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?

Sights like Polly Woodside and Plenary - MCEC 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, Melbourne Central and Marvel Stadium. While you're out sightseeing, Queen Victoria Market and Rod Laver Arena are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

The Best Hotels in South Wharf, Melbourne - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern kitchen with a city view, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a bar area with a wine bottle and glass.

1. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

South Wharf

James

Rp2.005.380 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a staircase.

2. Pan Pacific Melbourne

South Wharf

James

Rp3.763.599 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a lamp, and two armchairs.

3. Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Southbank, 0.4 km from South Wharf

Stephanie

Rp2.372.378 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, and chairs.

4. Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 0.4 km from South Wharf

Rajwinder

Rp3.177.943 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a geometric floor pattern, and red lounge chairs.

5. Hannah St Hotel Melbourne

Southbank, 0.7 km from South Wharf

Andrew

Rp3.490.848 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A person sitting at a table with a laptop, a magazine, and a croissant.

6. Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Bridie

Rp2.608.929 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, string lights, and a view of modern buildings.

7. Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

SIMON LEIGH

Rp2.758.725 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand lobby with two escalators, a central fountain, and ornate wall panels.

8. The Langham, Melbourne

Southbank, 1.4 km from South Wharf

Peter

Rp3.798.635 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with a person floating on an inner tube, surrounded by glass walls and a modern ceiling design.

9. Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Wharf

Susanna

Rp2.323.695 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, glass railings, and hanging plants.

10. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Sabrina

Rp1.298.223 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, bar stools, and a large window with sheer curtains.

11. Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Docklands, 0.7 km from South Wharf

satish

Rp2.189.802 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, featuring classic architecture with large windows and a prominent entrance.

12. The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Wharf

Shayne

Rp2.532.423 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple pendant lights, and a city view through large windows.

13. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Wharf

Rp2.359.271 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a view of the city, and a person standing by the pool.

14. Quincy Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.7 km from South Wharf

Ryan

Rp2.496.583 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by walls with a stone-like texture.

15. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.3 km from South Wharf

Emma

Rp1.505.489 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A pool area with a glass barrier, chairs, and tables, and a wall with greenery.

16. Vibe Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 1.1 km from South Wharf

Melissa

Rp2.758.725 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An interior with tables and chairs, large windows, and a brick wall.

17. WRAP on Southbank

Southbank, 1 km from South Wharf

Stefanie

Rp2.346.216 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a large window offering a city skyline view.

18. Aura on Flinders Serviced Apartments

Yarra Riverfront, 0.7 km from South Wharf

Sam

Rp1.731.731 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lobby with a central staircase, glass walls, and a large chandelier.

19. Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.9 km from South Wharf

Alma

Rp4.119.363 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

20. Clarion Suites Gateway

Yarra Riverfront, 0.9 km from South Wharf

Fadela

Rp2.558.493 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Where to stay in South Wharf

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A city skyline with a prominent cathedral, modern skyscrapers, and a bridge over a reflective river.

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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A modern cityscape with a river, a bridge, and several high-rise buildings.

Southbank

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

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A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and the sun setting in the background.

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Melbourne City Marina while you're in town.

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A pier extending into calm waters with a sunset in the background.

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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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

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Top South Wharf Hotel Reviews

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

8/10 Good

"Atlantis was close to everything and easy to access. The room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was selective but fabulous. Staff were amazingly helpful and happy. Would stay again"

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

8/10 Good

"A short walk from Southern Cross station so is very convenient when travelling by train or plane.Staff were pleasent. Room was quiet and had everything needed for short stay. Restaurant available for dinner and breakfast..Only critisism was room was located on level 1 which required negotiating a number of stairs to get to/from it. Difficult with large suitcase and if any mobility issues. Will request room on elevator level in future"

Meriton Suites Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"If Melbourne is looking for ambassadors to give a good impression of their city they should start here. The amazing staff at the lobby were just the beginning. We loved our room, we loved the location, we loved the quick response when we asked for something. I would absolutely recommend this hotel and I will definitely stay again when I have the opportunity."

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

8/10 Good

"Hotel was quite good, with some quirks/problems. Room was very clean, well-appointed and a good layout. Bathroom was very modern with a good-sized shower, room had both a desk and a couch-like chair for relaxing spaces other than the bed. Staff were very helpful, breakfast was pretty solid (quite busy, but plenty of food and pretty decent quality), and the gym is pretty decent and available 24 hours. However, the experience was not perfect. Most prominently, the bed was quite bad, being somehow too firm and too springy at the same time, made worse by awful pillows (the soft may as well have been empty, the "firm" was still comically soft). Likewise, the kettle in our room was the only kitchen appliance available but it was slow, loud, and spilled water every time we used it. Also, the shower was large and okay to use but getting the water in a human-habitable temperature range was an exercise in frustration. Overall, very solid hotel in an absolutely incredible location, but not without it's drawbacks."

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Our top choices for South Wharf hotels

1. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

2. Pan Pacific Melbourne

3. Oakwood Premier Melbourne

4. Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

5. Hannah St Hotel Melbourne

6. Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

7. Hyatt Centric Melbourne

8. The Langham, Melbourne

9. Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

10. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

11. Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

12. The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

13. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

14. Quincy Hotel Melbourne

15. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

16. Vibe Hotel Melbourne

17. WRAP on Southbank

18. Aura on Flinders Serviced Apartments

19. Grand Hyatt Melbourne

20. Clarion Suites Gateway

Where to stay in South Wharf

Melbourne Central Business District

Southbank

Docklands

Sorrento

Rye

Top South Wharf Hotel Reviews

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

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