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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, (597 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 SAR 281
SAR 313 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Eden Oak Geelong
A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

2. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (871 reviews)
"Staff friendly, clean room"
Australia
Mark
The price is SAR 474
SAR 521 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Oaks R Suites Geelong
A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

3. 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 SAR 464
SAR 510 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Novotel Geelong
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

4. 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 SAR 351
SAR 391 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Bay City Motel Geelong
A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

5. 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)
"Good memory."
Australia
lk
The price is SAR 343
SAR 377 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

6. 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, (122 reviews)
"Very clean, nice staff. Restaurant was excellent. Great stay."
Australia
Ceylan
The price is SAR 415
SAR 456 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

7. Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely staff, very clean, great parking, close to CBD."
Australia
Leanie Kerry
The price is SAR 261
SAR 290 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Eastern Sands City Centre
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

8. Quest Geelong

Quest Geelong
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (433 reviews)
"We loved our stay in Quest with our toy poodle! The staff were very accommodating and the hotel was clean and well kept. Highly recommended if you have furbabies!"
Australia
Myx
The price is SAR 351
SAR 387 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quest Geelong
A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

9. Belmercer Motel

Belmercer Motel
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean , great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Nadia
The price is SAR 310
SAR 345 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Belmercer Motel
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, (80 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is SAR 529
SAR 529 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
A reception desk with a variety of travel brochures and a membership certificate on the wall.

11. 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 SAR 333
SAR 366 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Rippleside Park Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

12. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 star property
Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,527 reviews)
"Great apartment, clean and comfortable."
Australia
Roni
The price is SAR 474
SAR 521 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
A marina with boats, a lighthouse, and a building with a dome and flag.

13. Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays
4.0 star property
Waterfront Precinct
6.8 out of 10, (84 reviews)
"Good location, room was on the lower floor next to busy footpath. Parking was tight. "
New Zealand
Kelvin
The price is SAR 554
SAR 554 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Waterfront By Gold Star Stays
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 5.3 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (441 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Marina
The price is SAR 439
SAR 483 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and sparse vegetation.

15. Golden Palms Motel

Golden Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Grovedale, 8.6 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (287 reviews)
"Everything is good,except the heating/airconditioning is noisy."
Australia
Rhodelia
The price is SAR 409
SAR 450 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Golden Palms Motel
A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

16. 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 SAR 363
SAR 399 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rydges Geelong
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.

17. Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central
4.0 star property
Geelong Central, 5.1 km from Waterfront Precinct
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (329 reviews)
"Accommodation was excellent, central to CBD, staff were welcoming and very informative. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Maureen
The price is SAR 437
SAR 482 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Geelong Central
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

18. 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 SAR 299
SAR 331 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Rose Garden Motel
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, (383 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 SAR 327
SAR 391 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Anchor Geelong
A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

20. Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn
3.0 star property
Geelong Central, 4.9 km from Waterfront Precinct
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room and ample parking"
Australia
Lachlan
The price is SAR 236
SAR 260 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Admiralty Inn
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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
9.8
Exceptional
122 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
871 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
597 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
80 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

Where to stay in Waterfront Precinct

Find the best Waterfront Precinct areas and neighborhoods 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

When in Moolap, you can plan a visit to Mill Markets and Bellarine Rail Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A wooden pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a colorful sky.

Leopold

While visiting Leopold, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Connwarre and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve.

Top Waterfront Precinct Hotel Reviews

Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The location is very convenient and safe. The check in process was quick and the staff was pleasant and friendly. Everything was good and clean in the room except for the soiled carpet. Overall, it was a good value with what we paid for a quick overnight stay."
Louis 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Admiralty Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Waterfront Precinct?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Geelong's Waterfront Precinct neighborhood. Are you looking for Waterfront Precinct travel tips? Be sure to check out Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Waterfront Precinct?
Based on our traveler 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 can I expect to find 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 accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront Precinct, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Waterfront Precinct.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waterfront Precinct?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Waterfront Precinct, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Geelong neighborhood?
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 to visit in the neighborhood. 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.