67 Melbourne Road, Drumcondra, 3215 Geelong, Australia
#11 of 20 hotels in Geelong
Guests' ChoiceBased on 751 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 16, 2024
Vince
AustraliaSituated on busy main road.
Nice clean well presented motel room with a comfortable bed. The jug and toaster were very efficient and the room had a few extra touches of furniture for extra comfort.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Veda
AustraliaProperty was old but comfortable and was good value for the price. We thought traffic noise may bother us but it was not a problem.
Excellent location. Close to Spirit of Tasmania terminal and not far from Geelong waterfront with many good dining options.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Emma
AustraliaNothing
Simple but very clean and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Janet
AustraliaIt’s an older motel but clean comfortable and handy to what we wanted
Location close by to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal Owner was very helpful and friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Jen
AustraliaLoud traffic initially but fine with door shut.
Easy access to Geelong
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Peter
AustraliaNothing to dislike
Staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Kenneth
AustraliaThe room smelled strongly of whatever cleaning agent had been used before we arrived, so we needed to open windows etc. But at least we knew it had been cleaned and the smell dispersed through the evening.
Very conveniently located to the Spirit of Tasmania berth. We were late checking in and the owner had left the room unlocked for us which made it very easy upon our arrival. (He also messaged us to advise same, much appreciated.) The room was of a good size, clean and the bed was comfortable. Air conditioning worked well and was very quiet! All the facilities, such as kettle, toaster crockery and cutlery were provided.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Tasha
AustraliaA little dated but not an issue as it is a motel.
Spacious room, brick walls kept the room cool, comfy beds. A little dated but didn’t mind it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Russell
AustraliaThought it was too expensive compared to others
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Gerry
AustraliaWas noisy from surrounding street
Clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Wayne
AustraliaTraffic a bit loud at times but the closeness to the coast compensated this.
Very helpful staff. Great location for a short walk to Port Philip Bay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Janine
AustraliaChipboard furniture that was getting past it's used by date
Although old the accommodation was cheerful and the aspect pleasing.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Kellie
AustraliaCould use some TLC as it's old but we had no real issues and was convenient. We would stay there again.
The convenience to and from the spirit of Tasmania. The staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Jones
AustraliaCould get wat wanted on that sing on door 🤣😂
Well the rooms was pretty mean nice shower bed was nice table was nice to eat on wood love to cum bk same time soon thanks 4 have me 🙂
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Leonie
AustraliaLocation excellent for ferry
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Judy
AustraliaWe had stayed there before snd it was close to relatives it was convenient
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Phoebe
United KingdomA great overnight stop. Good location by the waterfront and great value for money. Easy parking.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Stephen
AustraliaNothing
Did not have
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Maxeen
AustraliaBed very comfortable options for TV viewing great WiFi great assistance with getting around advice from staff excellent and appreciated. Thankyou
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Andrew
AustraliaNothing
Close to ferry to Tasmania
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Karen
AustraliaRoad/traffic noise
Location to SOT
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Adrian
AustraliaGreat location and staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Jenny
AustraliaFriendly staff, great location, authentic 70s decor, microwave in the room, great shower
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Fiona
AustraliaWe did not manage to connect to the WiFi, nor the streaming services. However, we were so tired that we decided not to worry about this. We watched some Free to Air TV and went to sleep.
Ripponside is on the main road into Geelong. It was easy to access after spending the day with family celebrating Boxing Day, We had traveled from Hamilton, Western Victoria, earlier in the day and wanted a rest before returning home. Other guests staying at Ripponside that night were mainly spending a night in Geelong before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania the next morning. I got up early and went down the Spirit of Tasmania terminal to see the ship arrive. The terminal at Geelong is much better than the ones at Port Melbourne and Devonport. The coffee at the Anchors Rest Cafe was good. It was nice to relax and have some 'time out'.
Stayed in December 2023
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