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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Exterior
Reception
Courtyard
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lounge
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(127 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Mini Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Superior King room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room (No Housekeeping)

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room (No Housekeeping)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Palm Sugar Thai Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Langlands Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬2 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
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 285 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like 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
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and electric kettles

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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 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

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per day

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 100 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)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Southern Hotel Melbourne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

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.

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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 954 out of 2329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 864 out of 2329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 333 out of 2329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 2329 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe & quiet - perfect for a solo female traveller!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for catching the Skybus out to the airport and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Top location..friendly staff..great breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great buget hotel in a terrific location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for walking to Marvel Stadium, Spencer Street Train Station, and the Casino. Lots of dining options around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to ztay close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a challenge but our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Across from Southern Cross station 639 steps, makes it ideal for quick, convenient, movement to and from the airport, train etc. Beds are clean, comfortable and for the most part good++. Bathroom is brilliant. Convenience stores are a 5 min walk. I have stayed here many, many times because of these traits. Check-in/Check-out very easy as staff very polite and do a really good job to help.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to everything very convenient.will always stay there when in Melbourne
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently positioned and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good overnight stay for Skybus access to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great deal and location.

Great location, clean room and friendly staff. Very quiet and peaceful, considering the location in the heart of the city. Excellent price too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and excellent location opposite Southern Cross station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my third stay. Comfort bed, good location, good breakfast and dinner, friendly staff. Definitely coming back next time I come to Melbourne. I would recommend it to family and friends
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noppawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed , quite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hassles with check in or our, Friendly and obliging staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We needed a one night stop for family on travel from Melbourne. Access to Southern Cross Station is excellent and would likely use this premises again due to easy location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is pretty good for a low budget hotel. My double room was small but perfectly adequate, the bathroom was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location location

Location is perfect, quiet ,clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to lots
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More convenient for everything and very fast service and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean modern hotel in good location. No view from most of the rooms but good value for money anyway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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