Lara is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks and museums. Make sure that you visit You Yangs Regional Park and Kevin Hoffman Walk as part of your Lara travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Lara?

Based on our traveller data, Lara Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay in Lara. This cabin offers free parking and private patios.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Lara area?

Expedia has 8 Lara hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Geelong area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lara, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Lara.

What is there to do around this Geelong neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Kevin Hoffman Walk, Serendip Sanctuary and Six Ways Bell Park. You Yangs Regional Park and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Places you might want to visit in the area around Lara include Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve and Elcho Park Golf Course. Make a stop at You Yangs and Avalon Coastal Reserve while you're sightseeing around the area.

How can I get around Lara and the greater Geelong area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Lara Station.

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Our top choices for Lara hotels

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct, 14.3 km from Lara

Tiffany

HK$1,111 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds, 23.2 km from Lara

Stuart

HK$1,508 total

includes taxes & fees

30 May - 31 May

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Waurn Ponds, 26.8 km from Lara

Kristy

HK$1,734 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Mount Duneed, 25.4 km from Lara

Helen

HK$810 total

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 8.5 km from Lara

Kevin

HK$605 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 15 km from Lara

Hsin Wei

HK$1,111 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Werribee Motel and Apartment

25.4 km from Lara

HK$866 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 15.3 km from Lara

Steve

HK$749 total

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Dylene Holiday Park

24.8 km from Lara

Jocelyn

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

The Oxley Estate

25.5 km from Lara

benjaman

HK$981 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Apple House

30.1 km from Lara

Sithandazile

HK$565 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jun - 7 Jun

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Riverside Ocean Grove

28.4 km from Lara

Wai Ting Robbie

HK$877 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

The Sands Torquay

33.6 km from Lara

William

HK$1,043 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Torquay Tropicana Motel

35.1 km from Lara

Ruth

HK$699 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Club Laverton Motel

34.5 km from Lara

Graham

HK$832 total

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Little River Bed & Breakfast

9.2 km from Lara

Nick

HK$1,003 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Bellarine Spa Wellness & Retreat

25.5 km from Lara

Paz

HK$1,106 total

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

On The Esplanade Apartments

34.7 km from Lara

Nathmany

HK$1,899 total

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Apple House Truganina

32.9 km from Lara

Sandra

HK$612 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jun - 7 Jun

Boat Ramp Motel

28.6 km from Lara

Mark

HK$1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

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Where to stay in Lara

Find the best Lara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

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Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

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Geelong West

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.

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Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.

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Top Lara Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Resort Torquay

2/10 Terrible

"Would be a good property for kids with the pool. Had ocean view room. Staff sent me to the wrong building and didn’t help me lugging all my luggage. Not helpful. No hot water due to “mains"