Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(135 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mini Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior King room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(108 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(88 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (No Housekeeping)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

West Executive Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Melbourne Central Business District hotel, you'll find SEA LIFE Melbourne and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 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

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
  • ‪Palm Sugar Thai Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Bisou - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5-star hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 285 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne offers 285 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Southern Hotel Melbourne to the airport?

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is 10.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jan 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne on Feb 10, 2026 start from $66.46, 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.

Does Great Southern Hotel Melbourne have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne.

How close is Great Southern Hotel Melbourne to the beach?

This hotel is 4.6 mi (16-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 7.5 mi (23-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Great Southern Hotel Melbourne offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 21 for adults and AUD 21 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

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 costs AUD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 30 per night.

Does Great Southern Hotel Melbourne have a pool?

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne does not have a pool.

Does Great Southern Hotel Melbourne have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Great Southern Hotel Melbourne have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Great Southern Hotel Melbourne to downtown Melbourne?

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is 0.5 mi away from Melbourne.

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 995 out of 2429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 883 out of 2429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 358 out of 2429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 2429 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was good for what i needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great access to the trams
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was our second time staying there. we would most certainly stay again. Only a short walk to the Casino for the concert
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As usual great place to stay, staff helpful and friendly, public transporr close
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy but not clean, the bathroom sliding door had many hand prints and behind it, easily accessible with a vacuum, was quite a lot of dust build up. Shower was average with periods where it would go scalding hot and then very cold quickly. There was also some mold in the grout and along the silicone sealing. Also if you have curly hair the only shampoo/conditioner is a 2 in 1 so make sure to pack your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oluwatomilayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Family friendly hotel. Clean facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. On-site parking was easy and reasonably priced. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So convenient and central. Great room and bed. Clean. Staff were super helpful and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Carpet was old and dirty- it looked like it needed a vacuum. The room had a funky odour and the sink would not drain. Location is fabulous, breakfast was great and the staff were good. If you just want somewhere to sleep that’s close to southern cross then it’s okay .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was above expectations. Two small improvements would be better tasting coffee sticks in the rooms and a choice of normal sugar or equal otherwise perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff hadn’t received an email from me stating that my sister would’ve arriving before me so it made check in for her s little difficult but otherwise everything went smoothly and it was quiet at the rear side of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is great and the breakfast is good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherri

Disliked: Staff & service
Four nights with zero housekeeping
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only y negative was the room was hot and aircon seemed to not be working room 616
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025