Geelong Accommodation

It wasn't all that long ago that Geelong used to be referred to as 'Sleepy Hollow.' And for good reason as there was very little activity going on, especially for visitors. Well that has all changed and quite dramatically so! Geelong these days is a hive of activity. This is nowhere more evident than in the Geelong Bayside precinct. What used to be a rather smelly and undesireable location to find yourself in has now been transformed into an area of remarkable beauty. Geelong's Baywalk Bollards are part of the overall focus on art in this waterfront area and this remarkable collection of bollards are now instantly recognizeable as being an inherent part of Geelong. There is just so much to see and do in this part of Geelong; Eastern Beach is the perfect spot to take the kids on a warm day with its art-deco swimming pool and park complex. A short walk from here will bring you to Geelong's carousel which is housed right on the waterfront in a dazzling glass and steel pavillion with uninterrupted views across beautiful Corio Bay. Right next to the carousel is Smorgies. You must take the family here. Geelong's delights however, do not limit themselves to the waterfront. Geelong is a sensational place to shop, rivalling Melbourne for its diversity. Market Square and the recently completed Westfield Shopping Centre can attest to this. When you get hungry Geelong will not disappoint. Cafe culture is alive and well in Geelong - great coffee, great food and a wide variety of restaurants. To cater for the increased popularity of this bayside town Geelong has had to reinvent it's accommodation options. Many hotels have been refurbished and many more have been built. Geelong is also host to a number of other alternative accommodation options. You will have no trouble finding accommodation to your taste in a city the size of Geelong. Rather than seeing Geelong as a city to pass through on the way to the Surf Coast why not stay a night or two? You won't be disappointed. If you stay on the weekend you might even have the chance to watch the best AFL team in Australia - The Geelong Cats! For more information on Geelong please visit Geelong Australia.