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ibis budget Melbourne Airport

3.0 star property
Adventure awaits near DFO Essendon Shopping Center, where helpful staff handle the details so travelers can focus on creating memorable experiences

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Travelers find ibis budget Melbourne Airport perfectly positioned near URBNSURF Sports Park. The hotel serves as a practical base with convenient amenities including on-site laundry facilities, a restaurant for quick meals, and in-room WiFi to keep everyone connected.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥12,715
￥13,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

Room options

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Twin Room with Bunk Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room with Bunk Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Queen Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(176 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3045, VIC, Melbourne Airport, Caldwell Drive

What's nearby

  • Woodlands Historic Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • URBNSURF Sports Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Flemington Racecourse - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Melbourne Zoo - 20 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Broadmeadows Station - 7 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Macchinetta - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Axil Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brunetti - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hanna's Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

ibis budget Melbourne Airport

Hotel near URBNSURF Sports Park
Located close to DFO Essendon Shopping Center, ibis budget Melbourne Airport provides a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 56-cm LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2002
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 56-cm LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To access the self-service kiosk, guests must enter the reservation number (not the itinerary number) found on their online itinerary to check in. Staff is available for late check-in service for a fee.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is ibis budget Melbourne Airport pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

As of Dec 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis budget Melbourne Airport on Jan 3, 2026 start from ￥12,715, 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 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is ibis budget Melbourne Airport located?

Located in Melbourne Airport, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from URBNSURF Sports Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Moonee Valley Racecourse and Flemington Racecourse are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

ibis budget Melbourne Airport Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

B

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable and very convenient to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Layout is a little quirky, but absolutely fine for an overnight stay at the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like staying here when leaving on holiday Easy walk to airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean. Staff was friendly. Location was great for 1 night’s layover.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect proximity to arrivals and departure areas of airport. Great being able to walk with helpful signage
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport for next morning flight!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raiane

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness
bathroom to small
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a budget option, this is a perfect hotel conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple cheap brekkie was welcome. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean but spartan. We just needed a place to sleep before our early morning flight and this place fit the bill perfectly. We walked from the hotel to the airport bag drop in 18 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

GIAN PAOLO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good if you have to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Suitable and convenient for an overnight between flights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got charged before i arrived but it made things much easier for my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and walkable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy access and parking Bit cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient budget style accommodation awaiting flight to holiday. Suitable for the need basis.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce and Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need an elevator of some sort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what you expect for Is budget and at that price. When all you need is a bed and a shower, then it's perfectly fine. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025