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Our top choices for Waterfront Precinct hotels

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

1. Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (600 reviews)
"Great location, staff and food. Breakfast was substantial and yummy. Our room had been newly renovated and was clean with a very comfortable king size bed. Would stay there anytime."
Australia
Allan
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Eden Oak Geelong
A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

2. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean , great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Nadia
The price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Belmercer Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

3. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and good price."
Australia
Bodine
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Eastern Sands City Centre
A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

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

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Very clean, nice staff. Restaurant was excellent. Great stay."
Australia
Ceylan
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

5. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (433 reviews)
"A good sized room bed was comfy a bit of road noise"
Australia
Julie
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Quest Geelong
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

6. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (873 reviews)
"Staff friendly, clean room"
Australia
Mark
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Oaks R Suites Geelong
A reception desk with a variety of travel brochures and a membership certificate on the wall.

7. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Rippleside Park Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (407 reviews)
"Good clean, spacious room and close to a shopping area for groceries, cafes etc."
Australia
Helen
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Rippleside Park Motor Inn
A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

8. 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)
"We enjoyed our stay. We had a large room. The manager was very obliging and helpful. An added bonus was the indoor pool and spa which we used. The only downside was that it was close to a busy road and noisy when sleeping."
Australia
Glenda
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

9. Bay City Motel Geelong

Bay City Motel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (706 reviews)
"Convenient location - accessible walk from train station. A short stroll to Botanic Garden and water front. Thank you"
Australia
Anna
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Bay City Motel Geelong
An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

10. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

11. Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing stay but renovations were happening and the pool area was part of this construction zone. Apart from this. Amazing."
Australia
Grant
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Novotel Geelong
A marina with boats, a lighthouse, and a building with a dome and flag.

12. Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
6.8 out of 10, (84 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Kelly
The price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Waterfront By Gold Star Stays
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

13. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,529 reviews)
"Great apartment, clean and comfortable."
Australia
Roni
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

14. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central, 4.9 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and ample parking"
Australia
Lachlan
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Admiralty Inn
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

15. Rose Garden Motel

Rose Garden Motel
4.0 star property
Belmont, 6.3 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (556 reviews)
"Great place to stay Thanks to the team that look after the property"
Australia
Ken
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Rose Garden Motel
A swimming pool with two people swimming, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

16. Geelong Holiday Park

Geelong Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Belmont, 6 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy"
Australia
swapna
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Geelong Holiday Park
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small potted plant.

17. Parkside Motel Geelong

Parkside Motel Geelong
3.0 star property
Belmont, 6.2 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Parkside Motel Geelong
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror with a circular light, and a wooden panel.

18. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Kingsway Motel Geelong
2.0 star property
Newtown, 5.7 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (159 reviews)
"Good value rooms Nice central location"
Australia
Eoin
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Kingsway Motel Geelong
A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

19. Anchor Geelong

Anchor Geelong
3.5 star property
Geelong Central, 4.2 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (385 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, a comfortable bed and a great location. Perfect for our short stay in Geelong."
United Kingdom
Rebecca
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Anchor Geelong
A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

20. Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 5.2 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great budget friendly stay"
Australia
Stephanie
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Rydges Geelong
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Compare popular hotels in Waterfront Precinct

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
124 reviews
View
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
873 reviews
View
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building.
Eden Oak Geelong
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
600 reviews
View
An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
83 reviews
View
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.
Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
433 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront Precinct

Find the best Waterfront Precinct areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm waterfront at night with illuminated buildings and a pier reflecting in the water.
Photo by Lee Dawson
Open Photo by Lee Dawson

Geelong Central

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

A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Mount Duneed

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

A waterfront promenade with modern architecture, including a glass building and a sculpture garden with large stone sculptures.

Belmont

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

A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Moolap

While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Mill Markets and Bellarine Rail Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

A lake with overcast skies and tall grasses in the foreground.
Photo by Lee Dawson
Open Photo by Lee Dawson

Armstrong Creek

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

Top Waterfront Precinct Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Waterfront Precinct

The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

10/10 Excellent
"Would stay here again"
Thomas 4-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
The Sands Torquay

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 Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Waterfront Precinct?
Based on our traveller data, Eden Oak Geelong is one of the top choices for your stay in Waterfront Precinct. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Oaks R Suites Geelong and Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel.
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 46 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, Steampacket Gardens and Rippleside Park. 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.