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Geelong Hotel Guide. Hotels in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong, Australia

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Our top choices for Waterfront Precinct hotels

Outdoor pool
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (456)
"Nice quiet location."
Australia
Daniel
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Eden Oak Geelong
Indoor pool
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"all was great"
Australia
Anne
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Ocean View Apartment | View from room
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (750)
"Great location in Geelong "
Australia
Norman
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Suite, 1 King Bed
Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Always a great place to stay. Buffet brecky was excellent."
Australia
Dexter
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Novotel Geelong
Reception
Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (358)
"Quiet and clean room. No noise despite being near a freeway "
Australia
Jon
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Quest Geelong
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Conveniently located with minimal traffic noise"
Australia
Wayne
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Belmercer Motel
Deluxe Bay View Twin Room
Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Good position close to city centre and harbour"
Australia
Maree
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Eastern Sands City Centre
Boating
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great stay with friendly staff. "
Australia
Rhonda
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Lobby
Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Rippleside Park Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (385)
"The owner is lovely, and rooms are always clean and comfortable for a night's sleep. "
Australia
Skye
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Rippleside Park Motor Inn
Superior Queen
Bay City Motel Geelong

Bay City Motel Geelong

Bay City Motel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (690)
"Large clean room in a very convenient location "
Australia
Leanne
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Bay City Motel Geelong
View from room
Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
6.8 out of 10, (75)
"Great stay"
Australia
Kelly
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Waterfront By Gold Star Stays
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1481)
"Great location, easy access to the train station and very comfortable rooms"
Australia
Davina
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Exterior
Bells Estate Great Ocean Road Cottages

Bells Estate Great Ocean Road Cottages

Bells Estate Great Ocean Road Cottages
3.5 star property
25.3 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (88)
"Beautiful property. Kids loved the Shetland pony and Alpaccas. Owner Terry lovely too. Enjoyed our stay. "
Australia
Caroline Audrey
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Bells Estate Great Ocean Road Cottages
Front of property – evening/night
RACV Torquay Resort

RACV Torquay Resort

RACV Torquay Resort
5.0 star property
22.9 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (552)
"We stayed at the RACV Torquay Resort in October and had a fantastic experience. The room was spotless, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the facilities were excellent. A beautiful, relaxing place to stay, highly recommended."
Australia
BESNIK
The price is €213
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
RACV Torquay Resort
Two Bedroom Sea View Cabin | Beach/ocean view
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
3.0 star property
22.5 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (667)
"Great stay "
Australia
Melinda
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Exterior
Torquay Hotel Motel

Torquay Hotel Motel

Torquay Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
22.3 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (90)
"Everything is very clean and easy to settle into. Front desk, Dawn was great, as well as a bartender at the bar helped get us pointed in the right direction."
United States
Alondra
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Torquay Hotel Motel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The View on Grossmans

The View on Grossmans

The View on Grossmans
3.5 star property
21.2 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (83)
"Clean, excellent communication from Dale, beautiful shower. Thank you!"
Australia
Penelope
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The View on Grossmans
Bicycling
Ingenia Holidays Torquay

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

Ingenia Holidays Torquay
2.0 star property
21.6 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (505)
"Very nice place to stay for our family of 3. Easy parking, comfortable cabin."
Australia
Leah
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Ingenia Holidays Torquay
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Torquay Tropicana Motel

Torquay Tropicana Motel

Torquay Tropicana Motel
3.5 star property
20.9 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (954)
"a great place to stay, my French guests enjoyed the spa, pool and a lovely clean and spacious room. Very friendly staff and welcoming."
Australia
Margaret
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Torquay Tropicana Motel
Exterior
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay
4.0 star property
20.6 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"We enjoyed the amenities and the room was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again. "
United States
Gene
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Wyndham Resort Torquay
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Where to stay in Waterfront Precinct

Find the best Waterfront Precinct areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Geelong showing rides

Geelong Central

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

Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Kevin Hoffman Walk.

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

Mount Duneed

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

Armstrong Creek

While visiting Armstrong Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Warralily Reserve and Dooliebeal Reserve.

Top Waterfront Precinct Hotel Reviews

The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

10/10 Excellent
"The room was fresh, very clean and the staff were really friendly. Great location, facilities and outlook to the golf course was great. "
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Sands Torquay

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Waterfront Precinct?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Geelong's Waterfront Precinct neighbourhood. Are you looking for Waterfront Precinct travel tips? Make sure that you visit Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Waterfront Precinct?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Eden Oak Geelong is the highest ranked property in Waterfront Precinct. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Quest Geelong and Rippleside Park Motor Inn.
How many hotels are there in the Waterfront Precinct area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Geelong, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 43 Waterfront Precinct hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront Precinct, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Waterfront Precinct.
What is there to do around this Geelong neighbourhood?
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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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.