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

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

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.

1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 0.9 km from Waterworld

Etienne

฿2,916

฿3,208 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

A modern building with a large mural on the wall.

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

Waterfront Precinct, 5.6 km from Waterworld

Samantha

฿3,654

฿4,019 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

3. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 6.5 km from Waterworld

Ben

฿5,314

฿5,314 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

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

4. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 7.2 km from Waterworld

Maureen

฿4,005

฿4,405 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

A building with a flat roof and a paved driveway.

5. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

4.8 km from Waterworld

Greg

฿3,019

฿3,321 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

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

6. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

4.9 km from Waterworld

David

฿3,213

฿3,535 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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.

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

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

7. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.4 km from Waterworld

Susan

฿4,488

฿5,337 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the sea and a Ferris wheel.

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

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.

8. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 7 km from Waterworld

Jason

฿4,292

฿4,721 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern urban area with a prominent building featuring a grid-like facade and large windows.

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

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

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

9. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 7 km from Waterworld

Tony

฿3,831

฿4,214 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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.

10. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.6 km from Waterworld

Jeremy

฿3,051

฿3,628 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a large window providing a view of trees.

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.

11. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 5.7 km from Waterworld

Carol

฿3,208

฿3,529 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

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

12. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 9.2 km from Waterworld

Stewart

฿3,577

฿3,935 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

A pool table area with multiple tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 7.8 km from Waterworld

Brian

฿2,892

฿3,181 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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 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.

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

14. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 5.9 km from Waterworld

Suzanne

฿3,558

฿3,914 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

15. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 9 km from Waterworld

John

฿2,168

฿2,421 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

A reception area with a signboard titled 'Visitor Information' and a 'Welcome to Belmercer Motel' sign.

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

Geoffrey

฿3,086

฿3,395 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

17. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 6.7 km from Waterworld

Ross

฿4,515

฿4,966 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

18. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.1 km from Waterworld

Jan

฿4,292

฿4,721 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

A room with a glass sliding door leading to a deck, a black leather sofa, a glass dining table with chairs, and a flat-screen TV.

19. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 9.2 km from Waterworld

Catherine

฿2,780

฿2,780 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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

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

20. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 10.3 km from Waterworld

Ken

฿2,760

฿3,036 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterworld

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel	8.0 Very good 362 reviews	View
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
Eden Oak Geelong	9.0 Wonderful 580 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 431 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 324 reviews	View

Top Waterworld Hotel Reviews

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Oaks."

Rydges Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds,"

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay overlooking the bay. Friendly staff, well-maintained property, clean and comfortable. They have a restaurant on site. However, the menu is fairly limited. But what I did have was excellent. Beautiful walking path right across from the hotel along the bay. Close to downtown restaurants and activities."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and helpful staff"

Quest Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent

"Q"

Belmercer Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was comfortable, and clean. The manager was great."

Eastern Sands City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful , parking was ok except for my car alarm going off at 11.30 pm ???? Room was an older style but was very clean , i would definitely book to stay their again in the future."

Oaks R Suites Geelong

8/10 Good

"Excellent spot for walking to esplanade and resturants Beautiful view Roomy 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment Had to pay for parking plenty of space to park undercover. There was parking out the front although we opted to park underneath as it was raining Definately would stay here again"

Geelong Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"The 2 bedroom cabin we stayed in was perfect for our needs. Close to a supermarket, well fitted out and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to anyone."

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8.2/10 (631 reviews)

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Beckley Park International Raceway

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Corio Native Grasslands Reserve

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Geelong Golf Course

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

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Rippleside Park

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

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Abe Wood Reserve

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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 13 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Waterworld?

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Waterworld. Other good options within 5 miles include Admiralty Inn and Rydges Geelong.

How many hotels are there near Waterworld?

Expedia has 13 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 National Wool Museum, Lara Heritage and Historical 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, Geelong Botanical Gardens or Avalon Coastal Reserve 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. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

4. Quest Geelong Central

5. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

6. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

7. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

8. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

9. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

10. Anchor Geelong

11. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

12. Barwon Valley Lodge

13. Eden Oak Geelong

14. Quest Geelong

15. Geelong Holiday Park

16. Belmercer Motel

17. Novotel Geelong

18. Oaks R Suites Geelong

19. Discovery Parks - Geelong

20. Rose Garden Motel

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Top Waterworld Hotel Reviews

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Rydges Geelong

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Quest Geelong Central

Belmercer Motel

Eastern Sands City Centre

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Holiday Park

Other attractions near Waterworld

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

Leisuretime Sports Precinct

Beckley Park International Raceway

Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design

Corio Native Grasslands Reserve

Geelong Golf Course

Rippleside Park

Abe Wood Reserve

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