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
Courtyard view
Lobby sitting area

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
(137 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mini Double Room

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

Superior King room

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

Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

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

Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

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

Family Room

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

Family Room (No Housekeeping)

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

Superior Twin Room

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

Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

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

West Executive Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

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
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Mercato Centrale - ‬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.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Melbourne hotel.

  • 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
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 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 150 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)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 20 per day
  • 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. 999 out of 2458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 891 out of 2458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 360 out of 2458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 2458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 2458 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

tony

Travelled with family
The room was ok. just we found few hairs on the pillow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theoni

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Some staff are not accomodating, rang property prior to my trip to pay extra for a early check in & was told that they can do when I check in and was told no when we got in at 5am in the morning. Then was told to come back at 9:30 only to be told NO again. We eventually was given the room at 1:45 to be told they will wave the $30 early booking, which I was happy to pay more anyways for a morning check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonable room, but the most unfriendly and unhelpful front desk staff. They appear to either hate their jobs or their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
room needed a bit of clean. Reception staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, staff great, fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

SEBASTIAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Up there with the worst Hotel I have stayed at, street light was beaming in the window. The noise is insane all you hear all night is over rooms slamming shut. Then not to mention a group of young people tailed behind a guest as they swiped their card in the front door and proceeded to run around the hotel banging doors and screaming out till about 2-3am.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, I was given a small room without windows, which I did not book. After I had complained, they gave me a spacious room with a view. The bed and pillows were extremely confortable. The location is excellent: everything within walking distance. The heating/ac was hard to control so I was given a portable ac device. There was a coffee kettle in the room which I appreciate. However, there were no reading lamps.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No windows in our room, paid for room service the first night it got done at 4pm the next night it was not done because of a hoodie on the bed. The room smelt musty. Overall not the best experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, from service to the room and breakfast and location...excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ravin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TASMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Yes the room was clean, the shower was excellent. The Restaurant on the Ground Floor was Supreme, we had a delicious dinner and a breakfast that covered all that you need to start your day off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

ian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
looks nothing like the pics! very disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean and tidy rooms, lovely staff and the hotel is located in an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy rooms, close to everything we needed. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jianping

As soon as I checked in I found out the bathroom faucet was loose. The wooden small door by the front door couldn’t lock. The room after the elevator floor has either go up or down 10 steps. It’s so inconvenient for people traveling with big suitcases.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room made a great first impression—clean, tidy, and well-organised upon entry. Overall, it was comfortable, but there are a few areas that could be improved. The bathroom was generally fine, though it could benefit from some small repairs, a lid on the toilet seat, grout cleaned and replaced in the shower. The tea and coffee station could use a refresh as well; adding options like Milo or hot chocolate would be a thoughtful touch for guests who don’t drink tea or coffee, and a couple of complimentary water bottles would be appreciated. The biggest downside was the view, which was just a brick wall and a bit disappointing. The king beds were clean and comfortable, but it was clearly made up of two king singles that weren’t zipped together, so they separated quite easily. Overall, the stay was pleasant, but with a few updates, it could be much better. The staff were very friendly and helpful 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David, St Andrews Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, affordable room. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the night clean and i was licky to get a park on site
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money for a hotel very close to Southern Cross Station, I paid a little extra for a premium room on top floor, a little more space and a good choice for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025