Novotel Geelong: A Waterfront Anchor for Business Events in the Region

Positioned on the Geelong Waterfront with sweeping views across Corio Bay, Novotel Geelong is one of the region’s most established and versatile business events venues - combining large-scale conference capability with premium accommodation, all just one hour from Melbourne.

Novotel Geelong features 109 guest rooms and 12 dedicated conference and meeting spaces, catering for conferences and events of up to 250 delegates. The hotel’s flexible event spaces support everything from executive board meetings and strategy sessions through to multi-day conferences, with select conference rooms offering floor-to-ceiling windows and uninterrupted bay views - a standout setting that brings a strong sense of place to every event.

Beyond the meeting rooms, delegates enjoy the convenience of staying onsite, with accommodation, dining and leisure facilities all under one roof. Its central waterfront location also places guests within walking distance of Geelong’s CBD, dining precincts and cultural attractions - making it an easy and appealing choice for both organisers and attendees.

Looking ahead: a major redevelopment in 2027

Novotel Geelong’s role within the region’s business events landscape is set to expand significantly with a major redevelopment scheduled for completion in 2027. Once complete, the hotel will feature 243 rooms, including 15 apartment-style rooms, a mix of suites and bay-facing guest rooms, and an enhanced conference offering with 13 conference spaces.

A key highlight of the redevelopment will be a 300m² banquet-style function room, accommodating up to 300 seated guests. Upon completion, Novotel Geelong will become the largest accommodation hotel in the region, creating even greater capacity for large conferences, association meetings, corporate events and incentive programs.

More than meetings: incentive-ready experiences

Beyond its strong conference credentials, Novotel Geelong also offers a range of value-add and incentive experiences that can be seamlessly integrated into a MICE program. Options such as exclusive wine-paired dining experiences and interactive cooking masterclasses provide engaging opportunities to connect delegates with the region’s celebrated food and wine scene.

As a cornerstone of Geelong’s business events offering - and with an exciting new chapter on the horizon - Novotel Geelong continues to deliver scale, flexibility and an exceptional waterfront setting for business events.

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