A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with hotels with great views in Melbourne, Australia. Hotels with wonderful city views, rooftop views and river views and properties with views over the Yarra River, Albert Lake, 50th and Southbank. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands offers accommodation within 1.5 km of the centre of Melbourne, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. A balcony with outdoor furniture and lake views is offered in all units. The apartment features family rooms. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a toaster, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. At the apartment complex, the units come with bed linen and towels. The apartment also provides an indoor pool and a steam room for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands include Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Crown Casino Melbourne. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Charming. Great views. Opposite Seven Hectares of Park Land. The Jazz Corner Hotel is an authentic contemporary art boutique hotel located on the highest topographical point in the CBD, across Flagstaff Gardens. Most of our rooms and suites offer exceptional park and city skylineviews, as well as a balcony and terrace for your comfort and luxury. As the home of Bird's Basement, one of the world's most famous jazz clubs, our newly refurbished hotel is situated in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant cultural scene. The hotel's location is minutes away from the Queen Victoria Market and the CBD's shopping district, as well as a tram ride from major museums and attractions, making it an ideal location for travellers. The Victorian Courts district is amongst the many attractions surrounding the hotel, offering an array of experiences to complement your stay. Overall, the Jazz Corner Hotel provides a unique and memorable experience for those who appreciate jazz music and want to stay in the heart of Melbourne's bustling cultural scene.Show full description
This is the most charming, cool and creative hotel with great views in Melbourne. Soooo nice!
Charming. Located on the waterfront of Melbourne's Docklands precinct, AKOM AT Docklands offers a range of stylish, fully-furnished, self contained 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments. The property is located on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD and in the heart of the Melbourne commercial district. Located in 4 different towers, most of the apartments have wonderful water and/or city views. AKOM AT Docklands is a 15-minute drive from Melbourne Airport, and 5-minute walk from Southern Cross Railway Station. The property offers easy access via the free tram service into the Melbourne CBD. Melbourne's major event location Etihad Stadium is located only 200 meters away. The modern, open-plan apartments offer private balconies, flat screen televisions with cable channels and full kitchens including an oven, dishwasher and microwave. WiFi and onsite parking is available for an additional charge. There are a range of nearby award winning restaurants and bars, as well as the convenience of supermarket/bottle shop, chemist, and dry cleaning services.Show full description
Beautiful. Rooftop bar.Opened September 2021. Located in Melbourne, 2.7 km from Sandridge Beach, Oakwood Premier Melbourne provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a lift. The property has sea and city views, and is 1.1 km from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The aparthotel features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Each unit is equipped with a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At the aparthotel, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The aparthotel serves a continental and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. You can play billiards at Oakwood Premier Melbourne. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Crown Casino Melbourne, Eureka Tower and Southbank Promenade. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 14 km from Oakwood Premier Melbourne.Show full description
Beach front location. Located within a 10-minute walk from Burke Street Mall and Queen Victoria Markets, Avani Melbourne Central Residences offers accommodation in the heart of Melbourne. Complimentary WiFi is offered. Relax in the spacious living room with shows on demand or enjoy views of Southbank, the city or Queen Victoria Markets. Guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room. Offering a selection of one or two-bedroom contemporary suites, each boasts a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Melbourne Museum is a 8-minute drive from Avani Melbourne Central Residences, while St Paul's Cathedral is a 10-minute driveaway. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 23 km from the property.Show full description
Unique. Great for yoga. Surrounded by shops and restaurants in Melbourne CBD, this 5-star hotel offers spacious suites with LCD TVs, balconies, and panoramic views over Yarra River. Melbourne’s Southbank Promenade and tram station are 200 metres away. Quay West Suites Melbourne provides suites that include fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, dining areas, and a furnished balcony. Guests can enjoy using the 15-metre indoor lap pool, spa, sauna, and fitness center. Meals and drinks are served indoors or outdoors on a spacious terrace at the hotel’s Jarrah Restaurant & Bar. The menu features seasonal specialities such as fresh local seafood, light pasta, simple grills and steaks. Quay West Suites is a short walk from the Melbourne Arts Precinct, Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Aquarium, Federation Square, and Victorian Arts Centre. Flinders Street Railway Station is a convenient 10-minute walk from the property.Show full description
Elegant. Located at the Paris-end of Collins Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins offers 363 luxurious rooms and suites located on levels 36 - 50 of the hotel. Each room offers floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views over the city with the highlight overlooking the Yarra River and out to Port Phillip Bay. Atrium Bar on 35 serves up an extensive wine and cocktail list while soaking up the views of the internal atrium up to the 50th floor glass ceiling. A fully equipped gymnasium, SoFIT offers everything you need to keep energised during your stay while also taking in the city views from level 36. With the accommodation having been refurbished in 2022, all rooms offer chic modern furnishings blending the heart of Melbourne with the soul of Sofitel's French identity. Each room offers a 55 inch flat screen TV with Chromecast capability and paid movie channels, In-Room tablet for ordering Room Service or other hotel services, coffee machine and black out shutters for a restful night’s sleep. Available exclusively to guests booking rooms which include access, our Club Sofitel executive lounge is the highest in the city located on the 35th floor and offering everything from signature breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks and canapés with incredibly personalised service. Our award-winning restaurant, No35 offers sophisticated seasonal dining, 150 meters above street level on the 35th floor with the majority of tables overlooking Melbourne city. This central location offers the best of Melbourne on your doorstep with Federation Square, Bourke Street Mall and the Princess and Regent Theatres all within a 5 minute walk. A further 10 minutes will see you reach the Arts Centre, NGV or Melbourne Museum while metropolitan train and tram services are located right outside the hotel. For those driving into the hotel, valet parking is available from our porte-cochère off Collins Street.Show full description
This hotel has nicely-appointed rooms with large windows that offer panoramic views of the city. The best places to enjoy the views are from the rooms on the upper floors and the bar on the 35th floor.
