Avg. for October
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Avg. for October
Nightly prices at Shadow Play by Peppers average $156 in August, the cheapest month, and $225 in November, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $207 |
| February | $186 |
| March | $217 |
| April | $163 |
| May | $195 |
| June | $157 |
| July | $163 |
| August | $156 |
| September | $161 |
| October | $186 |
| November | $225 |
| December | $221 |
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Most expensive: November (~$225)
Cheapest: August (~$156)
Amenities
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Melbourne? This aparthotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The aparthotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
Shadow Play by Peppers is centrally located in Melbourne, a 4-minute walk from Crown Casino and 6 minutes by foot from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This luxury aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from South Melbourne Market and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Collins Street.
What's nearby
Crown Casino(0.2 miles)
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre(0.3 miles)
South Melbourne Market(0.4 miles)
Southbank Promenade(0.5 miles)
SEA LIFE Melbourne(0.6 miles)
Flinders Lane(0.6 miles)
DFO South Wharf(0.6 miles)
Eureka Tower(0.7 miles)
Melbourne Skydeck(0.7 miles)
Collins Street(0.7 miles)
Melbourne Arts Centre(0.8 miles)
Hamer Hall(0.9 miles)
National Gallery of Victoria(0.9 miles)
Fed Square(0.9 miles)
Hardware Lane(1 miles)
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)(12 miles)
Melbourne Airport (MEL)(16.4 miles)
Avalon Airport (AVV)(34.7 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Room Service
Valet Parking
Dry Cleaning
Crown Casino (0.2 miles)
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (0.3 miles)
South Melbourne Market (0.4 miles)
Southbank Promenade (0.5 miles)
SEA LIFE Melbourne (0.6 miles)
Flinders Lane (0.6 miles)
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Room details
Sleeps 2
463 ft²
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Sleeps 4
710 ft²
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Sleeps 6
1249 ft²
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Sleeps 4
710 ft²
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Sleeps 4
614 ft²
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At Shadow Play by Peppers, guests often like the modern apartment-style rooms and helpful staff, but report a dark overall ambience and occasional shortcomings around housekeeping, maintenance, and front-desk responsiveness.
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What guests think
At Shadow Play by Peppers, guests often like the modern apartment-style rooms and helpful staff, but report a dark overall ambience and occasional shortcomings around housekeeping, maintenance, and front-desk responsiveness.
Proximity to Crown, Southbank, the convention centre, and supermarkets is a consistent highlight, with a tram stop outside easing travel. Facilities feedback is mixed, with a small pool and gym and limited or no parking noted in some reviews. Dining impressions vary: several enjoyed breakfast and barista coffee, while others faced slow or cold room delivery, limited menu choice, and poor handling of vegan needs. Overall, it suits travellers prioritising location and self-contained space.
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Facilities
Gym and pool are described as usable but small. Some guests mention parking is unavailable or limited.
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Derek
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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Jan 14, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Chee Yong
Aug 16, 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
Jessica
Apr 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Susan
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
david
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms very clean, but multiple reviews cite shower mould, occasional odours, and missed or superficial servicing.
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Laura
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Judy
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kylie
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Benjamin
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lucas
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
John and Deborah
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Claire
Feb 8, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Ryan
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Michelle
Apr 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Kellie
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Rooms
Modern apartment-style units with kitchens are appreciated and generally comfortable. Some feel smaller than expected, with limited lounge seating, road or tram noise, and bedrooms that run hot due to AC located in living areas.
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Derek
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Tony
Nov 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
DAVID
Jan 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Kylie
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Bill
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Basilios
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
JAKE
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Ryan
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fiona
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Julie
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating. Others experienced slow or lengthy check-in, unanswered calls, poor follow-up, or housekeeping requests not actioned.
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Derek
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Rp
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Laura
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Molydaya
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kellie
Apr 6, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Ngaria
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Sally
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Terree
Dec 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ryan
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fiona
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Widely praised for being close to Crown and Southbank, the convention centre, trams, and supermarkets, making it easy to get around.
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Ainslie
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Joanne
Apr 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Bill
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
TONY
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Susan
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Terree
Dec 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ryan
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lisa
Mar 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Tahn
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Ryan
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Dining
Breakfast draws praise, including barista coffee, but experiences vary: some report slow or cold room delivery, limited menu options, and poor accommodation of vegan or dietary needs.
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Mrs Rovsen
Jan 14, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Neta Ellen Ivy
Jan 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Kym
Mar 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lucas
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jessica
Apr 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lisa
Mar 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Jordan
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Bill
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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Ryan
Aug 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Graham
Jun 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
Apr 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lea
Apr 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Rachel
Apr 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Limited parking is available onsite, with secured valet parking offered at a fee of AUD 60 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Parking height restrictions apply. Reservations are not mentioned as required.
A buffet breakfast is available for a fee of approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 15 for children. Breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
No pets are allowed at the property, but service animals are permitted.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not specified, and any requests should be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility and pool access features are not provided.
The property is centrally located in Melbourne, just a 4-minute walk from Crown Casino and a 6-minute walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is approximately 0.7 miles from South Melbourne Market and 0.8 miles from Collins Street.
Yes, the property features an outdoor heated pool. Specific operational hours and seasonal availability are not mentioned.
Children are welcome at the property. Specific age limits for free stays are not mentioned, but rollaway beds are available for AUD 50 per night and cribs for AUD 10 per night.
The property offers cribs for infants at a fee of AUD 10 per night and rollaway beds for AUD 50 per night. Availability may require advance request or confirmation.
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