Located opposite Southern Cross Station in Melbourne CBD, the Great Southern Hotel Melbourne features a 24-hour reception and offers non-smoking rooms with air conditioning and private en suite bathrooms. This property boasts vintage interior décor, and a modern courtyard area. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is a 10-minute walk from Crown Casino and Etihad Stadium. Bourke Street Mall is a 15-minute walk away. Each room includes a TV, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a private en suite bathroom, some with a bathtub. Ironing facilities and hairdryers are included in some rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Melbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private parking 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
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Farzaneh
    Australia Australia
    Safe storage for the suitcases before and after check in and check out.
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    Exactly as described and excellent value for money. Clean, good size room and ensuite. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming.
  • Darlene
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location, easy to find, friendly staff, quiet and clean
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    Location very convenient. Room quiet and very comfortable
  • Lyn
    Australia Australia
    The room and how easy it was to get around Melbourne from the hotel.
  • Canan
    Australia Australia
    Location,smoke lounge but could be better if it had air conditioning in it
  • Sean
    Australia Australia
    I really enjoyed 2 nights of a comfy sleep better than living on the streets
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Closeness to Southern Cross Station and various tram routes, reasonable nightly rate whilst also being quiet.
  • Johanna
    Australia Australia
    Really great location for getting to and from Melbourne, so close your Southern Cross Station.
  • John
    Australia Australia
    Terrific value for money. First class attitude and professionalism from all the staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • 1903
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 30 per day.

  • Parking garage

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne 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
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about £50. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
1 years
Cot upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All guests must sign the property’s Terms of Stay.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation and on your photo ID. If the booking has been made in a different name to the guest’s name on arrival, an authorisation form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a non-refundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with a Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, American Express, Diners Club or JCB credit card.

Early check in available for an additional $30.00 from 10:00 am only (subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional $35.00 up until 1:00 pm (day use rate applies after 1:00 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

We offer our Great Sunrise Breakfast (One Serve of Hot Plated Breakfast: bacon, egg, sausages, hash browns & baked beans, plus help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yoghurt, coffee, tea and juice – No refills) at AUD $20 per person (served between 07:30am to 10:00am daily).

We would like to inform you that we now offer express check-in and check-out to our guests via kiosks in the hotel lobby. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff upon arrival if you need assistance.

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.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

  • Check-in at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is 0.6 miles from the centre of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Great Southern Hotel Melbourne offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte
    • Room options at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin
    • Great Southern Hotel Melbourne has 1 restaurant:

      • 1903
    • The prices at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.