The best available Specialty lodgings to stay near Victoria

May 1, 2023 Tynisha Seiler

Discover the best Specialty lodgings in Victoria including Armour Motor Inn, Punthill Little Bourke, The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane, Punthill Ivanhoe, Seafarers Getaway, Mantra Epping, Lanbruk Richmond Hill, SoYa Apartment Hotel, Winston Apartments, Bull & Mouth Hotel.
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1. Armour Motor Inn

1 Camp St, Beechworth, Victoria 3747 Australia
Excellent
60%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 633 reviews

Armour Motor Inn

Warm and Comfortable

Reviewed By Ian9112015

We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Armour, the host Fiona was very helpful on arrival with some good dinner and daytime activity suggestions. The room was very clean, the shower hot and the bed very comfortable. After having had snow that morning we knew it was going to be cold, but good heating and electric blankets solved that issue. The hotel is on the edge of the town with all restaurants and shops just a couple of minutes walk. Highly recommend this one.

2. Punthill Little Bourke

11-17 Cohen Place Punthill Apartment Hotels, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
Excellent
34%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1003 reviews

Punthill Little Bourke

YUCK

Reviewed By katewY9348JX

Arrived, wanted to leave! Food in fridge from previous guests - leftover juice, milk half eaten deserts... not a good sign. Went into bathroom - mold, broken bath faucet, shower DRIBBLED. Washed some clothes overnight and looked for a missing sock only to find other guests underwear,  chewing gum and other assorted rubbish behind machine. Picked up a shirt in the morning only to shake out a SILVERFISH! So silverfish we supposed explained all the holes in the carpet. Booked for 2 adults and 2 children but only got a double and a fold out for 3! Reception claimed it was the fault of booking.com even though our confirmation email STATED 2 adults, 2 children! Kids had to sleep on awful fold out sofa that was all springs - ended up putting mattress straight on the floor but that wasn't any better. Just an absolute RUBBISH, expensive night.

3. The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane

321 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
Excellent
59%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 683 reviews

The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane

The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane was completely refurbished in September 2011, when it celebrated its 90th anniversary. The refurbishment design philosophy drew inspiration from the early "fashion house" days with a view of creating an expression of sophisticated elegance, through an individual design concept that would remain unique to The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane. The result has turned this "all suite" apartment building into a market leading boutique hotel. Presented is a contemporary range of sophisticated one bedroom suites that infuse modern design philosophies with the architectural and historical heritage of the building. Archival Melbourne scenes are displayed in the black and white artwork that adorn the corridors, evolving into a celebration of Melbourne's modern icons throughout the suites. With the retention of the original detailed cornice and architraves, blended with contemporary designer furniture and fittings and modern state of the art appliances, the change is exceptional. The sophisticated colour palette is the key design element, from charcoal European bathroom tiles, contrasted by the white, chrome and glass designer fixtures to the use of dark veneers, stainless steel, leather and stone throughout the design.New Guest Features include The Courtyard which is a European inspired inner city escape that provides guests with an intimate courtyard garden to share a drink with friends or to simply relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. While the days of fashion are well in the past at 321 Flinders Lane, those looking for a fashion experience will not be disappointed with The Sebel Melbourne's Flinders Lane location. Ideally located between Elizabeth and Queen Street, it is in close proximity to Melbourne's shopping, and entertainment district with the added benefit of having Melbourne's famous cafe culture and the iconic Flinders Street Station right around the corner.

Sebel Flinders Lane Melbourne.

Reviewed By Rodjnsn9

Location is easy walking access to most things in Melbourne including MCG and Marvel stadium. The accommodation is 5 star with large suites and beds. Full kitchen makes self catering a breeze when you don't want to explore the many eateries.

4. Punthill Ivanhoe

21 Bell Street, Ivanhoe, Banyule, Victoria 3079 Australia
Excellent
67%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 140 reviews

Punthill Ivanhoe

Located in the exclusive and leafy suburb of Ivanhoe only 10km from Melbourne CBD, Punthill Ivanhoe is located right opposite the Austin Health precinct and world class Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre. For business travellers, Punthill Ivanhoe provides convenient access to the expansive corporate catchment area across the North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Very tired - cleaning is non-existent

