Crowne Plaza Geelong sets a new benchmark for conferences, events and accommodation.

200 rooms

400 pax

8 spaces

Crowne Plaza Geelong is set to be the city’s newest and largest hotel, perfectly positioned on the waterfront with sweeping views of the bay.

The hotel features eight versatile meeting and event spaces, including options for cocktail functions of up to 400 guests. Directly connected to the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention & Event Centre, it provides seamless access to world-class conference facilities.

Delegates can enjoy premium amenities including a sky bar with private dining, social workspaces, Trattoria all-day dining, a stylish hotel bar.

Key Features

Meeting rooms overlooking the Geelong waterfront
Direct connection to Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, providing seamless access to conferences
Eight flexible meeting and events spaces including capacity for cocktail events of up to 400 guests

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33 Smythe StreetGeelong VIC 3220

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Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre

Opening July 2026, Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre will welcome the world to Wadawurrung Country, where people have gathered and shared knowledge for generations.

On Geelong’s waterfront, the venue offers a 1,000-seat theatre, 3,700 square metres of versatile space and sweeping bay views. Universal Design principles shape every detail, with tiered wheelchair seating and sensory rooms.

Built for a sustainable future, Nyaal Banyul will be 5-Star Green Star-rated and carbon neutral from day one, powered by solar and renewable energy. With smart AV in each space and a connected 200-room Crowne Plaza Hotel, it delivers an event experience that feels distinctly Geelong and Victoria’s new must-experience event destination.

ROOM NAME	BOARD	CABARET	BANQUET	THEATRE	COCKTAIL
Wala Mirr Theatre		296	370	1004	467
Delama Event Space A		320	400	624	743
Delama Event Space B		376	470	768	863
Delama Event Space A & B Combined		888	1100	1702	1645
Monngarrk Room A	18		30	53	50
Monngarrk Room B	12		30	52	56
Monngarrk Room A & B Combined	48		70	119	106
Barabarka Room	24		30	53	61
Banheep Room A	24		50	58	76
Banheep Room B	12		30	56	66
Banheep Room A & B Combined	51		100	125	141
Darrwal Room A	36		80	127	130
Darrwal Room B	36		100	158	160
Darrwal Room A & B Combined			190	258	290

Deakin University

Deakin University Geelong offers two multi-venue campuses, each providing cutting edge technology within vibrant and cultural settings.

The two distinct campuses ensure that whether you are looking for a city-based conference location or a rural retreat, you will find your venue requirements and expectations are surpassed at Deakin University.

Geelong Waterfront Campus is superbly situated located overlooking the beautiful Corio Bay in the heart of Geelong CBD, directly adjacent to the site of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre due to open in 2026, and just an hour from Melbourne.

Original 19th century wool stores have been sympathetically renovated to create a modern and technologically advanced campus offering diverse digitally connected spaces. Meeting rooms, lecture theatres, and dynamic multipurpose spaces including the Waterfront Pantry, Western Beach Room, Gallery and Courtyard make the venue ideal for conferences, expos, seminars and meetings, while also offering capacity for everything from stylish conference dinners for 20 to cocktail events for 1,500.

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is set on the edge of the city, in expansive landscape grounds. This campus offers a wide selection of classrooms, lecture theatres and outdoor spaces and the versatility to host everything from conferences, team building, open air events and film shoots.

The services of our talented in-house catering and professional event management teams across both campus’ compliment Deakin’s venues, and support you to bring together your conference or event with collaboration and ease.

ROOM SPACE	BOARDROOM	THEATRE	BANQUET	U-SHAPE	CABARET	COCKTAIL
Meeting Rooms	16			16
General Classrooms	60	60		60	60
Lecture Theatres		270
Western Beach Room (Waterfront)		65	65	65	50	65
Level 2 Gallery (Waterfront)		300	300		300	300
John Hay Courtyard (Waterfront)		625			625	625
Costa Hall (Waterfront)		1500
Waterfront Pantry			180			300

2026 Residential Conference Offer

Book your 2026 Residential Conference and be the first to experience regional Victoria’s brand-new premium hotel on the waterfront, Crowne Plaza Geelong, and receive the below inclusions: - 10% discount on Day Conference Packages - Complimentary upgrades to bay view accommodation rooms - Double IHG Business Rewards Points.

Start

22/04/2026

End

30/06/2026

Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Book by 30 June 2026 for bookings held before September in 2026. Double IHG Business Rewards Points is valid for bookings until 31 August 2026.

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33 Smythe StreetGeelong VIC 3220

Room Specifications

Room Name	Theatre	Board	U-Shape	Cabaret	Rounds	Cocktail
Waterfront Room - L1	236	30	63	128	180	300
Waterfront Room 1 - L1	80	30	36	48	60	150
Waterfront Room 2 - L1	80	30	36	48	60	150
Pre-Function Foyer - L1	90	-	-	-	-	-
Pier Room - L2	40	20	12	25	40	40
You Yangs Room - L2	20	12	12	16	20	20
Social Space - L2	80	30	24	48	80	150
Skyline Bar - L10	40	40	15	25	120	150
Skyline Bar - Private Room - L10	40	20	15	32	40	40
Sociali Trattoria & Bar - L1	-	-	-	-	180	200
Verde on Smythe Cafe - GL	-	20	-	16	20	20