What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee and should be arranged in advance.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in St Kilda, Melbourne, within a 10-minute walk of St Kilda Beach and St. Kilda Sea Baths. It is 0.9 miles from St Kilda Esplanade Market and Luna Park, and close to various dining and entertainment options.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 12 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 60 per night, and advance request is required for confirmation.

Tolarno Hotel - Melbourne's Charming Stay

Average nightly price at Tolarno Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$110
February	$115
March	$160
April	$85
May	$74
June	$64
July	$65
August	$75
September	$91
October	$72
November	$89
December	$96

What guests think

At Tolarno Hotel, travellers highlight the quirky, art-filled character, generally friendly service, and some spacious rooms, while also noting that the historic building shows its age, with certain areas and furnishings feeling tired or in need of attention.

Many guests value the convenient St Kilda base with quick access to trams, the beach, and plenty of dining options. Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, with reports of mould, dust, worn carpets, odors, pests, intermittent housekeeping, and issues like faulty fixtures, weak Wi-Fi, and fluctuating water temperature or pressure. There is no elevator, parking is off-site and sometimes feels insecure, and the on-site restaurant/bar has often been closed with limited reception hours. Expect a characterful stay that favors location and personality over polish.

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Facilities

No elevator; stairs required. Parking is off-site nearby and relatively inexpensive but with limited security, and the on-site restaurant/bar was closed during many stays.

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Raelene

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and out quick and efficient. $10 parking around the corner. Stayed in the la petite room and it was, but suited our 1 night purpose, lovely art on the walls. Bed was comfy and the room was quiet.

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Michael

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking facilities lack security.

10

Feroz

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice walks along the beach. Reasonable food and groceries one can buy. Parking at $10 per day and friendly staff at the reception desk with great advice 😁

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Terence

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator Very weak wifi signal- had to use mobile phone hotspot Paint peeling in bedroom walls

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Michelle

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in was easy with no issues. There are no lifts so you'll need to carry any bags up. My room was at the front of the building with a balcony overlooking Fitzroy St which was noisier than expected on Fri/Sat nights. Several different trams are a short walk away to travel into Melb CBD or further afield. Parking is offsite about a 10 min walk away, my car was fine for 5 days. Woolies Metro is a 10 min walk away for anything you need.The room itself was spacious and had tea/coffee making facilities and a bar fridge. Ensuite was small but serviceable.

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Crusader

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tolarno iS iconic in Melbourne. I remember it as an art gallery in the 1980s, when it was the scene of incredibly diverse exhibitions, managed by George Mora, the son of gallery founders, George and Mirka Mora. Mirka is renowned for her painting illustration work, with its distinctive patterning. Tolarno is a brilliant hotel conversion. Art is everywhere, distinctive recognisable art of diverse media and style. In some areas it is as if pieces of gallery have been hewn from the old walls and repurposed to continue its education and entertainment roles here. Tolarno was known for its hearty food, generosity of spirit and hospitality. All of those qualities are on display now, and the staff generate a welcoming vibe even when they are not around. One never feels stranded. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained, with a strong character of homey architecture before the ubiquitous marble, plastic and flat plasterboard of contemporary hostelries. There are no lifts and rooms are on various levels, making the place inaccessible to many, but its lack in this area probably contributes to its incredible affordability. You are right in the midst of Fitzroy Street here and on the quieter side of the street. I heartily recommend Hotel Tolarno.

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Nicholas

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good rooms in a great location, Rooms were clean and well appointed. Didn't realise there was no lift facilities which was a bit of a challenge traveling with an 8 month old and all of the associated stuff. Comfortable bed and great pillows.

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chun man

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

停車場在旅館步行時間約三分鐘左右，沿路上有好幾個垃圾桶直接放在行人路上，是很大隻的一種。停車場有露宿者，有少少保安的隱患。旅館內沒有發現電梯，有大型行李的旅客要多花點力氣才行

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Amihay

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very simple place in St Kilda. I just spent a night there to be close to a show I booked, but the hotel room was very basic and simple. Also no elevators for taking the luggage up. The receptionist was OK and helped with what i asked, but nevertheless, very simple place compare to what a person can get in Melbourme.

