Sphinx Hotel Motel offers a vibrant atmosphere with live concerts and shows, 3 bars, and an outdoor pool. With free in-room WiFi, tour assistance and continental breakfast options to start your day off right.
2 Thompson Road, North Geelong, North Geelong, VIC, 3215
What's nearby
Geelong Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Islamic Society of Geelong - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Rippleside Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
GMHBA Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 17 min drive
Geelong Station - 5 min drive
North Shore Station - 5 min drive
North Geelong Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Sphinx Hotel - 1 min walk
Hanaya - 18 min walk
Petrel Hotel - 2 min drive
King of the Castle - 20 min walk
Minerva Road Fish Shop - 15 min walk
About this property
Sphinx Hotel Motel
Featuring a nightclub, Sphinx Hotel Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Pharoahs Bistro, which serves lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Gaming Room after 6 PM]
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast each morning (surcharge)
3 bars/lounges
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Concerts/live shows
Golfing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1971
ATM/banking
An outdoor pool
Nightclub
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Pharoahs Bistro - This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: AUD 300.00 per stay
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
A nightclub is located onsite and operates on Saturdays until late night. Guests can expect some noise during this time.
Also known as
Sphinx Hotel Motel Geelong
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Sphinx Geelong
Sphinx Hotel Motel North Geelong
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sphinx Hotel Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sphinx Hotel Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sphinx Hotel Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sphinx Hotel Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sphinx Hotel Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sphinx Hotel Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sphinx Hotel Motel and nearby?
Sphinx Hotel Motel has 3 bars and a nightclub, as well as an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Sphinx Hotel Motel like?
Sphinx Hotel Motel is a short 12-minute walk from Geelong Golf Course and 15 minutes' walk from Islamic Society of Geelong.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.2
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7.4
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Awesome and comfortable stay
Cassandra
Cassandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Basic but clean room. Staff were excellent and helpful. Bistro for dinner was excellent also.
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2025
Room was ok and most of the staff are very friendly helpful and polite
Garry
Garry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2025
Staff super friendly
Awesome replica of Egyptian
Super restaurant
Staff in restaurant so accommodating to my needs
janet
janet, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
Our room was spotless and the staff were very friendly. Nothing was a problem for them. The food in the hotel was excellent.I recommend the Sphinx Hotel and Motel . We will be back next year . Thank you for the wonderful service.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2025
Loved the staff’s friendly, easy going, will do anything attitude. It’s also one of the most “kid friendly family bistro” you should all be proud of your efforts and by the way ….. Thanks for the $968 Jackpot in the gaming Room ….. WINNER WINNER
Elvira
Elvira, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
clean basic motel room but bed was very comfortable. Food at bistro was lovely too
JACKIE
JACKIE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Very helpful staff.
Darren
Darren, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 16, 2024
Liked atmosphere meals and the shows
Staff were excellent
Dorothy
Dorothy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Unique hotel
Fascinating hotel.
Great food and service.
Very convenient for shops, restaurants and the Spirit of Tasmania terminal.
warrick
warrick, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2024
Staff were awesome, and the menu had a great variety.
Food was wonderfu
JON
JON, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2024
Comfortable stay
Great for parking with trailer
AND pool
Leila
Leila, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 2, 2025
The rooms were very large and tĥe shower was great
No microwave shower had a cŕack in the base. No curtains window was not locked front door toʻ the room 1t was very flimsy I would trust it spa I wouldn't trust it very disappointed not worth the $210 a night stayed in much better and cheaper 👎
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
The room was clean and had everything we needed.
Car parking outside the rooms and with the restaurant and bar right next door, was very convenient for dinner. All food was delicious and reasonably priced.
Kimberley
Kimberley, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2024
The mesl was great the staff friendly the room clean
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2024
Clean, convenient, transport was good to Kardinia Park.
Bradley
Bradley, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 6, 2025
The staff were fine, the room was tired, toilet leaked all night, and there were no towels in the room, and very noisy with late night people catching cabs just outsdie my room
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2023
I was a bit iffy when i first pulled up but it was such a good set up, room was great with a spa bath and dinner from the bistro (although no room service, you could take away from the bistro to your room) was absolutely delicious. The staff were all helpful and friendly and the night was peaceful and quiet and bed was comfy.
Sharri
Sharri, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 5, 2024
Dining options were excellent! Room was old, and heating ineffective
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Very excellent customer services
Aylah
Aylah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
Sphinx for Avalon
The Sphinx probably had its heyday in the 1980’s and still retains the optimism of that era. Our room was sparkling clean with none of the dreadful chemical deodoriser smell some older premises use. As an asthmatic - thank you Sphinx! The restaurant and bar are handy and the service excellent.
Sharron
Sharron, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2023
Nice break
We booked the spa room, which was nice. The room was a bit dated, but clean and comfy. The staff went above and beyond duty though to help you, if needed.
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 12, 2025
Great location and dining experience was really good and playground was amazing for our 4 year old. Down falls is the pool was super dirty and didn’t want our son going in there and I think it’s alittle over priced for what it is just a real basic room and bathroom was falling apart but it did the job.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 10, 2023
The rooms were cramped but reasonable quality, but there were old soap bars in the bathroom and hairs on one of the beds. The staff apologised the next day and said we’d get a call but it’s been a week. People were slamming doors outside our room after midnight. On the positive side if you are into gaming and themed venues and partying all night this might be your venue, the bar / games room was right next to the accommodation.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 5, 2024
Great location, short drive to city or to get back on freeway. Disappointed the price advertised was not the same I paid at the property, a difference of $20 as we checked in on a public holiday. On arrival no sign on reception to say we had to go to bar to check in. We booked as required wifi for night. Could not connect as said their hotspot had error & to sign in. Went to bar to enquire, no sign in needed should be auto & as no management on site. no one could sort the wifi. Odd for a busy Easter weekend.
Bar was busy with people & a ton of pokies for those that like that.
Room was good, just pity on service & additional cost, a dollar or 2 you can understand $20 not so much