Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne

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Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk with a clear view, comfortable seating, and a lush potted plant.
Stylish corridor with potted plants and balconies overlooking the surroundings.
Welcome to Restaurant 1903, where guests can enjoy a self-service beverage station and relax in a modern, clean space.
Experience the classic charm of The Great Southern Hotel, featuring an elegant facade with arched windows and a symmetrical design.
Cozy retreat with a twin bed, bedside table, and convenient amenities.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 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

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

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 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
(48 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(120 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
(78 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. 897 out of 2201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 827 out of 2201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 313 out of 2201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 2201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 2201 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

8/10 Good

MW

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, comfortable for short stay. Shower over bath not easily accessible for someone with limited mobility
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Fairly basic accom in a good location. Pillows not great, shower surrounds worn and a bit mouldy. Grubby marks on walls and door. Large property over a number of floors, be prepared for other guests making noise at all hours. Staff were lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I tried to shower at around 21.30 and there was no hot water. I tried twice more that evening for the same result. Normally the hotel is better than that
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok. There's better closeby for the price. Rooms need an upgrading Toilet leaking and shower head falling off. Hot water tepid. Good location and staff were lovely. Parking convenient though tight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heating was not able to work it properly. Old building beds and pillows very hard
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My $80/night King room was great. Modern, clean, and comfortable. Great location. Amazing value for the price. Have stayed in places that cost 3 times as much and aren't as nice. Maybe I just got a cheap off-season rate?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I just wanted a cheap hotel near the Southern Cross Rail Station and the Melb Exhibition Hall. It was ideal. Clean, warm, quiet, good shower, room safe, comfy bed. It had all these including a cooked breakfast for an extra payment ($17 if you buy it there, $20 if you booked it thru wotif). It is functional. No Taj Mahal. Visually boring but ideal for the purose. I'd stay again if travelling alone or on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well-appointed and affordable rooms, very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you will certainly recommend staying at the Great Southern Hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night for a conference, but the accomodation was clean and comfortable which served our purpose, plus the room was huge so lots of room to relax. Excellent location, walkable to public transport and multiple great dining options. Staff were very friendly and helpful, very quick to assist us when we couldn't adjust the temperature in our room. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Reapi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There a really overpowering musty smell of dust and damp in the room that I was given
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times. It is so convenient to Southern Cross station and they have a great restaurant attached
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location for Southern Cross train station! The superior rooms are nice and comfortable and spacious. The standard rooms are tiny and are ok for just the night. Staff are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

alan

Liked: Staff & service
great southern got too dear and lot noisey than usual and rowdy rooms hard to sleep
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it's an older property it is in a decent area. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and handy to Central Station. Also enjoyed the continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rodel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and convinient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MERVYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy neighbour, Friday night, but overall good accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location if you need to access Southern Cross Station the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

trevor

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good position
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pinakin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025