Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 star property
Perfectly positioned for Melbourne adventures, this hotel puts travelers steps from city highlights with delicious breakfast options and shopping nearby

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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is in the city center, offering travelers a welcoming base with practical amenities. The on-site restaurant serves cooked-to-order breakfasts, rooms have WiFi, and multilingual staff help arrange tour tickets. Laundry facilities available.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ¥11,859
¥13,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Room options

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Standard Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(147 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Mini Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(118 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(98 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (No Housekeeping)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

West Executive Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

West Executive Room (No HouseKeeping)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is in Melbourne Central Business District, a walkable area in Melbourne with great shopping. Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit SEA LIFE Melbourne. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Flagstaff Station is 15 minutes by foot. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
Map
3000, VIC, Melbourne, 44 Spencer Street

What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Melbourne
    SEA LIFE Melbourne
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne's Crown Casino Towers, part of the Crown Melbourne Casino and entertainment complex.
    Crown Casino
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marvel Stadium
    Marvel Stadium
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Melbourne Central
    Melbourne Central
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station
    5 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station
    15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Schmucks
    3 min walk
  • Langlands Restaurant & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Hungry Jack's
    3 min walk
  • Namoo
    3 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne
Located close to Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Great Southern Hotel Melbourne provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 285 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 21 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 35

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 21 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 30 per night
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Southern Hotel Melbourne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

As of May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne on Jun 4, 2026 start from ¥11,859, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 35 (subject to availability).

Where is Great Southern Hotel Melbourne located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Crown Casino. Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central are also within 1 mi (2 km). Southern Cross Station is only a 5-minute walk and Flagstaff Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1013 out of 2463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 879 out of 2463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 367 out of 2463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 2463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 2463 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of checking and out next to restaurant walk to where wanted to go comfy bed and a quiet room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, nice restaurant, room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money and great location close to the station. Nothing flash but perfect for a comfortable and surprisingly quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, aircon great bathroom, bed good,buffet breakfast 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, floors were a bit creaky. clean and tidy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and very helpful cleaning staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Decent price for a basic room in a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, friendly and helpful staff. Happy hour every day. Good size room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff very welcoming. Great location to get around Melbourne and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean an tidy staff where cery accomidating and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, comfortable and in an excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were so amazing and accommodating, the room was great and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, nice staff, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, friendly staff, reasonable price, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and quiet, great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable hotel near Southern Cross station. Breakfast cost is very reasonable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to Southern Cross train ststion, good food, pleasant staff..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy, a good location & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great central location with friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good although the room was a little small for more than overnight stay. Location was perfect for us. Staff were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026