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

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

A building facade with a large mural, a fire safety door, and a low clearance warning sign.

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

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

Waterfront Precinct, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Ceylan

CA $156

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

2. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 0.7 km from Geelong Waterfront

Maureen

CA $161

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A waterfront area with palm trees, a marina with boats, and a building with outdoor seating.

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 pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.

3. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Rebecca

CA $126

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

Three rustic wooden sculptures in a garden area with gravel and plants.

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.

4. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.9 km from Geelong Waterfront

Cassandra

CA $178

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round table, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A poolside area with a tiled floor, benches, and a clear blue pool.

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

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Marina

CA $164

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

6. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Mark

CA $178

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern hotel room with large windows, multiple seating options, and a view of the sea.

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

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

7. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 0.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Elizabeth

CA $198

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A paved pathway flanked by palm trees and greenery, leading to a building with a stone facade.

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 3 km from Geelong Waterfront

Stewart

CA $148

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 modern indoor space with geometric patterned flooring, contemporary furniture, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

9. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 2.2 km from Geelong Waterfront

Allan

CA $112

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A room with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a television on a shelf, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

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.

10. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 3.2 km from Geelong Waterfront

Hannah

CA $119

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A motel sign with a no entry sign below it.

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

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 0.9 km from Geelong Waterfront

Eoin

CA $105

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a microwave, a sink, and a marble backsplash. There are two stools at the island.

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

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

Julie

CA $132

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with food displays, and a view of greenery outside.

13. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Lachlan

CA $89

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

A building with a flat roof and a paved driveway.

14. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

2 km from Geelong Waterfront

Helen

CA $125

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A swimming pool surrounded by a fence, with trees and a building in the background.

15. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

2.7 km from Geelong Waterfront

Rachael

CA $153

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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 living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden console, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a view through a large window.

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.

16. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Roni

CA $178

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

An aerial view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

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

17. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from Geelong Waterfront

Stephanie

CA $136

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with breakfast items, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub area, surrounded by brick walls and large windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a large window providing a view of trees.

18. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

CA $129

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A dining area with a marble table, leather chairs, a plate of food, two wine glasses, and a wine bottle.

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

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

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

19. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.3 km from Geelong Waterfront

Grant

CA $181

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A hotel reception area with a chandelier, framed certificates, a digital clock, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a signboard titled 'Visitor Information' and a 'Welcome to Belmercer Motel' sign.

20. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Nadia

CA $116

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Geelong Waterfront

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
Anchor Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 384 reviews	View
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 155 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 441 reviews	View

Top Geelong Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Belmercer Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious, clean and staff were very helpful and welcoming. The location was central to waterfront, train station and shops."

Quest Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent

"3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. Great views. Close to the bay. Apartment was nice and clean. Had everything we need in the kitchen for a 2 night stay. Had laundry facilities in the room."

Quest Geelong

8/10 Good

"A good sized room bed was comfy a bit of road noise"

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Walk to shops, restaurants and arts precinct. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere in young. Beds and pillows comfy. Had a lovely stay."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend, lovely staff, warm welcoming, great location"

Rydges Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness and comfortable beds Friendly staff"

Waterfront Apartment With Stunning Bay Views

8/10 Good

"The apartment was fantastic, right in the middle of town. Can highly recommend it. Getting the key and returning it was very painfull. The company MadeComfy was terrible to deal with."

Bright 3-Bed Apartment by Western Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Rooms were spacious & a well equipped kitchen & laundry.Wish the weather had been kind to enjoy the outdoor balcony."

Pier Point 404- Luxe on Geelong Waterfront, 2 BDRM

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely apartment extremely close to waterfront bars and restaurants. Very clean and comfortable "

Other attractions near Geelong Waterfront

A waterfront with a modern glass building and a dock extending into calm waters.

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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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.

Steampacket Gardens

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Geelong when you spend time 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 browsing the exhibits at National Wool Museum during your travels 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 exploring the galleries in Geelong Art Gallery during your travels 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 Geelong?

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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, check out the 92 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options close by include Rydges Geelong and Admiralty Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Geelong Waterfront?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review 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, ride aboard one of the trains from Geelong Station. There may not be many public transit options to choose from close to Geelong Waterfront so consider a car rental to maximize 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. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

6. Oaks R Suites Geelong

7. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

9. Eden Oak Geelong

10. Discovery Parks - Geelong

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

12. Quest Geelong

13. Admiralty Inn

14. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

15. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

16. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

17. Rydges Geelong

18. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

19. Novotel Geelong

20. Belmercer Motel

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Top Geelong Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Belmercer Motel

Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Rydges Geelong

Waterfront Apartment With Stunning Bay Views

Bright 3-Bed Apartment by Western Beach

Pier Point 404- Luxe on Geelong Waterfront, 2 BDRM

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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