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A nighttime view of a modern building complex with multiple illuminated windows, reflecting on a calm body of water.

A modern outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a contemporary building.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of trees through the window.

1. Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds, 0.6 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Patrizia

฿5,153

฿5,668 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A reception desk with multiple computer monitors, a clock, and a framed photograph on the wall.

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

2. Abbotswood Motor Inn

Belmont, 3.1 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Andrew

฿2,742

฿3,016 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A rectangular swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A motel with a sign advertising amenities like a spa pool and a Golden Chain restaurant.

3. Aristocrat Waurnvale Motel

Waurn Ponds, 0.9 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Oswald

฿3,181

฿3,499 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting.

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

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a bar.

A building facade with a large mural, a fire safety door, and a low clearance warning sign.

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

Waterfront Precinct, 8.6 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Ceylan

฿3,801

฿4,181 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with a large entrance, paved walkway, and landscaped area with shrubs.

A swimming pool with a person in a swimsuit and another person lying on a float.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, blue seating, and a central pillar.

A couple walking on a beach with a surfboard, ocean waves, and a hilly landscape in the background.

5. RACV Torquay Resort

15.8 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Hanae

฿6,169

฿6,786 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a cityscape and the sea.

A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

6. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 8.2 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Mark

฿4,432

฿4,875 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone wall with large, rust-colored letters spelling "THE SANDS".

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by tall grass.

A spacious living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.

A modern living room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

7. The Sands Torquay

13.5 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Soren

฿3,963

฿4,359 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A row of modern cabins with attached porches, each featuring a door and windows, and a grassy lawn in front.

An aerial view of a golf course with sand bunkers, trees, and a water body.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and ocean waves.

A restaurant with wicker chairs and tables set for dining, featuring a view of the outdoors.

8. 13th Beach Golf Lodges

16.6 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

William

฿5,348

฿5,883 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

9. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 5.2 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Stewart

฿3,512

฿3,863 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

A waterfront area with palm trees, a marina with boats, and a building with outdoor seating.

10. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.9 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Rebecca

฿3,002

฿3,570 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a lawn with flowers.

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

11. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 5.3 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Nathan

฿2,716

฿2,988 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the outside, and a nightstand.

12. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 5.8 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

John

฿2,164

฿2,381 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wine glass on a tray with a view of a vineyard through a window.

A round wooden table with a white bowl, a cup, a bottle, and a plant.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof, surrounded by dry grass and a few trees.

A modern building with a flat roof, a prominent entrance, and a landscaped area with flowers and a stone wall.

13. Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Waurn Ponds, 4.9 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Chanmi

฿7,544

฿8,299 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

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.

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 7.5 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Katherine

฿4,131

฿4,544 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool with a fountain, surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a TV, a desk with chairs, a sofa, and a bed.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a television, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a sign indicating reception hours, and a key card room sign.

15. Torquay Tropicana Motel

13.9 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Daniel

฿2,655

฿2,920 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden console, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a view through a large window.

16. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 8.3 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Jason

฿4,220

฿4,642 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

17. Golden Palms Motel

Grovedale, 3.9 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Rhodelia

฿3,647

฿4,012 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

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

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

18. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 5 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Hannah

฿3,291

฿3,291 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 modern indoor space with geometric patterned flooring, contemporary furniture, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

19. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 9.1 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Allan

฿2,844

฿3,128 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A row of wooden cabins with green railings and metal roofs, surrounded by trees.

A swimming pool with a depth sign indicating 1.35 meters, surrounded by a fenced area with a building and trees in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dark wood floor.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and wooden cabinets. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Mount Duneed, 5.3 km from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Carolyn

฿3,382

฿3,382 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Waurn Ponds Estate	9.6 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
Abbotswood Motor Inn	8.6 Excellent 438 reviews	View
Aristocrat Waurnvale Motel	8.2 Very good 141 reviews	View
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 119 reviews	View
RACV Torquay Resort	9.6 Exceptional 581 reviews	View

Top Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Hotel Reviews

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place was beautiful! Highly recommended!"

Rydges Geelong

8/10 Good

"Comfortable room, hotel located in walking distance to city centre, good restaurant on site."

Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

8/10 Good

"We will be back as the park is very handy to where we need to be if visiting family. The staff are helpful and the rooms are generally clean although this time looked like a very rough clean. I know they get busy so I just cleaned the greasy smeared hotplates and wiped crumbs from the top of the toaster."

Discovery Parks - Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly ,close to everything, super clean and well maintained"

Rose Garden Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This is our preferred accommodation when staying in Geelong. It is convenient. Very clean and tidy, spacious. Very comfortable bed. Conveniently situated close to the RSL for meals. Staff very very friendly. Couldn’t ask for a better place."

Oaks R Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Staff friendly, clean room"

Admiralty Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good clean room near everything important!"

Geelong Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"The park was in a great position, a short drive to Geelong foreshore and Belmont shops. Our cabin was very clean and comfortable, the amenities great and the staff lovely. The only downside was the WiFi wasn't working which didn't worry me but perplexed the Grand children 😁 Would definitely stay there again"

Mt Duneed Estate Winery

8/10 Good

"What a beautiful stay! We loved the peace and quiet - so relaxing!"

Other attractions near Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Balyang Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Balyang Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

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Saint Regis Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Saint Regis Winery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

During your visit to Geelong, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Enjoy an outing to Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's theatre scene.

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Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre

7.4/10 (31 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

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Barwon River Walk

You can take time to visit Barwon River Walk during your travels to Geelong. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong.

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The Heights Heritage House and Garden

You can learn about the history of Geelong with a trip to The Heights Heritage House and Garden. 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 Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus?

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is located in a welcoming area of Geelong known for its beautiful beaches and golfing. You'll find 149 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus?

Waurn Ponds Estate is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. Another good option is Aristocrat Waurnvale Motel, located just 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus?

Expedia has 149 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

What can I see and do near Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus?

Sights like Old Geelong Gaol and The Heights Heritage House and Garden highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Balyang Sanctuary, Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve or Dooliebeal Reserve if you want a dose of fresh air. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum of Play and Art.

How can I get to Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Waurn Ponds Station. There may not be many public transport options near to Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus hotels

1. Waurn Ponds Estate

2. Abbotswood Motor Inn

3. Aristocrat Waurnvale Motel

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

5. RACV Torquay Resort

6. Oaks R Suites Geelong

7. The Sands Torquay

8. 13th Beach Golf Lodges

9. Barwon Valley Lodge

10. Anchor Geelong

11. Rose Garden Motel

12. Geelong Holiday Park

13. Mt Duneed Estate Winery

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

15. Torquay Tropicana Motel

16. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

17. Golden Palms Motel

18. Discovery Parks - Geelong

19. Eden Oak Geelong

20. Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park

Compare popular hotels close to Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Top Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Hotel Reviews

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Rydges Geelong

Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

Discovery Parks - Geelong

Rose Garden Motel

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Admiralty Inn

Geelong Holiday Park

Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Other attractions near Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Balyang Sanctuary

Saint Regis Winery

Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre

Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Barwon River Walk

Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve

The Heights Heritage House and Garden

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