The Best Hotels Closest to The Carousel in Geelong for 2026

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Our top choices for The Carousel hotels

Bayview Apartment One Bedroom | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

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

Waterfront Precinct, 1.2 km from The Carousel

Samantha

￥17,608

￥19,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Executive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels

2. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 0.9 km from The Carousel

Maureen

￥19,183

￥21,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

3. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 0.4 km from The Carousel

Ben

￥24,088

￥24,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Room 1 - Torquay 2 Bedroom Studio | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room 2 - Ocean Grove Double Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle

4. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Jeremy

￥14,052

￥16,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, City View (Adults Only) | Living area | 135-cm Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, City View (Adults Only) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

5. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Susan

￥21,055

￥25,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Themed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from The Carousel

Tony

￥17,692

￥19,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

43-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

1 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

7. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.5 km from The Carousel

Jan

￥20,590

￥22,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop

102-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 3.2 km from The Carousel

Stewart

￥15,078

￥16,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Superior Balcony 3 Bedroom Villa | Bed sheets

Superior Balcony 3 Bedroom Villa | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

9. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 2.7 km from The Carousel

John

￥11,243

￥12,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

2 Bedroom Garden Apartment | Private kitchen | Shared microwave, electric kettle

2 Bedroom Waratah Apartment | Garden view

10. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 2 km from The Carousel

Brian

￥13,412

￥14,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Standard Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 1.1 km from The Carousel

Noelene

￥13,024

￥14,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

46-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

12. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 1 km from The Carousel

Suzanne

￥15,623

￥17,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

13. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

2 km from The Carousel

Greg

￥14,485

￥15,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Indoor pool, open 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

14. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.1 km from The Carousel

Grant

￥21,624

￥23,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3 Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave

15. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

2.8 km from The Carousel

David

￥16,555

￥18,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Superior Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

16. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 1.2 km from The Carousel

Alice

￥11,526

￥12,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

2 Bedrooms Apartment | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, LCD TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle

17. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.5 km from The Carousel

Jason

￥20,590

￥22,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

18. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 1.3 km from The Carousel

Carol

￥15,365

￥16,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

19. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Stephanie

￥15,737

￥17,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Executive Queen Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 0.8 km from The Carousel

Geoffrey

￥13,854

￥15,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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Compare popular hotels close to The Carousel

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 105 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews	View
Anchor Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 378 reviews	View
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View

Top The Carousel Hotel Reviews

Eden Oak Geelong

8/10 Good

"Beautiful accommodation and amenities. Walls aren't the most sound proof but clean and in a good location"

Novotel Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay but renovations were happening and the pool area was part of this construction zone. Apart from this. Amazing."

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a 2 bedroom apartment which was great for our family of four. Great location, staff were very helpful."

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Oaks."

Rydges Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds,"

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and helpful staff"

Quest Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent

"Q"

Belmercer Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was comfortable, and clean. The manager was great."

Eastern Sands City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful , parking was ok except for my car alarm going off at 11.30 pm ???? Room was an older style but was very clean , i would definitely book to stay their again in the future."

Other attractions near The Carousel

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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Geelong Waterfront

Geelong Waterfront is just one of the places to see in Geelong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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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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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 Waterfront Precinct?

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Carousel?

The Carousel is located in a welcoming area of Geelong known for its beautiful beaches and golfing. 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 near The Carousel?

Adjacent to The Carousel, 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 choices close by include Admiralty Inn and Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near The Carousel?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Carousel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Carousel, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near The Carousel.

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

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near The Carousel, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near The Carousel?

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. You can wander around Geelong Botanical Gardens, Rippleside Park, or Steampacket Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to The Carousel?

If you're taking a train to the area, Geelong Station is the closest station to Waterfront Precinct. There may not be many public transit choices close to The Carousel so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for The Carousel hotels

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

2. Quest Geelong Central

3. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

4. Anchor Geelong

5. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

7. Oaks R Suites Geelong

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

9. Geelong Holiday Park

10. Eden Oak Geelong

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

12. Quest Geelong

13. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

14. Novotel Geelong

15. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

16. Admiralty Inn

17. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

18. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

19. Rydges Geelong

20. Belmercer Motel

Compare popular hotels close to The Carousel

Top The Carousel Hotel Reviews

Eden Oak Geelong

Novotel Geelong

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Rydges Geelong

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Quest Geelong Central

Belmercer Motel

Eastern Sands City Centre

Other attractions near The Carousel

Steampacket Gardens

National Wool Museum

Geelong Waterfront

Westfield Geelong

Giant Sky Wheel

Eastern Beach

Geelong Art Gallery

Geelong Performing Arts Center

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