Top 10 Hotels Near The Carousel in Geelong for 2026

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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 lounge area with seating, tables, and a bar.

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

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

Waterfront Precinct, 1.2 km from The Carousel

Ceylan

P6,780

P7,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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, 0.9 km from The Carousel

Maureen

P7,179

P7,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

3. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Waterfront Precinct, 0.4 km from The Carousel

Elizabeth

P9,083

P9,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

4. Anchor Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Rebecca

P5,671

P6,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled walls, and a 6ft depth marker.

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Geelong Central, 0.8 km from The Carousel

Tony

P6,373

P7,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

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.

6. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Susan

P8,342

P9,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

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

A view from a high-rise building with a clear sky, a balcony railing, and a residential area with houses and greenery below.

7. Oaks R Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.5 km from The Carousel

mandi

P7,976

P8,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A paved pathway flanked by palm trees and greenery, leading to a building with a stone facade.

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

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

Belmont, 3.2 km from The Carousel

Stewart

P6,638

P7,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a balcony.

9. Geelong Holiday Park

Belmont, 2.7 km from The Carousel

John

P4,030

P4,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

10. Eden Oak Geelong

East Geelong, 2 km from The Carousel

Lisa

P5,375

P5,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

Newtown, 1.1 km from The Carousel

Roberta

P5,158

P5,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

12. Quest Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 1 km from The Carousel

Myx

P6,052

P6,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with food displays, and a view of greenery outside.

13. Admiralty Inn

Geelong Central, 1.2 km from The Carousel

Alice

P4,590

P5,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

14. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

2 km from The Carousel

Greg

P5,611

P6,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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.

15. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Waterfront Precinct, 1.3 km from The Carousel

Carol

P5,754

P6,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

16. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

2.8 km from The Carousel

Rachael

P6,413

P7,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

17. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Geelong Central, 0.5 km from The Carousel

Jason

P7,976

P8,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

18. Rydges Geelong

Geelong Central, 1 km from The Carousel

Stephanie

P6,097

P6,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

19. Belmercer Motel

Waterfront Precinct, 0.8 km from The Carousel

Nadia

P5,736

P6,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

20. Novotel Geelong

Waterfront Precinct, 0.1 km from The Carousel

Grant

P7,776

P8,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to The Carousel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Quest Geelong Central	9.8 Exceptional 326 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
Anchor Geelong	9.6 Exceptional 380 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 439 reviews	View

Top The Carousel Hotel Reviews

Oaks R Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location,nice stuffs,"

Eden Oak Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"a well-hidden gem in beautiful Geelong. Definitely will come again."

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms clean and quiet."

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Could not fault this accommodation. The staff were incredible, amenities perfect and the kids were so well looked after with plentiful activities to do"

Belmercer Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean , great location and friendly staff"

Anchor Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"On-site parking, across the road from the Geelong Hospital and a short drive to central Geelong, the waterfront, cafes and restaurants make it a good location. All rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable."

Quest Geelong Central

8/10 Good

"Good accommodation"

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous place to stay. Close to everything!"

Quest Geelong

8/10 Good

"$25 for parking is a rip off."

Other attractions near The Carousel

Steampacket Gardens

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Geelong when you spend time 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 browsing the exhibits at National Wool Museum during your travels in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Geelong Waterfront

Geelong Waterfront 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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Westfield Geelong

8.6/10 (813 reviews)

During your visit to Geelong, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Westfield Geelong. While you're in the area, stroll along the 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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Eastern Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Eastern Beach during your trip to Geelong?

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Geelong Art Gallery

8.4/10 (47 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Geelong Art Gallery during your travels in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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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 The Carousel?

The Carousel 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, check out the 93 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near The Carousel?

Adjacent to The Carousel, Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices close by include Rydges Geelong and Admiralty Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near The Carousel?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Carousel.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near The Carousel.

What can I see and do near The Carousel?

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. You can wander around Geelong Botanical Gardens, Rippleside Park, or Steampacket Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to The Carousel?

If you're taking a train to the area, Geelong Station is the closest station to Waterfront Precinct. There may not be many public transit choices close to The Carousel so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for The Carousel hotels

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

2. Quest Geelong Central

3. Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

4. Anchor Geelong

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

6. Timber Door Luxury Accommodation Geelong

7. Oaks R Suites Geelong

8. Barwon Valley Lodge

9. Geelong Holiday Park

10. Eden Oak Geelong

11. Kingsway Motel Geelong

12. Quest Geelong

13. Admiralty Inn

14. Rippleside Park Motor Inn

15. Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

16. Parkwood Motel and Apartments

17. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

18. Rydges Geelong

19. Belmercer Motel

20. Novotel Geelong

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Top The Carousel Hotel Reviews

Oaks R Suites Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Belmercer Motel

Anchor Geelong

Quest Geelong Central

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Quest Geelong

Other attractions near The Carousel

Steampacket Gardens

National Wool Museum

Geelong Waterfront

Westfield Geelong

Giant Sky Wheel

Eastern Beach

Geelong Art Gallery

Geelong Performing Arts Center

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