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Portside at Rydges Geelong


Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers several event spaces, flexible setup options and modern furnishings throughout.
  • Equipped with integrated audiovisual equipment and Wi-Fi.
  • Affordable and flexible event packages.
Venue offers a spacious conference room with an abundance of natural light. This conference room is connected directly to the hotel reception foyer. With a built in data projector, natural lighting and modern furnishings, this space is ideal for your next conference or event.

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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Boardroom25
Theatre60
Classroom45
Standing80
U Shape20
Banquet50
Cabaret40

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Coffee / Tea
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone$
Projector
Speakers$
Stage$
Teleconference$
TV$
Video Conferencing$

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Accommodation$
Air Con
Dance Floor$
External Music or DJ
Flip Chart
Furniture Hire$
Lighting
Natural light
On-Site Parking$
Outdoor Space
Pens & Paper
Receptionist
Restroom
Room Hire Only
Security$
Whiteboard

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Jenna Mazor

February 14, 2024

I’m not usually one to leave a negative review but this hotel had too many elements to not warn others to make sure they have reasonable expectations. I got into my room and the windows were creaking in the wind (you could see all the window sills were old and falling apart), one the wind changed direction it was ok but it was LOUD. As many other reviews mentioned aircon barely worked and was also loud and very dusty. The safety lock on the room was broken and the room wasn’t overly clean. I wouldn’t stay here again.

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Yetta Tsai

December 2, 2023

Considering that it is an old hotel, the room is clean  and tidy. My sleep was good, and the bed was comfortable. Water was all over the drip tray when we arrived. To empty it, my spouse had to ask for towels. They offered us an upgrade. Next room size up with a view. A drink voucher each. The staff at the restaurant, housekeeping, and reception were all accommodating and kind.

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Trevar Skillicorn-Chilver

February 4, 2024

I have no idea why this hotel is so popular with families... it has a small pool and is nowhere near any family attractions... but both nights I was there, despite the families in the rooms around me changing, the noise of kids running around and yelling in the hallways until well past 2am was unbelievable and incredibly rude... not the fault of the hotel, but I was very tempted to invite someone over to have very loud sex in the hope some of the families would prefer their noisy brats be in the room instead of screaming through the hallway all night! Otherwise, it was an adequate room, though insanely overpriced.

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Helen Nightingale

December 31, 2023

Haven’t stayed as yet - we were meant to check in on NYE but our baby became sick quickly in the morning and we had to go to hospital. Just wanted to leave a 5star review for the hotel’s compassion and kindness in changing our booking dates at short notice even though we were past the cancellation point. We’ve rebooked our dates and really confident of having a great stay after this interaction!

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Amanda Jane

December 2, 2023

Pretty basic for the price. Bathroom door had significant damage. Great showers hot and good pressure. Coffee wasnt great ( cafe). Breakfast was nice but you had to wait for food to be replaced on buffet/ milk a lot. Parking is $27 extra a day.


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Venue Hours

Sunday08:00am-05:00pm
Monday-Saturday08:00am-12:00am
PricingFrom $550

Event Types

18th Birthday Party21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAGMAwards DinnerBaby ShowerBar MitzvahBirthday PartyBreakfastBridal ShowerBucks PartyChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConferenceCorporate FunctionCorporate OffsiteCorporate RetreatDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyFunctionHens PartyLunchMeetingNetworking EventResidential ConferenceSeminarTrainingTrivia NightWeddingWorkshop