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The Prince

4.5 star property
Bayside hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk

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Meeting facility
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Superior Room, Balcony | Balcony
Courtyard
Exterior
The Prince in St Kilda offers a boutique experience with unique character. Enjoy live performances at the concert venue or drinks at two bars. Staff provide attentive assistance and secure luggage storage throughout your stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Corner Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room (Boutique)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Boutique Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Double Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Corner Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Acland Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182

What's nearby

  • St Kilda Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Luna Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Crown Casino - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 3 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Esplanade - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪I Love Dumplings - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Naturale Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Di Stasio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mya Tiger - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Prince

Luxury boutique hotel near St Kilda Beach
Located close to Luna Park and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, The Prince provides concerts and live shows, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Access to a nearby health club, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Prince boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 25 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Little Prince Wine
  • Prince Public Bar

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
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 100.00 per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Prince Hotel St Kilda
Prince St Kilda
The Prince Hotel St Kilda
The Prince St Kilda, Greater Melbourne
The Prince Hotel
The Prince St Kilda
The Prince Hotel St Kilda

Frequently asked questions

Is The Prince pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Prince?

Self parking is available for AUD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at The Prince?

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

What time is check-out at The Prince?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Prince located?

Located in St Kilda, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Kilda Beach and Luna Park. Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km). Windsor Station is 26 minutes by foot and Balaclava Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

The Prince Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 957 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and really good restaurant!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHIA YEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Staff great Parking good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kulendran

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was smallish but reasonably comfortable. It would have been much better if the storage had been adequate. The 2-sectioned wardrobe had one usable section. The other section had the fridge and beverage items. Access to the car park was rather convoluted and involved navigating stairs. There are plenty of eating options around, and the St Kilda pier was closeby.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A surprising find. It was the perfect overnighter for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Classy, spacious rooms, great location, great alternative to staying in city
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the atmosphere including at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was amazing! Location was amazing! Beds super soft. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

can' wait to come back again!

amazing stay super clean and tidy, the bar is awesome and the food in the restaurant was delicious, staff were all friendly and helpful amazing view and perfect walking distance to the beach and parks, well worth the money!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Masashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but cute. Perfect location for restaurants and bars. Breakfast in the public bar was great - open fire.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chrissie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place to stay and enjoy St Kilda! Only downside noisy plumbing. Food, room and ambience wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like where it is easy to walk to multiple attractions or use public transport Hotel has been modernised yet retain sufficient elements of its old charm Only had breakfast there which was good. Enjoyed the in-house bar, wine bar Quite rooms though on the smaller size Very easy parking with walkthrough to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous night thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the property, the staff was accommodating on all levels. The only thing stopping this facility from being all five stars was no pool or spa. A big spa even, would be very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Amenities
The room was great. The staff friendly. Service on par. The food at the Prince Hotel is not good. There are plenty of great places to eat in & around St Kilda.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once you've figured out the very confusing layout of this hotel, you begin to appreciate it. Having free onsite parking is a major plus. The WiFi Internet is reliable and reasonably fast (for Australia).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
At the heart of St Kilda, short walk to the pier and park. However, the room itself is dated, mattress is rather uncomfortable (too soft), and bathroom doors are messily organised
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
its a great spot except the street people. not that safe after dark, the melbourne govt needs to do something about it .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and friendly staff, place was clean and comfortable, I recommended anyone to stay. Was really close walk to the palais theatre which is why I booked. And cannot make a negative comment against this hotel. The food and drinks were great. Will definitely be back again :) thank you to lovely staff for making me feel very welcomed and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was simple and lovely with beautiful considerate touches. Such a comfortable bed, lovely products to use in the bathroom and all the extras. Iron and ironing board, dressing gown, etc. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service
While the hotel was comfortable and the bed was great, the room was extremely noisy mostly from people being rowdy on the street below. Also, the curtains were strange and didn’t fully cover the windows. The hotel needs to work on making the rooms more soundproof. I wouldn’t stay here again just based on the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I have often stayed at the Prince and very much enjoyed it. This time I had a slight problem with my room and the staff, not only not offering any compensation, were dismissive, suggesting I ask for a room without this problem (provision of basic equipment) next time. What makes them think there will be a next time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The toilet flooded our bathroom and when we asked to be moved to another room this was denied. Initially they were not going to mop and clean our bathroom until the next day, after several discussions with managment they decided to clean the bathroom. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a whistling/buzzing sound on our floor that wouldn't go away. Night Manager was most helpful but couldn't isolate or fix the noise. Gave us some earplugs which helped. Seemed to be a faulty bearing in A/C or similar, I'm sure it's been fixed by now.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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