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

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

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

A modern building with a large mural on the wall.

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

Waterfront Precinct, 1.1 km from Deakin University

Ceylan

￥17,224

￥18,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A modern building with a curved facade and large glass windows.

2. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 0.2 km from Deakin University

Elizabeth

￥23,074

￥23,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

3. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from Deakin University

Maureen

￥17,630

￥19,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.

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.

4. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Deakin University

Rebecca

￥13,687

￥16,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, two sofas, and a patterned rug.

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a hanging light, and a black metal partition.

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

5. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.9 km from Deakin University

Susan

￥20,957

￥24,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

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

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled walls, and a 6ft depth marker.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 0.7 km from Deakin University

Tony

￥16,190

￥17,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

7. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 3 km from Deakin University

Stewart

￥14,839

￥16,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

A view from a high-rise building with a clear sky, a balcony railing, and a residential area with houses and greenery below.

8. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Deakin University

mandi

￥20,263

￥22,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, and white cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the outside, and a nightstand.

9. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 2.7 km from Deakin University

John

￥10,998

￥12,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.

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

A modern outdoor deck with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a lush garden and trees.

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

10. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 2.1 km from Deakin University

Lisa

￥13,655

￥15,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

11. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 3.2 km from Deakin University

Catherine

￥14,520

￥14,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden table, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a gas stove, an oven, and a refrigerator.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a small bedside plant, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

12. Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 3.2 km from Deakin University

Anonymous traveler

￥13,694

￥13,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

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.

13. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.9 km from Deakin University

Myx

￥15,376

￥16,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

14. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 1 km from Deakin University

Roberta

￥12,666

￥13,976 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 room with a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted fan. There is a window with a view of a fence and trees.

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.

15. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Deakin University

Alice

￥10,921

￥12,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

16. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

2 km from Deakin University

Greg

￥14,255

￥15,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

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

17. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

2.7 km from Deakin University

Rachael

￥16,190

￥17,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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.

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

18. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Deakin University

Jason

￥20,263

￥22,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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, 1.2 km from Deakin University

Carol

￥15,121

￥16,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

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

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

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

20. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.9 km from Deakin University

Stephanie

￥15,488

￥17,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Deakin University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 326 reviews	View
Anchor Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 380 reviews	View
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View

Top Deakin University Hotel Reviews

Oaks R Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location,nice stuffs,"

Eden Oak Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"a well-hidden gem in beautiful Geelong. Definitely will come again."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Could not fault this accommodation. The staff were incredible, amenities perfect and the kids were so well looked after with plentiful activities to do"

Belmercer Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean , great location and friendly staff"

Eastern Sands City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"I had booked before reading several bad reviews about this motel, so was worried what I would find. However, everything was excellent, lovely room with good amenities. Just missing a plug in bathroom sink. Everything clean and newly renovated. Very helpful staff and great location close to Eastern Beach and city centre."

Quest Geelong Central

8/10 Good

"Good accommodation"

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous place to stay. Close to everything!"

Rydges Geelong

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice, the rooms were a little dated and they were also hot. Couldn’t get the rooms cool or below 19.C. Overall buffet brekky was great and the stay was nice."

Other attractions near Deakin University

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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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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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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Giant Sky Wheel

Enjoy an outing to Giant Sky Wheel during your stay in Geelong.

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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 Deakin University?

Deakin University 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 93 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Deakin University?

Adjacent to Deakin University, 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 should I expect to find close to Deakin University?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Deakin University.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Deakin University.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Deakin University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Deakin University?

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. Local parks like Geelong Botanical Gardens, Rippleside Park, and Steampacket Gardens are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

How can I get to Deakin University?

If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Geelong Station. There may not be many public transit options near Deakin University so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Deakin University hotels

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

2. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

3. Quest Geelong Central

4. Anchor Geelong

5. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

7. Barwon Valley Lodge

8. Oaks R Suites Geelong

9. Geelong Holiday Park

10. Eden Oak Geelong

11. Discovery Parks - Geelong

12. Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

13. Quest Geelong

14. Kingsway Motel Geelong

15. Admiralty Inn

16. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

17. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

18. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

19. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

20. Rydges Geelong

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Top Deakin University Hotel Reviews

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Belmercer Motel

Eastern Sands City Centre

Quest Geelong Central

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Rydges Geelong

Other attractions near Deakin University

The Carousel

Steampacket Gardens

Geelong Waterfront

National Wool Museum

Westfield Geelong

Geelong Art Gallery

Giant Sky Wheel

Geelong Performing Arts Center

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