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.

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

1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 8.5 km from Lara

stephen

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

2. Little River Bed & Breakfast

9.2 km from Lara

Alla

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

3. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara

Allan

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

Ceylan

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

5. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Mark

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

6. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 14.5 km from Lara

Myx

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

7. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.8 km from Lara

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

8. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 14.4 km from Lara

Carol

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

10. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara

"Staff were friendly and helpful. The room as nice and spacious with a balcony. We requested for the room to be made up upon check in but had to request again as housekeeping had not been- they were prompt to do so. The construction of the new tower was only a bother in the morning and it was a little frustrating that we were only informed this was happening after booking a non refundable room. Luckily our second night was a public holiday."

Amelia

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

11. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

12. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 16.1 km from Lara

Lachlan

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool with two people swimming, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

13. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 17.6 km from Lara

Cheryl

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 15.6 km from Lara

Katherine

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

15. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 14.7 km from Lara

Nadia

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

16. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Jason

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

17. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

13.6 km from Lara

Greg

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

18. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 15.7 km from Lara

Maureen

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

19. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

14.1 km from Lara

Rachael

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

20. Eastern Sands City Centre

Geelong Central, 15.2 km from Lara

Leanie Kerry

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Where to stay in Lara

Find the best Lara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A Ferris wheel with yellow and purple cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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

Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

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A tall Ferris wheel with colorful cabins against a blue sky.

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

While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Mill Markets and Bellarine Rail Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Lara Hotel Reviews

The Sands Torquay

8/10 Good

"Lovely, clean and modern accomodation. The staff were also lovely and helpful. The kids games room might need more work and a good clean, I also think coffee machines would really elevate and compliment the rooms. But other than that, the restaurant, facilities and staff were excellent. My kids and I enjoyed our stay."

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

8/10 Good

"The Staff were excellent. Emma the Property Manager was fabulous when I mentioned that we'd had a problem accessing Netflix. A minor problem I know but she was so wonderful in the way she handled our feedback. We highly recommend this Park. The facilities and games for children are second to none. A very safe environment for children to play andcexplore. We will definitely return."

Geelong Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"The park was in a great position, a short drive to Geelong foreshore and Belmont shops. Our cabin was very clean and comfortable, the amenities great and the staff lovely. The only downside was the WiFi wasn't working which didn't worry me but perplexed the Grand children 😁 Would definitely stay there again"

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1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

2. Little River Bed & Breakfast

3. Eden Oak Geelong

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

5. Oaks R Suites Geelong

6. Quest Geelong

7. Rydges Geelong

8. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

9. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10. Novotel Geelong

11. Anchor Geelong

12. Admiralty Inn

13. Geelong Holiday Park

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

15. Belmercer Motel

16. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

17. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

18. Quest Geelong Central

19. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

20. Eastern Sands City Centre

Where to stay in Lara

Geelong Central

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