Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 65 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Limited parking is provided.

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

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 45 per person. Breakfast fees apply only to guests aged 12 and older.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details regarding room accessibility may vary.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated steps from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and is an 8-minute walk from Crown Casino. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Marvel Stadium and 0.5 miles from Collins Street.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel Accommodation

Average nightly price at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$166
February	$211
March	$218
April	$137
May	$159
June	$131
July	$134
August	$147
September	$158
October	$200
November	$213
December	$157

What guests think

At Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, travellers praise the clean, modern rooms with comfortable beds and impressive city or river views, the exceptionally convenient location beside the Convention Centre and DFO, and consistently friendly staff, especially helpful concierge support.

Common frustrations include expensive and confusing parking, the need to take two lifts with occasional delays, and limited or closed bar/restaurant hours. A few guests report TV and Wi-Fi glitches, air-conditioning problems, noise on freeway/windy nights, and inconsistent room service or breakfast quality. Overall, expect a clean, comfortable stay in a superb South Wharf location, ideal for events and shopping.

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Facilities

Parking is via the DFO and widely reported as expensive and confusing, and guests must use two elevator banks with occasional long waits. The gym is basic, there is no pool, and the bar/restaurant hours can be limited or closed for functions.

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BLAIR

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Freeway side was noisy with traffic. Waiting for lift down on departure for half an hour is not acceptable. Many guests resorted to stairs. Bedding a bit light and cooling was too cool. Took a long time to warm up.

10

Craig

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I think they need a better deal for parking. $50 for parking seems extreme even though it is subsidised.

10

Megan

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location at Southbank if you are doing DFO shopping. There are plenty of restaurants and Cafes close by. Comfortable accommodation & great friendly service. A bit annoying that you need to get 2 lifts to get to your floor but it won’t stop me staying here again. Car parking is expensive in the DFO car park. It’s a discounted rate if you are staying at the hotel but still $50 a night!

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Luke

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Customer parking really needs to be looked into. No signage or valet service. This is really a downside. Also no indoor heated pool for a new hotel like this is also a minus.

8

Pao-Tang

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is about the most convenient hotel to stay in if you are coming to MCEC. I stayed in Pan Pac last year and decided to try Novotel this year when I came for the same conference. As far as convenience for the purpose of the conference, It's about as good as it gets. Similar to Pan Pac, it has dedicated entrance to the MCEC, such that you don't even need to be in the elements. Everything is functional and business like. There is a restaurant and bar at Level 6. A reasonable gym (no view though) at level 5. Room is extremely clean and spacious. Service staff is competent and closed to being invisible.

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Tracy

Mar 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is ok, but provides little by way of facilities. The lobby bar on level 5 advertises it is open until 10pm, but on both evenings I arrived back prior to this and it was closed. It is an old style, typical business hotel - convenient location but bland.

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robert

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything inside good car parking and signage to the Novotel from car park was terrible

8

Peter

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel it self, Clean, comfortable, Quiet and walking distance to most things that"s happening at the wharf. But a very Average Hotel, No pool, Breakfast room was closed in, food was cold.....

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Yusuf

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second time staying at Novotel and we are always impressed with its services and facilities. The staff are friendly and helpful and the location is perfect for shopping and food. The gym could use an upgrade but overall, it’s a great stay.

10

Ceanne

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

In a great location to south wharf DFO and exhibition centre across the road and quick access to DFO car parking although not much signage for directions to the Novatel reception from car park. Hotel is clean and comfortable Great for anyone doing a shopping weekend !

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently highlight very clean rooms and public areas. A small number reported issues such as stained linen, dust, or missed housekeeping.

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Peggy

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet

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Linda

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So spotlessly clean! Staff incredibly helpful. Really happy with our stay. The bed was utterly comfortable, best mattress I’ve had at a hotel. Would go back in a heartbeat

6

Dean

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location is good room was very dusty

10

SHIH MING

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and quiet. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Spacious shower. Very quiet. Lovely view of the bay and across to the western side of Melbourne. Definitely worth a staycation. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.

10

Justine

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, tidy and quiet. Bed was very comfortable.

10

Sam

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable

4

Kylie

Jan 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not clean Lots of evidence of previous guest still in room

10

Andrew

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The staff, clean room, and the view from the 24 floor was fantastic

10

Bruce

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean. Very comfotable. Great service.

