What's it like in Waterfront Precinct?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Geelong's Waterfront Precinct neighbourhood. Are you looking for Waterfront Precinct travel tips? Make sure that you visit Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Waterfront Precinct?

Based on our traveller data, Eden Oak Geelong is one of the top choices for your stay in Waterfront Precinct. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Oaks R Suites Geelong and Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel .

How many hotels are there in the Waterfront Precinct area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Geelong, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 46 Waterfront Precinct hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Waterfront Precinct.

What is there to do around this Geelong neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Geelong Botanical Gardens, Steampacket Gardens and Rippleside Park. Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Waterfront Precinct include Mill Markets, Bellarine Rail Trail and Giant Sky Wheel. When you're sightseeing in Geelong, Geelong Showground and Old Geelong Gaol are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Waterfront Precinct and the greater Geelong area?

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

Top 10 Waterfront Precinct Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Waterfront Precinct hotels

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

1. Eden Oak Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Allan

RM379 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

2. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Roni

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

3. Eastern Sands City Centre

Waterfront Precinct

Bodine

RM343 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

4. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct

lk

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

Waterfront Precinct

Ceylan

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

6. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Grant

RM576 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

7. Bay City Motel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Anna

RM468 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

8. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct

Elizabeth

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

9. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct

Nadia

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

10. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Julie

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

11. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Waterfront Precinct

Helen

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

12. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Mark

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A marina with boats, a lighthouse, and a building with a dome and flag.

13. Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Waterfront Precinct

Kelly

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

14. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 5.2 km from Waterfront Precinct

Stephanie

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

15. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 4.9 km from Waterfront Precinct

Lachlan

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

16. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 6.3 km from Waterfront Precinct

Ken

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

17. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 5.1 km from Waterfront Precinct

Maureen

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

18. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 5.3 km from Waterfront Precinct

Marina

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

19. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 4.2 km from Waterfront Precinct

Rebecca

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

20. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 5.7 km from Waterfront Precinct

Roberta

RM363 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Waterfront Precinct

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 80 reviews	View
Eden Oak Geelong	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 599 reviews	View
Belmercer Motel	4.0 star property	8.0 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Waterfront Precinct

Find the best Waterfront Precinct areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A calm waterfront at night with illuminated buildings and a pier reflecting in the water.

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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A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

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A waterfront promenade with modern architecture, including a glass building and a sculpture garden with large stone sculptures.

Belmont

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

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Moolap

While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Mill Markets and Bellarine Rail Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A wooden pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a colorful sky.

Leopold

While visiting Leopold, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Connwarre and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve.

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Top Waterfront Precinct Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Resort Torquay

8/10 Good

"The property was across the road from the beach. A 15min stroll into the town centre. Excellent facilities for families with outdoor & indoor pools. Friendly staff"