Waterfront Precinct
Geelong
Visit Waterfront Precinct
Popular places to visit
The Carousel
Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.
Steampacket Gardens
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.
Deakin University
Explore the campus of Deakin University during your travels in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Eastern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Eastern Beach during your trip to Waterfront Precinct?
Geelong Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Geelong Art Gallery in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2
Torquay: Skydive over The Great Ocean Road - opt Melb pickup
Top hotels in Waterfront Precinct
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Really lovely modern hotel, clean and tidy and well looked after, comfy bed and good size room and bathroom"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
"What a great find this place was, right in the middle of the gardens and so quiet. The bush setting outside the windows made you feel totally relaxed and certainly not in the city. Very clean, tidy and warm. The bed was cosy and the restaurant was great. Job well done everyone, will be back again ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
"Very clean hotel, quiet but still okay for kids. Great selection of in room amenities. The only thing we found is that the lighting in the room was very aesthetic but at times a little dark."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Quest Geelong
"2 bedroom apartment , great size, very clean and easy walk to the waterfront and shopping . Would definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
"Good location near waterside. Well set up and spacious apartment. Bed was comfortable. On street parking opposite or car park at rear."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Waterfront Precinct
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Serendip Sanctuary.
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.
Armstrong Creek
While visiting Armstrong Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Warralily Reserve and Dooliebeal Reserve.
