Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a restaurant connected to the convention center in Melbourne

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Lunch and dinner served, Italian cuisine
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Business center

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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7 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC, 3006
  • Place, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 872 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in South Wharf, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is adjacent to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Crown Casino. This 347-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to the convention center in central Melbourne, and also a short walk from Collins Street and SEA LIFE Melbourne.

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • DFO South Wharf - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Crown Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Collins Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 4 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plenary Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oporto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Boatbuilders Yard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thailander - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Munich Brauhaus Melbourne - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

Riverfront hotel with a restaurant connected to the convention center in Melbourne
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is offered for AUD 65 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 50-inch LED TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with pillow menus ensure a restful night. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (66 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 movies

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 200 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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-authorize 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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

Are free cancellation options available at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Dec 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf on Dec 8, 2025 start from $112.55, excluding 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.

What is there to do around Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

This hotel is situated in South Wharf within a short 8-minute walk of Crown Casino and also 16 minutes on foot from Marvel Stadium. You'll also find Collins Street and SEA LIFE Melbourne less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

Yes, parking is offered for AUD 65 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Novotel Melbourne South Wharf have a casino on the premises?

No, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Novotel Melbourne South Wharf good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a pillowtop mattress and around-the-clock room service in each guestroom with some featuring bay views.

Are there hot tubs at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Novotel Melbourne South Wharf have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at MR. Carpano Dining & Bar.

Does Novotel Melbourne South Wharf allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

The closest major airport to Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 11.4 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 15.8 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf.

Reviews

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bhaswati

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

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall stay was ok. Parking expensive ($50). Sheets on one bed slight stain/dirty. Was feeling crook in morning so couldn’t enjoy my buffet breakfast I had paid for and couldn’t get refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raelene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

alaides

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wifi not good, tv didn’t work, creaking ceiling tiles
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenden

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Shae

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a fantastic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have an amazing stay with my kids
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for business or pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay go every time we go to Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Novotel South Wharf- Next to South Wharf DFO

Stayed on the top floor with a magnificent view of the Yarra River on both the city side and looking out at the West Gate Bridge. The hotel is extremely clean, staff were very polite and courteous and the buffet breakfast will not disappoint. We found the bedding super comfortable and got an excellent night’s rest. We are returning customers and will continue to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Traveled with partner
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

Desiree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jashan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tnay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is sustainable and comfortable. New.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025