The Best Hotels Closest to The Carousel in Geelong for 2026

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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 indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden wall, and a glass partition on one side.

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

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

Waterfront Precinct, 1.2 km from The Carousel

Ceylan

￥17,388

￥19,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden accent panel, a stainless steel refrigerator, and two wooden stools.

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

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

2. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 0.9 km from The Carousel

Maureen

￥17,727

￥19,604 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 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.

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.

3. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Rebecca

￥14,118

￥16,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 building with a curved facade and large glass windows.

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

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a marina filled with boats.

4. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 0.4 km from The Carousel

Elizabeth

￥22,173

￥22,173 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 paved pathway flanked by palm trees and greenery, leading to a building with a stone facade.

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

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

5. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 3.2 km from The Carousel

Stewart

￥15,423

￥17,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 modern restaurant with a long communal table, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

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

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from The Carousel

Marina

￥18,361

￥20,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

7. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Cassandra

￥20,768

￥24,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

8. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.5 km from The Carousel

Mark

￥19,858

￥21,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with white chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

9. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 2.7 km from The Carousel

John

￥10,813

￥11,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden.

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.

10. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 2 km from The Carousel

Allan

￥12,489

￥13,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 1.1 km from The Carousel

Eoin

￥12,128

￥13,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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, 1 km from The Carousel

Julie

￥15,039

￥16,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 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.

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

13. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 1.2 km from The Carousel

Lachlan

￥10,039

￥11,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

14. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

2 km from The Carousel

Helen

￥13,970

￥15,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

15. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

2.8 km from The Carousel

Rachael

￥15,651

￥17,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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.

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

16. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Stephanie

￥15,178

￥16,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

17. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 1.3 km from The Carousel

￥14,368

￥15,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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, 0.5 km from The Carousel

Roni

￥19,858

￥21,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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 poolside area with three wicker lounge chairs and a clear view of the sea and palm trees.

19. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.1 km from The Carousel

Grant

￥21,287

￥23,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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.

20. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 0.8 km from The Carousel

Nadia

￥13,279

￥14,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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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 123 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
Anchor Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 384 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Barwon Valley Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 466 reviews	View

Top The Carousel Hotel Reviews

Rydges Geelong

8/10 Good

"Convenient location & clean. However you have to pay $25 per day for parking."

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."

Quest Geelong

8/10 Good

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

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"

Waterfront Apartment With Stunning Bay Views

8/10 Good

"The apartment was fantastic, right in the middle of town. Can highly recommend it. Getting the key and returning it was very painfull. The company MadeComfy was terrible to deal with."

Bright 3-Bed Apartment by Western Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Rooms were spacious & a well equipped kitchen & laundry.Wish the weather had been kind to enjoy the outdoor balcony."

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

8/10 Good

"Good location, room was on the lower floor next to busy footpath. Parking was tight. "

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 Geelong?

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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 91 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 Rydges Geelong and Admiralty Inn.

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

Expedia has 91 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. Anchor Geelong

4. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

5. Barwon Valley Lodge

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

7. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

8. Oaks R Suites Geelong

9. Geelong Holiday Park

10. Eden Oak Geelong

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

12. Quest Geelong

13. Admiralty Inn

14. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

15. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

16. Rydges Geelong

17. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

18. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

19. Novotel Geelong

20. Belmercer Motel

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Top The Carousel Hotel Reviews

Rydges Geelong

Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Apartment With Stunning Bay Views

Bright 3-Bed Apartment by Western Beach

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

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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