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Waterfront By Gold Star Stays

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A marina with boats, a lighthouse, and a building with a dome and flag. - Waterfront By Gold Star Stays (Geelong)
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass sliding door leading to a balcony, and a large window offering a city view. - Waterfront By Gold Star Stays (Geelong)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a built-in oven. - Waterfront By Gold Star Stays (Geelong)
A balcony with a table, two blue glasses, and a view of a street with cars and trees. - Waterfront By Gold Star Stays (Geelong)
A modern multi-story building with a flag on top, located at a street corner with traffic lights and trees. - Waterfront By Gold Star Stays (Geelong)
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Waterfront By Gold Star Stays. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View

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

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A modern bedroom with two beds, a large mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Executive Apartment

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

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Waterfront By Gold Star Stays is in Waterfront Precinct, a neighborhood in Geelong. National Wool Museum and Museum of Play and Art 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. Visit our Geelong travel guide
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2 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC, 3220

What's nearby

  • A row of life-sized statues of guards in red uniforms and white helmets, standing on a paved path with palm trees and a body of water in the background.
    The Carousel
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A pier with a metal staircase and railings, boats docked in the background, and a cloudy sky.
    Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Westfield Geelong
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastern Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Deakin University
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Geelong Station
    11 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Phoenix Hotel
    4 min walk
  • Asian gourmet
    2 min walk
  • The Wharf Shed Café
    1 min walk
  • Edge Geelong
    3 min walk
  • Sailor's Rest
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 60 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping provided

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 150 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 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.

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Reviews

Waterfront By Gold Star Stays Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location, room was on the lower floor next to busy footpath. Parking was tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Excellent staff the lady who met us with the key very friendly shows everything we need to know
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was clean close to everything. Parked the car in the secure parking and walked everywhere. Close to shops, restaurants and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
More a 3.5 star. Great location. Being serviced apartment entry not simple. Room could have been cleaner and needed quite alot of maintenance. Was overdue for makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gillian

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Petina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Car parking was terrible, it was so tight to get to the assigned park. Room is very dated. Shutters falling off hinges. So couldn’t block out light or rooms next door looking in No window in 2nd bedroom. No dining table Can only see obstructed water view from the balcony and bedroom window, not living room Shower over spa, not suitable for older guests as spa is very deep Construction site in front of balcony, had to have to door shut to minimise noise Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Communication
Location was good.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Apartment not as described No Bay view it was a park view if you lent over the balcony you could glimpse water through the trees just A very tired unit that needs updating Bathroom bench top completely cracked and not safe Check in was supposed to be three pm and we didn’t get in until after 5 as cleaners were working hard to get everything done Not worth paying extra for this unit like we did So many better places to stay at the waterfront at a better rate We were both very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a bigger apartment, but it needs some work. Tap was leaking benches have cracks in them. The bathtub needs some attention. It wasn’t left overly clean but I think that’s more the age of everything than the cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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.