Stay at Geelong Waurn Ponds
Our Geelong Waurn Ponds short stay accommodation is available throughout the year. Ideal for Deakin staff and students who needs to attend campus, large groups (sport, school, professional) visiting the region, or students undertaking a placement near by. With a great variety of units on offer we can accommodate a range of group sizes and is ideally located just a short distance from the Great Ocean Road, conference centres and elite sporting facilities.
Make a booking enquiry
Get in touch for more information about availability and rates.
Group bookings and short stay options for Deakin students and staff
Our university style accommodation is suited for Deakin staff and students and a wide variety of groups including sporting clubs, schools, conferences. Please see accommodation rates for more information including discounts available for longer stays.
Accommodation
Standard single room
Located within 10 – 12 bedroom units and are perfect for groups that want their own privacy or short term students who wish to share communal facilities with others, our single
standard rooms are equipped with a single bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and bedside table. Bathrooms are communal with separate toilets, and each unit also contains a large open- plan fully equipped kitchen, dining and living area and free wi-fi. Free laundry facilities are also available onsite. Suitable for Deakin students and staff and groups of up to 360 people.
Our 2024/2025 accommodation rates
Private bedroom with shared living: from $69 per night.
Discounted rates are available to Deakin staff and students and external guests booking longer stays. Contact us to find out more.
We have everything you need
24 hour reception
Our Reception team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist
Secure access
Security is our top priority with all guests provided their own individual FOB to access buildings and your private room
Security
Our staff and dedicated security officers patrol our precinct 24 hours a day
Pack light
Pack your suitcase with the essentials and let us take care of the rest. Linen, towel and bath mat are included in our rooms.
Cooking Facilities
Whether it is a group cooking night, or a quite night in, all apartments and units have a fully equipped kitchen with basic cooking items.
Free Laundry
Our laundries are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, just bring your own detergent!
Transport
A bus stop is only a few minutes’ walk from our precinct
Car Park
Not far from the doors of our precinct, campus carparks offer convenience if bringing your own car. Just don’t forget to organise your ticket!
Explore
Ideally located just a short distance from the Great Ocean Road, local wineries, conference centres and elite sporting facilities
OUR ACCOMMODATION AND ROOMS ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FEATURES AND AMENITIES:
Check in time of 2pm, check out time of 10am.
Deakin Guest Internet (please note that we do not manage this service).
Heating in rooms.
Ironing facilities in our laundries (no hair dryers are provided).
Linen and basic kitchen utensils.
Some apartment styles have air conditioning in common areas – please refer to our room type information.
Access to the University library (for Deakin staff and students).
Bookings to state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
Bookings to state-of-the-art sporting facilities.
Pre-organise meals, directly ordered with one of our on-site food outlets.
Campus cafe (Monday to Friday, excluding Christmas)
ATM (on campus).
Bicycle storage.
Other information
Make a booking enquiry
Get in touch for more information about availability and rates.