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Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

A bar area with a counter, shelves of liquor bottles, a refrigerator, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, two bedside tables, an air conditioning unit, and a wooden accent wall.
A hotel lobby with a prominent 'Feast' sign, a patterned carpet, and a reception desk.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, two umbrellas, and a hedge in the background.
An indoor play area with colorful play structures, including a slide and climbing walls, and arcade games.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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218-230 Princes Highway, Corio, VIC, 3214
  • Place, Waterworld
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, GMHBA Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Studio Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding and patterned pillows, and a modern pendant light.

Two Bedroom Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

About the area

Geelong

At Nightcap at Gateway Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Waterworld and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Beckley Park International Raceway. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, wedding services and luggage storage. Added amenities include a free children's club and a banquet hall. .Near this 3.5-property class Corio hotel, you'll find Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Waterworld - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Deakin University - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Geelong Showground - 18 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • North Shore Station - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shell Club - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Norlane Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 118 square feet (11 square metres) and includes conference space. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Geelong hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 118 sq ft of conference space
  • 11 sq. m of conference space
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 118 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

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 (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in and check-out takes place at the bar adjacent to the front entrance of the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Gateway Corio
Gateway Hotel Corio
Gateway Hotel
Nightcap At Gateway
Night Cap at Gateway Hotel
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel Hotel
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel Corio
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel Hotel Corio

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nightcap at Gateway Hotel?

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Nightcap at Gateway Hotel?

Yep, Nightcap at Gateway Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Nightcap at Gateway Hotel?

The closest beach to Nightcap at Gateway Hotel is Eastern Beach (7.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nightcap at Gateway Hotel?

No, Nightcap at Gateway Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nightcap at Gateway Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Nightcap at Gateway Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nightcap at Gateway Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 364 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great parking the area was ain a great position and very quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic.staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Separate accommodation away from the pub/pokies building, which was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and the views are awesome just like it is on the web site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exelant hotel very friendly staff good restaurant and good food. Would recommend the hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although on a main highway, rooms are situated behind the main building so noise was not a factor. Staff very helpful. Great buffet dinner in the hotel with excellent variety of foods.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good room great meals good fair price when others got greedy
fullmoon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and perfect for trailers
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was verry nice and clean great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, great shower Close to city centre Plenty of parking Room service, good food and generous servings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service friendly staff great food quite and price suit us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks you for your accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with the motel it ticked all the boxes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the cleanliness can be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay.

Perfect stay. Staff very friendly, room was immaculate. Will definitely stay again. Close to Spirit of TAS.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the family room with plenty of space and privacy. Friendly staff that makes it even more memorable. Great bistro serving good hearty food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to our exit off the spirit of Tasmania, the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tassie holiday.

Stayed overnighte, convenient to Tasmanian ferry had a buffet dinner, very good, room super clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, very quiet and big bathroom. No hassle check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, very handy to boarding S of Tas. Handy Bistro meal, would definitely recommend to friends. Thanks a million.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Location was convenient as we had to catch a very early flight the next morning at Avalon airport. The name says "Hotel". It is a more a motel than an hotel. It was fine for our short term needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Very clean! Lovely buffet dinner, staff incredibly helpful & lots of parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025