Is parking available at the property?

Yes, on-site parking is available for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Breakfast is available on the premises, providing various excellent meal offerings. Specific serving hours are not mentioned.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The inn is located in South Melbourne, near notable landmarks such as Melbourne Central and the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with easy access to Melbourne Park and St Kilda Beach.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed to stay at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

Lily Sands Inn in Melbourne

Average nightly price at Lily Sands Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$91
February	US$89
March	US$119
April	US$87
May	US$86
June	US$82
July	US$90
August	US$90
September	US$91
October	US$75
November	US$78
December	US$80

What guests think

Lily Sands Inn draws travelers for its convenient South Melbourne location near Albert Park, trams, Clarendon Street, and the convention precinct, with many praising friendly staff, clean spaces, comfortable beds, and budget-friendly value for short, practical stays.

Rooms range from compact to roomy, with some updated bathrooms, but recurring issues include weak or noisy air conditioning, poor TV reception, limited seating, and noise from stairs, doors, or the street. Facilities are basic: parking is mostly on-street or nearby paid, and shared kitchens can be under-equipped or untidy. Breakfast is only on weekends and described as simple, which some found misleading during weekday stays. Expect a no-frills, well-located base.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with parking mostly on-street or nearby paid; some found it easy after hours or weekends, while others struggled or expected on-site parking. Shared kitchen areas exist, but some guests found them under-equipped or not well maintained.

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Susan

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to change room as Air Conditioning was making very loud noises. Rooms very cold on arrival. AC too small for space and struggles to heat the space. Kettle plugged into power board with fridge. Lead not long enough so kettle balances on edge of bench. No chair to sit in. “Kitchen” on each floor. Dishwasher full of dirty dishes - no detergent tablets. Also toaster, microwave and kettle.

10

John

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect for a stopover. Close to the city. All-day parking close by for $14. I will be staying again.

6

Sanjay

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Finding parking on the street can be iffy. The room is comfortable, but a bit cramped. The bathrooms are clean. A bin in the room would have been handy. Good value for a one night stay in the city.

6

Neil

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When I booked it said free parking at the premises! Was on street parking that had to pay for 2 hours! Had to pay a deposit $100 which is going to be refunded? Was only shown stairs to the room level ! Had to report poor quality of television service! Was rectified quickly!

8

Virginia

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking easy after 6pm only. Was advised breakfast available when I booked but that’s only on the weekend.

4

Marion

4 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,360 nights

The location was great 😊 but the parking wasn’t. The guest house has NO private parking. Stayed for 1 week and didn’t get one decent nights sleep. We had the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept in, felt every spring & it was only a double size you couldn’t hang over the edge as it had very sturdy steel side supports. In addition to this we heard people coming & going all night up & down the steel staircase like baby elephants & every door SLAMMED shut. Whilst the place was very clean the cleaner was loud eg music playing singing loudly & swearing for all to hear. Certainly not discreet by any means. I would not recommend this place until these issues have been resolved.

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Brian

15 Dec 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean comfortable room for the budget-conscious. Secure building. I stayed 4 nights during a sporting event, and was out early, and back very late each day. Management accommodated my only request without a fuss.

8

Sally

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really comfortable bed, clean property, very warm and friendly welcome. The bathroom was updated and very spacious, great shower. Just a little dark so putting on make-up or seeing details on the face was difficult - maybe they could look to improve the bathroom task-lighting when they next get around to any alterations/updates in future. Overall very positive experience. Parking was also a breeze.

10

Melissa

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect for our 5 day tradeshow at the convention centre. Big rooms, very big bathroom with decent hot water and easy parking within walking distance of the fair (only on the weekends is it all day parking which seems to be the norm in Melbourne). Area is quiet and not traffic jammed

8

Andrew

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They need to equip the kitchen in the penthouse suite fully, with glasses, wine glasses, matching plates, etc, etc.....

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean and tidy across reviews. A few guests reported housekeeping lapses, such as dirty dishes left in a shared kitchen or inconsistent cleaning.

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Susan

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to change room as Air Conditioning was making very loud noises. Rooms very cold on arrival. AC too small for space and struggles to heat the space. Kettle plugged into power board with fridge. Lead not long enough so kettle balances on edge of bench. No chair to sit in. “Kitchen” on each floor. Dishwasher full of dirty dishes - no detergent tablets. Also toaster, microwave and kettle.

6

Harrison

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay for the night! Everything was clean and easy to access. !! Well worth it. Could have stayed for more nights!!

