Best Western Plus Buckingham International

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Sandringham Beach

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Outdoor spa tub
Sports facility
Executive Room
Front of property
Three Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1130 Nepean Highway, Highett, VIC, 3190
  • Southland Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Royal Melbourne Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brighton Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment 1 Queen and 1 Twin Bed

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

Executive Triple Room

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Three Bedroom Townhouse

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Compact Queen

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Highett stay.Your stay at this Highett hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Southland Shopping Centre and Victoria Golf Club. The Kingston Centre and Royal Melbourne Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Southland Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victoria Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Royal Melbourne Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Brighton Beach - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Chadstone Shopping Mall - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Highett Station - 6 min walk
  • Dandenong Station - 16 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southside Billys - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪SpudBAR - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hunky Dory Fish & Chips Highett - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Buckingham International

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Sandringham Beach
Best Western Plus Buckingham International offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2788 square feet (259 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Best Western Plus Buckingham International. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2788 sq ft of conference space
  • 259 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Buckingham International offers 73 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 25.50 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 20 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 50 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 full breakfast: approximately AUD 25.50 for adults and AUD 17 for children

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. 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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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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Best Western Plus Buckingham International Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything for me
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room itself was great except the pillows had no support Extensive renovations where underway right up to 6pm Saturday and early Sunday morning again There were big skips outside room and bags of cement piled up on walkway Overall noisy dusty and not relaxing at all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tammy-Lea

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I understand there are renovations but it could have been done a whole lot better. Reception was stuffed into a little room. There were bags of dirty linen left lying around everywhere for people to trip on. The parking was very tight and limited. The first room was not cleaned properly, dust and mould on everything, bed not made correctly, crockery misplaced. Cobwebs handing from ceiling. We were moved into a newly renovated room. We had one knife, no plates, heaps of glasses. The tiny fridge had no ice compartment. No microwave, a toaster but no crockery or cutlery. Parts of the room were dusty. We did get a service everyday, that was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allistair

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Precisely as expected. I haven’t yet tried the food at the restaurant, but the menu appears both extremely old school and delicious. Its text book kracknell and Kaufman, and the gnocchi sounds amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Overnight stay, cosy & quiet - great restaurant

Recently updated hotel room. Compact but comfortable and quiet for a 1 night stay. Tried in-house French restaurant which exceeded our expectations. Excellent food, wine and service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with partner
Unfortunately this place was a let down from the motel we stayed in Chiltern. The room was very, very compact for two people. The room was not cleaned properly. There was construction works going on & this was not disclosed before we booked. Also payment was to be made on registration but this was not the case. Very disappointed with both the accommodation & Expedia.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally a good place to stay, but they are renovating so extra noise and as such parking is an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is being renovated, however it's not noisy and the restaurant is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Was convenient to each our son in Moorabbin. Broken door handle - we couldn’t get in when we returned at 10.45 and it was lucky that reception was still open. Lock was not fixed the next day but the day after that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The living space for a 2 bedroom unit was way too small. The very small couch could only fit 1 person. No space for luggage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Renovation going on at the moment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary and Barry

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

The Buckingham

We stay here often because it’s always clean , comfortable and friendly. This time they were in a state of refurbishment and the Restaurants were closed but we found a lovely fish and chippery just around the corner. The service at the motel didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel under construction

This hotel is under construction. (as of January 2025, looks like long term). Office moved to a room temporarily. Construction noise begins at 7 am. It is right on a busy road. Train nearby. Staff are friendly but the hotel is older and obviously needs an ungrade. Restaurant is closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked on the fact of the brand name always good standard in uk and abroad not here very poor room facilities closed down over Christmas which I found to be poor pool area wasn't fit for use really. The staff however were good and that at least made it bearable stayed a number of nights at other locations.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Iulieta

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is set back from the busy highway so heard no traffic noise at all. Just over a 5 minute walk to the Highett station which has great train service to the city in just over 30 minutes. Woolworths and good local shops opposite the station. 15 minute walk to the Southland mall which has all the shops you could wish for. Room was a good size, stayed 5 nights and slept well throughout.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024