Fawkner stay.With a stay at this Fawkner hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Fawkner Memorial Park and 6 miles (10 km) of DFO Essendon Shopping Center. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Melbourne Zoo and Queen Victoria Market.
What's nearby
Melbourne Zoo - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
Queen Victoria Market - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
Marvel Stadium - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
Crown Casino - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
Melbourne Cricket Ground - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
Getting around
Gowrie Station - 11 min walk
Essendon Station - 15 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
El Jannah Charcoal Chicken Campbellfield - 6 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Ummah Thai Restaurant - 7 min walk
Red Rooster - 7 min walk
Musicland - 5 min walk
About this property
ibis Budget Fawkner
3-star hotel near Fawkner Memorial Park
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ibis Budget Fawkner also features a vending machine, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.
This 3-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.
1 building
103 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Garden
Newspapers in lobby (free)
No smoking on site
Coffee shop
Ibis Budget Fawkner offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 13 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Recycling
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should use the reservation number found on their booking confirmation for self check-in after 8 PM.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 13 per person
Self parking fee: AUD 5 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Reviews
6.6
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The staff were absolutely lovely and the property, while a decent walk from Gowrie train station, was easy access into Melbourne and ideal for our event at the Marvel Stadium. Trains are frequent and cheap - you do need to buy a myki card tho (we got ours at the airport). Accommodation is more like student halls or a backpackers/hostel (albeit with own rooms and bathroom facilities). Incredibly basic but acceptable for the cost and our one night stay. We were on the ground floor but had little to no noise (the main noise was the aircon - nothing Loop earplugs can’t cancel out!) and the rooms were secure - with grilles on the downstairs windows and a blackout shade (slightly ripped). We did worry about walking around at midnight after our event, but we needn’t have - it’s on a busy road and well lit. The area is a bit run down but well serviced with food places and supermarkets in walking distance. The hotel has a kitchen and laundry, if you have the need. Overall we were really happy despite it being an incredibly basic accommodation.
There is mold on the walls in the room.
No towel bars to dry your wet towels.
The shower and toilet area is smaller than a cruise ship.
No elevator
Overall the building does not exude safety.
Just awful experience, tried to get in touch as we were arriving after 12 midnight. No reply, Expedia aldo tried and no joy. Ended up booking somewhere else at further cost .. have tried but unable to get refund. Dont stay here
The room was small but very clean. Nice towels, tea, coffee etc. Bistro, wine outlet within half a block, could see Coles and McDonalds from our window.
Margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Aden
Feb 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel for a stay where you just need a bed, no elevator so if you have a big suitcase you’ll have to carry them up the stairs but very comfortable bed and nice and clean rooms.
Aden
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Cecilia
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
We checked in and checked out after 2 hours, after booking another accommodation. The toilet in the room as well as the entire room was stinking of urine, the stench was unbearable. However the gentleman at the reception was very kind and polite and we agreed that i would pay for the 1st day (it was supposed to be a 10 day stay) and the remaining days would be refunded. And expedia staff assisted with the refund, which i have received.
Broken window. The windows appeared to be sealed with tissue. It seems someone tying to stop the noise from outside by blocking it. I tried to lock tight the windows to stop the noise but it seems failed.