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Eastern Sands City Centre

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy local cuisine during the day before gathering around the welcoming lobby fireplace at night - comfort meets convenience in this city center hotel.

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Eastern Sands City Centre, in the heart of the city, offers a warm welcome with a cozy lobby fireplace and attentive staff. The Lord Nelson restaurant serves local and international dishes. Amenities include dry cleaning, free self-parking, luggage storage, and an onsite bar.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Bay View Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Deluxe Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a door with a window and curtains.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View (Deluxe)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Located in Geelong Central, a neighbourhood in Geelong, Eastern Sands City Centre is near a train station and near the beach. National Wool Museum and Museum of Play and Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Geelong Gaol and The Heights Heritage House and Garden. Giant Sky Wheel and The Carousel are also worth visiting. Visit our Geelong travel guide
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1 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • Eastern Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westfield Geelong
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Geelong Art Gallery
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Deakin University
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station
    15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Asian gourmet
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Go!
    3 min walk
  • The Lord Nelson
    2 min walk
  • The Wharf Shed Café
    7 min walk
  • Malt Shovel Taphouse
    3 min walk

About this property

Eastern Sands City Centre

  • Motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
  • Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at Eastern Sands City Centre. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Lord Nelson, offers lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall and meeting rooms
    • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Eastern Sands City Centre offer perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as minibars.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Separate sitting areas, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Customs House
  • Lord Nelson
  • Quban American Smokehouse

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving after 10 PM should use the night bell or phone to request check-in assistance upon arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastern Sands City Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Eastern Sands City Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Eastern Sands City Centre?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Eastern Sands City Centre?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Eastern Sands City Centre located?

Located in Geelong Central, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Westfield Geelong and Giant Sky Wheel. Eastern Beach and Steampacket Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Geelong Station is 15 minutes by foot and South Geelong Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Eastern Sands City Centre Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy great location staff excellent Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Central Geelong, with access to meal choices and close the Eastern Beach area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice bed/room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very nice staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Shanuka

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Worth for the price but quite old and has not renovated or upgraded for a while in my opinion. The place was convenient as it was 2 mins walk to the Geelong water front and 7mins walk to shopping mall and restaurants. Overall the experience was okey. If you plan a budget trip this is okey but, not for luxury.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
For an overnight stay, it met expectations for a motel room in terms of cleanliness and cost. Towels were poor quality. Everything worked 0K and location was good for inner city. Basic no frills.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food next door at the Taphouse
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area close to shopping centres, hospital, restaurants and beach. Clean and quiet room plenty of car parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and friendly staff. Room was a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, excellent location, clean & comfortable room, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, excellent location, clean & comfortable room, staff very friendly and very keen to ensure your stay is a good one!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was really friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More than helpful staff. Although
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was in need of upgrade. But still comfortable. Perfect for our 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Amenities
Good position close to city centre and harbour
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kris

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was polite & friendly. Room was very tired, a little manky, but great location for the Cadel Evans weekend rides. Very noisy with road traffic etc., No amenities to speak of. Free off street parking was great. Very basic accommodation, but cheap and did the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room with good amenities, Only one light worked in the bathroom, and no fan. Rooms not soundproofed from street noise, but beds were comfy and we arrived late and checked out early so that was sufficient to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent helping out with a slightly later check out which helped out greatly to pick up our newborn from hospital
Stayed 0 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to locate and access to restaurants and waterfront older type hotel but clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very comfortable and the accomodation was centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable budget option for one night stay with proximity to waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in with Friendly staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation with all we needed. Great location central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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