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Geelong pre-arranged accommodation options

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Carlton Central
Overview

Carlton Central, the privately owned art deco style accommodation in Malop Street is situated in the heart of the City of Geelong with public transport at the door and a 2-minute walk to the Geelong Waterfront Campus. The accommodation is hotel floor style, with fully furnished single rooms off a main passage with lounge and kitchen facilities on the floor. The rent is inclusive of utilities such as electricity, gas, water and a weekly supply of fresh linen is included. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Bedrooms: single bed, fridge, desk, hanging space, basin, linen provided, internet available
Kitchen: communal with balcony
Living: 2 rooms, TV in one
Laundry: free washer/dryer
Bathrooms: 4 shared
Other: pay phone, Communal computer with internet downloads included

Price range
$140/week + $540 bond
Rooms
18 single rooms
Location
Geelong Waterfront Campus: 200m
Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds: 10km (30 mins by public bus)
Public transport: train - 500m, bus - 50m
Churches: most within 1-2km
Shops, cafes and nightspots: 10-500m
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Carlton exterior Carlton bedroom Carlton kitchen


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Villamanta House
Overview

Villamanta House is a recently refurbished two storey house on the west side of the city, close to the cosmopolitan Pakington Street shopping and café precinct. The property is well situated for public transport and is a 10 minute walk to the Geelong Waterfront Campus and a 7 minute walk to the heart of the city. The accommodation has been designed specifically to cater for the needs of international students and the single room accommodation is fully furnished and air conditioned. The rent is inclusive of utilities such as electricity, gas and water. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Bedrooms: double mattress, fridge, desk/chair, hanging space, linen package $95, TV aerial point and phone point. Sofa in Deluxe rooms.
Kitchen:  large communal kitchen and dining room with large fridge, own lockable cupboard
Living: 2 rooms, Cable TV and DVD/CD/MP3 player in one, pool table in other
Laundry: free washer/coin dryer
Bathrooms: 4 shared plus 2 extra toilets
Other: Courtyard with outdoor setting and free BBQ. Pool table. Storage shed with bicycles available. House phone (restrictions apply), wireless broadband internet available (small fee).

Price range
1 @ $145 / week, 7 @ $155, 5 @ $165 - no bond required
Rooms
13 single rooms, varying sizes
Location
Geelong Waterfront Campus: 1km
Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds: 10km (30 mins by public bus)
Public transport: train - 200m, bus - 200m
Churches: most within 50m -2km
Shops, cafes and nightspots: 500m-1km
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Villamanta exterior Villamanta bedroom Villamanta common area


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Sea Mist Apartments
Overview
Sea Mist Apartments is privately owned accommodation is located right on the bay next to the Geelong Campus at Waterfront. An older building, this accommodation consists of one bedroom units for 2 to share (you must nominate who you wish to share with if electing Sea Mist). 2-3 units are set aside for Deakin students.

Bedroom: single beds, hanging space, linen provided
Kitchen: fully equipped with small fridge, cooktop and oven
Living: open plan, TV
Laundry: coin washer/dryer
Bathrooms: 1
Other: no phone or internet

Price range
$150-$300/week + bond of $600. Includes utilities
Rooms
2-3 units
Location
Geelong Waterfront Campus: 100m
Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds: 10km (30 mins by public bus)
Public transport: train - 1km, bus - 250m
Churches: most within 500m-2km
Shops, cafes and nightspots: 200m
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Sea Mist exterior Sea Mist bedroom Sea Mist living room