What's it like in Waterfront Precinct?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Geelong's Waterfront Precinct neighborhood. Are you looking for Waterfront Precinct travel tips? Be sure to check out Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach while you're in the neighborhood.

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

Based on our traveler 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 can I expect to find 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 accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Waterfront Precinct.

What is there to do around this Geelong neighborhood?

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 to visit in the neighborhood. 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.

10 Best Hotels in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong for 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

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

2. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct

Nadia

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

3. Eastern Sands City Centre

Waterfront Precinct

Bodine

CA $114 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.

4. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Mark

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

6. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Craig

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

7. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct

Glenda

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

8. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Grant

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

9. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct

Elizabeth

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign for 'Transport Accident Commission,' and a green awning with the number '60' on the ground floor.

10. Bay City Motel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Anna

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A reception desk with a bulletin board, framed artwork, and a clock on the wall.

11. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Waterfront Precinct

donna

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A balcony with a table, two blue glasses, and a view of a street with cars and trees.

12. Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Waterfront Precinct

Kelly

CA $226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

13. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Roni

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A motel with a green lawn, a rose garden, and a covered parking area.

14. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 6.3 km from Waterfront Precinct

Ken

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small potted plant.

16. Parkside Motel Geelong

Belmont, 6.2 km from Waterfront Precinct

Rodney

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

17. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 4.2 km from Waterfront Precinct

Rebecca

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A swimming pool with blue lighting, a view of the outside through large windows, and a statue on the wall.

19. Abbotswood Motor Inn

Belmont, 8.5 km from Waterfront Precinct

Emily

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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, 5.2 km from Waterfront Precinct

Stephanie

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels in Waterfront Precinct

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 124 reviews	View
Oaks R Suites Geelong	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 873 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 83 reviews	View
Eden Oak Geelong	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 600 reviews	View
Quest Geelong	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 435 reviews	View

Where to stay in Waterfront Precinct

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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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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

When in Moolap, you can plan a visit to Mill Markets and Bellarine Rail Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Armstrong Creek

If you're spending some time in Armstrong Creek, Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve and Warralily Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Waterfront Precinct Hotel Reviews

The Sands Torquay

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very welcoming and bent over backwards to assist us. The beds were so comfortable it was hard to leave them. Accommodations are beautiful."