Reviewed By AndrewACM

Usually stay with Quest, tried Punt Hill, disappointed. Staff are on site for part of each day and if something goes wrong or you check-in after hours, you are at the mercy of security guards who can take up to an hour to arrive (not their fault). They have limited capacity to assist. The reception desk phone is an answering service and when told that your room keys are not coded for any access to let you into the garage, building or apartment floor, the response is "sorry about that, you will have to speak to the hotel the next day". I did get hold of a duty manager (off site) via the published phone number - not much they could - or would do as they don't attend site. On managing to get to my floor, security guard advised not to leave the room or floor as I could not get back up. The apartment was not cleaned (dried food on benches, floor dirty, orange mould along shower door and glass panels, carpets heavily stained, corridor had rubbish that had clearly been sitting for days. It just felt tired, and run down with little care. This property is clearly seeing the effects of extended COVID19 lock downs with minimal maintenance. The foyer and lifts feel dirty, the lift walls are mirrored and covered in greasy handprints. No idea how "extra" sanitation was being applied as advertised. The guest car park is full of what looked like weeks of linen piling up in car bays - this didn't change across 5 days ( I did not stay my full 8 -days, left and went somewhere else). In fairness the hotel moved me to a "better" room. Yes, it was newer but no, the cleaning was just poor. The corridors are heavily stained with liquid rubbish leaks (once a week cleaning means people just put rubbish in the corridor, so it leaks and stains light beige carpet. You can smell it on entry). Any surface that is greater than 2m in height has never been cleaned (years of lint and dust from internal dryers pile up, sink drains clogged with food, food in couch sides, under seats and rugs. Carpets in bedroom are again heavily stained. I have never stayed with this hotel group - I probably won't again. It just left you with a feeling that they are managing assets without any real care of maintaining a standard. Yes, it’s nice to have more than just a hotel room but you are left with a feeling of unease with how little the apartments are actually cleaned. Be careful handing back your key if you are in the basement car park. Once to put the key in the drop box, you cannot access the basement via the lift or stairwell. So, a review on a bad experience that I could not in any way say was "a one off" - there are many areas this hotel needs to lift its game - 3 star motels are cleaner and more inviting from a guest experience.

5. Seafarers Getaway

6080 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 Australia
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 387 reviews

Seafarers Getaway

With Stunning beach and ocean views from every self catering lodge and unit, Seafarers is set on 20 acres of green hills that roll down to meet the virtual private sandy beach right on Victoria's beautiful Great Ocean Road! Warm country hospitality welcomes you, where you can watch for dolphins and whales from your bed in every lodge and unit and cozy up by your gas log fire in winter. Free Wifi and cable TV to every room, free parking near your door, laundry and BBQs for your use

Good views not quite enough

Reviewed By Citizen777

The views are good but vary somewhat - guests cannot choose rooms within a particular price range. For what you get, this place is very expensive. We can do without a dishwasher, but decent sized quality crockery and cutlery would be welcome, and a table inside, rather than just a small kitchen bench, for when it is windy and rainy outside (quite often) is needed - even a folding one would do. Others have reviewed what is lacking at length in previous honest reviews, and we would agree that guests now seem to be treated as a bit of a bother.

6. Mantra Epping

250 Cooper Street, Epping, Epping, Victoria 3076 Australia
Excellent
68%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Mantra Epping

Mantra Epping represents a new standard in hotel accommodation. Offering 214 modern hotel rooms, suites and apartments, Mantra Epping provides premium comfort and convenience, suitable for both short and longer stays. The hotel is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Melbourne International Airport, 30 minutes’ drive to Melbourne’s CBD and within easy access to the Hume Freeway (M31), the gateway to Sydney. Find time to relax in the understated elegance of your contemporary accommodation. Designed to impress, all hotel rooms and 1 bedroom apartments feature modern decor, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room WiFi, Foxtel, and IQ Chrome Cast. The spacious 1 bedroom apartments feature kitchen facilities such as cooktop and microwave, European laundry, private balconies and offer the flexibility to adjoin with hotel rooms to create a spacious 2 bedroom environment for families and friends alike. Important information: In accordance with recent Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Hotel facilities may experience temporary closures or changes to operating times and/or services provided. Please contact our reception for further details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.

Easy, comfortable stay in Melbourne suburb

Reviewed By Misschelley

Pleasant, helpful staff, clean rooms with extrodinarily comfortable mattress and pillows made this a great stay. Also, good atmosphere, I felt very comfortable as a female travelling solo. Easy free parking (uncovered). Shopping centre nearby.

