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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Property class: 3.5

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A modern lobby with leather sofas, a marble coffee table, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, and a view of a building through a large window.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$62 nightly
The current price is $68 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Explore the area

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44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a mirror.

Standard Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(154 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Mini Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table.

Mini Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

Superior King room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(122 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a mirror.

Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

Superior King Room with No Housekeeping

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room (No Housekeeping)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Family Room (No Housekeeping)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a door with a glass panel.

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a door with a glass panel.

Superior Twin Room with No Housekeeping

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table.

Mini Double Room (No housekeeping)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for West Executive Room

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

West Executive Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for West Executive Room (No HouseKeeping)

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

West Executive Room (No HouseKeeping)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Crown Casino and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Marvel Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Crown Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 5 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Only Coffee Project - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hardware Société - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪State of Grace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne offers 265 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 265 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and irons/ironing boards.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
At Great Southern Hotel Melbourne, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 16 2026 to November 20 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 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)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1048 out of 2500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 884 out of 2500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 362 out of 2500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 2500 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay as always..clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good cheap accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast comfy beds the staff were very helpful just a short stroll to Southern Cross station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our fave for Melbourne trips Quiet Convenient walking distance to CBD plus train station
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and amenities are reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, nice restaurant, room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in great location. Close to Southern Cross Station, trams & sights. Pretty much everything you need will be in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,great area with sky bus and lots of hotels and places to eat nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were efficient and was ideal for my overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and close to the train station!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay for a great price. The location is also amazing being a short walk to southern cross station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,central to train station,sky bus,shopping and walking distance to city centre and dfo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of checking and out next to restaurant walk to where wanted to go comfy bed and a quiet room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds are so comfy. Clean rooms Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, reasonable shower, cheap breakfast, good location, cheap laundry room
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything so good cleaning staff so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything we needed and a great location. I will stay there again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay! Fabulous location. We had an upper level which was nice and quiet. The king room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome location for public transport, clean, great price and comfortable for everything we wanted to enjoy our weekend in Melbourne
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,good located easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant is undervalued and should be promoted more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026