Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 star property
Hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne in Melbourne

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Interior entrance
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Crown Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (No Housekeeping)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mini Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior King room

  • 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

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crown Casino - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Melbourne Central - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 20 min walk - 1.7 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

Hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne in 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 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

  • 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 9 to 17 for adults and AUD 9 to 17 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

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 night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per night.

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 9 to 17 for adults, and AUD 9 to 17 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 night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40 per night
  • 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
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.
    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. 842 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 771 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 2058 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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a bed for the night. Clean and tidy. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Great Southern Hotel is in a very convenient location with lots of public transport close by. The room was basic but very comfortable and clean and had everything required for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

an

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
parking no good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to public transport. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The up grade of the hotel has greatly improved things. Love the location near the station.My only suggestion would be to include plates & cutlery in Rooms with microwaves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location and price are unbeatable for a brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing stay

While the Great Southern Hotel Melbourne has its positives, such as a convenient location, fast check-in, and courteous housekeeping staff, my overall experience was disappointing and unsettling. The biggest issue was the lack of soundproofing in the rooms. Noise from the hallway and other rooms was constant throughout the night—everything from air conditioning units and cupboard doors slamming to pedestrian traffic outside my room could be heard clearly. On top of that, a lot of street noise filtered in, including what sounded like crackers or even gunshots, making it hard to relax. To make matters worse, my in-room phone rang three times during the night. When I finally answered on the third call, there was someone on the other end who didn’t respond, which felt very creepy. Adding to the discomfort, the room allowed a lot of light in even with the shades down, further disrupting my sleep. After dealing with the repeated phone calls, constant noise, and intrusive light, I felt very uneasy and just wanted to leave, but it was the middle of the night. If sleep, quiet, and peace of mind are important to you, I would not recommend this accommodation provider.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and reasonably priced hotel with good facilities and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for Australian Open and moving around CBD, but very loud and a lot of strange people at night (it is next to train station). There were huge puddles outside room from A/C units and dryer didn’t work - learned this after hand washing all clothes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mr J J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to railway station
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Very spacious, comfortable & clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Homeless people around hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great House

Restaurant very well coocked &tasty meals Bed comfortable Clean A little glamour Nice music Halls are nicely presented around the apartments Well presented staff and polite
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
i had a short 2 nights stay and it clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. On the tram line. Easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025