The Best Hotels Closest to Waterworld in Geelong for 2026

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A buffet area with various food options and a person serving food.

A hotel lobby with a prominent 'Feast' sign, a patterned carpet, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, two bedside tables, an air conditioning unit, and a wooden accent wall.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, two umbrellas, and a hedge in the background.

1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 0.9 km from Waterworld

stephen

SAR 321

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 lounge area with seating, tables, and a bar.

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

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

Waterfront Precinct, 5.6 km from Waterworld

Ceylan

SAR 415

SAR 456 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

A modern outdoor deck with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a lush garden and trees.

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.

3. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 7.8 km from Waterworld

Allan

SAR 302

SAR 333 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A Holiday Inn & Suites hotel with a view of the cityscape and sunset.

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round table, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

4. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 7 km from Waterworld

Marina

SAR 417

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A swimming pool with two people swimming, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a balcony.

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

5. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 9 km from Waterworld

swapna

SAR 243

SAR 267 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

6. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 7.2 km from Waterworld

Maureen

SAR 429

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, and a tiled wall.

A hotel room with a brick wall, two beds with red bedding, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a green lawn, a rose garden, and a covered parking area.

A row of brick buildings with white awnings and a covered outdoor area.

7. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 10.3 km from Waterworld

Ken

SAR 288

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, a white pillow, and a vase with dried flowers on a bedside table.

A pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.

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 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.

8. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.6 km from Waterworld

Rebecca

SAR 338

SAR 402 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

9. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.1 km from Waterworld

Mark

SAR 476

SAR 523 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel room with a large window, a bed, a red armchair, a small round table, and a mounted TV.

10. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 6.5 km from Waterworld

Elizabeth

SAR 529

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including palm trees and a building with a covered patio.

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

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

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

11. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 9.2 km from Waterworld

Stewart

SAR 394

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a modern building with a flat roof.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with food displays, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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.

12. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 7.7 km from Waterworld

Lachlan

SAR 240

SAR 265 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A modern building complex with a reflective water body in the foreground.

A modern building with multiple balconies, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

A bedroom with a bed, two framed pictures on the wall, bedside lamps, a small table with a plant, and a laptop on a stand.

13. Accommodation at Curlewis

19.1 km from Waterworld

Manny

SAR 533

SAR 586 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, two sofas, and a patterned rug.

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.

14. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.4 km from Waterworld

Cassandra

SAR 481

SAR 574 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and sparse vegetation.

A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a palm tree.

A modern living room with a black sofa, a glass dining table with two chairs, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a small plant. There is a black chair with a green cushion in a hallway leading to a bathroom.

15. Golden Palms Motel

Grovedale, 13.1 km from Waterworld

Matthias

SAR 410

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a view of the beach through a glass wall.

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a microwave, a sink, and a marble backsplash. There are two stools at the island.

16. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 5.9 km from Waterworld

Julie

SAR 357

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

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

An aerial view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern dining area with a wooden panel wall, a built-in bench, and a small arched window.

17. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.3 km from Waterworld

Stephanie

SAR 362

SAR 398 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with blue lighting, a view of the outside through large windows, and a statue on the wall.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a small bathroom.

A maroon sports car parked in a lot with a building in the background.

18. Abbotswood Motor Inn

Belmont, 11.6 km from Waterworld

Emily

SAR 335

SAR 372 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 parking lot with several cars, a gazebo, and palm trees.

A balcony with white chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a road with cars and greenery.

19. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 7 km from Waterworld

Roni

SAR 476

SAR 523 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A covered outdoor area with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a caravan park.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, grey cabinetry, and a large window providing natural light.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a television on a shelf, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear ceiling lights, a tiled floor, and visible doors leading outside.

20. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 9.2 km from Waterworld

Hannah

SAR 315

SAR 315 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterworld

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel	8.0 Very good 364 reviews	View
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
Eden Oak Geelong	9.0 Wonderful 599 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 441 reviews	View
Geelong Holiday Park	9.4 Exceptional 89 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Waterworld

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio

SAR 321

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A sunset over a calm body of water with several boats anchored.

A dining area with a round table and chairs, a lamp, and wall decorations.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, black tiled backsplash, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black tiled backsplash, and a built-in microwave.

Santa Maria Main House | Luxury Family Retreat + Free Hamper & Late Checkout

Corio

SAR 577

SAR 774 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct

SAR 415

SAR 456 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct

SAR 529

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A garden pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating and air conditioning units.

A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a window.

A swimming pool surrounded by a fence, with trees and a building in the background.

A swimming pool surrounded by a green fence, with pink flowers in the foreground.

Parkwood Motel and Apartments

Hamlyn Heights

SAR 397

SAR 437 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden bench, and a tiled wall.

A playground with slides and climbing structures.

A sign for Sphinx with directions to cafe, bistro, sports bar, and reception.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a hedge in front.

Sphinx Hotel Motel

North Geelong

SAR 465

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

SAR 357

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A building with a flat roof and a paved driveway.

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a brick wall, a framed picture, and bedside lamps.

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

Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Drumcondra

SAR 333

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

Top Waterworld Hotel Reviews

Geelong Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and tidy"

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."

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good memory."

Sphinx Hotel Motel

8/10 Good

"Nice and good experince. 😊"

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room great parking the area was ain a great position and very quiet area"

Rippleside Park Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Good clean, spacious room and close to a shopping area for groceries, cafes etc."

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Leisuretime Sports Precinct

Enjoy an outing to Leisuretime Sports Precinct during your stay in Geelong.

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Beckley Park International Raceway

You can take time to visit Beckley Park International Raceway during your travels to Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design

Enjoy an outing to Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design during your stay in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

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Corio Native Grasslands Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Geelong Golf Course

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Geelong at Geelong Golf Course. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

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Rippleside Park

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

After visiting Rippleside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

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Abe Wood Reserve

Abe Wood Reserve 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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Islamic Society of Geelong

Learn about the local history of Geelong with a stop at Islamic Society of Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterworld?

Waterworld is located in a welcoming area of Geelong known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Waterworld?

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Waterworld. Other good options within 5 miles include Rydges Geelong and Admiralty Inn.

How many hotels are there near Waterworld?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waterworld.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterworld, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Waterworld.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waterworld?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Waterworld, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Waterworld?

You'll want to browse the collections at Lara Heritage and Historical Museum, National Wool Museum, and Museum of Play and Art. Learn about local history at Old Geelong Gaol and The Heights Heritage House and Garden. You can wander around Rippleside Park, Steampacket Gardens, or Geelong Botanical Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Waterworld hotels

1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

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

3. Eden Oak Geelong

4. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

5. Geelong Holiday Park

6. Quest Geelong Central

7. Rose Garden Motel

8. Anchor Geelong

9. Oaks R Suites Geelong

10. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

11. Barwon Valley Lodge

12. Admiralty Inn

13. Accommodation at Curlewis

14. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

15. Golden Palms Motel

16. Quest Geelong

17. Rydges Geelong

18. Abbotswood Motor Inn

19. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

20. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Compare popular hotels close to Waterworld

Hotels recommended for families near Waterworld

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Santa Maria Main House | Luxury Family Retreat + Free Hamper & Late Checkout

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Parkwood Motel and Apartments

Sphinx Hotel Motel

Quest Geelong

Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Top Waterworld Hotel Reviews

Geelong Holiday Park

Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Sphinx Hotel Motel

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Other attractions near Waterworld

Leisuretime Sports Precinct

Beckley Park International Raceway

Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design

Corio Native Grasslands Reserve

Geelong Golf Course

Rippleside Park

Abe Wood Reserve

Islamic Society of Geelong

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