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Golden Palms Motel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Villa Unit | Private kitchen
Gazebo
Villa Unit

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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234 Torquay Rd, Grovedale, VIC, 3216
  • Place, Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Villa Unit

Villa Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Geelong

With a stay at Golden Palms Motel in Geelong (Grovedale), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre. .This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Armstrong Texas Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carl’s Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mad Mex - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Golden Palms Motel

Golden Palms Motel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Geelong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 7 to 25 per person

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8 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)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Golden Palms Grovedale

Golden Palms Motel

Golden Palms Motel Grovedale

Golden Palms Motel Motel

Golden Palms Motel Grovedale

Golden Palms Motel Motel Grovedale

Golden Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 284 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rob

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made an incorrect booking. Staff were very happy to change for me. Also proactive in communicating prior to my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family and small children
I stay there as it’s very convenient for me when visiting friends
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, easy place to stay. Accommodation was very clean and warm. (Stayed in June) The manager was very accommodating as we had to extend our stay. Great food van at the entrance of the motel with egg and bacon rolls and coffee, pub next door for dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Clean and close to everything. Staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lack of towels, bath mat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Beaverton

Travelled with partner
Clean, well appointed rooms. Parking outside your door. All amenities considered and provided. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and excellent customer services. Highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Travelled with family
I am disabled and didn’t enquire regarding a suitable unit the shower soap was far too high and I had nothing to hold on to and I found toilet to low so next time I will have to find a disabled unit somewhere in Geelong
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raylee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very comfortable and clean. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

darren

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and friendly service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Average motel. $$$s ok. Shower cleanliness could be better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quick and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024