8

Sarah

7 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here twice in two weeks, having returned due to the friendly service and great location from my first visit. Only downside was it can be a bit noisy from the street. The comfortable bed and clean facilities made up for this.

10

Paul

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very nice and helpful rooms were nice and very clean

8

Carol

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was perfect for me as I only came home to sleep. Very clean, but quite a small room. Staff were very friendly and helpful. In a great convenient spot, but was noisy sometimes.

10

Darin

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean room …. The staff were super friendly…. Great cafes, restaurants & trams close by …. Very close to Albert Park Sports Complex….. great air con

6

Adrian

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very polite and helpful reception, genuinely good over all. Only negative thing cleaning needs improvement and cleaners music to loud for early morning

8

Sally

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really comfortable bed, clean property, very warm and friendly welcome. The bathroom was updated and very spacious, great shower. Just a little dark so putting on make-up or seeing details on the face was difficult - maybe they could look to improve the bathroom task-lighting when they next get around to any alterations/updates in future. Overall very positive experience. Parking was also a breeze.

10

BELINDA

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place to stay. Close to MSAC & Albert Park and a tram ride away from the city center. Room was clean & bed comfortable. Highly recommend.

6

Sonia

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was closed on arrival which was during the day but someone came in to help with check in. Disappointed that the booking stated breakfast was included which was one reason for choosing this hotel but was told no breakfast during the week. Room is quite small but clean. Would call it more a shared accommodation situation than hotel - did not see any staff the whole time. Noisy with doors constantly being opened and closed loudly, particularly if sleeping in a room above the exit doors. Adequate for the price and convenient location open space, lightrail, markets etc.

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Rooms

Rooms range from compact to spacious, with many praising comfortable beds and some updated, roomy bathrooms. Recurring issues include weak or noisy air conditioning, poor TV reception, limited seating, maintenance faults (e.g., broken window winder), and noise from stairs, doors, or the street.

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Mark

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioner needs attention, it really struggled to cool the very hot room. Other than that the room was very good and the bed was great.

8

Carol

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was perfect for me as I only came home to sleep. Very clean, but quite a small room. Staff were very friendly and helpful. In a great convenient spot, but was noisy sometimes.

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Joffrey

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good hotel, very quiet except the metallic stairs and elevator. The metallic stairs are very noisy and loudly resonate when people use it. The elevator rings every time it gets to request floor, which is useless and pretty annoying. Those noises can be heard from the room and hear plugs are necessary in evening and morning if you want to sleep

8

Louna

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We a good stay at Lily Sands. Very good location. Unfortunately, the TV did not work, the Air-conditioner made a huge noise and the shower curtain was not sufficient to keep the bathroom floor dry. It started raining during the night, which caused the tree next to the window to slam it's branches onto the walls and window f the building. Very scary noise. Did not sleep well.

6

Michael

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Double glazed but window winder broken meaning it didn’t close properly Bed too big for room Very efficient late check in and helpful staff

8

Sally

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really comfortable bed, clean property, very warm and friendly welcome. The bathroom was updated and very spacious, great shower. Just a little dark so putting on make-up or seeing details on the face was difficult - maybe they could look to improve the bathroom task-lighting when they next get around to any alterations/updates in future. Overall very positive experience. Parking was also a breeze.

6

Andrew

19 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady that ran it and I assume owned it was nice. The actual room was old, dated and tired. You get what you pay for. I personally would not stay again.

10

Melissa

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect for our 5 day tradeshow at the convention centre. Big rooms, very big bathroom with decent hot water and easy parking within walking distance of the fair (only on the weekends is it all day parking which seems to be the norm in Melbourne). Area is quiet and not traffic jammed

8

David

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I've stayed at the Lily Sands numerous times. The only criticism I have is that the TV reception is terrible. it keeps dropping out on multiple channels.

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Sonia

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was closed on arrival which was during the day but someone came in to help with check in. Disappointed that the booking stated breakfast was included which was one reason for choosing this hotel but was told no breakfast during the week. Room is quite small but clean. Would call it more a shared accommodation situation than hotel - did not see any staff the whole time. Noisy with doors constantly being opened and closed loudly, particularly if sleeping in a room above the exit doors. Adequate for the price and convenient location open space, lightrail, markets etc.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with efficient or easy check-in including after hours. However, reception hours can be limited or inconsistent (closed or late), and a few guests noted booking/room errors or unprofessional noise from staff.

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MILAN

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, welcoming and helpful staff, super comfortable bed. Delightful neighbourhood and walking distance to South Melbourne Markets and public transport. For tye price, fantastic!

