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Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

4.0 star property
Upscale comfort meets convenience at this Melbourne hotel where guests can shop nearby or find tranquility in beautiful garden spaces

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Novotel Melbourne South Wharf offers a comfortable retreat near Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium. Visitors can explore the garden, savor Italian dishes at MR. Carpano Dining & Bar, or relax on the sunny terrace while enjoying complimentary WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

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
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located on the riverwalk, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is in South Wharf neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
Map
7 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC, 3006

What's nearby

  • The bridge to south wharf dfo
    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Melbourne city in the night
    Crown Casino
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Collins Street showing heritage architecture and interior views
    Collins Street
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melbourne Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life
    SEA LIFE Melbourne
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • DFO South Wharf
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station
    4 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station
    15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    24 min drive

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

Upscale hotel near Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Near Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, MR. Carpano Dining & Bar, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a water dispenser
  • A computer station, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 347 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and free infant beds

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (AUD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 45 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Allora-Espresso + Dessert
  • Mr Capano Bar
  • MR. Carpano Dining & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (168 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

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
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 200 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 45 per person
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 per cent

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 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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

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

Property is 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

Is Novotel Melbourne South Wharf pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf on 2 Apr 2026 start from NZ$201, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Self-parking is available for AUD 65 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Novotel Melbourne South Wharf located?

Located in South Wharf, this hotel is steps away from DFO South Wharf and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Crown Casino and Collins Street are also within 10 minutes. Flagstaff Station is 26 minutes by foot and Southern Cross Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice city view, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in easy, room super clean, great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. The staff were very friendly and the location was grea. Easy access to free tram and lovely views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rabiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms. A complimentary late checkout of 1 hour was provided on request. Any service requested was prompt and rooms were cleaned daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean service excellent. Keep up the good work. Will be back next year again in January
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Clean and new. Awesome bed! Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet rooms, fantastic breakfast and friendly staff......Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms, very welcoming staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bhaswati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a room with anazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
was close to shops and pubs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the event we were attending.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable, the view was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay, perfect location. Bed was really comfortable. The bar was closed for a private function, only disappointing thing for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff and thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and convenient stay in a good location to food, shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent modern Hotel. Spacious rooms and fantastic service. Also had a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Amenities
Hotel was in a great location. Staff were friendly and professional and the check in was seamless. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Amenities
Excellent facilities. Easy access to Convention Centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good convenient spot, nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building and customer service. It was an amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable, we had a decent view. And the Entry man when we first walked in was the most polite respcful and most helpful man ive encountered anywhere. Give him a raise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025