Waurn Ponds Estate

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Waurn Ponds

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Suite, Non-Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool
Standard-Plus King/Twin, Non-Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Suite, Non-Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nicol Dr S, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216
  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • GMHBA Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King/Twin, Non-Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard-Plus King/Twin, Non-Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Accessible King/Twin, Non-Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Non-Smoking

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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 Saint Regis Winery. Also, Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is within 2 miles (3 km) and Balyang Sanctuary is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Deakin University - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Go Naked Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Grovedale Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waurn Ponds Hotel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Waurn Ponds Estate

3-star hotel in Waurn Ponds
WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center, 10 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Waurn Ponds Estate. Self parking is free.

This 3-star 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 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.

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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
  • 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

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

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

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
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. 

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 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waurn Ponds Estate on Sep 13, 2025 start from $146.49, excluding 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good. If there were microwaves in the room or public area, it would be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the shared facilities but missed out on our complimentary breakfast but we had to compete in an event so 8am start time for breakfast is too late unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jundong

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