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

A modern building with a large mural on the wall.

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

Waterfront Precinct, 1.1 km from Deakin University

Samantha

Rp2.009.817

Rp2.210.799 total

includes taxes & fees

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

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

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

2. Quest Geelong Central

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from Deakin University

Maureen

Rp2.044.996

Rp2.249.496 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

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.

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

3. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.9 km from Deakin University

Susan

Rp2.397.495

Rp2.851.073 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 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 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.

4. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 0.2 km from Deakin University

Ben

Rp2.673.673

Rp2.673.673 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

5. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Deakin University

Jeremy

Rp1.629.817

Rp1.938.160 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 0.7 km from Deakin University

Kirsten

Rp1.899.563

Rp2.089.519 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A dining area 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.

7. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Deakin University

Jan

Rp2.292.378

Rp2.521.616 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 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.

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 3 km from Deakin University

Stewart

Rp2.622.987

Rp2.885.286 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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.

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

9. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 2.7 km from Deakin University

Craig

Rp1.213.417

Rp1.354.780 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

10. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 2.1 km from Deakin University

Brian

Rp1.544.763

Rp1.699.239 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

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

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.

11. Discovery Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 3.2 km from Deakin University

Catherine

Rp1.644.597

Rp1.809.070 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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 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.

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

12. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.9 km from Deakin University

Suzanne

Rp1.797.040

Rp1.976.744 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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.

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 1 km from Deakin University

Kenneth

Rp1.441.762

Rp1.585.938 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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.

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.

14. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 1.1 km from Deakin University

Alice

Rp1.236.033

Rp1.359.636 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

2 km from Deakin University

Greg

Rp1.612.693

Rp1.774.001 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden table, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a small bedside plant, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

Belmont, 3.2 km from Deakin University

Lloyd

Rp1.605.478

Rp1.605.478 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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.

17. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.6 km from Deakin University

Jason

Rp2.292.378

Rp2.521.616 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

18. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.2 km from Deakin University

Ross

Rp2.352.956

Rp2.588.252 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 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 swimming pool surrounded by a green fence, with pink flowers in the foreground.

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

19. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

2.7 km from Deakin University

David

Rp1.866.157

Rp2.052.773 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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.

20. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 1.2 km from Deakin University

Carol

Rp1.555.038

Rp1.710.517 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Deakin University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 102 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 323 reviews	View
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong	9.8 Exceptional 152 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 62 reviews	View
Anchor Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 378 reviews	View

Top Deakin University Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were courteous, friendly and efficient in their interactions ... always greeted you as you entered the building. Room was clean and quiet. Easy walk to restuarants, shopping, the gallery and the train station."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful property, large standard room that was big enough for a couch and table for 2 . King bed, massive shower and bathroom. We had beautiful bay views. A lovely breakfast where we could order off the menu (Monday morning) plus cereals, breads, pastries, fruit, juice, coffee/tea and so much more! Friendly staff, efficient valet parking. Great location along the waterfront. Wish we had time for a swim in the beautiful pool!"

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"

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay immensely. The room is spacious, clean, modern and super quiet. Convenient parking, wonderful friendly staff and a great location. We also enjoyed breakfast but next time we will select from the menu rather than take up the buffet package as the selection is limited."

Quest Geelong Central

10/10 Excellent

"Accommodation was excellent, central to CBD, staff were welcoming and very informative. Will definitely stay again."

Waterfront Apartment With Stunning Bay Views

8/10 Good

"The apartment was fantastic, right in the middle of town. Can highly recommend it. Getting the key and returning it was very painfull. The company MadeComfy was terrible to deal with."

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

8/10 Good

"Good location, room was on the lower floor next to busy footpath. Parking was tight. "

Other attractions near Deakin University

A row of life-sized statues of guards in red uniforms and white helmets, standing on a paved path with palm trees and a body of water in the background.

The Carousel

8.6/10 (390 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Steampacket Gardens

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

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

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National Wool Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Wool Museum in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Westfield Geelong

8.6/10 (813 reviews)

During your visit to Geelong, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westfield Geelong. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Geelong Art Gallery

8.4/10 (47 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Geelong Art Gallery in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Giant Sky Wheel

Enjoy an outing to Giant Sky Wheel during your stay in Geelong.

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Geelong Performing Arts Center

8.2/10 (98 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Geelong Performing Arts Center during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Deakin University?

Deakin University is located in a welcoming area of Geelong known for its beautiful beaches and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 92 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Deakin University?

Adjacent to Deakin University, Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options close by include Admiralty Inn and Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Deakin University?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Deakin University.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Deakin University.

What can I see and do near Deakin University?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at National Wool Museum and Museum of Play and Art. Sights like Old Geelong Gaol and The Heights Heritage House and Garden highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Geelong Botanical Gardens, Rippleside Park and Steampacket Gardens are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

How can I get to Deakin University?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Geelong Station. There may not be many public transport choices near to Deakin University so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Deakin University hotels

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

2. Quest Geelong Central

3. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

4. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

5. Anchor Geelong

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

7. Oaks R Suites Geelong

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

9. Geelong Holiday Park

10. Eden Oak Geelong

11. Discovery Parks - Geelong

12. Quest Geelong

13. Kingsway Motel Geelong

14. Admiralty Inn

15. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

17. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

18. Novotel Geelong

19. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

20. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

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Top Deakin University Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Belmercer Motel

Eastern Sands City Centre

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Quest Geelong Central

Waterfront Apartment With Stunning Bay Views

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Other attractions near Deakin University

The Carousel

Steampacket Gardens

National Wool Museum

Westfield Geelong

Geelong Art Gallery

Giant Sky Wheel

Geelong Performing Arts Center

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