Lovely basic hotel room if you're an individual or a couple passing though Geelong over night or…read morefor a few days. Very affordable and you receive everything you need. The bed was very comfortable and the pillows were soft ... Thank goodness. The only thing I can say is overnight if you can zone out of passing traffic from 4am onwards, like trucks and all sorts, then you're okay. But this woke me up several times early in the night. The reception are very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of brochures handy and seem to know answers to many questions one may ask about tourism. I would have to praise the big bathroom and large shower. No bath, no worries.

While this isn't the most glamorous motel, the owners definitely are the friendliest around. This…read moreis our second stay and I honestly don't mind it here. The rooms are basic and outdated but cosy. Room 6 is large with a double and 3 singles .. and relatively quiet. Cookie the dog is cute too :-)

Went there today and ordered the roast of the day and asked politely if I could just have the meat…read moreas I am a strict carnivore for health reasons. They came back and told me the head chef had refused to adjust the meal. I explained that I was not willing to waste food so was just taking items off the order that would otherwise be thrown in the bin. Came back with a second refusal. At which point the manager came over and doubled down with the chef that they would not accommodate my request and were happy for me not to order anything rather than meet my dietary requirements. I've been carnivore for a long time and have never experienced something like this. The head chef was on a power trip and shouldn't be trusted with your dietary needs. Find somewhere else to eat.

Yeah, this is basically an old man's pub, so I wouldn't be expecting too much with this place. Hey,…read moreit isn't as if this is a bad pub, particularly since the service was pretty good, and it was reasonably quiet as well, it is just that the lack of beers, and the lack of a beer garden, sort of put me off the place somewhat. Well, it didn't seem to have any pokie machines either, though I generally don't go out of my way to look for them. Is you like your pubs oldschool, then I guess this is okay, however don't expect too much.

My friend and I went there for lunch yesterday 28.8.23 and ordered the entree' Salt and Pepper…read moreCalamari. It was with out doubt the worst meal we have ever had at a restaurant. You couldn't taste the pepper or the calamari but you could taste the salt!. It was bathed in it. It was truly disgusting. Usually a group of us go there for dinner every couple of months and the food is without fault. We were going there in September for dinner again but after our experience with the Salty Calamari we are now going somewhere else. Taste Your Food Before You Send it OUT!

I would say that this pub has some charm about it, but the thing is that it is the type of charm…read morethat I really don't like. I guess you could consider this to be your typical working man's pub. I guess they can be nice at times, but the problem tends to be the lack of beers available. It sort of puts me off somewhat when I have to drink the cheap swill. I guess I'll pass on this next time.

I'll be the first to admit that this place looks incredibly tacky, but the thing is that anything…read morethat takes an ancient Egyptian theme, even if it is tossed together like this place, is still going to grab my attention. It certainly isn't like any of the other pubs that I have visited, that is having a huge sphinx sitting on top of it, even if it is made of fibre glass. Oh, and the walls are all modelled after an Egyptian temple. The only real issue is the lack of decent beers on tap.

The Sphinx is a bar / bistro / entertainment complex in North Geelong. It's exterior is actually a…read morepretty decent rendition of the real thing! We have gone here a few times for lunch on Christmas day (giving Mum a much deserved break from cooking the family roast!) and they do a pretty good job. It's generally a set menu, with a few options to choose from for entre, main and dessert. This year there was a prawn medley or soup for starters, a traditional Christmas platter or Atlantic salmon for main, and the choice of Christmas pudding or pavlova for dessert. The food was good without being extraordinary. My lemon, lime and bitters was sickly sweet. The place has a good atmosphere (Santa always makes an appearance) and the servers were amiable. Plenty of parking in the dedicated carpark.

If you find yourself in Geelong and in need of a fuss-free and self-contained room for the night,…read moreNireeda Apartments should be top of mind. Located a short stroll from the CBD and the promenade, the apartments are exceptional value for money. Our studio was clean, compact and should we have been staying longer also had a kitchenette with an oven and stovetop for at-home dining. The bed was comfortable and all-in-all a fine spot for an over night slumber.

This pub was pretty cool. Okay, there was a wedding reception going on in the beer garden, so we…read morecouldn't really sit out there, but that was all good. The staff were quite friendly, and the place was really done up quite nice. It seems as if they had really modernised the place, and it looked really good. They even has some pretty decent beers on tap. It is a little out of the way, but it is pretty good. A hidden gem if you will.

Pre-ordering our meals today made all the difference…read more They arrived within 5-10 minutes of us being seated and had everyone smiling and satisfied. There were also some beautiful pink roses on each of the tables and the service from the waitresses was very sweet and friendly.

Geelong has been starving of a reasonably priced, good pub food hotel for years. Every time I din a…read morea pub I'm astounded at the prices. Usually about 10% higher than Melbourne. And not even close to the same quality. This little gem located on "Pako"is my new go to when in G town. The food is not only great, put priced accordingly. There are multiple spaces, so you're sure to find a place that fits your need.

The great Western Hotel looks like a typical Geelong hotel. I had no great expectations about the…read morefood or wine, however both are consistently great. I now frequently find myself dropping in for a casual meal when in the city by the bay. The side of Caser is really quite good. Plenty of salty anchovies and crunchy croutons to make each bite perfect. The burrito consists of slow cooked pulled beef, no mince meat chilli con carne here. The steak, always cooked to perfection. There are quite a few good local reds and whites on the wine menu too. If in doubt, the Pepper Jack Shiraz is a trusty staple too.