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Waurn Ponds Estate

Property class: 2.5
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Waurn Ponds

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A nighttime view of a modern building complex with multiple illuminated windows, reflecting on a calm body of water.
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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 outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a contemporary building.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a view of the cityscape, and a modern building in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Nicol Dr S, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216
  • Place, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Epworth Geelong
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Icon Cancer Centre Geelong
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Accessible King/Twin, Non-Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Accessible King/Twin, Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard-Plus King/Twin, Non-Smoking

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of trees through the window.

Standard-Plus King/Twin, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King/Twin, Non-Smoking

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a shelf with decorative items, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard King/Twin, Non-Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Non-Smoking

A modern hotel room with a bed, a small side table with a plant, a chair, and a view of a lake and greenery outside.

Suite, Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment

A modern living room with a sofa set, a television, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Accessible King/Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King/Twin

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Geelong

Waurn Ponds stay.With a stay at this Waurn Ponds hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and 2 miles (3 km) of Epworth Geelong. Saint Regis Winery and Icon Cancer Centre Geelong are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Epworth Geelong - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Icon Cancer Centre Geelong - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Saint Regis Winery - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad Mex - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Go Naked Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Waurn Ponds Estate

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Waurn Ponds
Waurn Ponds Estate offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center, 10 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Waurn Ponds Estate also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This Geelong hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Waurn Ponds Estate offers 60 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waurn Ponds Estate to the airport?

Waurn Ponds Estate is 22.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waurn Ponds Estate?

As of Sep 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waurn Ponds Estate on Oct 2, 2026 start from $160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Waurn Ponds Estate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waurn Ponds Estate.

How close is Waurn Ponds Estate to the beach?

This hotel is 7 mi (22-min drive) from Eastern Beach and 7 mi (14-min drive) from Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waurn Ponds Estate offer free breakfast?

Waurn Ponds Estate offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Waurn Ponds Estate?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Waurn Ponds Estate?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waurn Ponds Estate?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Waurn Ponds Estate have a pool?

Waurn Ponds Estate features an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 21 to January 9.

Does Waurn Ponds Estate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Waurn Ponds Estate to downtown Geelong?

Waurn Ponds Estate is 5.1 mi away from Geelong.

Waurn Ponds Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, clean tidy and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful setting room clean & comfortable excellent amenities breakfast delicious Staff could not be more welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing place to stay, friendly staff and a great breakfast. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel tucked away in beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, lovely surrounds, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good food - dinner and breakfast. Love the pool and the spa bath. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great stop over for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A tranquil setting on campus. Bushland trees and birds and a beautiful infinity warm pool and spa. The Friday evening meal is superb and the breakfast has a well presented and extensive array of hot and cold favourites.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for breakfast after coming off the Spirit of Tasmania. Good gym too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, nice quiet spot, loved the heated pool and spa. Enjoyed a buffet breakfast. Highly recommend this estate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome with great modern facilities and lovely room. Enjoyed the breakfast and complimentary coffee in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location and parkland setting. Lovely pool and comfortable poolside seatings/lounges. Reception and dinner staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is good, bed is comfortable ambience is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy, comfy beds,cleanfront desk staff friendly, breakfast not a lot of options but nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a surprise Waurn Ponds Estate was! Lovely quiet grounds to the rear of the University. Staff were great and the rooms were clean, well appointed and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent to top off a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waurn Ponds Estate is a unique experience as it is a conference centre taking week end guests. We were attending a party in close proximity a $12 uber ride away. The amenities rooms & breakfast are second to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good Didn’t use pool area but looked inviting Room clean & a good size We had booked a suite
View from room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had issues with 2 rooms that we were offered but the staff went above and beyond to make sure the issues were resolved ASAP. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful landscaped views from room, comfortable bed great shower, lots of stairs to route from reception to room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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