6 March 2025: Continuing its growth into 2025, Minor Hotels, one of the world’s fastest-expanding hotel groups, has announced the addition of three Victorian properties to its Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites portfolio, with Oaks Vue Suites Geelong and Oaks R Suites Geelong opening under the brand on 3 March, joining Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites which became part of the hotel group earlier this month.
The addition of these properties strengthens Minor Hotels’ Australasian presence, ahead of the upcoming launch of Queen’s Wharf Residences Brisbane set to open later this year, the 2026 brand debuts of NH Collection and NH Hotels on Wentworth Street and Mascot, Sydney respectively, and the region’s first full-service Avani Hotel in Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
The history of Oaks R Suites Geelong dates to the 1850s, when it was one of Geelong’s most iconic and grand buildings. Re-developed in 2017, it now stands as contemporary apartment hotel that seamlessly blends modern design with its rich heritage.
Superbly situated just five minutes’ walk from popular Eastern Beach, Oaks R Suites Geelong is a 128-room hotel enjoying picturesque views over Austin Park, Corio Bay and the Geelong CBD. Guests can choose from spacious hotel rooms and one or two-bedroom apartments, including loft apartments, which feature all the comforts of home, such as expansive living areas, fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities, private balconies, inclusive wi-fi and car parking. The property also offers an on-site café which serves breakfast and lunch.
The building is designed for optimal energy efficiency, boasting a 6-7 Energy Star Rating. It features solar panel roofing, argon gas-filled windows for enhanced heat and sound insulation, cutting-edge keyless access technology and an electric vehicle charging station.
Situated next to Oaks R Suites Geelong, the 60-key Oaks Vue Suites Geelong boasts a prime location in the heart of Geelong, just a short stroll from the city’s vibrant waterfront cafes and restaurants, Geelong’s public and private hospitals, Deakin University, the Geelong Cultural Centre, Geelong Art Centre, and the Port Phillip ferry to Melbourne.
This property offers premium, spacious apartment accommodation, ideal for travellers seeking to stay in the centre of the action without compromising on comfort and quality. Guests can choose from studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, many featuring park or bay views, as well as family-friendly rooms equipped with bunk beds to accommodate two adults and two children. Apartments include a kitchen, laundry facilities, enclosed European balconies, and inclusive Wi-Fi, providing a convenient and contemporary home away from home.
Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites offers visitors a new home away from home to explore the city’s vibrant north. Set in the striking Alexander Lombard Tower at Travancore, designed by renowned architects Fender Katsalidis, the hotel occupies part of a 25-storey tower with a modern Sky Garden on the 8th floor, created by acclaimed landscape architect Steve Calhoun. Inspired by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky with design endorsement from celebrity garden designer Jamie Durie, the Sky Garden provides a tranquil space for guests to relax and entertain in elevated style.
Inside, the one- and two-bedroom apartment-style accommodations showcase the contemporary design and convenience that define Oaks properties, offering the perfect setting for both short and long-term stays. On-site facilities include a fully equipped gym and a range of meeting room spaces for corporate events.
Located just four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, guests can easily access attractions such as Flemington Racecourse, home of the world-famous Melbourne Cup, the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Melbourne’s extensive cycling network, and Melbourne University and RMIT – making it an ideal choice for visiting academics and students’ families.
Furthermore, a choice of trams and trains are almost on the hotel’s doorstep, whilst guests arriving by car will enjoy direct access to CityLink and major freeways to make their way around town.
Genuine, comfortable, down to earth and welcoming, Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is an industry leader in upper mid-scale serviced apartment-style accommodation. Combining the convenience of a hotel with an apartment’s flexibility, Oaks’ fully equipped rooms and suites offer freedom, space and independence to a wide variety of modern travellers. Each Oaks property prides itself on connecting visitors to the spirit of its city centre or regional locale at an ever-expanding portfolio of more than 60 properties in Australia, China, India, New Zealand, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Oaks is part of global hospitality group Minor Hotels and a member of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.
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About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 560 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 58 countries. The group crafts innovative and insightful experiences through its eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars, travel experiences and spa and wellness brands. With over four decades of expertise, Minor Hotels builds stronger brands, fosters lasting partnerships, and drives business success by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.
Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.
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Contact details
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- Elizabeth Easton
- PR and Communications Manager – Minor Hotels Australia
- elizabethe@minorhotels.com.au
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