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Ivan

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The security 8/10, the facilities 8/10 old squeeky but clean and maintained building, modern & interesting decor at entrance & reception with compact but functional & modern rooms, Staff/Service excellent 10/10, Parking 8/10 is around 100 meters from hotel, if raining take umbrella, but relatively inexpensive.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: some rooms are tidy, but others report mould, dust, odors, stained or worn carpets, and occasional pests or smoke issues. Housekeeping during multi-night stays can be irregular.

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Jason

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fire alarm was covered with a plastic bag, bed bugs were reported from the staff member staying there.

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Maria

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the position and the quirky artwork. The room itself had a lovely outlook over Fitzroy Street but was in disrepair with water damage and worn carpet. The television didn’t work at all and there was no milk for the tea or coffee provided. The room was not very clean and I wouldn’t stay here again.

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Mathew

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The person who checked me in on Thursday and Checked me out on Monday was very kind and attentive. The issues I experienced during my stay were mainly related to the cleanliness and the noise from other guests on the floor above me. Regarding the cleanliness theres there was mould above the showers and dust along the walls. I had to request a staff member check the door next to the toilet as it had concerning brown stains which wiped away with some dampened toilet paper. The table provided in the lounging area of the room had marks and stains over it. The bin and blinds in the room also need some repairs. For the nights over the weekend there were no issued with sound until the last night (sun). A larger family had been booked into a small room above mined and there was consistent thumping for hours before I complained to reception. I later was later awoken 10:30 pm by more constant thumping and yelling from the family where I texted the number provided to speak to the room again. I was then again woke at 2am by the thumping in the room again. I didnt bother to text or call as I received no response to my text messages from earlier.

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Andrew

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the most part the room was clean and well presented. However, there were several long, black hairs on the bed and bedside table and the bath tub had a film of dust indicating it had neither been used or wiped down for an extended period. Finally, there was no soap apart from a very small tube of body wash. One small bar soap would have been sufficient.

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Craig

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When I approached the room, I could smell smoke, cigar smoke to be accurate. Once in the room it was clear someone had been smoking, it reeked. The smoke detectors were covered in plastic bags (unsafe) The carpet by the sink area was soaking, the blinds looked like they had never been cleaned, there was black mould on the sofa cushions and in the bathroom. BUT, when I approached the manager he changed my room with an upgrade which is the only thing saving this hotel from a 1 star rating.

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Peter

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room had lights not working , mould in the shower, no tissues , the sky light in the bathroom was covered with dead crickets. Other than that the beds were very comfortable a d the artwork was fabulous.

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mark

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room smelled like dirty socks , there were stains all over the carpet .

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stuart

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel Tolarno will always be a favourite of ours with its quirky decor and great location. Our room was large, very quiet and the bed really comfortable. Its lost its lustre though, we were there for three nights and our room was not serviced. No big deal but different to our last stay. The carpets need replacing and a general freshen up is overdue. The attention to detail has been lost. Mirka and George would not be happy.

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Taylor

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good overall, no cleaning of the room though. Would go back

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JOHN

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t know what is worse: the terrible hygiene or the bad vibrations. My room was in bad need of a clean. Sticky surfaces, rubbish under the bed, scum on the shower head, a pervasive smell of body odour. Light switches that don’t work. Terrible threadbare pillows. I went down to complain, but the team had all left. No-one around this morning when I left. I’ll never stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with quirky art and useful kitchenettes or balconies, but interiors are dated with peeling paint and other maintenance issues. Some guests experienced street or corridor noise and unreliable Wi-Fi.

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Leah

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were wonderfully friendly and accommodating. The rooms were large and eclectic, exactly as advertised. The interior could use some repairs as there were lots of paint chipping, cracking, etc, but the rooms felt clean which is most important. Would definitely stay here again.

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Zigi

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property which of course could do with updating, but this is to be expected at this fantastic price. Room was HUGE and so comfortable and really, really well appointed. It had absolutely everything we needed. Excellent transport links, will definitely be staying here again!

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Tempany

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to explore St. Kilda and full of cool art. But the place smells musty and our room was run down with several broken lamps, air conditioner, dusty blinds, dirty bath etc. it just needs a total deep clean. The place and vibe is super cool though and the staff were lovely. Restaurant and bar were both closed.

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simon

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Location of hotel in St Kilda was excellent. The Tolarno itself has an arty boutique feel. It looks a bit tired in places but if you can past that I would stay again. 2 mins walk to great Irish bar - Fifth Province. You need to go there.

