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

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Our top choices for Waterfront Precinct hotels

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, no complaints."
Australia
Tiffany
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (550 reviews)
"Fantastic bed. Great shower. Lovely restaurant for dinner and breakfast Very well priced!"
Australia
Sharon
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Eden Oak Geelong

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"The view overlooking the bay is stunning! "
Australia
Hsin Wei
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (843 reviews)
"Great location, very roomy, exceedingly helpful staff. "
United States
Jan
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (421 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, parking was great"
Australia
Celeste
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Quest Geelong

Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Proximity to Corio Bay for walking & relaxing park views + we could see the bay from our balcony spa unit :-) Lift gave excellent access to upstairs unit and quite bedroom with firm mattress (preferred). Great shower and handy microwave for warming breakie (BYO). Modern amenities and excellent value for money."
Australia
Rob
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Belmercer Motel

Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Rippleside Park Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (405 reviews)
"Very convenient location close to Spirit of Tasmania terminal. "
Australia
Ross
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Easy great location staff excellent Will stay there again "
Australia
Evelyn
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Eastern Sands City Centre

Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect position perfect hotel 5 stars!!"
Australia
William
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Novotel Geelong

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, a walk to the foreshore and town, and hany for the Spirit of Tasmania terminal."
Australia
Carol
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
6.8 out of 10, (82 reviews)
"Excellent staff the lady who met us with the key very friendly shows everything we need to know"
Australia
Donald
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Bay City Motel Geelong

Bay City Motel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (699 reviews)
"Close enough proximity to shops, hospital and places to eat."
Australia
colleen
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Bay City Motel Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,512 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Philip
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Little River Bed & Breakfast

Little River Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
21.9 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
"A charming and peaceful setting in a truly unique historical and rural environment."
Australia
Akiva
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Little River Bed & Breakfast

Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds Estate
2.5 star property
Waurn Ponds, 12.2 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Stuart
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Waurn Ponds Estate

Dylene Holiday Park

Dylene Holiday Park
3.0 star property
22.7 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Very comfortable, clean rooms & friendly staff. Everything was more than adequate. Would be happy to visit again. "
Australia
Jocelyn
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Dylene Holiday Park

Accommodation at Curlewis

Accommodation at Curlewis
4.0 star property
11 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Room was clean , staff were friendly great location "
United States
Lynette
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Accommodation at Curlewis

The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay
4.0 star property
19.1 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (660 reviews)
"Great stay, Beautiful views of the Golf Course"
Australia
William
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Sands Torquay

RACV Torquay Resort

RACV Torquay Resort
5.0 star property
22.9 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (577 reviews)
"Family friendly, great breakfast and free parking was a bonus"
United Kingdom
Lucy
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
RACV Torquay Resort

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park
2.5 star property
Mount Duneed, 11.8 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (318 reviews)
"Great place to stay with our puppies 🐶"
Australia
Helen
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park
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Compare popular hotels in Waterfront Precinct

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Indoor pool
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
66 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
35 reviews
View
View from room
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
843 reviews
View
Outdoor pool
Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
550 reviews
View
Reception
Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
421 reviews
View

Where to stay in Waterfront Precinct

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

Geelong Central

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

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.

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 Serendip Sanctuary.

Geelong West

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.

Armstrong Creek

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

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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 our traveller data, Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Waterfront Precinct. This hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Eden Oak Geelong and Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG.
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 44 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.