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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.

An indoor play area with colorful play structures, including a slide and climbing walls, and arcade games.

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

฿2,847

฿3,131 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a sofa, and a blue chair.

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

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

Waterfront Precinct, 5.6 km from Waterworld

Ceylan

฿3,674

฿4,042 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

3. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 7 km from Waterworld

Marina

฿3,859

฿4,244 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a view of the cityscape, and a modern building in the background.

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

4. Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds, 14 km from Waterworld

Patrizia

฿5,124

฿5,636 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A modern outdoor bar area with a concrete counter, metal stools, and large windows offering city views.

5. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 7.2 km from Waterworld

Maureen

฿3,966

฿4,363 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A modern bedroom with a large abstract painting, a neatly made bed with grey and white bedding, and a walk-in shower with white tiles.

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

6. Mt Duneed Estate Winery

Waurn Ponds, 17.5 km from Waterworld

Chanmi

฿7,496

฿8,245 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 10.3 km from Waterworld

Nathan

฿2,847

฿3,131 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

8. Abbotswood Motor Inn

Belmont, 11.6 km from Waterworld

Emily

฿2,992

฿3,291 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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.

9. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 7.7 km from Waterworld

Lachlan

฿2,110

฿2,321 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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

10. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 9.2 km from Waterworld

Stewart

฿3,492

฿3,841 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, a modern interior design with exposed ceilings and a view of the cityscape.

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

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a marina filled with boats.

A modern hotel room with large windows, multiple seating options, and a view of the sea.

11. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 6.5 km from Waterworld

Elizabeth

฿4,685

฿4,685 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

12. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 7.8 km from Waterworld

Allan

฿2,828

฿3,110 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 apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

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

13. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.1 km from Waterworld

Mark

฿4,196

฿4,616 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A staircase with a black metal railing and a hanging light fixture with three bulbs.

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a hanging light, and a black metal partition.

Three rustic wooden sculptures in a garden area with gravel and plants.

14. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.4 km from Waterworld

Cassandra

฿4,388

฿5,219 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

15. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.6 km from Waterworld

Rebecca

฿2,983

฿3,547 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern motel with a large garage and a visible sign for a car wash.

A modern building with a covered parking area and a glass walkway.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a chandelier, framed certificates, a digital clock, and a window with a view.

16. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 6.1 km from Waterworld

Nadia

฿3,017

฿3,319 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

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

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.

17. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.3 km from Waterworld

Stephanie

฿3,207

฿3,528 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror with a circular light, and a wooden panel.

A rooftop terrace with a metal roof, railings, and a view of a building with multiple windows and a chimney.

A motel with a signboard, a brick facade, and a covered parking area.

A motel sign with a no entry sign below it.

18. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 7 km from Waterworld

Roberta

฿2,713

฿2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea and marina, a sofa with a colorful pillow, and a painting on the wall.

A poolside area with three wicker lounge chairs and a clear view of the sea and palm trees.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, fruits, and condiments on a wooden table.

A long dining table set with candles, glassware, and floral arrangements, overlooking a lush landscape.

19. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 6.7 km from Waterworld

Grant

฿4,283

฿4,712 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

A building with a flat roof and a paved driveway.

A room with a wooden wardrobe, a television mounted on the wall, and a white refrigerator.

20. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

4.8 km from Waterworld

Helen

฿2,952

฿3,247 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 441 reviews	View
Waurn Ponds Estate	9.6 Exceptional 87 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 330 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Waterworld

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio

฿2,847

฿3,131 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Waterfront Precinct

฿3,674

฿4,042 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

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.

A hallway with a vending machine, a mirror, and shelves with books and plants.

Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct

฿3,108

฿3,418 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two red pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk, and a chair.

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.

Parkwood Motel and Apartments

Hamlyn Heights

฿3,606

฿3,966 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A marina with numerous boats docked along a calm waterway, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub area, surrounded by brick walls and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with breakfast items, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct

฿3,036

฿3,340 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct

฿4,685

฿4,685 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Top Waterworld Hotel Reviews

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."

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."

Belmercer Motel

8/10 Good

"Very well looked after and the owner was very friendly and helpful"

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."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend, lovely staff, warm welcoming, great location"

Novotel Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and well maintained property in"

Rydges Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness and comfortable beds Friendly staff"

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good memory."

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"

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Leisuretime Sports Precinct

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Beckley Park International Raceway

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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 when you spend time 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, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Waterworld?

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 accommodation options within a mile from Waterworld.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Waterworld.

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. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4. Waurn Ponds Estate

5. Quest Geelong Central

6. Mt Duneed Estate Winery

7. Rose Garden Motel

8. Abbotswood Motor Inn

9. Admiralty Inn

10. Barwon Valley Lodge

11. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

12. Eden Oak Geelong

13. Oaks R Suites Geelong

14. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

15. Anchor Geelong

16. Belmercer Motel

17. Rydges Geelong

18. Kingsway Motel Geelong

19. Novotel Geelong

20. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Waterworld

Hotels recommended for families near Waterworld

Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Quest Geelong

Parkwood Motel and Apartments

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Top Waterworld Hotel Reviews

Quest Geelong Central

Admiralty Inn

Belmercer Motel

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Novotel Geelong

Rydges Geelong

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Geelong Holiday Park

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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