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 Expedia customer reviews, Pan Pacific Melbourne is the highest ranked property 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. Another top choice in the area is Novotel Melbourne South Wharf .

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?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in South Wharf are DFO South Wharf and Polly Woodside. While you're out sightseeing, Crown Casino 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

Jen

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Pan Pacific Melbourne

South Wharf

Carmel

RM927 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Ciloms Airport Lodge

17 km from South Wharf

Tania

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

17.8 km from South Wharf

carolyn

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Airport Tourist Village Melbourne

17.8 km from South Wharf

Thomas

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

27.4 km from South Wharf

Klara

RM874 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.3 km from South Wharf

Stan

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.4 km from South Wharf

Vaviano

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

17 km from South Wharf

Brianne

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

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

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Annabelle

RM288 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Quest St Kilda Road

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.9 km from South Wharf

michael

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

19.2 km from South Wharf

Athena

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 18.9 km from South Wharf

Travis

RM520 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.6 km from South Wharf

Joshua

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.8 km from South Wharf

Michael

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Apartments

5.3 km from South Wharf

Sarah

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Quincy Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.7 km from South Wharf

Roland

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

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

Christine

RM399 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

YEHS Hotel Melbourne CBD

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.1 km from South Wharf

Karen

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Matthew

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

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