Crowne Plaza Geelong
Highlights
- Savour expansive bay views from your room, enhancing relaxation and connection during your stay.
- Unwind with sunset drinks at Skyline Bar, perfect for soaking in the vibrant atmosphere.
- Delight in Italian-inspired dishes at Sociali Trattoria, showcasing fresh local produce for a true taste of the region.
- Stay active in the fully equipped fitness centre, ensuring you feel refreshed and revitalised throughout your visit.
With expansive views across the bay, Crowne Plaza Geelong is a destination designed around connection, delivering an outstanding experience for both business and leisure travellers.
The hotel features 200 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, each curated for comfort, style, and practicality. Whether you’re here to work, relax, or celebrate, Crowne Plaza Geelong’s spaces are crafted to evolve with every moment. From conferences and executive meetings to sophisticated weddings and private events, our versatile venues provide the perfect setting for meaningful occasions.
When it’s time to unwind, guests can soak in sweeping panoramic views at Skyline Bar, ideal for sunset drinks or evening cocktails. Sociali Trattoria and Bar showcases local produce through a vibrant Italian-inspired menu, while Verde on Smythe café offers a welcoming space to start the day with great coffee and conversation.
For wellbeing and balance, enjoy the indoor heated pool and fully equipped fitness centre, designed to keep you refreshed wherever the day goes.
Whether visiting for business, leisure, or a special celebration, the hotel brings together elevated comfort, intuitive service, and memorable experiences at the heart of Geelong’s waterfront. Every stay is thoughtfully designed to leave you feeling restored, connected, and ready for what comes next.
Images and Video
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair access to spa/gym.
- Valet parking.
- A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
- Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
- A lever handle on the door (easier to use).
- Enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access).
- A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
- A shower curtain (no door).
- Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
- A handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long).
- Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
- Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
Plan more around this area
Geelong, VIC The Arborist
The new addition to the developing Little Malop Street in Geelong's CBD, The Arborist, boasts a build designed around the Fraxinus Excelsior Ash tree's, creating
Geelong, VIC Geelong Cellar Door
Geelong Cellar Door is located in the heart of Geelong’s inner CBD, conveying an ‘old world’ charm, with the intended ambience of a smart, sophisticated,
Geelong, VIC Emerge Steakhouse
Emerge is steakhouse in the Geelong Central Business District, established in 2019 by husband and wife duo Leigh and Leah Gill.
Geelong West, VIC 
King of the Castle
King of the Castle is a fantastic cafe along the busy and very popular Pakington Street in Geelong West.
Newtown, VIC The Retreat Restaurant and Bar
Nestled in the heart of leafy, suburban Newtown, The Retreat builds on the legacy of community and connection enjoyed by the site in its former
Newtown, VIC Woolstore Restaurant & Bar
From the creators of 1915 at Federal Mills, Woolstore is your new go-to spot in the heart of Newtown's river-end precinct. Led by award-winning Chef
Geelong, VIC
Hot Air Balloon Flights in Geelong – Liberty Balloon Flights
Take to the skies near Geelong, Victoria's second-largest city, and discover a breathtaking mix of coastline and countryside. From above, enjoy rolling green hills, vibrant farmland, the winding Barwon River, and the sparkling Port Phillip Bay. On clear mornings, views extend to the You Yangs and the distant…
Geelong, VIC Royal Geelong Yacht Club
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club is recognised as one of Australia's premier Yacht Clubs and boasts a proud history that stretches more than 150 years.
Geelong, VIC Creative Geelong May'D Shop
A new initiative of Creative Geelong, the MAY'D SHOP is a retail experience that showcases the latest works from our diverse membership. From glass sculptures
Geelong, VIC
Epic Taste Experience
For the serious foodie and gourmet traveller. Sample some of the regions best produce and award-winning wine as you journey in comfort with good company. They'll introduce you to the art of wine pairing with a personalised wine recommendation with your lunch.
Geelong, VIC
Foodie Taste Experience
Epic Taste Experiences will design a day that will allow you to experience a tipple of some of the best beverages and product the region has to offer while you relax, reconnect and catch up with your friends.
Geelong, VIC
Agri Taste Tour
A laid back adventure for the taste buds. You'll connect with local farmers, makers and growers across the region to taste a sample of the region's finest culinary delights. This is visitors experience is about sustainable farming, experience farm-to-table and visit artisan producers. This is perfect way for…
Newcomb, VIC
The Road Less Travelled – Keeping it Rural
Embark with the team on a three-night discovery tour through Outback Victoria, exploring the stunning Mallee-Wimmera region, the majestic Grampians, and the picturesque Pink Lake. Journey along the iconic Great Ocean Road coastline, ending in Geelong, a UNESCO City and birthplace of the Ute. Uncover hidden gems, breathtaking…
Geelong, VIC Geelong Street Art
To The Unknown Mariner – Incredible due to its scale and beauty, this work of art aims to celebrate and pay tribute to Geelongs maritime
Geelong West, VIC Natural Supply Co
Natural Supply Co is THE destination for all things natural, organic and zero waste. Located within the Boom Gallery precinct on Rutland Street in Newtown,
