Aparthotel

Imagine Marco

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Crown Casino

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Imagine Marco

Outdoor pool
55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Executive Two Bedroom Sky Apartment
Two Bedroom Sky Apartment | Balcony
Two Bedroom Sky Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
42-48 Balston Street, Southbank, VIC, 3009
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 9 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment - Unserviced

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Apartment - Unserviced

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment - Unserviced

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Executive Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

You may also like

About the area

Melbourne

Southbank stay.With a stay at this Southbank aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Crown Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Fed Square. SEA LIFE Melbourne and Hosier Lane are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crown Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 3 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velvet Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baci - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪O3 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Imagine Marco

4-star aparthotel near Crown Casino
Imagine Marco offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Imagine Marco.

This 4-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 39 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Imagine Marco offers 176 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district

Things to do

  • Gym

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 176 units
  • 2 buildings
  • 39 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The general deposit is payable by credit card on the date of arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 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; cash is not accepted
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 credit 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 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. No onsite parking is available. 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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Imagine Marco Apartment Southbank
Imagine Marco Apartment
Imagine Marco Southbank
Imagine Marco Southbank
Imagine Marco Aparthotel
Imagine Marco Aparthotel Southbank

Frequently asked questions

How close is Imagine Marco to the airport?

Imagine Marco is 11.3 mi (17-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 Imagine Marco?

As of Mar 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imagine Marco on Apr 1, 2026 start from CA $137, 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 Imagine Marco have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Imagine Marco.

How close is Imagine Marco to the beach?

This aparthotel is 3.9 mi (15-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 4.7 mi (17-min drive) from Elwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Imagine Marco offer free breakfast?

Imagine Marco does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Imagine Marco?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Crown Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Imagine Marco?

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

Is there free parking at Imagine Marco?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Imagine Marco have a pool?

Imagine Marco features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Imagine Marco have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Imagine Marco to downtown Melbourne?

Imagine Marco is 0.8 mi away from Melbourne.

Imagine Marco Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 959 out of 1926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 610 out of 1926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1926 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carey

Travelled with family
Completely over rated. old tired and needs a birthday
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Auckland

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bree-Anna

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tahlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, bed comfortable. Parking was an issue with parking full and needing to move car every 3 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, great rooms. Kitchenette. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Travelled with group
Unkept. Unimpressed with view. Average at best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location walking distance to everything i stayed in southbank for.. Great little stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luca

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ahmad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
We checked in a 2 bedroom apartment sky level. Got into the room and 1 of the bedrooms was locked. Called over and over again to have it unlocked took about 2.5 hours. By this time it was 11.30pm. Balcony on sky level un un-safe. No chairs or table. Just like standing on a cliff. Glass was shaky. Location was good thats about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony was in poor state of cleanliness, it needed a good clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mieko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Inadequate parking, poor location, laborious checkin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
Poor communication, car parking is inadequate and unreliable, location not good,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check in were very helpful and lovely! I didn’t catch his name but always polite and helpful from start of stay to finish!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025