Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.4

Located opposite Southern Cross Station in Melbourne CBD, the Great Southern Hotel Melbourne features a 24-hour reception and offers nonsmoking rooms with centralized air conditioning and private private bathrooms. This property features 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 private bathroom, some with a bathtub. Ironing facilities and hairdryers are included in some rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Melbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 king beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 king beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

Guests who stayed here loved

Yvonne
Australia Australia
“Lovely clean room, comfy bed, restaurant was great for dinner. Extra blanket in room was very useful”
Jennifer
Australia Australia
“Being able to be moved to another room when the air conditioner was not working.”
Tim
Australia Australia
“Everything was perfect for my needs. Great location, clean and comfortable facilities, friendly staff. I was only there one night, so didn't get a chance to experience all the venue had to offer, but would absolutely recommend.”
Martin
Australia Australia
“Very well positioned close to everything or close to public transport.”
Dean
Australia Australia
“The location was ideal and it was right next to 7/11 which made it easy for snacks and toileries The Accommodation was clean and the room was easy to find. No issues at all this was a great accom for the purpose”
Max
Australia Australia
“Great location great staff and great price my go to hotel when in Melbourne plus now with new TVs I can now watch Foxtel without using my phone, great work Great Southern”
Katie
Australia Australia
“Thank you to the team at Great Southern Hotel. While there, I wasn't well, and the staff were so kind and really helped me at a difficult time. Thank you so much.”
Vicki
Australia Australia
“The locoation was excellent being near to Southern Cross Station, it was easy to check in & out. I was fortunate to be upgraded. The room was spacious for my needs. The restuarant was very nice for both an evening meal and breakfast.”
Anthony
Australia Australia
“It's a regular accomodation I choose for any trips I make to Melbourne.”
Bridgette
Australia Australia
“How close it was to Marvel Stadium and southern cross station”

Hotel area info

Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $13.88 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:30 to 10:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Cereal
1903
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Service
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
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More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $66. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
1 year old
Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-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 authorization form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 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, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms & baked beans, plus help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yogurt, pancakes, coffee, tea and juice – No refills) at AUD 21.00 per person (served between 07:30 am to 10:00 am 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.

Restaurant 1903 will be closed from Wednesday, 24 December 2025, until Friday, 26 December 2025, inclusive, due to renovation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.