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A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

A modern building with a large mural on the wall.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden wall, and a glass partition on one side.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a sofa, and a blue chair.

1. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Samantha

RM444

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden accent panel, a stainless steel refrigerator, and two wooden stools.

A modern outdoor bar area with a concrete counter, metal stools, and large windows offering city views.

2. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 0.7 km from Geelong Waterfront

Maureen

RM486

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

A room with a white wall, a wooden coat rack, a white dress, a woven hat, a patterned throw, a beige pillow, a brown chair, a round wooden table with a bowl, a vase with flowers, and a book.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There are two wicker chairs and a table with a potted plant.

A pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.

3. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Jeremy

RM371

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a marina filled with boats.

A modern building with a curved facade and large glass windows.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a red armchair, a small round table, and a mounted TV.

4. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 0.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Ben

RM672

RM672 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a hanging light, and a black metal partition.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, two sofas, and a patterned rug.

A staircase with a black metal railing and a hanging light fixture with three bulbs.

5. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.9 km from Geelong Waterfront

Susan

RM546

RM649 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern urban area with a prominent building featuring a grid-like facade and large windows.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Tony

RM491

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A dining area with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a cityscape and the sea.

7. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Jan

RM522

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including palm trees and a building with a covered patio.

A modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining table, and chairs, with large windows and a view of greenery.

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 3 km from Geelong Waterfront

Stewart

RM434

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A swimming pool with two people swimming, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, and white cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a balcony.

9. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 2.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

John

RM264

RM294 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

A modern outdoor deck with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a lush garden and trees.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden.

A pool table area with multiple tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 2.2 km from Geelong Waterfront

Brian

RM352

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A covered outdoor area with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a caravan park.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, grey cabinetry, and a large window providing natural light.

An indoor swimming pool with clear ceiling lights, a tiled floor, and visible doors leading outside.

A room with a glass sliding door leading to a deck, a black leather sofa, a glass dining table with chairs, and a flat-screen TV.

11. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 3.2 km from Geelong Waterfront

Catherine

RM338

RM338 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table with croissants and cups, a potted plant, and a lamp.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A hallway with a vending machine, a mirror, and shelves with books and plants.

12. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.9 km from Geelong Waterfront

Suzanne

RM396

RM436 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror with a circular light, and a wooden panel.

A rooftop terrace with a metal roof, railings, and a view of a building with multiple windows and a chimney.

A motel with a signboard, a brick facade, and a covered parking area.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a wooden vanity.

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 0.9 km from Geelong Waterfront

Noelene

RM328

RM361 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table with a wine bottle and glasses, and a painting of a sunset over rocks on the wall.

A room with a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted fan. There is a window with a view of a fence and trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

14. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Alice

RM295

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A reception desk with a variety of travel brochures and a membership certificate on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a brick wall, a framed picture, and bedside lamps.

A room with a wooden wardrobe, a television mounted on the wall, and a white refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

15. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

2 km from Geelong Waterfront

Greg

RM367

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden table, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a gas stove, an oven, and a refrigerator.

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 3.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Lloyd

RM382

RM382 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

A parking lot with several cars, a gazebo, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a plant on the table.

A balcony with white chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a road with cars and greenery.

17. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Jason

RM522

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A garden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

A swimming pool surrounded by a green fence, with pink flowers in the foreground.

A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a window.

A hotel room with a large bed, two red pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk, and a chair.

18. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

2.7 km from Geelong Waterfront

David

RM391

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, fruits, and condiments on a wooden table.

A long dining table set with candles, glassware, and floral arrangements, overlooking a lush landscape.

19. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.3 km from Geelong Waterfront

Ross

RM548

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

A modern dining area with a wooden panel wall, a built-in bench, and a small arched window.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

20. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from Geelong Waterfront

Stephanie

RM399

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Geelong Waterfront

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
Anchor Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 378 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews	View
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View

Top Geelong Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Very good value in a central location. Easy after hours check in. Could have done with extra pillows in the room is the only disappointment."

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Oaks."

Rydges Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds,"

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay overlooking the bay. Friendly staff, well-maintained property, clean and comfortable. They have a restaurant on site. However, the menu is fairly limited. But what I did have was excellent. Beautiful walking path right across from the hotel along the bay. Close to downtown restaurants and activities."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and helpful staff"

Quest Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent

"Q"

Belmercer Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was comfortable, and clean. The manager was great."

Eastern Sands City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful , parking was ok except for my car alarm going off at 11.30 pm ???? Room was an older style but was very clean , i would definitely book to stay their again in the future."

Oaks R Suites Geelong

8/10 Good

"Excellent spot for walking to esplanade and resturants Beautiful view Roomy 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment Had to pay for parking plenty of space to park undercover. There was parking out the front although we opted to park underneath as it was raining Definately would stay here again"

Other attractions near Geelong Waterfront

A row of life-sized statues of guards in red uniforms and white helmets, standing on a paved path with palm trees and a body of water in the background.

The Carousel

8.6/10 (390 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Steampacket Gardens

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Geelong with a stop at Steampacket Gardens. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

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National Wool Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Wool Museum in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Westfield Geelong

8.6/10 (813 reviews)

During your visit to Geelong, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westfield Geelong. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Geelong Art Gallery

8.4/10 (47 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Geelong Art Gallery in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Geelong Performing Arts Center

8.2/10 (98 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Geelong Performing Arts Center during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Giant Sky Wheel

Enjoy an outing to Giant Sky Wheel during your stay in Geelong.

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Eastern Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Eastern Beach during your trip to Waterfront Precinct?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Geelong Waterfront?

Geelong Waterfront is located in Geelong. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 93 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Geelong Waterfront?

Adjacent to Geelong Waterfront, Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices close by include Admiralty Inn and Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Geelong Waterfront?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Geelong Waterfront.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Geelong Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Geelong Waterfront.

What can I see and do near Geelong Waterfront?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at National Wool Museum and Museum of Play and Art. Sights like Old Geelong Gaol and The Heights Heritage House and Garden highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Geelong Botanical Gardens, Rippleside Park and Steampacket Gardens.

How can I get to Geelong Waterfront?

To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Geelong Station. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near to Geelong Waterfront so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Geelong Waterfront hotels

1. Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Quest Geelong Central

3. Anchor Geelong

4. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

5. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

7. Oaks R Suites Geelong

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

9. Geelong Holiday Park

10. Eden Oak Geelong

11. Discovery Parks - Geelong

12. Quest Geelong

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

14. Admiralty Inn

15. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

17. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

18. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

19. Novotel Geelong

20. Rydges Geelong

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Top Geelong Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Rydges Geelong

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Quest Geelong Central

Belmercer Motel

Eastern Sands City Centre

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Other attractions near Geelong Waterfront

The Carousel

Steampacket Gardens

National Wool Museum

Westfield Geelong

Geelong Art Gallery

Geelong Performing Arts Center

Giant Sky Wheel

Eastern Beach

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