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Shadow Play by Peppers

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Visitors experience Melbourne's energy at Shadow Play by Peppers while unwinding in the sauna or steam room after city exploration. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, or recharge in the library with high-speed WiFi available throughout.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Bar
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
308 – 320 City Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Crown Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southbank Promenade - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Collins Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 3 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kingpin Bowling - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CIEL Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Shadow Play by Peppers

Luxury aparthotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a washer/dryer and a dining area, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like an espresso maker and a pillow menu. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Shadow Play by Peppers offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and espresso makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 10 per night

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 32 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Library
  • Pay movies

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Conference space
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 75 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Shadow Play Peppers Aparthotel Southbank
Shadow Play Peppers Aparthotel
Shadow Play Peppers Southbank
Shadow Play Peppers
Shadow Play by Peppers Southbank
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Shadow Play by Peppers Aparthotel Southbank

Frequently asked questions

Does Shadow Play by Peppers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shadow Play by Peppers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for AUD 60 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Shadow Play by Peppers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Shadow Play by Peppers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shadow Play by Peppers located?

Located in Southbank, this luxury aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino, Collins Street, and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Marvel Stadium and SEA LIFE Melbourne are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 27 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 29 minutes.

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Shadow Play by Peppers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 246 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely staff, great breakfast. Room was perfect along with the amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Couples weekend away

Fantastic accommodation convenient location and easy to get around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

A pleasant stay

Good location, apartment for a family was on the small side but we managed ok. Hot water system was impossible to regulate, other than that it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great stay with my family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, terrific amenities. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place to stay.

The accommodation was excellent, separate lounge, kitchen/dining areas with one bedroom and bathroom. All at a very reasonable price and in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Ideal

Great 2 bedroom apartment. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rp

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brilliant Hotel. Centrally located. I'm so happy with the services that Ashleigh provided me as my flight was late, accommodated me with check out & gave me access to the library to complete my work. She is an absolute asset to you! Thanks Ash! Will definitely see your Hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kellie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice convenient hotel sloth mould in the shower
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bill

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Price, room was always cold, Water was cold. In house restaurant had very poor choice. In general, very poor hotel for price, certainly woundnt stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, great location would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Basilios

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice modern apartment and great location close to crown casino and southbank.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sweet helpful staff, great room & fabulous pillows!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neta Ellen Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very happy with stay!,room clean quiet and staff very helpful! Only complaint was the room delivery for breakfast which was quite speedy but unfortunately not hot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very happy with our stay. Staff were polite and friendly, room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
nice place to stay and has everything you need in house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall, we found the property very clean, well appointed with excellent amenities for a family stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is really great, thoroughly enjoyed it. Clean, stylish, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly rate the breakfast downstairs in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Very friendly staff. Rooms were beautiful and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, facilities were great everything seemed brand new.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Hotel is in good walkable distance from Southbank/Crown area and has a tram stop out the front. Supermarket very close by. Unfortunately, pre-stay communication was poor and check-in was very lengthy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean rooms; excellent and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the Melbourne Convention Centre and South Bank area . Breakfast were awesome and the Staff were really friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely Stay, warm and friendly people, clean and fresh rooms, handy to everything, Thank you, we will stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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