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 Plenary - MCEC 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?

Sights like Plenary - MCEC and Polly Woodside can be part of your cultural tour of South Wharf. A visit to DFO South Wharf is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Crown Casino, Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central. While you're out sightseeing, Collins Street and Rod Laver Arena are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

Top 10 South Wharf Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for South Wharf hotels

1. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

South Wharf

Jeff

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

2. Pan Pacific Melbourne

South Wharf

Zoran

RM957 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

3. 1 Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.3 km from South Wharf

RM939 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

4. Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Southbank, 0.4 km from South Wharf

Demi

RM511 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

5. Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 0.4 km from South Wharf

Carmaletia

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

6. Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Robert

RM654 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

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

7. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Ian

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

8. Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Michael

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Wharf

Ali

RM446 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

10. Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Docklands, 0.7 km from South Wharf

Greg

RM348 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

11. Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Nina

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

12. Best Western Melbourne City

Yarra Riverfront, 0.5 km from South Wharf

Hizkia Manuel

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

13. Batman’s Hill on Collins

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.7 km from South Wharf

Mark

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

14. Quincy Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.7 km from South Wharf

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

15. Aura on Flinders Serviced Apartments

Yarra Riverfront, 0.7 km from South Wharf

ralston

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

16. The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Wharf

Carmel

RM560 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

17. InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Wharf

virginie

RM866 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

18. Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Wharf

David

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

19. Clarion Suites Gateway

Yarra Riverfront, 0.9 km from South Wharf

Joseph

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

20. ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank

Southbank, 0.9 km from South Wharf

Eric

RM326 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

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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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