Punthill Essendon

Name: Punthill Essendon
Address: 1142 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Rating: 8.15

"Comfortable beds"

"Well located"

"Excellent in-house restaurant"

"Rooms were clean and comfortable"

"Spacious rooms"

"Great nearby shopping"

Amenities

Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Dry Cleaning
Banquet Facilities
Bicycle Rental
Garden

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Property description

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Art Deco aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

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Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

Based on 363 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

30%

Couple

30%

Family

30%

Group

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Punthill Essendon, travellers highlight convenient access to public transport and the airport, generally spacious apartments, and recurring drawbacks such as limited parking, slow lifts, intermittent noise, and occasional cleanliness or odour issues.

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Kyle

Dec 30, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Staff, location and accommodation were all exceptional.

Gavin

Dec 27, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

The entire place is incredibly decrepit and tired. Rooms were tidy and kind of clean but communal areas were dirty. The entire place had a funky smell to it. The lift was the slowest lift I have ever used. Painfully slow.

Craig

Dec 23, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Clean spacious room. Very handy location for transport, shopping and dining options.

michael

Nov 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Excellent service Very clean Professional

Marian

Nov 9, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, lifts were a bit slow but no complaints other than that

1142 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Location

Located in Melbourne (Essendon), Punthill Essendon is within a 5-minute drive of DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Moonee Valley Racecourse. This luxury aparthotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Flemington Racecourse.

DFO Essendon Shopping Center(0.8 miles)

Moonee Valley Racecourse(2 miles)

Highpoint Shopping Centre(2.9 miles)

Royal Melbourne Showgrounds(3.1 miles)

Flemington Racecourse(3.2 miles)

Melbourne Zoo(4.1 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 23:59

Before 10:00

Security deposit

AUD 150 per accommodation on arrival.

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Self parking is available on-site for AUD 25 per night, with in/out privileges. Parking height restrictions apply.

No pets are allowed at the property, including service animals.

Check-in time is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival for arrangements.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not mentioned.

The property is located in Essendon, Melbourne, within a 5-minute drive of DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Moonee Valley Racecourse. It is approximately 3.1 miles from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and 3.2 miles from Flemington Racecourse.

Children are welcome, and one child up to the age of 5 years can stay for free when using existing bedding in the parent's or guardian's room.

Rollaway beds are available for AUD 30 per day, but cribs are not available. Advance request for rollaway beds is recommended.

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