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The Sphinx Hotel
- +61352782911
- 2 Thompson Road, North Geelong, Victoria 3215, Australia
Published:
June 29, 2024
About The Sphinx Hotel
Simple rooms in a humble Egyptian-inspired pub offering a restaurant & a club with live music. Set in a building with Egyptian-inspired features, this unassuming pub with rooms is 2 km from North Geelong train station and 3 km from the Geelong Waterfront. Straightforward rooms come with flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms. Some quarters include whirlpool tubs and sleep up to 4 guests. There's an a-la-carte restaurant, a sports bar, and a club with regular live music. There's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a showroom. Parking is available.
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The Sphinx Hotel Reviews
We were a larger group and went for lunch on Easter Monday. The staff and service were amazing despite being a busy afternoon. The food was top notch as well. Only thing I ould say is there is room for improvement on the pizza's. Felt like from the frozen section but other than that everything was great!!
- Amanda Gillin
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
We went to the bistro for dinner. The service was very quick with friendly staff and the food was really tasty. There was plenty to keep the kids busy too. Plus the food was well priced.
- CMP (ROO)
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
We went last year and it was great, back again 2024 and the food was terrible. My husband got the same as last time, satay stir fry, it was completely different, the satay looked like water downed peanut butter and had no taste. I had the fish with cauliflower mousse and that was it.. too much mousse, a small salad and/or chips would have been nice. We got our dessert for nothing after we spoke to the waitress. Sticky date was like a chocolate cake with a chocolate sauce. Mini pavs OK.
We were told there was a new chef. If that's how the new chef cooks then I won't be going back. Hard to recommend at this stage.
- John Williams
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Went there for tea, the meals where really good although my meal was pretty cold "salmon rissotto" but the service was great.
- Luke Saltmarsh
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
The staff are wonderful and the facilities are unique, reasonable and good for families.... but... this is not a $40 Steak and the Long Island Ice Teas are equally disappointing.
The schnitzel and parmi's are definitely winners, so maybe just avoid the beef??
We ordered two drinks, two mains and spent $100.
- Julie D
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
There were a few things that I feel need improvement. The air conditioner was old and was hard to turn on and off. Needed to call the staff for assitance. The toilet looked worn, the shower head seemed clogged, so the water didn't come out properly. The cutlery was wooden, disposable and only 1 teaspoon, so couldn't have more than 1 cup of coffee per day, as couldn't clean it for future use. Curtain was in need of fixing. Only good thing was the beds were comfortable. Such a shame, as the hotel itself looks amazing with the Egyptian theme. We didn't eat there this time, but from past experience, I found the meals average compared to other places.
- Tim Corney
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
The moment we walked in, the first staff member was hostile.
I am not sure if it was a racist act of hate but the moment we turn around to leave she then mumble under her breath.
We will most certainly not be back any time soon.
- Margaret Kristen
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Such a great menu at affordable prices. I’m gradually working my way through the menu and haven’t had a bad experience yet! Child friendly food and atmosphere, with a great little play area. I always book but I noticed that the staff go out of their way to seat those who are walk ins. Heaps of parking close to the entrance. I’m a people watcher and see a variety of patrons- tradies in boots and hi vis, families in casual gear, special occasion diners with guests dressed to the nines. Everyone is made welcome here. I’m a regular diner and plan to continue.
- Ceznur Carton
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Rooms not very clean, shower drain covered in mould, toilet seat wasn't cleaned before arrival. Not worth the almost $200 per night.. gaming area is nice, restaurant, pool table all great, husband got asked to go get changed and put a tshirt on due to not being able to wear a singlet in the gaming area, even though myself ( female ) and another female were wearing singlets, maybe it was the visible tattoos that were the issue?
- David Murphy
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Rooms are definitely due for a good touch up.
The food in the bistro/sports bar is terrible!!!
Had a Parma and was so dry with little sauce used and spread on top of the ham with very cheap and tasteless cheese used on top!
This place is rapidly going down hill.
