Golden Palms Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Geelong with free parking

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

Explore the area

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234 Torquay Rd, Grovedale, VIC, 3216
  • GMHBA Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Geelong Showground
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Villa Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Geelong

At Golden Palms Motel you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a picnic area and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Grovedale motel you'll find Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Geelong Showground - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Deakin University - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Mex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blackmans Brewery Geelong - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Grovedale Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Golden Palms Motel

Motel in Geelong with free parking
As a guest of Golden Palms Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 floor
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Golden Palms Motel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Geelong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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 and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 7 to 25 per person

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Palms Motel?

Golden Palms Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Palms Motel?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Palms Motel on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$195.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Golden Palms Motel?

Yep, Golden Palms Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Palms Motel?

The closest beach to Golden Palms Motel is Eastern Beach (6.6 km).

Is Golden Palms Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Golden Palms Motel is a hit with families.

Does Golden Palms Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Palms Motel?

No, Golden Palms Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Palms Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Palms Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.