Historic property. Rooftop pool. Located in the heart of Melbourne, Wyndham on William offers stylish accommodation within 10 minutes' walk of Melbourne's vibrant cafes, restaurants and bars. It features a rooftop heated pool, a fitness centre and a library. Wyndham on William is 5 minutes' tram ride from Etihad Stadium, Festival Hall and Docklands. It is 10 minutes' walk from Queen Victoria Market. Melbourne Airport is 20 minutes' drive away. Guests can enjoy a show from one of Melbourne's iconic theatres including Princess Theatre, 10 minutes' walk away. Each spacious apartment is air-conditioned offers modern décor. It features flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower. Hotel facilities include a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a BBQ area.Show full description
This is likely one of the most HISTORIC small hotels in Melbourne.
Close to beach front. Trendy. Rooftop pool. Tyrian Serviced Apartments Melbourne offers modern, luxury accommodation in Melbourne. You can swim in the rooftop terrace pool with views of Albert Lake or work out in the building's fitness centre. A hot tub and sauna are also available for you to relax in. The property overlooks the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. The property is just 4 km from Melbourne CBD, where guests have access to Melbourne's famous lane ways, cafes and shopping. The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is just 1.2 km from the property. Each apartment blends aesthetic style with functionality offering a private balcony and bathroom with luxury amenities. Some units offer fully equipped kitchens, fitted with quality stainless steel appliances. Free WiFi is available in each apartment. Watch the sunset with a drink or enjoy a BBQ on the rooftop terrace.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great beach front location, a unique rooftop pool and good yoga facilities.
Lively. Great views. Located in the waterfront district of NewQuay, in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne's Docklands Private Collection - NEWQUAY offers stylish, self-contained apartments with a private balcony. Guests enjoy access to a fitness centre and an outdoor heated pool. Most apartments offer city or water views. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Melbourne's Docklands is situated only 5 minutes' walk from Etihad Stadium and 10 minutes' drive from Flemington Racecourse. Iconic Melbourne shopping precinct, Queen Victoria Market is 20 minutes' walk away. Each apartment at Docklands Private Collection features modern decor with an open-plan lounge area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, dishwasher and a microwave. Guest facilities include dry cleaning services, conference facilities and secure undercover parking. More than 30 award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes are located on the complex’s doorstep.Show full description
An amazing apartment with incredible views of the Docklands harbor and the surrounding area. The best places to enjoy the views are from the balcony or the 19th floor. SO NICE!
Elegant. Pan Pacific Melbourne offers luxurious and stylish accommodation, with panoramic views of the city, Port Phillip bay or Yarra River. Pan Pacific Melbourne has direct internal access to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. All air-conditioned modern rooms at the Pan Pacific Melbourne include floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views. Crown Casino is a 20-minute walk, and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Each room has a work desk, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is 24-hour in room dining available to all in-house guests. Breakfast is also available though the in room dining menu located in guest rooms, and orders can be placed through a food order system. Pan Pacific Melbourne offers concierge services and the 24-hour front desk can arrange dry cleaning, currency exchange and babysitting. It offers facilities for business meetings and events.Show full description
The views from the hotel are incredible, and there are plenty of places to enjoy them. The club lounge is a great place to relax and take in the views, and the restaurant has fantastic dining.
