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Waurn Ponds Estate

3.0 star property

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Suite, Non-Smoking
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Standard-Plus King/Twin, Non-Smoking
Suite, Non-Smoking

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Nicol Dr S, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216
  • Place, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Regis Winery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Accessible King/Twin, Non-Smoking

Accessible King/Twin, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard-Plus King/Twin, Non-Smoking

Standard-Plus King/Twin, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard King/Twin, Non-Smoking

Standard King/Twin, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite, Non-Smoking

Suite, Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Geelong

With a stay at Waurn Ponds Estate in Geelong (Waurn Ponds), you'll be steps from Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and a 4-minute drive from Saint Regis Winery. .This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saint Regis Winery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Waurn Ponds Station - 7 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Go Naked Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Schnitz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad Mex - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Waurn Ponds Estate

Hotel in Geelong with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Waurn Ponds Estate offers 60 accommodations with espresso makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Geelong hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 21 to January 9:
  • Business center
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Waurn Ponds Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trena

Great place to stay out of the city Would definitely stay again 😃
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was very surprising accommodation. The room was fabulous. The bathroom & amenities were great. Outstandingly clean and well appointed. The breakfast was sensational. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful setting. Wonderful staff and fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation in modern large room. Great facilities and friendly helpful staff. Free parking and breakfast. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience, beautiful hotel. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fiona was fantastic. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and clean, convienient room. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kerryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I enjoyed 2 nights at Waurn Ponds estate while we spent time around the Geelong area. Central to Geelong city (GMHBA stadium quick 15 minute drive to watch the footy. Same to Geelong water front. Quick drive to Torquay and Bells Beach. We loved the heated outdoor pool and spa on a cold but sunny winters day. Surrounding gardens were beautiful and bird song could be heard everywhere. Our room was very clean and had everything we needed. Cozy, warm and quiet. Bathroom was spacious and the body wash and like products smelt amazing! Breakfast included was a bonus also. (Had only cooked breakfast the first day, and continental next day). Staff very friendly and always helpful. Would recommend this estate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keesha Eala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my partner were seeking a quiet and relaxing accommodation whilst staying here at Geelong. Waurn Ponds Estate was able to provide what we were looking for. Clean room. Scenic view. Quiet and serene surroundings. Breakfast was pleasant and filling. Would definitely come back for our future stays here in Geelong. Thanks Waurn Ponds Estate!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Stay! Enjoyed the spa and the breakfast, so peaceful and quiet. Definitely will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location super Facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit out of the way but ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful relaxing place to stay. The room was gorgeous with an extremely comfortable bed. We would certainly stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

D.j.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, on Deakin campus grounds so amazing views. Clean, staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suite was large, clean, had beautiful artwork, lighting and fixtures. Breakfast was nice. Unique, tranquil location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was super comfy. Grewt shower and loved the kevin murphy products. Breakfast was provided, super delish and convenient. Great value for money. Only thing, wifi would be amazing. Not sure if it was available but there was no mention of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025