10

Brenda

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonderful place to stay. The helpfulness of the staff was incredible, so friendly and accommodating. Recommend this place to others.

10

Paul

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very nice and helpful rooms were nice and very clean

10

Darin

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean room …. The staff were super friendly…. Great cafes, restaurants & trams close by …. Very close to Albert Park Sports Complex….. great air con

4

DANIEL

25 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Heard someone (staff) complaining outside my room about a customer storing luggage and leaving. Profanity was used loudly. Then heavy metal music continued to be played loudly while I was trying to get some sleep. Was between 9-11am but still expected a quiet place to be able to rest peacefully.

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Michael

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Double glazed but window winder broken meaning it didn’t close properly Bed too big for room Very efficient late check in and helpful staff

8

Laura

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in out of hours, nice place to rest for the night. Great proximity to Albert park for a morning run.

8

Winston

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was only weekends which was misleading when I made the booking. Staff was late one morning and arrived at 10am instead of the stated 9am for staffed hours. It didn't affect me but affected another patron who required some help but couldn't do anything until they arrived.

4

Andrew

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After a 4 hour drive we arrived to no booking despite receiving emails the day before clarifying check in procedures. Had a room but it was not ready. Couldn’t have a shower before a dinner engagement.

6

Sonia

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was closed on arrival which was during the day but someone came in to help with check in. Disappointed that the booking stated breakfast was included which was one reason for choosing this hotel but was told no breakfast during the week. Room is quite small but clean. Would call it more a shared accommodation situation than hotel - did not see any staff the whole time. Noisy with doors constantly being opened and closed loudly, particularly if sleeping in a room above the exit doors. Adequate for the price and convenient location open space, lightrail, markets etc.

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Location

Convenient South Melbourne base close to trams, South Melbourne Market, Clarendon Street dining, Albert Park/MSAC, and the convention centre, with good walkability to the city. Some guests also described the area as quiet, though a few mentioned street noise.

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Duanguang

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, the hotel is within walking distance to city and MSAC. Room is clean and staffs are very nice and helpful. If you are looking to stop and rest, this hotel offers the best option you can get in south Mel. Price is very reasonable, very good dollar value.

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MILAN

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, welcoming and helpful staff, super comfortable bed. Delightful neighbourhood and walking distance to South Melbourne Markets and public transport. For tye price, fantastic!

10

John

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect for a stopover. Close to the city. All-day parking close by for $14. I will be staying again.

10

Timothy

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy and staff friendly. Room was nice and perfect for the short stay. Walking distance to shops, transport, restaurants and pubs

10

Darin

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean room …. The staff were super friendly…. Great cafes, restaurants & trams close by …. Very close to Albert Park Sports Complex….. great air con

8

David

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and convenient for work.

8

Andreas Josef

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet place near the Park, still a lot of Food options especially on Clarendon Street. 20 Minutes walk to the Center and botanical Garden and affordable prices!!

10

Melissa

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect for our 5 day tradeshow at the convention centre. Big rooms, very big bathroom with decent hot water and easy parking within walking distance of the fair (only on the weekends is it all day parking which seems to be the norm in Melbourne). Area is quiet and not traffic jammed

10

BELINDA

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place to stay. Close to MSAC & Albert Park and a tram ride away from the city center. Room was clean & bed comfortable. Highly recommend.

10

Ron

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely quiet place to stay close to Clarendon St Shopping

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Dining

Breakfast is basic when available and generally offered only on weekends. Several guests felt weekday breakfast information was unclear or misleading.

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Virginia

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking easy after 6pm only. Was advised breakfast available when I booked but that’s only on the weekend.

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Aimee

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with city views. The staff were really friendly, we were given a free room upgrade which was a nice surprise. Basic but nice breakfast, fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereals ect. We enjoyed our stay.

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Winston

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was only weekends which was misleading when I made the booking. Staff was late one morning and arrived at 10am instead of the stated 9am for staffed hours. It didn't affect me but affected another patron who required some help but couldn't do anything until they arrived.

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Sonia

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was closed on arrival which was during the day but someone came in to help with check in. Disappointed that the booking stated breakfast was included which was one reason for choosing this hotel but was told no breakfast during the week. Room is quite small but clean. Would call it more a shared accommodation situation than hotel - did not see any staff the whole time. Noisy with doors constantly being opened and closed loudly, particularly if sleeping in a room above the exit doors. Adequate for the price and convenient location open space, lightrail, markets etc.

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