Lara is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks and museums. Make sure that you visit You Yangs Regional Park and Serendip Sanctuary as part of your Lara travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Lara area?

Expedia has 8 Lara hotels and other accommodation options, 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, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Lara.

What is there to do around this Geelong neighbourhood?

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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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.

The Best Hotels in Lara, Geelong - 2026 Updated Prices

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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct, 14.3 km from Lara

Tiffany

3.293.617 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds, 23.2 km from Lara

Stuart

4.505.201 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Standard Room, Pool View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Werribee Motel and Apartment

25.4 km from Lara

2.873.684 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara

Hsin Wei

3.652.364 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Mount Duneed, 25.4 km from Lara

Helen

2.688.288 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 8.5 km from Lara

Kevin

2.002.311 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

The Sands Torquay

33.6 km from Lara

William

3.507.953 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Portarlington Grand Hotel

23.4 km from Lara

michael

5.005.779 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Little River Bed & Breakfast

9.2 km from Lara

Akiva

3.228.727 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Torquay Tropicana Motel

35.1 km from Lara

Ruth

2.319.159 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Barwon Heads Resort at 13th Beach

29.3 km from Lara

Darrin

3.337.185 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara

Sharon

2.486.202 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Vineyard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Waurn Ponds, 26.8 km from Lara

Kristy

5.756.645 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Comfort Inn Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.5 km from Lara

2.152.484 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

35.8 km from Lara

Helen

1.323.750 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.8 km from Lara

ranjini raghavendra

2.789.332 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 15.6 km from Lara

Kaitlyn

3.374.265 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Standard Poolside 2 Bedroom Cabin | Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Dylene Holiday Park

24.8 km from Lara

Jocelyn

2.206.704 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Suma Park Estate

31 km from Lara

4.004.623 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Luxury House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

The Oxley Estate

25.5 km from Lara

Pamela

3.434.520 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

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Where to stay in Lara

Find the best Lara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Geelong Central

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

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Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

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Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

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Geelong West

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.

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Armstrong Creek

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

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Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff. Great location"

Wyndham Resort Torquay

8/10 Good

"We recently stayed at Wyndham Resort Torquay and had a fantastic family holiday overall. The two bedroom apartment was excellent - clean, spacious and very comfortable for a family. Having two bathrooms was incredibly handy. Our kids absolutely loved the facilities, especially the indoor pool, outdoor spa and arcade. We visit Torquay every year to see family and usually rent a house, but this time I decided to try something different and I’m so glad we did. In fact, my kids have already made me promise we’ll stay here again next year! The only downside was the check in process. When we arrived there were four staff members at reception, but only one appeared to be helping customers, resulting in a queue of five people waiting to check in. Once it was finally my turn, I was passed between three different staff members. One welcomed me and provided a form to complete, another processed the paperwork and issued the keys, and then I was directed to a third staff member for a sales pitch about free breakfast and Wyndham’s other properties. The whole process felt unnecessarily complicated and took far longer than it should have. That said, the accommodation and facilities more than made up for it, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

8/10 Good

"First room we were allocated had a terrible amonia smell. After calling reception we were moved very quickly to another room which was greatly appreciated. This room however didnt have a working bathroom fan. One big recommendation is to pack your pillow. The pillows in the room were terrible."

Belmercer Motel

10/10 Excellent

"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."

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Our top choices for Lara hotels

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waurn Ponds Estate

Werribee Motel and Apartment

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

The Sands Torquay

Portarlington Grand Hotel

Little River Bed & Breakfast

Torquay Tropicana Motel

Barwon Heads Resort at 13th Beach

Eden Oak Geelong

Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Comfort Inn Geelong

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

Rydges Geelong

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Dylene Holiday Park

Suma Park Estate

The Oxley Estate

Where to stay in Lara

Geelong Central

Waterfront Precinct

Belmont

Geelong West

Armstrong Creek

Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

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