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Robin

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Needs a refit of nearly all appliances despite appearing near new (TV, fridge, Fans in room and in bathroom- didnt use the microwave but the jug worked), a chair so there is somewhere to sit other than on the bed and somewhere to put electronic appliances handy to this. Some peeling paint on ceilings points to water leaks in places. Hot water availability was also uncertain. I stayed 4 nights and no room service at all despite kitchenette encouraging own food preparation and only one very small garbage bin (and no bowl to eat cereal etc if you could find out where to buy it). Had to ask for a fresh hand towel. The existing front cafe / bar and restaurant are no longer operating and no information about nearby Metro's to get your own or alternate cafe's restaurants. New day manager trying hard to help but a proper audit is essential to establish what needs to be done. Very sad to see such an iconic cultural place going to ruin. I had also booked and paid for 4 nights in advance through Wotif but when a charge came through that a payment was going to an unknown company in the US despite the notice that there were no foreign currency charges, I responded to a scam warning from my bank and as a result my credit card was cancelled at considerable inconvenience to myself. I subsequently found out from the hotel that Exepedia owned Wotif and were responsible in the US (under a different name) for the transaction-too late.

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Terence

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator Very weak wifi signal- had to use mobile phone hotspot Paint peeling in bedroom walls

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Hayley

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Massive 2 bed apartment. huge and comfy couch. Friendly staff. Great location. Quiet room location, back off the Main Street.

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Tamieka

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel very untidy, noisy and bed uncomfortable. Great location for st kilda beach, trams and restaurants. You can hear ever door close. Shower water pressure great but would randomly go hot and cold.

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Michelle

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in was easy with no issues. There are no lifts so you'll need to carry any bags up. My room was at the front of the building with a balcony overlooking Fitzroy St which was noisier than expected on Fri/Sat nights. Several different trams are a short walk away to travel into Melb CBD or further afield. Parking is offsite about a 10 min walk away, my car was fine for 5 days. Woolies Metro is a 10 min walk away for anything you need.The room itself was spacious and had tea/coffee making facilities and a bar fridge. Ensuite was small but serviceable.

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George

Dec 13, 2022

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Stayed 19,339 nights

Hotel is old and shabby. Rooms are ok, but dated. WiFi was very bad, did not cover the entire hotel.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though responsiveness varies. Several reviews note limited reception hours and difficulty getting assistance at times.

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Stephen

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only negative is the reception opening hours.

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Gabe

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service from staff, particularly reception. Friendly, fast and knowledgeable

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santiago

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nadie en recepción ni al check in(18:30) ni al check out(9:00) La habitación q nos dieron no se correspondía con la reservada. La q nos dieron mucho más pequeña y muyyyy antigua

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Ruby

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Love that the business has a history of Australian art, having connection to Mirka Mora, art gallery director and well known art collector. So good to see ongoing paintings of all sizes and contemporary styles in the rooms and hallways. Stephen at the front desk was very helpful and knowledgeable - a delightful person.

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Dianne

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I am a returning guest to Tolarno's, a quirky building that has been a feature of St Kilda for decades. The staff at Tolarno's are splendid people, polite, accommodating and helpful. I will happily return again. Thank you.

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Zedekyah

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I lost my key on my final night and had no assistance in getting a new one. Which was very scary considering I was in an area i wasn't familiar with and had nowhere to sleep.

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Peter

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were excellent. Very helpful and went out of their way for us.

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Richard

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was not responsive too my problem in the room, no heat, hallway was filthy and keycard didn't work in hallway, on the last night the Asian front desk guy actually walk me up to my room and fix the problem.

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Michael

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Conveniently located to transport, spacious rooms. Felt like a home away from home. The staff were very friendly and very helpful.

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Balraj

Oct 5, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Not a 4 star hotel: No lift Old smelly rooms Reception closes at 5pm Stairs carpet is very old and noisy

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Location

Convenient St Kilda base with tram stops close by, easy walk to the beach, and plenty of eateries. Many found it straightforward to reach the CBD.

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Neera

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is very conveniently located - a minute walk to tram stops travelling to the CBD and just a few mins walk to the beach. Also got upgraded to a much larger room free of charge, friendly service and easy check-in/out process. Great room with decent amenities/beautiful artworks displayed throughout the corridor. My relatives who stayed there were impressed and would definitely be coming back next time they’re in Melbourne!

