Only a 5-minute drive from Geelong city, Barwon Valley Lodge is set on 8 acres of relaxing parkland alongside the Barwon River. The city center is about a short 5-minute drive away. Free Wi-Fi is available in the apartments. Barwon Valley Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool and a gas heated spa upon request. There is also a full-size tennis court for entertainment. An island adventure playground is available for kids to play. Guests can enjoy a picnic at the undercover area with the barbecue facilities provided by the property. Located on the ground floor, each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine with a dryer. A private patio, a flat Screen TV with DVD/CD player and an private bathroom are included. There are also a spacious lounge and a dining area. Free private parking is available in front of each apartment. A 15-minute walk from Belmont Shopping Center, it only takes 7 minutes by car from Barwon Valley Lodge to Geelong Racecourse. Torquay and the famous Great Ocean Road are about 20 minutes’ drive away. It is also a 3-minute drive from Geelong Train Station and a 1-hour drive from Melbourne International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Geelong
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pam
    Australia Australia
    Beds were very comfortable. The apartment had everything we needed and was very conveniently located near the ferry terminal. The reception was very helpful
  • Tash
    Australia Australia
    The rooms were comfortable and quiet. The location is great with a beautiful walking trail along the river just over the road.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    Location good, older facilitity refurbished and well maintained. Excellent venue for children

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 259 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Barwon Valley Lodge is spread out over 10 aces of gardens with all apartments ground floor and single story. This is unlike most other apartment complexes which tend to be multi-story buildings with very little space around them. Guests enjoy the spaciousness of Barwon Valley Lodge, with large apartments that have everything to make them feel at home.

Neighborhood info

Barwon Valley Lodge is located along the Barwon River with large parklands and reserves on either side of the river. The area provides walking, running and cycling tracks along the river. There is also a Disc (Frisbee) Golf course directly across from Barwon Valley Logde (which is free). There is a wonderful children's playgound in the reseve, and also an excercise course. Close to Barwon Valley Lodge is Highton village which has many cafes and shops.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Barwon Valley Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Food & Drink
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Pool view
  • Lake view
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Playground
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Barwon Valley Lodge

  • The prices at Barwon Valley Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Barwon Valley Lodge is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Barwon Valley Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Barwon Valley Lodge (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Barwon Valley Lodge on this page.

  • Barwon Valley Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis equipment

  • Barwon Valley Lodge is 1.6 miles from the center of Geelong. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Barwon Valley Lodge (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.