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

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.

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

1. Nightcap at Gateway Hotel

Corio, 0.9 km from Waterworld

stephen

₩114,394

₩125,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

Waterfront Precinct, 5.6 km from Waterworld

Ceylan

₩150,574

₩165,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden.

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

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

3. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 7.8 km from Waterworld

Allan

₩113,661

₩125,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

4. Rose Garden Motel

Belmont, 10.3 km from Waterworld

Nathan

₩111,881

₩123,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

5. Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds, 14 km from Waterworld

Patrizia

₩205,963

₩226,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden accent panel, a stainless steel refrigerator, and two wooden stools.

6. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 7.2 km from Waterworld

Maureen

₩159,431

₩175,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

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

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 7 km from Waterworld

Katherine

₩148,328

₩163,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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 sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a balcony.

8. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 9 km from Waterworld

John

₩86,504

₩95,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table with a wine bottle and glasses, and a painting of a sunset over rocks on the wall.

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

₩96,672

₩106,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 pathway leading to a white building with the number 7.

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

10. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.6 km from Waterworld

Rebecca

₩119,918

₩142,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

11. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.1 km from Waterworld

Mark

₩177,146

₩194,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

12. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 9.2 km from Waterworld

Stewart

₩140,360

₩154,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

13. Abbotswood Motor Inn

Belmont, 11.6 km from Waterworld

Andrew

₩109,585

₩120,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

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

14. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 6.5 km from Waterworld

Elizabeth

₩208,845

₩208,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

15. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.4 km from Waterworld

Susan

₩176,404

₩209,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table with croissants and cups, a potted plant, and a lamp.

16. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 5.9 km from Waterworld

Myx

₩127,986

₩140,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A motel sign with a no entry sign below it.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a wooden vanity.

17. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 7 km from Waterworld

Roberta

₩109,066

₩119,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A family of three walking on a beach with waves.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

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

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

18. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 7.3 km from Waterworld

Stephanie

₩128,918

₩141,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

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.

19. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 9.2 km from Waterworld

Hannah

₩122,866

₩135,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a diving platform, and a large windowed area.

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.

20. Golden Palms Motel

Grovedale, 13.1 km from Waterworld

Rhodelia

₩145,782

₩160,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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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 119 reviews	View
Eden Oak Geelong	9.0 Wonderful 590 reviews	View
Rose Garden Motel	9.4 Exceptional 555 reviews	View
Waurn Ponds Estate	9.6 Exceptional 86 reviews	View

Top Waterworld 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."

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good memory."

Novotel Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and well maintained property"

Eden Oak Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"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."

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"

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely rooms and great view of the bay. Close to restaurants and cafes. Great stay! Would highly recommend"

Eastern Sands City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy bed which is all that was required!"

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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 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. Rose Garden Motel

5. Waurn Ponds Estate

6. Quest Geelong Central

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

8. Geelong Holiday Park

9. Admiralty Inn

10. Anchor Geelong

11. Oaks R Suites Geelong

12. Barwon Valley Lodge

13. Abbotswood Motor Inn

14. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

15. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

16. Quest Geelong

17. Kingsway Motel Geelong

18. Rydges Geelong

19. Discovery Parks - Geelong

20. Golden Palms Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Waterworld

Top Waterworld Hotel Reviews

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Rydges Geelong

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Novotel Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

Admiralty Inn

Geelong Holiday Park

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Eastern Sands City Centre

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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