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Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
CA $201
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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2 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC, 3220
  • Place, Eastern Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Carousel
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Deakin University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Executive Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Geelong

Located near the beach, Waterfront By Gold Star Stays is in Waterfront Precinct, a neighbourhood in Geelong. National Wool Museum and Geelong Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Geelong Gaol and The Heights Heritage House and Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at GMHBA Stadium or Australian Skydive. With windsurfing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Westfield Geelong - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastern Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Carousel - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Deakin University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Geelong Station - 11 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phoenix Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf Shed Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Edge Geelong - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panache Cafe and Creperie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

Apartments in Geelong with kitchens and furnished balconies
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a jetted bath, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is not available.
Waterfront By Gold Star Stays offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Geelong apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront By Gold Star Stays pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront By Gold Star Stays?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront By Gold Star Stays?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Waterfront By Gold Star Stays?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Waterfront By Gold Star Stays located?

Located in Waterfront Precinct, this apartment building is steps away from Westfield Geelong and Steampacket Gardens. National Wool Museum and The Carousel are also within 5 minutes. Geelong Station is 11 minutes by foot and South Geelong Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays Reviews

6.8

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

7.0/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
John, the owner was particularly helpful and responsive. We enjoyed the stay and will be back. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great large apartment. We locked our keys in the apartment, owner come down to let us in. Fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location, very clean apartment that has everything you need. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Proximity to waterfront, dining and walks were perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Communication
Great location apartment could do with some general maintenance
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Communication
Location was good.

8/10 Good

Hayat

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The property was clean and close to shopping centre and to the beach. The thing that was missing is that it didn’t have enough chairs, it’s fits 5 people but has 3 chairs only
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was well situated. Only stayed one night so didn’t use kitchen but unit was well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Barney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is in a great location and is well appointed. If I were to say a negative, that would be the shower / spa bath didn’t drain as fast as the shower , leaving a pool of water which eventually subsided and the leak around the taped shower frame which I hadn’t noticed until it contacted my dry clothes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Communication
The sheets were dirty and marked The shower is so difficult to get in and out of
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Not under any circumstances. Terrible.

This was a most disappointing stay. The venue was nothing like the photos and things were dilapidated and broken. On the street, not bay view as booked Broken bathroom cabinet. Very Large piece of marble broken off the corner. Lots of spiders. Offers of spraying them. Unclean Worn Air-conditioner didn’t work without standing on chair so no heating in mid winter. No remote. No Wi-Fi. wasn’t working at all No spa or pool as advertised. Noisy Broken things. Excuse was that the Manager was away Moved to a completely different location after first night. Really inconvenient with disability. See through curtains onto street. not opaque Signal is not working for most TV Station. Atrocious Shower.Taps went from very hot to very cold all through. Cold Tap running. Didn’t turn off properly. We would definitely not recommend that anyone stay in this place. You are definitely not getting what was advertised or what you paid for. It was a disgrace. Photos show ad and reality
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Terrible curtains in the property especially in bedrooms. Main bedroom blind was broken and it allowed street light in through blinds and as well in other bedroom but not as bad. Living area didn’t have blackout blinds only day blinds and it allowed a lot of light come in early morning and at night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty! Very disappointed to pay so much and it wasn’t clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great position, secure. No traffic noise. Shower over a deep spa bath could be a problem getting in and out for older person. Needs a bit of maintenance on shutters, doors. I like a room you can black out and that was a problem. A humming noise through the room I had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location, but the property is a bit tired; one of the blinds in the living room was broken, so at street level people could see in. However for us the main letdown was the room situation. You pay for beds, not rooms, and we were a bit confused when we got a message about extra bedding costs (even though we booked via Expedia for our party). It was quickly resolved and the communication was excellent. For a short stay this property does the trick, but longer stays may disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Very poor communication. Stuck outside property with no way to get in. Rude lady on other end of phone. Finally find a mobile number rang that another 20 mins to accsess property. He was helpful. Then couldnt access private parking. Until late at night. Beds were comfy and clean. Bathroom spotless. Heating good. Very very noisy from being on main street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Hot water is on some kind of weird timer and goes cold every 3 out 5 mins. You have t turn it off, wait 15 secs and start again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Zambri

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
For the amount we paid we were really disappointed with the stay. The apartment is outdated, furniture is old,dirty and broken. Needs a really good clean all over. The ensuite shower is near un usable with the water turning cold every 30-40seconds, the shower still had sand in it from the people who stayed last. The crack on the sink area is just dangerous as 1/4 of the stone is completely broken. Communication was poor, we weren’t able to access the property until after 4pm. Wouldn’t stay again.

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Disliked: Communication
This has been the worst experience I have ever had in thirty years of regular travel. The property owner never provided access and I had to seek alternative accomodation. Last minute were also less than useless through out the process with no direct contact possible. I have put a stop on the funds via amex and expect a full refund
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment is in a great location but was very dirty (crumbs from the last guests toast still on the kitchen bench, every dish/glass was dirty, sticky floors, dirty bath. I could go on and on) with nearly every fixture either broken, loose or falling off. The pool is not actually in the hotel next door and you need to book a time and walk next door to use it. We were told due to school holidays housekeepers were overwhelmed which i appreciate but we also pay extra due to school holidays. Overall really disappointed with the poorly maintained and dirty apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

CLAIRE

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was just ok for a night stay. Everthing is run down and needs alot of work to make nice again. The location was awesome but thats not enough to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Location, brilliant, apartment also brilliant

The easy to use contactless check in is just the start of the great stay at The Waterfront Apartments. Firstly the apartment was perfect. Large and roomy living and dining area with a well appointed kitchen complemented the spacious bedrooms. A furnished balcony provided a perfect place to rest and watch the world go by. The location was perfect, right on the waterfront and close to a great selection of restaurants, cafes and hotels. You are one block away from Westfield shopping centre. Overall an excellent place to base yourself when visiting the region and one we would not hesitate to use again. One small word of warning, you get one free off street parking spot in the underground parking area - if you have a vehicle larger than a compact then getting around the carpark is not for the feint hearted!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close proximity to water and conference venue was positive. Obtaining keys from letter box drop was problematic - poor lighting restricted vision to combination. Car parking space(s) and entrance ramps were restrictive Shower in ensuite had mold on grout. Vanity basin cracked. Unable to log on to WIFI - using passworb etc provided
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Do Not Book this hotel apartment. There's no email confirmation from the host to give you the instructions how to check in, unprofessional service. The owner also the host of this apartment name John, he was a shifty, bad service and he continued delay us to check in and check out. We did not allow to check in until 6.30pm, he keeps blaming not enough cleaner around to work so he have to clean the apartment himself. Same problem with check out. The apartment not even clean properly, bathroom and toilet together and right in the middle of two bedroom, a lot of thing broken like slide door of second bedroom, glass of bathtub unsteady and hair dryer broken not safe to use, you might get electric shot. Please take my advice, or you will be in a upset holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021