Title: Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens Apartment with kitchen, 6-minute walk to St Kilda Road ## Photo gallery for Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens ![1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen - Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens (Southbank)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20203300/20203274/c672fa60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining - Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens (Southbank)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20203300/20203274/8589da16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens (Southbank)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20203300/20203274/eda01577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility - Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens (Southbank)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20203300/20203274/97083881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 Bedroom Apartment | View from room - Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens (Southbank)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20203300/20203274/46456614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Rod Laver Arena and Crown Casino, Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens provides a terrace, a gym, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2581 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens Apartment with kitchen, 6-minute walk to St Kilda Road This apartment building features a fitness center, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. The apartment boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a refrigerator, while a flat-screen TV with Netflix and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Housekeeping is not available. Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Melbourne apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Recreational amenities at the apartment include a fitness center. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free secured, covered self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking ### Family friendly - Free crib ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV - Netflix ### Outdoor areas - Furnished balcony - Terrace ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103120000/103118100/103118021/a715736b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Stylish Studio Right Next to Southern Cross Melbourne Central Business District - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 4.0 1 review CA $244 CA $441 total includes taxes & fees Dec 30 - Dec 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=103118021&PinnedHotelID=103118021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114600000/114593100/114593028/a0bddd19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury New York Style City Loft with Outdoor Cinema Southbank - 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Royal Botanic Gardens \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Shrine of Remembrance \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - St Kilda Road \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Rod Laver Arena \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Crown Casino \- 2 min drive \- 1.9 km #### Getting around - Richmond Station - 3 min drive - Flinders Street Station - 19 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Kettle Black - ‬6 min walk - ‪Garammerica Original Warteg Nasi Bungkus - ‬2 min walk - ‪Peko Peko - ‬3 min walk - ‪St Remio Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Olive Tree - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens? ### What time is check-out at Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens? ### Where is Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Melbourne by the Botanical Gardens Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ### 7.4 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### julie Jun 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great apartment Plan to stay again ##### julie Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica Jun 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Very pretty view from the balcony and beautifully furnished. Everything was good quality- linen, doona etc and I felt very comfortable. Close to team stop and secure parking was very easy. Cannot fault this property at all, would absolutely stay again. ##### Jessica Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul Nov 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Close to the Art Gallery ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great view and close to transport and Southbank Apartment clean and furnished well Balcony a bonus ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay, perfect for 2 nights away in the city. Close to everything, walk or uber to anywhere. With beautiful parks and running track right across the road. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful view from balcony as well as windows everywhere. Beautifully furnished, as well. Some unexpected extras in kitchen cabinets. Close to grocery and tram stop. All perfect. Thanks. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Peter Aug 29, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Waste of my time Commmunication skills second to none. ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Only problem there was not enough glasses and crockery, otherwise good ##### Verified traveller Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 18, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A great stay. Great location.. But do note that you service the apartment yourself and that there are facilities for you to do so. This was adequate for my needs and contacting the owner to get instructions on how to obtain keys etc, was effective. The balcony has amazing views.. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### ERIC Mar 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### its a nice experience everything is good except the start of check in, the manager should provide more detail information when i spent so much time looking for the key box. ##### ERIC Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [5 Star Hotels in Old Quebec](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Old-Quebec-Quebec-City-Hotels.s50-n6058216-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Hotel-11-By-Sonesta.h11918125.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Midland](https://www.expedia.ca/Midland-Hotels.d8872.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fiesta Key RV Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Long-Key-Hotels-Fiesta-Key-RV-Resort.h4578886.Hotel-Information) > > [Bedford Regency Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels-Bedford-Regency-Hotel.h6168.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hotel Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Hotel-Windsor.h11362.Hotel-Information) > > [Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Toronto-Don-Valley-Hotel-And-Suites.h8978.Hotel-Information) > > [Imperial Hotel Osaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Osaka-Hotels-Imperial-Hotel-Osaka.h45948.Hotel-Information) > > [INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo](https://www.expedia.ca/Barcelona-Hotels-Hotel-Barcelona-Apolo.h68689.Hotel-Information) > > [Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Canyon-Hotels-Maswik-Lodge-Inside-The-Park.h2804551.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Athens](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels.d553248635740522892.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Grand Hyatt Baha Mar](https://www.expedia.ca/Nassau-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Baha-Mar.h7779293.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Steinbach](https://www.expedia.ca/Steinbach-Hotels.d181807.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Saskatoon (YXE) to Thunder Bay (YQT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxe/yqt/saskatoon-to-thunder-bay) > > [Flights from Rome (FCO) to Corfu (CFU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/fco/cfu/rome-to-corfu) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Little Rock (LIT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/lit/edmonton-to-little-rock) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Tocumen (PTY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/pty/calgary-to-panama-city) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Lihue (LIH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/lih/vancouver-to-lihue) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Budapest (BUD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/bud/montreal-to-budapest) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Dawson City](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Dawson-City.d3918.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Convertible Car Rentals in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Convertible-Car-Rentals-In-Halifax.d602873-tConvertible.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) ### Packages > [Mexico Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Mexico.d117.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Barbados Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Barbados.d16.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Toronto Islands](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Islands.dx6005603)