Located in the historic South Wharf Promenade in Melbourne, the four star Novotel Melbourne South Wharf was built in 2017. The hotel is complemented with direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest meeting space. Guests can enjoy the on-site fitness centre, restaurant and bar. In contrast to the historical maritime docks and cargo sheds, is the contemporary architecture of Melbourne’s newest buildings and attractions. Housed in the neighbouring historic wharfs and cargo sheds are a variety of bars, dining and shopping. The iconic 1885 three mastered tall ship and The Polly Woodside are nearby. A 17-minute walk from the hotel is Etihad Stadium, playing host to International sporting and entertainment events. Featuring 26 levels with 347 accommodation rooms and suites, guests can choose from a range of inspired accommodation rooms and suites, boasting floor to ceiling windows with views across the City skyline or towards Port Philip Bay. All rooms and suites feature modern and thoughtfully designed bathrooms with walk in showers and LED back lit mirrors. Melbourne’s bar, dining and café culture is well represented in the Balcony bar and restaurant. With commanding South Wharf views across the golden exterior facade. The Balcony Bar and Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in-between. The Balcony Bar and Restaurant service philosophy is to provide the best of Victoria’s farm fresh produce with emphasis on sharing plates and platters. As the sun sets across South Wharf, the Balcony Bar serves up local craft beers, ciders and guests choose from an extensive wine list, hand selected from Victoria’s wine regions. A stroll across the Seafarers Bridge will connect you to the heart of the City, Southern Cross Station, New Quay and Docklands. The South Melbourne Market is a 10-minute drive away, where you find a culinary journey of cosmopolitan dining and farm fresh produce. SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium is just 1.3 km from the property, while Royal Botanic Gardens is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 25 km from Novotel Melbourne South Wharf.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Melbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lukrecija
    Australia Australia
    Close to DFO, also close to the centre 20 min walk or free tram to Flinders street.
  • Gayle
    Australia Australia
    The comfort, peace and the before was extremely comfortable
  • Jeannie
    Australia Australia
    Lovely location happy hour is great before heading out to tea and off to crown for some more celebrations
  • Ricky
    Australia Australia
    Very clean, comfortable bed, great shower and fantastic staff
  • Nadine
    Australia Australia
    The staff were fantastic and it’s a great location.
  • Luisa
    Australia Australia
    It was lovely neat and tidy. Clean sheets, toilet and shower.
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    The room was comfortable clean and well maintained. Being able to link my phones streaming to the tv was also great
  • Eloise
    Australia Australia
    Everything was great! Super comfy and clean and great location. Great price too
  • Diana
    Australia Australia
    Amazing views, extremely clean and very comfortable.
  • Irene
    Australia Australia
    I enjoyed the wide variety of options available for breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • River view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 50 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Novotel Melbourne South Wharf in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Novotel Melbourne South Wharf