Aparthotel

Quest on Dorcas

4.5 star property

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment  | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $99
$90 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8

Explore the area

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8 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
  • Place, Shrine of Remembrance
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Road
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 893 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 904 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 904 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (South Melbourne), Quest on Dorcas is a 5-minute walk from Shrine of Remembrance and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Botanic Gardens. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Melbourne Arts Centre and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Melbourne Skydeck.

What's nearby

  • Shrine of Remembrance - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Kilda Road - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melbourne Arts Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Station - 3 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kettle Black - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brewmanity - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Foremost Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Don Don - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Quest on Dorcas

Quest on Dorcas offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include babysitting (surcharge) and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the aparthotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 25 per night)

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Crib: AUD 5 per day

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 40 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: AUD 50 per pet per day (maximum AUD 450 per stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Deposit: AUD 300 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • 46 units
  • Built in 2004

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property will place a credit card authorization at check-in for the general deposit. Cash is not accepted. The authorization increases to AUD 1000 per stay from December 31 to January 1. The funds are released by the bank within 3-7 business days after check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per pet, per day (maximum AUD 450 per stay), plus a deposit of AUD 300 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 1000 per stay (for stays between 31 December - 01 January)

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: AUD 300 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per pet, per day (maximum AUD 450 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
WiFi is available up to 500 MB per day, per apartment. Charges apply for any additional usage.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Quest on Dorcas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 656 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The front desk staff were amazing and very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Always a great stay at Quest. Room nice and clean. Plenty tea & Cofffee. Staff at reception are always polite Its handy having a washing machine and clothes dryer in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was welcomed by Leslie - she was very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very friendly staff and clean apartment with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location generous size rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic

Disliked: Amenities
good location. apartment very ordinary
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good location and a perfect place for what we needed (which included washer/dryer in the unit).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We had a very nice room it was spotless. Plenty tea, coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Yes very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a nice place to stay at close to where we needed to go well maintained and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Location excellent. Enjoyed our room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel was excellent. No complaints at all. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious room and good facilities. The location was good to walk or tram to CBD. Parking was easy. Groceries available very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seong Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice

Great hotel with a view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Spacious, quiet and tram stop nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
A great stay in a lovely, clean apartment in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect for our stay

Perfect location for event at the Arts Centre, easy parking, friendly reception staff, clean and comfortable. Would definitely not hesitate to book and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Comfortable bed and pillows. Plenty of room in our 1 bedroom apartment. Curtains needed a bit of TLC, but very friendly and helpful staff. Vety central for walking to different areas of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in reception were very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Communication
Limited solar access into rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and clean, in a great location and easy to get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Always a great spot to say for events at the music bowl. Clean, nice rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The receptionist was lovely and helpful. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023