6

Cameron

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Modern, comfortable rooms with great city/river views and generally good beds; some find them compact. Recurring issues include TVs cutting out or dated, patchy Wi-Fi, occasional HVAC or hot water problems, and noise on freeway or windy nights.

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BLAIR

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Freeway side was noisy with traffic. Waiting for lift down on departure for half an hour is not acceptable. Many guests resorted to stairs. Bedding a bit light and cooling was too cool. Took a long time to warm up.

10

krysta

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The novotel was clean and tidy, rooms are compact but fine for a night or two. After hours room service menu was very limited. I needed milk for a baby at 9pm and no convenience store open or nearby. The staff provided a small UHT milk. Shoping and restaurants very close. No hotel parking but you can park in the DFO parking for a fee of $50 however, makes the stay expensive

10

Karen

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was top notch except for the TV. It was small, old and didn’t have apps so we couldn’t watch anything at all. Other than that our stay was excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6

Natalie

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wifi not good, tv didn’t work, creaking ceiling tiles

4

Daniel

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The aircon did not work ! The room was like a sauna

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SHIH MING

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and quiet. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Spacious shower. Very quiet. Lovely view of the bay and across to the western side of Melbourne. Definitely worth a staycation. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.

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Del

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a lovely hotel however there is a major flaw with the outside cladding and when it’s windy, it makes a horrendous noise all night long. We would not stay here again.

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Robert

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My Stay at the Novotel was good, however at 5.30am I encounter very little Hot water in the Shower. It took a good 10minutes to finally come good. The following day I was aware of this so turned the shower on ahead of hoping in. I was on the 14th Floor so whether there is a water delay it maybe something you want to check out. Other than that, the Staff were pleasant, and I enjoyed my stay. I was attending an Exhibition & Conference, so location is brilliant. Thank you and I would recommend the Novotel.

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ALAN

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern room with an excellent view

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Wayne

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The television kept on turning off randomly after 5-20min. Very annoying when trying to watch programs.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with standout concierge support and smooth check-in for many. Some guests experienced understaffing, slow responses, or occasional booking and billing errors.

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Luke

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfortable, we had a decent view. And the Entry man when we first walked in was the most polite respcful and most helpful man ive encountered anywhere. Give him a raise.

8

Anne

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Given that there was a massive event on at the convention centre, there were only 2 staff on at check in, and they obviously had to assist the current hotel guests questions, it took a while to check in for some patrons, but the staff were very professional

6

Rachael

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Got locked out of my room, staff were not helpful at all to get me a new key. Room service food was cold.

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Simon

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The experience was awesome. Super easy to walk into the Convention centre. The Conceirge "George" was truly exceptional. He was extremely helpful, showing me how to use the tram network and his enthusiasm for his job was infectious.

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Teresa

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff - when I got to the front desk I was given a form with the wrong room booked on it. This was sorted after I retrieved my itinerary and receipt of payment, but now they are telling me that I never paid for my room and requesting $516 payment to be made to them.

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Mel

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great. Breakfast was good. They did see under-staffed both at check-in and at the concierge which took away from the experience. eg there was no-one at the desk in the afternoon to distribute the bags from the clock-room. We needed to go to Level 5 and ask to have someone help us - and all the other people waiting.

10

ALAN

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here recently and again no problems. Excellent modern Hotel with a large bathroom and good views. Service at reception was also excellent.

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Elenor

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

"I stayed at Novotel South Wharf recently and had a really good experience. The location is spot on — right next to the Convention Centre and DFO, so it was super easy to get around. My room was clean, modern, and comfortable, with a nice view of the city. The staff were welcoming and helpful which made check-in and check-out smooth. Breakfast had plenty of options, though it did get a bit busy at times. The only downside was the parking, which felt a bit pricey. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would happily come back again."

8

Catherine

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is a little far away from public transport options, when the weather is very hot. There seemed to be very minimal staff at the hotel, including during a fire alarm at 10pm, where the single staff member on duty asked me to manage other guests and stop them from re-entering the hotel while the alarms were going off. More staff, and more training on emergency protocols is needed here. This very obvious lack of staffing tainted what was otherwise a comfortable stay.

