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.

Top 10 South Wharf Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in South Wharf

"We have stayed at Novotel Southbank on many occasions as we love that it is central to everything we need. Very clean rooms, comfy bed and clean bathroom. Staff are friendly and always helpful. "

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7 Mar - 8 Mar

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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28 Mar - 29 Mar

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

"Staff were super friendly and the property was great and in a convenient location close to the beach and many dining options. The apartment was very clean and amenities were great. "

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23 Mar - 24 Mar

"Precisely as expected. I haven’t yet tried the food at the restaurant, but the menu appears both extremely old school and delicious. Its text book kracknell and Kaufman, and the gnocchi sounds amazing "

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11 Mar - 12 Mar

"Staff were excellent. Very helpful and went out of their way for us."

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5 Mar - 6 Mar

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"Needs updating, edges of wardrobe/drawers chipped. Bathroom needs to be updated Generally the room looks tired. Good location for St Kilda, walkable to where I needed to go as well as the trams. The woman on reception was so helpful and knowledgeable of the area."

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1 Apr - 2 Apr

"Beautiful interior deco but the windows desperately needed cleaning."

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

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

"The place is dazzling, clean, wonderfully situated, but (with the exception of the bar staff) the front desk staff were very unapproachable, alouf and ultimately unhelpful. "

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

"Great room with a view and comfortable, spacious layout. "

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3 Mar - 4 Mar

"Quiet area, nice stay along south melbourne. Nearby to st Kilda beach and Brighton beach. Not many restaurants and shopping nearby. Nice bar at the hotel with friendly staff and good drinks. Paid parking at the hotel in tight carpark "

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3 Mar - 4 Mar

"Bedbug"

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2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Super trip"

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2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Great location, walking distance to many attractions, shopping & restaurants. Nice older clean hotel with anice restaurant, but is a bit dated. Staff are friendly & helpful."

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1 Apr - 2 Apr

"nice and clean"

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30 Mar - 31 Mar

"ooooooooooooooooooooooo"

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2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Overall, a nice stay. Spacious room with comfy bed and amenities. Secure parking on site. Air con in our room was effective but extremely loud and whistled all night. Desk staff didn't really know what local facilities were about, ie we asked where the nearest bar was and they directed us down St Kilda Rd to a burger place, when there was one open immediately across the street."

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19 Mar - 20 Mar

"The management staff were delightful to deal with"

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2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Lovely room and great service. "

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2 Mar - 3 Mar

"The room was spacious and clean and was in a great location although the outside of the building was a bit deceiving with the area being a bit ‘dirty’, but inside was quite the opposite. Only issue we found was the trains and trams were quite loud and it was not sound proof really at all. "

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

"Great stopover to start a big trip. Good breakfast set us up for the day. Great location. Check out the Italian market."

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1 Apr - 2 Apr

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Where to stay in South Wharf

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Melbourne Central Business District

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4.5/5(400 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Collins Street, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.