Lara is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks and museums. Make sure that you visit Serendip Sanctuary and You Yangs Regional Park as part of your Lara travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Lara?

Based on our traveller data, Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara is one of the top choices for your stay in Lara. This guest house offers free parking and private balconies.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Lara area?

Expedia has 8 Lara hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Geelong area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lara, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Lara.

What is there to do around this Geelong neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Serendip Sanctuary, Kevin Hoffman Walk and Six Ways Bell Park. You Yangs Regional Park and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Places you might want to visit in the area around Lara include Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve and Elcho Park Golf Course. Make a stop at You Yangs and Waterworld while you're sightseeing around the area.

How can I get around Lara and the greater Geelong area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Lara Station.

The Best Hotels in Lara, Geelong - 2026 Updated Prices

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A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

1. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Darcelle

Rp2.453.439 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A buffet area with various food options and a person serving food.

2. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 8.5 km from Lara

Jennifer

Rp1.664.394 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

3. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.8 km from Lara

Bianca

Rp1.875.216 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

4. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct, 14.3 km from Lara

Sarah

Rp2.540.975 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

5. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara

Maureen

Rp2.230.287 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

6. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara

Paul

Rp1.653.298 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

7. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara

Natasha

Rp2.504.604 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 15.6 km from Lara

Peter

Rp2.157.548 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

9. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara

Elizabeth

Rp2.761.660 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A tree in front of a white building with a white picket fence.

10. Little River Bed & Breakfast

9.2 km from Lara

Peter

Rp2.132.896 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

11. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Roni

Rp2.453.439 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

12. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara

Rebecca

Rp1.885.696 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including palm trees and a building with a covered patio.

13. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 17.9 km from Lara

Stewart

Rp2.174.807 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

14. Eastern Sands City Centre

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Bodine

Rp1.298.227 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

15. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 14.5 km from Lara

Louisa

Rp1.817.074 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A garden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

16. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

14.1 km from Lara

Rachael

Rp2.219.192 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

17. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 14.4 km from Lara

Ben

Rp1.986.176 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A covered walkway with ornate columns, leading to a building with a clock tower.

18. Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

24.2 km from Lara

Sydney

Rp4.142.491 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A reception desk with a variety of travel brochures and a membership certificate on the wall.

19. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

13.6 km from Lara

donna

Rp1.849.326 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden bench, and a tiled wall.

20. Sphinx Hotel Motel

North Geelong, 13.9 km from Lara

Sharni

Rp2.126.725 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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A calm waterfront at night with illuminated buildings and a pier reflecting in the water.

Geelong Central

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A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Mount Duneed

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A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a fountain, and a distant pier.

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A waterfront promenade with modern architecture, including a glass building and a sculpture garden with large stone sculptures.

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like GMHBA Stadium or Geelong Showground during your time in the area.

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Moolap

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Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were impressed with the room and facilities including the wellness centre. It was a hit with our kids too!"

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

8/10 Good

"Stayed in a motel room this time. It was small but had a great kitchen and good bathroom. Bedroom area was a bit squishy but bed was really comfortable, pillows a bit too plump and I suggest changing to two plump ones and two less plump. Sofa in lounge area was old, low and extremely uncomfortable. Verandah and outdoor furniture was fabulous. Love this park and will be back but maybe a different style of room. Previously we stayed in our campervan and always love the park. Did notice the amenity block has been renovated and it's really fresh and lovely. See you next time. 😃"

Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

8/10 Good

"We will be back as the park is very handy to where we need to be if visiting family. The staff are helpful and the rooms are generally clean although this time looked like a very rough clean. I know they get busy so I just cleaned the greasy smeared hotplates and wiped crumbs from the top of the toaster."

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1. Oaks R Suites Geelong

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3. Rydges Geelong

4. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5. Quest Geelong Central

6. Eden Oak Geelong

7. Novotel Geelong

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

9. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10. Little River Bed & Breakfast

11. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

12. Anchor Geelong

13. Barwon Valley Lodge

14. Eastern Sands City Centre

15. Quest Geelong

16. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

17. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

18. Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

19. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

20. Sphinx Hotel Motel

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