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Shadow Play by Peppers

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury aparthotel near Crown Casino

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Enjoy a panoramic view of the city and ocean from this spacious living area with a central island table and comfortable seating.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with a central seating arrangement, sleek lounge chair, and unique cylindrical feature.
Experience the vibrant city atmosphere from the unique, curved glass building with its series of balconies.
Relax by the rooftop pool, surrounded by sleek glass railings and a modern design.
Enjoy a panoramic city view from the comfort of a spacious bed.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
308 – 320 City Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Crown Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Two Bedroom Corner Deluxe

  • 676 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

One Bedroom Deluxe

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Weekly Housekeeping)

  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed OR 6 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (Weekly Housekeeping)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed OR 6 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment (Weekly Housekeeping)

  • 624 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Two Bedroom 2 Bathroom Deluxe

  • 640 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Two Bedroom Deluxe

  • 624 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Two Bedroom Corner Deluxe Apartment (Weekly Housekeeping)

  • 678 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Deluxe Apartment (Weekly Housekeeping)

  • 657 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Southbank stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Southbank aparthotel, you'll find Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Collins Street and Marvel Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Crown Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Collins Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Melbourne Central - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Juke's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shadow Play by Peppers

4.5-star luxury aparthotel near Crown Casino
Shadow Play by Peppers offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Shadow Play by Peppers. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Shadow Play by Peppers offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and espresso makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. 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 daily.

Languages

English

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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
  • Separate sitting 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 (daily)
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 16 2025 to June 22 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 per night

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
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)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. The property is professionally cleaned. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Shadow Play Peppers Aparthotel Southbank
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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

How close is Shadow Play by Peppers to the airport?

Shadow Play by Peppers is 12.8 mi (21-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 Shadow Play by Peppers?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shadow Play by Peppers on Aug 12, 2025 start from $123.2, 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 Shadow Play by Peppers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shadow Play by Peppers.

How close is Shadow Play by Peppers to the beach?

This aparthotel is 3.6 mi (13-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 6.9 mi (23-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shadow Play by Peppers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shadow Play by Peppers, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 32 for adults and AUD 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Shadow Play by Peppers?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Crown Casino (5-min walk) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Shadow Play by Peppers?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel. Valet parking is available for AUD 60 per day.

Does Shadow Play by Peppers have a pool?

Shadow Play by Peppers features an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from June 16 2025 to June 22 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Shadow Play by Peppers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shadow Play by Peppers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Shadow Play by Peppers to downtown Melbourne?

Shadow Play by Peppers is 0.8 mi away from Melbourne.

Shadow Play by Peppers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 235 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family and small children
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

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Well done Robbie

On arrival the entrance was not what I expected for a hotel entrance then the reception guy was on the phone dealing with another customer so had to wait some time to check in despite there being more staff on the bar next to the reception not serving anyone then another person arrived to check us in and they did say we had been upgraded from our original booking however we had a two bedroom apartment rather then the one bedroom I had booked but we were on the corner of a very busy intersection roadway and opposite a tram line with the motorway visible and at room height so not sure it was an upgrade the swimming pool Was not what I had expected but the pictures don’t show the traffic noise BUT on the positive a very good chap called Robbie who was not a regular worker at this hotel was very helpful when I couldn’t order a delivery pizza from my phone he help by not only ordering it but he even delivered it to my room when it arrived at reception you need more Robbie’s working at the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent. However the enclosed patio which states no smoking stank of cigarette smoke which stirred up my daughters asthma and the shower was very mouldy. Great location 3 minutes walk to the crown and Southbank breakfast was sufficient and excellent barista coffee which was additional on top of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neta Ellen Ivy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Basilios

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Melbourne Stay

Located behind Crown. Easy walk to crown restaurants but a 20min walk to CBD. Room was comfortable. No storage cupboards and room space tight for suitcases. Coffee machine, washing machine and dryer provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Molydaya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
On arrival there were no slippers, bottle water, bathroom amenities such as toothbrush & toothpaste, shower cap. Also called reception 4 times and no answer until the 5th call. Called up housekeeping no answer as well, I needed new towels unfortunately had to use the same ones because no one answered my calls or even returned my calls. Will explore other hotels.. thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and comfortable enough. The air conditioning is only in the living room so the bedroom was hot. The front desk staff were not very friendly upon checkout and seemed like they didn’t want to be there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location and would stay again only gripe is the couch is not comfortable ( so hard) so you couldn't sit and watch TV at the end of the day . Its on a main road so a tad noisy but that didn't bother us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a tram stop outside. Servo with a cafe right across road or walking distance to some supermarkets. Casino a 2 minute walk away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mouhamed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ngaria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Despite leaving the 'make up my room' sign on the door handle every day - they did not attend to our room the entire 5 days of our stay. Every night we'd get back to our room and have to call downstairs to request that our rubbish be removed, or ask for more toilet paper or fresh towels etc... we spoke with the front desk every day to request our room be serviced - they still neglected to carry this out. They told us that we must have left the do not disturb on the handle - but we definitely had the correct sign and we even spoke to one the room service employees who was on our floor with the cart as we were leaving and asked that our room be serviced. We would not stay here again. A few things about the apartment - loose sink tap wear, broken cupboard mirror hinge. Apartment is also definitely smaller than what the photos online make it to look like.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Okay but could be bigger

Smaller than I thought it was going to be. We had a 2br 2bathroom apartment but there was only room for 2 people to sit in the lounge to watch tv.. have stayed in other peppers hotel and the apartments were much bigger .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tereza

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family and small children
Very friendly staff. Rooms were beautiful and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel beside the casino. Checking in was a bit slow. Room was 4-5 star. No parking. Pool and gym nice but small
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahn

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice apartment, convenient walking distance to southbank etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024