Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne

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Interior entrance
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (AUD 21 per person)
Exterior
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Crown Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

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

Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (No Housekeeping)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(77 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mini Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior King room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

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

  • Crown Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Melbourne Central - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 5 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palm Sugar Thai Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪State of Grace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hardware Société - ‬3 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • 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 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
  • Crib (surcharge)

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

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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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 877 out of 2137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 794 out of 2137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 306 out of 2137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 2137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 2137 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Close to southern cross station walkable distance a little dated good value breakfast would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Liked: Amenities
I’m very pleased with the whole room except that the phone was not working but the rest are of very good quality The staff at the reception were also very helpful, friendly and very accommodating. Will stay there again when I need to stay in the city. Thank you, The Great Southern Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value accomodation close to numerous retail outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and friend were impressed by the size of the room and the fantastic staff care. Thank you for making this holiday a wonderful and positive experience for them.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with good sized rooms. Excellent staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for an affordable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Staff & service
My room had a noisy air conditioner. When the compressor came on to maintain the temperature, a loud rattle could be heard coming from the unit. I had to squash a coke can and pry it between the air conditioner and the door closer to stop the noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, friendly staff. Nice breakfast. The rooms are tiny however. The first room I was given barely fit the bed that was in it and had no windows apart from the glass in the door itself. Felt very claustrophobic. After asking for a room with an external window I was kindly given a slightly larger room with a window which was adequate. The hotel doesn't deserve the 8/10 rating it had on other websites - please beware the pictures shown don't give an accurate representation of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed 😁clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place isn't fancy or modern but it has comfortable beds, good water pressure, friendly staff, good service, great location with access to trams and trains. If you're in Melbourne to do things and be out and you need a place to crash in the evening, its perfect. If you need perfect facilities and plan to spend time in, look elsewhere
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, HAMILTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always stay here, close to transport, trains and easy to get to airport. Good breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lifts were not great and quite dirty. I had a friend try to drop a package off for me and reception told them I was not staying in the hotel?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great value stay

Amazing value, very happy with the stay. I'll be back. Fllors are a bit thin, I heard the people above stomping. The carped was faded and stained but it just looked worn not dirty. I can live with this over paying three times this for a room with new carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good room great 1 night stay , Perfect Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times, because of the convenience and public transport close by..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

april

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I believe the hotel has been renovated as the bathroom are very new. In general the hotel is nice, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sudawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything i need
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean renovated room. Stayed here for 4 nights during the 2025 F1 Grand Prix. Was by far the cheapest accommodation at $400 per night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025