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Corio Bay Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Geelong with free parking

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Corio Bay Motel, on the waterfront, offers a tranquil retreat with in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and barbecue grills. Guests praise its well-maintained condition and consistently leave positive feedback.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room - Upper Level | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room - Upper Level

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room - Upper Level | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room - Upper Level

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room - Ground Level | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room - Ground Level

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room - Pet Friendly | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Large Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Large Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
292 Princes Highway, Corio, VIC, 3214

What's nearby

  • Waterworld - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Deakin University - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • The Carousel - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 11 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • North Shore Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corio Bay Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shell Club - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Corio Bay Motel

Motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Corio Bay Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Corio Bay Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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NT$2,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1970
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Corio Bay Motel
Corio Bay Motel Motel
Corio Bay Motel Corio
Corio Bay Motel Motel Corio

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Corio Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Corio Bay Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Corio Bay Motel located?

Located in Corio, this motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Waterworld and within 3 mi (5 km) of Beckley Park International Raceway and Corio Native Grasslands Reserve. Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Corio Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Corio Bay Motel Reviews

6.4

6.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.0

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 813 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was easy check in and out, bed was comfy and everything was clean. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my few hours here with a escort from Belmont
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Good location for those wanting to get on highway to Melbourne
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Property is basic and a great option for an overnight stay prior to a morning Spirit of Tasmania sailing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Look the place has seen better years but it was clean and had everything I needed and my opinion it was perfect for my needs and would use again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JENNI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was a little dated but clean and comfortable and close to Spirit of Tasmania. A great place to eat down the road at Gateway Hotel, Buffet to die for
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal jump off point for Tassie

Clean +++ comfy and surprisingly quiet. V handy to Tassie ferry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms n hot shower, the road noise with trucks on the hiway maybe be a problem for light sleepers
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this motel several times. I would recommend this hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dudley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nagabhushan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience from this Motel, Never recommend to any one as if they offer free also we can't sleep over the night, still not able to understand why they are running this Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for just an overnight stop. Needs an update.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic accommodation. Bedding and towels clean but the rest appears to have received little attention for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable rooms for stay after long ship journeys

6/10 Okay

Rodger

Disliked: Staff & service
website said breakfast included but it wasn't Bathroom needs attention dirty skirting boards No shower curtain so water goes all over the bathroom floor which is dangerous Good bed and good aircon (which was needed as limited blankets very average motel but close to Avalon airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are dated but clean & the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst place i have ever stayed. worn bed. no hot water for two days. no breakfast option. no booklet about the area. punched hole in the bathroom door. chocolate bar jammed in the window propping it up. no space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was amazing and so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean room very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Staff & service
Motel was adequate for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Daryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I had to tell the truth, this place needs to be pulled down. Old, dirty and felt unsafe. I was advised by the local hotel not to Leave anything in the room. Pack them and keep them in the car.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad Rowshon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for one night stay.