room and bathroom

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    7.0
    Overall quite good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was hot and cold

    Easy to find

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    9.0
    Good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We didn't have breakfast at the hotel as we were mostly camping and had our own supplies, but enjoyed our stay once we found the hotel's location, as coming from Sydney, and driving around the ring route by-passing Melbourne, I as the driver was somewhat disorientated, even though I'd attempted to research map and location on the internet. Other than that problem it was a good place to stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious room, typical motel accommodation. The Parking space by the room made it very convenient.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was clean and comfortable. Great Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a lil getaway to the sea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints!

    Perfect location, just 20 mins drive from the beach, nice little pub next door, good service & comfy, cosy stay!

    Stayed in January 2024

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