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

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

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

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a bar.

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

Waterfront Precinct, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Ceylan

￥17,331

￥19,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

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

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

2. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 0.7 km from Geelong Waterfront

Maureen

￥18,220

￥20,105 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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There are two wicker chairs and a table with a potted plant.

3. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Rebecca

￥13,043

￥15,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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.

A staircase with a black metal railing and a hanging light fixture with three bulbs.

4. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.9 km from Geelong Waterfront

Cassandra

￥20,701

￥24,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 Holiday Inn & Suites hotel with a view of the cityscape and sunset.

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

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Marina

￥18,301

￥20,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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.

6. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 0.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Elizabeth

￥22,101

￥22,101 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 kitchen with a central island, dining table, and chairs, with large windows and a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a painting on the wall.

7. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 3 km from Geelong Waterfront

Stewart

￥15,487

￥17,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows.

8. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Mark

￥19,794

￥21,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 pool table area with multiple tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

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

￥12,597

￥13,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

10. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

Lachlan

￥10,029

￥11,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A building with a flat roof and a paved driveway.

A room with a wooden wardrobe, a television mounted on the wall, and a white refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a brick wall, a framed picture, and bedside lamps.

11. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

2 km from Geelong Waterfront

Helen

￥13,925

￥15,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

￥15,865

￥17,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a wooden vanity.

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

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 0.9 km from Geelong Waterfront

Roberta

￥12,089

￥13,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two red pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk, and a chair.

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

14. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

2.7 km from Geelong Waterfront

Rachael

￥17,009

￥18,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

15. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Nadia

￥13,380

￥14,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

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

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

16. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from Geelong Waterfront

Stephanie

￥15,129

￥16,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

A long dining table set with candles, glassware, and floral arrangements, overlooking a lush landscape.

17. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.3 km from Geelong Waterfront

Grant

￥20,356

￥22,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

A balcony with white chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a road with cars and greenery.

A parking lot with several cars, a gazebo, and palm trees.

18. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Geelong Waterfront

Roni

￥19,794

￥21,773 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 modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a large window providing a view of trees.

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

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

19. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 1.1 km from Geelong Waterfront

￥14,319

￥15,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A modern room with a glass table, white chairs, a blue chair, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a window with a view of trees.

A motel with a signboard, brick exterior, and potted plants.

A modern room with a black leather sofa, a white door, a window with a view of greenery, and a microwave on a counter.

20. Bay City Motel Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from Geelong Waterfront

Anna

￥15,374

￥17,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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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

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."

Admiralty Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The location is very convenient and safe. The check in process was quick and the staff was pleasant and friendly. Everything was good and clean in the room except for the soiled carpet. Overall, it was a good value with what we paid for a quick overnight stay."

Quest Geelong

8/10 Good

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

Belmercer Motel

8/10 Good

"Very well looked after and the owner was very friendly and helpful"

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"

Novotel Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and well maintained property in"

Rydges Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness and comfortable beds Friendly staff"

Geelong Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"The park was in a great position, a short drive to Geelong foreshore and Belmont shops. Our cabin was very clean and comfortable, the amenities great and the staff lovely. The only downside was the WiFi wasn't working which didn't worry me but perplexed the Grand children 😁 Would definitely stay there again"

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Geelong Waterfront?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Geelong Waterfront, click here.

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. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

7. Barwon Valley Lodge

8. Oaks R Suites Geelong

9. Eden Oak Geelong

10. Admiralty Inn

11. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

12. Quest Geelong

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

14. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

15. Belmercer Motel

16. Rydges Geelong

17. Novotel Geelong

18. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

19. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

20. Bay City Motel Geelong

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Top Geelong Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Quest Geelong Central

Admiralty Inn

Quest Geelong

Belmercer Motel

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Novotel Geelong

Rydges Geelong

Geelong Holiday Park

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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