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Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, connected to the convention centre, near Crown Casino

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At Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, enjoy a haven of comfort near the bustling Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium. Stroll through the garden, indulge in Italian cuisine at MR. Carpano Dining & Bar, or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace with free WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Why we love this property

Italian food paradise
Enjoy Italian dining, a bar, cafe, and daily buffet breakfast with plant-based options. The hotel caters to diverse dietary needs.
Pillowtop paradise
Sink into cloud-like pillowtop mattresses with customisable pillow options. Blackout drapes ensure deep slumber, while rainfall showers refresh.

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Bay view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Bay view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Bay view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | City view from property

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • City view
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
7 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC, 3006

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • DFO South Wharf - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crown Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Collins Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 24 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 45 min drive
  • North Williamstown Station - 11 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 15 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 23 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Plenary Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oporto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Boatbuilders Yard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The General Assembly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Byblos - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Crown Casino. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at MR. Carpano Dining & Bar, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall value.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 347 rooms
    • Arranged over 26 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.4 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (AUD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2018
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 168
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

MR. Carpano Dining & Bar – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Allora-Espresso + Dessert – On-site café. Open daily.
Mr Capano Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: AUD 200 per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 45 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.4 per cent

Parking

  • Self-parking costs AUD 65 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Breakfast fees apply only to guests age 12 and older.

Also known as

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel
Novotel Melbourne Wharf Hotel
Novotel Melbourne Wharf Wharf
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf South Wharf
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel South Wharf

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Melbourne South Wharf offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 65 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf and nearby?

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf has a 24-hour fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Yes, MR. Carpano Dining & Bar offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Novotel Melbourne South Wharf like?

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is located by the river in South Wharf, a short 1-minute walk from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and 8 minutes' walk from Crown Casino. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant and nearby dining options were highly praised for their excellent food, service, and convenient location. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and excellent with a standout buffet experience. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean and great location
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
Sam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modern room with an excellent view
ALAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

was a fantastic place to stay
Ricky John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in great location
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was great. Comfortable bed and aircon.
Scott, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay for business or pleasure
Juanita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here many times. Keep coming back as this hotel is by far one of the best in Melbourne. Location is amazing, close to shopping, casino, restaurant, etc. super clean and comfortable. Easy check in and staff are always kind and friendly. The bar is pretty cool and the meals at the restaurant are good. Really can’t find anything negative about this acc. It’s why I keep coming back again and again.
Rosie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and quiet. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Spacious shower. Very quiet. Lovely view of the bay and across to the western side of Melbourne. Definitely worth a staycation. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.
SHIH MING, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay go every time we go to Melbourne
Carolyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always stay here when in Melbourne.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean and quiet rooms, fantastic breakfast and friendly staff......Great place to stay
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay with the kids at the Novotel. Comfortable rooms, parking at the exhibition was validated by the hotel. Breakfast was basic but great location to walk to Marvel stadium.
JESSICA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place.
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It ticked almost all the boxes I needed for my stay except breakfast was fairly average.
Shannan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great location- easy to access with convenient parking.
Marius, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and a room with anazing views
Bhaswati, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable rooms, very welcoming staff and great location
Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent next to dfo
Lisa-Maree, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bed and pillows were horrible we had two sleepless nights and decided to check out a day early as we couldn’t bare another night.
Claire, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

was close to shops and pubs
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay!! Will be booking here everytime we are heading to Melbourne
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Crystal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent rooms a nd service.
Andrea, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay
Owen, 3-night trip