Stayed here annually the past 6 years now and very unlikely I will be back
- Peter Cole
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Our group were all happy with both food and service.
We will be back again.
Thank you Pam
- Corey Stegeman
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Ordered 4 kids meals and an adults meal, 3 kids meals came out and 40minutes later still waiting for the other kids meal and adults meal. Staff need to be faster in the kitchen Service was horrible
- Brendan
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Not a bad place, very basic no dinner plates or cutlery in the motel section
They also photocopy your licence upon arrival which raises suspicion as I've never had this before..
- Ruby van Eyssen
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
My husband and I decided to pop in here for a bit of fun at the pokies and dinner. It's was okay. Run down and the staff weren't very friendly. Food was good enough. We wouldn't go back again but it was a cute experience.
- Jen Green ; australia
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Love coming here. Great for kids. Accommodation looks a little dated, pool needs work. Great sports bar, Tab, Keno, lots of screens. Good outdoor area. Meals good. Plenty of Egyptian photo opportunities. Lots of parking. Pokies as well.
- Karen Ryan
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Jody the waitress was so rude to all of the guests I was with and when I asked her for a refund for the food I didn’t receive she went berserk,yelling the Fxxk word several times and refused to give my money back and it’s a absolute disgrace that the management and owners have still got her working there,we have had so many meals their but never again will I ever step foot in t thatplace with trashy mouth waitress like Jody,no one deserves to be treated the way she treated us🤬🤬🤬
- Joyce Purdie
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
I would like to thank Leon and his staff for being very welcoming, friendly and helpful with us in our time of grief. The room was the perfect size and the food was excellent. Thank you all.
- Jake Adams
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Haven't been to The Sphinx in years! Thought why not try it out.
Went on the Thursday Parmi Night $22 Aussie Parmi, overall pretty good, served out on time and a decent portion with great chips and salad. The Chicken however did feel/taste a bit cheap. Not the end of the world, but I was expecting the Chicken breast to be of a higher quality.
Otherwise The Sphinx is not bad. Neat, friendly chatty staff and does a good job at capturing the Egyptian vibe with the interior decor
- Melita Liddy
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Great service and staff. Food was delicious. Kids love the playground and play area. Love the themed décor
- Sharryn Verity
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Great range to choose from on the menu, food was very good and staff are lovely
- Peter Theodore
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Great pub grub here, great service, fast fresh food and good value for money. Pep had chicken schnitz chips and salad all made and plated fresh I went the linguine marinara.... caused a riot of laughter from kitchen because I asked for linguine marijuana..... only could happen to me. They got a laugh out of it.
- Anthony Smith
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Great location with close access to all Geelong has to offer. Amazing presentation with real life like Egyptian statue's and monuments. Some real wow factor here! A must see.
- Leo Lee
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Friendly service and lovely meals, of which there is awesome choices and well priced.
- Robert Hennessy
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Fantastic Meal and very prompt service. My wife and I enjoyed every part of the dining experience and will be back
- Dhana Ganeshpuri
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Best place in Geelong. Sports Bar has reasonably priced lunch time meals and there is a comprehensive restaurant adjoining. Decor is an Egyptian theme that is tastefully done and plenty of space for larger families or groups. The staff are energetic and thorough in their service to their guests with delicious meals being served in a reasonable fashion.
- Josh Walker
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Been coming for years, food has generally been great, but seems to be getting stingy, kids meals are tiny all of a sudden. The surf an turn is now apparently 2 tiny prawns in some mediocre sauce, which is "just how it is, nothing we can do about it".
Won't be coming back in a hurry, which is a shame, as I used to enjoy the food here.
- Çhris L
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Attended birthday party there. Lovely afternoon very nice food and service.
- Margaret K
30 Sun 2024 at 09.02 am
Again, great food. I don’t understand any of the negative reviews. Staff are great. Menu is extensive, with weekly specials. Servings are quite large - man sized, I’d say but luckily take away containers are available, free of charge, so you can enjoy the rest of the meal at home. I am a regular patron of this place, so close to home too.
- ashish mathur