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simon

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Location of hotel in St Kilda was excellent. The Tolarno itself has an arty boutique feel. It looks a bit tired in places but if you can past that I would stay again. 2 mins walk to great Irish bar - Fifth Province. You need to go there.

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Kate

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Cindy

Feb 4, 2023

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Knowledgeable staff and easy check-in. It was a beautiful and artsy hotel albeit a bit old. The carpet in our room was a bit frayed and the fridge looks like it has seen better days. It is a quite noisy location. You can hear all the traffic and the noise from the bars. Generally though it is conveniently located to some awesome restaurants nearby and the beach. Everything is within walking distance.

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Ramona

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel itself met all our needs for a couples get away. Intrigued by the art decors throughout the place. Convenient to everything from transport, restaurants, bars , shops and the beach.

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Trevor

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved how close it was to the tram stop & also to St Kilda beach. Easy walking distance Thank you for having us

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Michelle

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in was easy with no issues. There are no lifts so you'll need to carry any bags up. My room was at the front of the building with a balcony overlooking Fitzroy St which was noisier than expected on Fri/Sat nights. Several different trams are a short walk away to travel into Melb CBD or further afield. Parking is offsite about a 10 min walk away, my car was fine for 5 days. Woolies Metro is a 10 min walk away for anything you need.The room itself was spacious and had tea/coffee making facilities and a bar fridge. Ensuite was small but serviceable.

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Selina

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, very quiet hotel

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JUSTINE

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

C'était parfait Calme et bien équipé Arret de tramway juste en face

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Christophe

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Perfectly located in the centre of St Kilda!

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Dining

The on-site restaurant and bar were closed in many reviews, and there’s little information on breakfast. Most guests relied on nearby eateries or in-room kitchen facilities.

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Andrew

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Grungy and sketchy. Not at all what I expected. A dingly old style hotel behind 2 closed down bar/resturants. Room had a bit of a kitchen, then another one in the room with a bed.

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Tempany

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to explore St. Kilda and full of cool art. But the place smells musty and our room was run down with several broken lamps, air conditioner, dusty blinds, dirty bath etc. it just needs a total deep clean. The place and vibe is super cool though and the staff were lovely. Restaurant and bar were both closed.

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sandro

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super gute Lage, direkt vor der Tramstation. In die Stadt hat man mit dem Tram ca. 10 Minuten. Direkt vor Ort hat es verschiedene Restaurants.

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Richard

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Highly recommended, clean and secure premises, centrally located in the heart of St Kilda. Easily accessible to all forms of transport, restaurants and various retail outlets. Staff very polite and professional

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Eldad

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Lovely place, quite, clean, and within walking distance from restaurants and cafes.

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Glenn

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good position, not 5 star, bit funky and good for an overnighter…Closed businesses downstairs make it a bit eerie….

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Ramona

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel itself met all our needs for a couples get away. Intrigued by the art decors throughout the place. Convenient to everything from transport, restaurants, bars , shops and the beach.

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Stephen

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to central St Kilda and the eateries

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Dianne

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at Tolarno's are very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The hotel is quirky and has been a part of the neighbourhood for decades. It is full of artwork and the downstairs restaurant - currently closed for renovations - will be a welcome re-addition when it eventually reopens. The property is within walking distance to the beach, eateries, venues. The tram stop is literally outside the door and a tram journey into Melb CBD takes approximately 15 minutes. The property, given its age, is not perfect, but is a local landmark and should be preserved as is.

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Rafael

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Place needs a little more TLC. Staff was great. Place has a unique style and energy. Ac works great. Close to the train and beach. Great gem of a restaurant across the street.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9 $79	10 $70	11 $71	12 $75	13 $99	14 $145
15 $85	16 $79	17 $79	18 $80	19 $79	20 $88	21
22 $91	23 $84	24 $81	25 $95	26 $100	27 $145	28 $147
29 $84	30 $84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $95	2 $100	3 $86	4 $117	5 $117
6 $89	7 $89	8 $89	9 $89	10 $95	11 $110	12 $117
13 $89	14 $85	15 $86	16 $89	17 $89	18 $106	19 $112
20 $89	21 $89	22 $88	23 $89	24 $89	25 $108	26 $117
27 $86	28 $89	29 $168	30 $224	31 $280

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