Cool. 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. 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. With commanding South Wharf views across the golden exterior facade. 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. 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. 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.Show full description
Lovely property. Gorgeous surroundings. Just 600 metres from Etihad Stadium, Accent Accommodation@Docklands offers access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and an on-site coffee shop. Guests can enjoy city or water views. On-site parking is available for an additional charge. Docklands Accent Accommodation is a 5-minute drive from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and an 8-minute drive from Bourke Street Mall. It is a 10-minute drive from Crown Casino & Entertainment Complex. This elegantly furnished apartment offers a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. It is air-conditioned and has a lounge area with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a bathtub and a shower. The apartments are individually furnished and decorated.Show full description
A fantastic property to enjoy beautiful surroundings. Some of the best places in the hotel to enjoy the bay are the rooms with river views, or you can also have city views from the fine on-site restaurant.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne is located on the banks of the Yarra River opposite Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Crown Casino, just 5 minutes' drive from the central business district. It features a 24-hour fitness centre, a heated rooftop pool, dining outlets and abundant meeting facilities. This 4.5-star hotel offers a range of guest rooms and suites, many with breathtaking views of the Yarra River , City Skyline and the Bay. Each room at Crowne Plaza Melbourne features large windows, a work desk with free WiFi access, coffee machine with complimentary pods and 55-inch LCD TV. The hotel features three dining outlets which include Ottie's - the hotel's signature restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Dive Bar and Pow Wow, an on-site café. Staff at the 24-hour reception desk can arrange dry cleaning services and city tours. Located withing the free Tram zone, with a stop only 20 metres from the hotel. Southern Cross Station is just a 5-minute walk from the Crowne Plaza Melbourne. It is within walking distance of Southbank, Docklands and South Wharf precincts.Show full description
Beach front location. Cosy. Located along the northern banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River within Melbourne CBD and Docklands, Waterfront Melbourne Apartments offers unique designed apartments individually furnished with the intention to create a homey and comfy space ideal for both short-term holiday rental and long-term corporate accommodation. Each apartment comes with top quality appliances, own laundry facilities, fresh linen, free speedy Wi-Fi, smart TV and ducted air-conditioning. All the apartments have a balcony with a magnificent view of the Yarra River or the city. Our professional and personalized services along with the location of our property are our top score ranking according to our guests re views. Waterfront Melbourne Apartments is just a short walk to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Crown Casino complex and the DFO South Wharf. Catching the free city trams to Docklands Precinct or Melbourne Aquarium is hassle free with the tram stops located at our door step. Southern Cross train station and Marvel Stadium are close by and within a walking distance. Waterfront Melbourne Apartments offers guests the comfort of their own homes with the amenities of a highly rated hotel. The proximity to the award restaurants and coffee shops in Southbank and South Melbourne together with the centrality to major events in Melbourne highlights the popularity of our apartments.Show full description
The hotel has great views of the river and the car park, and is close to the Melbourne Conference Centre and restaurants. The location is great for an event at the Melbourne Conference Centre.
Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Mantra on Russell offers self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV. The property features a heated swimming pool, a fitness centre and a hot tub. Most apartments also have a private balcony with city views. Mantra Melbourne is just 5 minutes' walk from Her Majesty's Theatre and the Princess Theatre. It is 5 minutes' drive from the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. The on-site Home Kitchen & Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also offers a 24/7 room service. All air-conditioned apartments include a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen. Each apartment has a laptop safe box and a work desk. Guests can relax in the sauna, or enjoy the sun on the sun terrace. The 24-hour reception can arrange dry cleaning and car rental services. The tour desk can help guests with travel arrangements. Complimentary WiFi is available in the lobby.Show full description
Elegant. Great for yoga. Located on Collins Street, perfectly positioned in the heart of Melbourne's shopping, dining and theatre centre, Grand Hyatt Melbourne comprises of luxurious guest rooms, and premium suites, all boasting contemporary living and spectacular Melbourne city skyline or picturesque Yarra River views. Grand Hyatt Melbourne boasts world-class facilities, including upper and lower lobbies, couture boutiques, a signature restaurant Collins Kitchen, a stylish, modern bar Ru-Co, and City Club Health & Fitness Centre, open 24/7, featuring an indoor swimming pool, sauna and open-air tennis court. Available exclusively to guests booking rooms which include Grand Club access, the Grand Club Lounge is located on the 31st floor of the hotel offering panoramic views of the Melbourne city skyline and high levels of personalised service. The Queen Victoria Market is 1.6 km from Grand Hyatt Melbourne, while the Eureka Skydeck 88 is 1.2 km away, where you can experience views of Melbourne and beyond. . Show full description
Rooftop pool. Crown Metropol offers luxury accommodation on Melbourne’s Southbank. Guests have access to an exclusive lounge (open on select days only) and a bar with panoramic city views. Each spacious room features stylish modern décor and spectacular views. Air conditioning and an LCD TV are provided. The bathroom includes an oversized shower, large vanity and a privacy screen. Dining options at Crown Metropol Melbourne include the Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar. The hotel features 2 swimming pools, an indoor sun-deck relaxation lounge and a world-class fitness centre. Crown Metropol is located next to the Crown Entertainment Complex, and opposite Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is a 10-minute walk to Southern Cross Station and Docklands.Show full description
Delightful property. Nice surroundings. This 5-star hotel offers an award-winning restaurant, luxurious accommodation and spa facilities, just 1.5 km from Melbourne’s city centre. It is a 4-minute walk from popular shopping precinct Collins Street, and a 5-minute walk from Princess Theatre. Park Hyatt Melbourne provides a variety of rooms that feature city views, Art Deco and Ottoman décor, and spa-inspired Italian marble bathrooms. Free WiFi is included. The Hotel’s restaurant is known for its creative contemporary cuisine as well as the Park Club Health & Day Spa. Park Hyatt’s spa and wellness centre includes a fully equipped fitness centre, a 25-metre heated swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor sun terrace. Nearby attractions include Melbourne Museum, Fitzroy Gardens, and Melbourne's theatre district and Chinatown. Queen Victoria Market is 3 km from the property.Show full description
This is the most elegant, relaxing and stylish hotel with great views in Melbourne. WOW!
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