Corio Bay Motel

3.0 star property
Waterfront rooms provide a comfortable home base for travelers seeking a peaceful escape along the bay, where relaxation comes naturally

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Corio Bay Motel, on the waterfront, offers a tranquil retreat with in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and barbecue grills. Guests praise its well-maintained condition and consistently leave positive feedback.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Room - Upper Level

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room - Upper Level

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Queen Room - Ground Level

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Large Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Corio, a neighborhood in Geelong, is home to Corio Bay Motel. Lara Heritage and Historical Museum and National Wool Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Heights Heritage House and Garden and Old Geelong Gaol. Waterworld and Kevin Hoffman Walk are also worth visiting.
Map
292 Princes Highway, Corio, VIC, 3214

What's nearby

  • Waterworld - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Deakin University - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • The Carousel - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 12 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Corio Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Corio Bay Motel

Motel near Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Corio Bay Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Corio Bay Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1970
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Corio Bay Motel
Corio Bay Motel Motel
Corio Bay Motel Corio
Corio Bay Motel Motel Corio

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Corio Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Corio Bay Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Corio Bay Motel located?

Located in Corio, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Waterworld, Beckley Park International Raceway, and Corio Native Grasslands Reserve. Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Corio Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Corio Bay Motel Reviews

6.4

6.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 813 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was easy check in and out, bed was comfy and everything was clean. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JENNI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was a little dated but clean and comfortable and close to Spirit of Tasmania. A great place to eat down the road at Gateway Hotel, Buffet to die for
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Look the place has seen better years but it was clean and had everything I needed and my opinion it was perfect for my needs and would use again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Ideal jump off point for Tassie

Clean +++ comfy and surprisingly quiet. V handy to Tassie ferry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms n hot shower, the road noise with trucks on the hiway maybe be a problem for light sleepers
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean room very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Rodger

Disliked: Staff & service
website said breakfast included but it wasn't Bathroom needs attention dirty skirting boards No shower curtain so water goes all over the bathroom floor which is dangerous Good bed and good aircon (which was needed as limited blankets very average motel but close to Avalon airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely housekeeping staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Bed & Linen very clean and comfortable. However rest of room & shower area needs a good clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Monsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No place to store used clothes but good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating We had no hot water for shower but they opened another room for us so we could use one
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Hilda

Average for the price , is what it is old bit rundown but most importantly the bed was very very comfortable and crisp clean sheets and towels although we didn’t use the shower . Just a basic room good for price nothing bad .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy access. Easy check in. Clean property. It is a dates venue in a low socio economic area. The place is priced correctly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Well placed but adjacent to industrial complex with trucks in and out. Beds comfortable and good shower but noisy plumbing. Overall, Ok for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent older style motel, spotlessly clean. Comfortable king sized bed. Tea/coffee provided, microwave, fridge, toaster & breakfast crockery/cutlery. Rooms 23-25 are the quietest as they are off the main road. Curry on Corio serves excellent Indian food and is located in the football of nearby Corio Village shopping centre. Motel is 6 minutes away from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Bobbi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old property and I was aware of this before booking. i was comfortable with old however the dirty was unexpected. The sheets and towels were clean however I was unable to shower and the floor was dirty and grimey and the the bathroom was filthy. I have photos if you require tham
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Clean and basic, building requires maintenance and repairs urgently.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff. Was able to wash and dry laundry overnight using machines at reasonable price. Just didn’t appreciate being woken up by inconsiderate cabin users making breakfast and playing music at 5am. Glad another camper sorted this so was able to go back to sleep. Very convenient and quiet area otherwise not far from Spirit of Tasmania drop off. Thanks ***
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Elsa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom antiquated and needs to be gutted. No sink in bathroom. Linen clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very tired and old motel. Room was clean, but remote for the TV didn’t work. Cost for the unit left a lot to be desired. We've since stayed in other areas that were more cost effective and nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Only good thing about our stay was the bed was clean & comfortable! Place is old & out dated. Needs a good clean & a coat of paint at the very least! Badly leaking shower, torn floor vinyl & broken smoke detector. You need ear plugs to sleep as motel is on a busy road (not their fault)!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is very old and very shabby. Peeling paint, marks and dings in the walls greet you upon opening the door to your room. While it is clean, you can't overlook this. The atmosphere of the property feels unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Leila

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were good. Refrigerator wasn't plugged in so our food was wasted. Didnt realise until we left 2 days later. 1 power point was dangerous and not connected to wall. Shower area was clean but paint coming off wall. Steps in shower are dangerous. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Thea

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had been to the motel before, quite a long time ago, and we were happy with the motel at that time. This time, while a few things in the room appeared new, the walls and chairs were very shabby, and there was no hot water in the shower. There was only one pillow per person on the bed, and my husband normally has 2 pillows. The person who checked us in was polite and helpful. The room was quieter than I expected being next to the highway. The accommodation was quite cheap - I guess you get what you pay for!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic. If you just want a room to sleep in as you're out most of the day, this will do. Otherwise, steer clear. Beds were comfortable and the air con was new. Everything else was pretty shabby. There were cracks in the ceiling, power points were hanging from the wall, the smoke alarm was hanging from the roof with visible masking tape where it had been taped to the ceiling, the TV remote battery cover was absent and the remote was held together with copious amounts of sticky tape and only worked intermittently. The wooden wall in the shower was rotted and cracked. The only window in the room looked out to a fence and concrete. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025