7. Lanbruk Richmond Hill

79 Bridge Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3121 Australia
Excellent
88%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Lanbruk Richmond Hill

Set in Melbourne, adjacent to the Epworth Hospital Richmond, 1.8 km from Melbourne Cricket Ground and 2.2 km from Princess Theatre, Lanbruk Richmond Hill offers accommodation with free WiFi and a terrace. Federation Square is 2.3 km from the aparthotel, while Rod Laver Arena is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 23 km from Lanbruk Richmond Hill. Richmond is a great choice for travellers interested in sport, coffee and entertainment. You won't go hungry in Richmond, whether it's from packing in the pies at the footy, brunching in a cozy cafe, fine dining in a hatted restaurant, Vietnamese treats or pizza slices after a gig. Eat up Tip your hat to the Good Food Guide champions adding fine culinary pedigree to the local dining scene: Minamishima, Anchovy and Noir. Flirt with the south side of the river at Baby Pizza and Kong on Church Street. Head to Swan Street for Feast of Merit and Hanoi Hannah New Quarter. Embrace the hustle and bustle of traditional, fast and exceptional Vietnamese food on Victoria Street. Cafes Pillar of Salt, Touchwood and Reunion and Co. ensure you're never far from a decent coffee. Pubs and footy Prop up the bar and soak up pre-footy atmosphere at renovated working class watering holes like the London Tavern, the Richmond Club Hotel, the Swan and Prince Alfred Hotel. Then head to the 'G to cheer on your assigned or adopted Aussie Rules football team. The arts end of Richmond A drink with mates in Richmond goes down better to the sounds of live music. See international buzz bands, local stalwarts or heavyweights at the Corner Hotel.

Overall Amazing Experience - Will be back !!!

Reviewed By gaijininjapan2022

Just spent one night here, was looking for a central location in Richmond and this was the best find and definitely will be back. From the easy access to the location, service from the staff at Reception (Xilena for Check in) and then (Ellena) for the rest of my interactions and requests (she was even amazing on the phone before I stayed - thanks so much) and then also the rooms - very modern look and set up with great overall layout (stayed in a one bedroom) and this is definitely what I will be looking for next time. I really wish I had more time to relax and stay a longer period. This place really has everything covered and the staff are there ready to make an even better memorable experience. If you are looking for a comfortable and convienient place to stay in Richmond definitely book this place. I will be back and looking at staying in #601 again. Thanks again so much Lanbruk Richmond Hill Team :)

8. SoYa Apartment Hotel

4 Darling St, South Yarra, Victoria 3141 Australia
Excellent
84%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

SoYa Apartment Hotel

SoYa Apartment Hotel underwent a Full Refurbishment in May 2018. There was no expensive spared, and nothing untouched. Brothers, Tom and Richard have completely transformed this classic 1960's apartment complex into a contemporary boutique Apartment Hotel. Located right in the middle of Melbourne's most chic suburb, South Yarra you are sure to enjoy your stay at SoYa. Enjoy superior amenity including full kitchens, dishwashers, espresso machines, in-room laundry, brand new luxe king beds, tv’s in bedrooms, access to hotel bikes etc etc. All apartments also come loaded with tech such as ultra-fast wifi, 50" Smart TV's, free Netflix Premium, free Spotify Premium, Google Mini (personal assistant) in every room and 10" Samsung tablets.

Say Yes to SoYa

Reviewed By EllaInParis

We were looking for accommodation close to the The Alfred and were just so lucky to have found SoYa. Everything was excellent and great value for money - really well fitted out apartments, very comfortable beds and amazingly helpful staff. This has a really great vibe, excellent location and genuinely nice people running the show. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

9. Winston Apartments

568 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
Excellent
32%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
8%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 106 reviews

Winston Apartments

NOT WHAT WE EXPECTED

Reviewed By Robert S

Location is great but the apartments are very small with minimum furniture. Kitchen was ok had everything in it. Lounge area was vey small with so called dining table and chairs . Bedroom so tiny it was the smallest we have ever stayed in. bathroom and shower were fine the best thing in the apartment. would we stay there again. NO

10. Bull & Mouth Hotel

Bull and Mouth Hotel 119 High Street, Maryborough, Victoria 3465 Australia
Excellent
83%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 12 reviews

Bull & Mouth Hotel

Wonderful place for weekend getaway.

Reviewed By Jan B

Beautiful hotel, amazing staircase. Fabulous food at the restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great hosts who are welcoming and helpful. The bedroom decor is lovely with thoughtful items tastefully presented.

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