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Anthony

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property and well located, however check in was less friendly as I’d normally expect, plus no acknowledgement of VIP or Accor status

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Location

Excellent South Wharf position next to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and opposite DFO, with easy access to riverside dining, Crown, and trams. A few note it’s a bit of a walk to some transport or city spots.

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Kristina

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Novotel South Wharf is always a really convenient place to stay when you have events at the Exhibition Centre, lots of great restaurants nearby and a nice walk down Southbank gets you to Crown and plenty more restaurants and activities!

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Leonie

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location!! Attending an event at the Convention Centre. We didn’t need to even go outside to get to there and then there is the DFO across the road!

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Jeremy

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It was a lovely stay. The room was clean and perfect for single or couple. Convention centre is just next door, DFO is right opposite to it, Crown Casino and tram stop are of walkable distance. Overall, I was happy with it.

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jodie

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great proximity to south bank.

10

Marius

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great location- easy to access with convenient parking.

10

Maria

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, really nice brekkie, ideal location

10

Elenor

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

"I stayed at Novotel South Wharf recently and had a really good experience. The location is spot on — right next to the Convention Centre and DFO, so it was super easy to get around. My room was clean, modern, and comfortable, with a nice view of the city. The staff were welcoming and helpful which made check-in and check-out smooth. Breakfast had plenty of options, though it did get a bit busy at times. The only downside was the parking, which felt a bit pricey. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would happily come back again."

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Samantha

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is outstanding. Great place to stay in Melbourne. Shops and food across the road and a short, pleasant walk to trams if you want to head up to the city. Lovely staff.

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Andrea

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location. Next to DFO and near lots of riverside restaurants. Very clean room and the beds were super comfortable. I will be staying here again as we were very pleased.

8

Anthony

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location if you’re heading to the convention centre

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Dining

Breakfast draws frequent praise but can be average or busy at times. On-site dining and room service are limited with variable quality, and the bar/restaurant may close earlier than expected.

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Lisa

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was good, the water pressure in shower could have been better and temperature took awhile to get right. The hand wash etc scent was not nice but okay. Bed was comfy, breakfast was great. The espresso tasted a little burnt. George at concierge was lovely as was all staff.

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Kylie

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Dinner at the property was nice and the services was second to none. Breakfast wasn’t the best but still ok.

8

Shannan

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It ticked almost all the boxes I needed for my stay except breakfast was fairly average.

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Trina

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Accomodation was very good. Check in service and reception and concierge staff all lovely and friendly. Room service meal however was terrible. Basically inedible Bahn mi roll. Also although the restaurant was promoted as being open until 10pm, I couldn’t get a coffee at 9.30pm. Maybe advertised times need to be revised.

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Noeline

Dec 23, 2022

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Stayed 19,348 nights

Hotel room was great clean and comfortable- the restaurant was very average I’d recommend to eat out not in.

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Anna

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was below average

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Elenor

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

"I stayed at Novotel South Wharf recently and had a really good experience. The location is spot on — right next to the Convention Centre and DFO, so it was super easy to get around. My room was clean, modern, and comfortable, with a nice view of the city. The staff were welcoming and helpful which made check-in and check-out smooth. Breakfast had plenty of options, though it did get a bit busy at times. The only downside was the parking, which felt a bit pricey. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would happily come back again."

10

Celso

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

My standout experience was the hotel breakfast buffet, which was included in my package. The food was great - especially the bacon - and the staff were attentive but allowed all the diners to eat in peace. Absolutely worth staying at the Novotel and absolutely a highlight of entire my trip in Melbourne - every morning!

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Deanna

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was comfy but pillow way too soft Room service was awful, items not available, fruit platter old and fruit cut bad bits off. Should never have been served

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JESSICA

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay with the kids at the Novotel. Comfortable rooms, parking at the exhibition was validated by the hotel. Breakfast was basic but great location to walk to Marvel stadium.

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				1 $156	2 $185	3 $201
4 $97	5 $102	6 $129	7 $129	8 $231	9	10 $360
11 $129	12 $129	13	14	15 $201	16 $206	17 $251
18 $170	19 $118	20 $201	21 $175	22 $144	23 $165	24 $171
25 $113	26 $113	27 $257	28	29 $257	30 $240	31 $257

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

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