Grovedale Travel Guide
Geelong
Popular places to visit

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Carousel
Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre
During your visit to Geelong, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Enjoy an outing to Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's theatre scene.
Top hotels in Grovedale

Golden Palms Motel
Rooms had strong-smelling deodoriser, not a bad smell, just over-powering. Obviously cleaned, and sprayed. Beds were clean, comfy and there was a variety of pillows to choose from.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Excellent room. Poor water pressure and being charged for parking only let downs
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Exceeded our expectations. Rooms had been tastefully updated, particularly the stylish modern bathroom. Our king bed was very comfortable. Bar and restaurant area were modern and attractive. The complimentary "continental" breakfast was way more than we expected, hash browns, bacon, eggs, beans, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Rydges Geelong
As u expect from Rydges
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Admiralty Inn
Room had a cupboard door handing off its hinges (housekeeping must have seen it). Second room was tired, and could do with some "work". More sadly, I left a document folder behind in the room (I then caught Ship to Tassie, and couldn't return), and no one even bothered to call to inform me. They ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Other neighbourhoods around Grovedale

Belmont
Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Little Creatures Brewery during your time in the area.

South Geelong
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like Little Creatures Brewery and GMHBA Stadium.

Armstrong Creek
While visiting Armstrong Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Warralily Reserve and Dooliebeal Reserve.

Highton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highton and surrounding area, you can visit Balyang Sanctuary and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.

Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

East Geelong
You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.
