Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong: A Smart, Central Choice for Conferences and Corporate Events

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong has quickly established itself as one of the city’s most versatile and business-friendly conference hotels - offering the perfect blend of modern accommodation, flexible event space and high-quality dining, all in the heart of Geelong.

Designed with the needs of today’s business traveller in mind, the hotel is ideally suited to conferences up to 150 delegates, team retreats, workshops, board meetings and residential events where staying, meeting and dining under one roof is key.

Built for Business Events

At the core of Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong’s business offering is its 102sqm conference and event space on Level 1, which can be configured to suit a range of formats:

• Up to 64 delegates for seated banquet or classroom-style events

• Up to 150 guests for cocktail functions and networking receptions

The conference space is seamlessly connected to the hotel’s stylish bar and open lobby areas, creating a natural flow between meetings, breakouts and social moments. These open spaces are ideal for informal discussions, networking sessions and creative thinking away from the boardroom.

For delegates needing to stay connected, the hotel’s e-bar provides a relaxed plug-in zone for emails, quick catch-ups and one-on-one meetings.

Every event is supported by a dedicated Conference & Events Coordinator, ensuring planning, logistics and on-the-day delivery run smoothly from start to finish.

180 Rooms for Conferences

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong offers 180 contemporary rooms and suites, making it an excellent choice for conferences and multi-day events.

Each room is designed to support both productivity and relaxation, featuring:

• High-speed Wi-Fi

• Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating

• LCD flat-screen TV with 24-hour entertainment

• Vibrant, functional ensuites with premium shower amenities

It’s an environment where guests can work efficiently during the day and switch off comfortably in the evening.

Dining That Showcases the Region

Food and beverage plays a central role in any successful event - and Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong delivers with its Maestro Restaurant and Bar, a showcase of the region’s best produce.

Menus highlight locally sourced meats, craft beers and wines from Geelong, the Bellarine and Western Victoria, creating a strong sense of place for visiting delegates. The open kitchen and grill experience adds theatre and energy to team dinners and hosted events, with private dining options available for more exclusive functions.

All the Right Extras

Beyond meetings and accommodation, the hotel offers a strong supporting cast of facilities for business event guests, including:

• Indoor heated lap swimming pool

• Gym

• Media Lounge

• Open Lobby with E-Bar

These spaces help create balance for delegates - supporting well being, connection and productivity throughout their stay.

Stay, Meet and Dine in the Heart of Geelong

Centrally located and purpose-built for business travellers, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong is a compelling option for planners seeking a conference venue for up to 150 pax, with onsite accommodation and dining to match.

From strategy sessions and leadership retreats to residential conferences and team celebrations, the hotel offers everything organisers need - in one modern, connected and highly functional destination.

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