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, Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Waterfront Precinct. This hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Eden Oak Geelong and Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG .

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 48 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, Rippleside Park, and Steampacket Gardens. 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

A wooden pier with a white railing curving around a calm body of water.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

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

Brian

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

2. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Jan

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

Waterfront Precinct

Samantha

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

4. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Suzanne

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

5. Eastern Sands City Centre

Waterfront Precinct

Jodie

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

Ross

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

7. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct

Carol

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

Ben

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

9. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct

Geoffrey

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

10. Bay City Motel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Charmaine

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

11. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Waterfront Precinct

Greg

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

12. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

Jason

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

13. Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Waterfront Precinct

Kelvin

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

14. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 5.2 km from Waterfront Precinct

Stephanie

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

15. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 6 km from Waterfront Precinct

John

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 5.3 km from Waterfront Precinct

Tony

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Jeremy

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

18. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 4.9 km from Waterfront Precinct

Alice

CA $109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, surrounded by wooden chairs.

19. Accommodation at Curlewis

11 km from Waterfront Precinct

"This is beautiful accommodation overlooking a magnificent and well maintained golf course. The restaurant meals were fabulous & the reception staff went the extra mile to provide excellent service. We stayed in an accessible room which was the best equipped I have ever seen - with shower chair, commode, folding shower seat, hand- held shower & roomy bathroom! However, it was assumed that all people with a disability used a wheelchair or had no carer as there were no chairs to sit in when in the...

Anne

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

20. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 6.3 km from Waterfront Precinct

Ken

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

View all properties

Compare popular hotels in Waterfront Precinct

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews	View
Oaks R Suites Geelong	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 858 reviews	View
Eden Oak Geelong	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 580 reviews	View
Quest Geelong	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 427 reviews	View

Where to stay in Waterfront Precinct

Find the best Waterfront Precinct areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Waterfront Precinct

A large Ferris wheel with purple and yellow cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

See properties

A sculpture of two figures, a road sign, and a coastal landscape.

Mount Duneed

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

See properties

A sign about Jerringtong Wildlife Reserve, including a map and information on waterbirds.

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.

See properties

Newtown

Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.

See properties