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Shadow Play by Peppers

Property class: 4.5

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A modern interior with large windows, a dining area, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern urban street with tall buildings, a bus, and cars.
A rooftop terrace with modern seating, a pool, and a city skyline view.
A cityscape view from a high-rise building with modern architecture, a river, and a bridge.
A dining table with a view of a cityscape through large windows, a vase with blue flowers, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $131
$119 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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308 – 320 City Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006
  • Place, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a kitchen, a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a city view.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

  • 710 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms, Corner

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a lamp, and a framed abstract painting.

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms, Corner

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of buildings, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (Apartment)

  • 1249 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Shadow Play by Peppers is centrally located in Melbourne, a 4-minute walk from Crown Casino and 6 minutes by foot from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. .This luxury aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from South Melbourne Market and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Collins Street.
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What's nearby

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Crown Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Collins Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 3 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingpin Bowling - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O3 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Shadow Play by Peppers

Shadow Play by Peppers offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and espresso makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The aparthotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Melbourne? This aparthotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Shadow Play by Peppers has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured valet parking on site (AUD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 10 per night

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 42 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 50 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Library
  • Pay movies

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Conference space
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Casino 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 75 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Soundproofing
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Room Keys provided must be returned to Reception on Check-out. Lost key Fees apply.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 42 per person
  • Secured valet parking fee: AUD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 not indicated whether 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Shadow Play by Peppers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 274 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Room was great, brekky was ok. Lifts were out of service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Nice place close to the tram line
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location , amazing lady on the desk , very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Spotless room and staff brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
this place was all 10s, super close to all the best melbourne has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was a great spot in Southbank. Within walking distance to the many of the features. Great gym and breakfast. A special shout out to Paul from the Edwin Cellars Bar. He knows his wine and is always happy to recommend great wines to try.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Breakfast was nice, room was basic for the price. No view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good size accommodation for a convenient location with tram at your doorstep. Only small negative shower water went from one extreme to the next and took a while to just get to warm water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pillows and bed were very uncomfortable, very disappointing for the price, would not stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely staff, great breakfast. Room was perfect along with the amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Couples weekend away

Fantastic accommodation convenient location and easy to get around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Good value buffet breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, great location would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good to have washer and dryer in room. Kitchen is sufficient for preparation of breakfast and simple dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great stay with my family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place to stay.

The accommodation was excellent, separate lounge, kitchen/dining areas with one bedroom and bathroom. All at a very reasonable price and in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff helpful & room clean Upgraded
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was lovely and clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly . Location is great. Close to the casino, Melbourne CBD, DFO, Tram to the city and St. Kilda. Easy walk to all the restaurants on Southbank. Only disappointment was the size of the pool. Overall our stay was really enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sweet helpful staff, great room & fabulous pillows!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Noisy room very pricey
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very happy with our stay. Staff were polite and friendly, room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is really great, thoroughly enjoyed it. Clean, stylish, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
nice place to stay and has everything you need in house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023