What is South Wharf like?

South Wharf is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit DFO South Wharf and Polly Woodside as part of your South Wharf travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in South Wharf?

Based on our traveller data, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay in South Wharf. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Wharf, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in South Wharf.

What is there to do around this Melbourne neighbourhood?

DFO South Wharf, Polly Woodside and Plenary - MCEC are just a few attractions to check out in South Wharf. A visit to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Crown Casino, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium. While you're out sightseeing, Collins Street and Melbourne Central are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

South Wharf

Dale

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Pan Pacific Melbourne

South Wharf

Leon

RM951 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

The Mark on Collins

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.4 km from South Wharf

RM202 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

17.8 km from South Wharf

Olivia

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Airport Tourist Village Melbourne

17.8 km from South Wharf

Karen

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 18.9 km from South Wharf

Suzanne

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jun - 28 Jun

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

17 km from South Wharf

Jamie

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Novotel Melbourne Preston

10.1 km from South Wharf

Shibu

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

19.2 km from South Wharf

mark

RM565 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Novotel Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 18.9 km from South Wharf

Taylah

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Melbourne Airport, 19.1 km from South Wharf

Judith

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

Quest St Kilda Road

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.9 km from South Wharf

Natalia

RM422 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.3 km from South Wharf

James

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.4 km from South Wharf

Fitoon

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Belinda

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

The Kinson

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.6 km from South Wharf

JENNIFER

RM422 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.3 km from South Wharf

mark

RM331 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

The Hotel Windsor

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.3 km from South Wharf

Louise

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.6 km from South Wharf

Victor

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jun - 12 Jun

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.8 km from South Wharf

Jim

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

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Melbourne Central Business District

Explore the magnificent Southbank riverfront, experience the city’s cultural charms in the arts precinct and see a glimpse of colonial history in central Melbourne.

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Southbank

The Yarra River’s waterfront offers a diverse range of hotels, galleries, bars and a casino complex.

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Docklands

A gorgeous harbour with waterfront dining and jaw-dropping city skyline views… this might sound more like another popular Australian city, but surprise – it’s Melbourne!

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Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to URBNSURF Sports Park or Woodlands Historic Park.

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Sorrento

With a pretty bay on one side and rugged ocean on the other, this heritage seaside town is ideal for exploring the coast, seeing local art and spotting dolphins.

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Top South Wharf Hotel Reviews

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, staff were friendly, rooms are huge"

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

8/10 Good

"The hotel is starting to tire. Staff in general were really pleasant and helpful but queue management at check-in was a challenge at a busy time leading into a long weekend. Concierge were really welcoming from street level. After staying nearly a week, the situation with the lifts was problematic on multiple occasions. There are 2 lifts from street level but only 1 appeared to work often leading to queues at either end. Then with the 3 main lifts accessing all floors of the hotel, to have only 1 of these working all week led to delays, queues and really crowded lifts. There was a note near one of the lifts mentioning the staff were aware of the issue and working on it; and I am not sure how long it had been going on, but this certainly was a downer. There was also a tray of room service food left outside a room on Level 12 for about 48 hours which is a pretty poor sign of attention to detail. Other than that, the location and general comfort at the hotel was really great."

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Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

Pan Pacific Melbourne

The Mark on Collins

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

Airport Tourist Village Melbourne

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

Novotel Melbourne Preston

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

Novotel Melbourne Airport

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Quest St Kilda Road

View Melbourne

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

The Kinson

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

The Hotel Windsor

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Where to stay in South Wharf

Melbourne Central Business District

Southbank

Docklands

Melbourne Airport

Sorrento

Top South Wharf Hotel Reviews

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

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