Title: The Sentinel Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# The Sentinel Retreat

Apartment with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Crown Casino

## Photo gallery for The Sentinel Retreat

![TV - The Sentinel Retreat (Southbank)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112690000/112680800/112680744/44dc1bee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Close to Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, The Sentinel Retreat provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom678 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The Sentinel Retreat

Experience elevated urban living in this stylish 1-bedroom apartment with a spacious living room and private balcony furnished for outdoor relaxation. Enjoy access to premium amenities, including a heated indoor pool with breathtaking views, a well-equipped gym, and a tennis court. Perfectly positioned for convenience, this apartment is within walking distance to Crown Casino, with a Woolworths just across the road, and the iconic MCG, making it an ideal base for your Melbourne adventures.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach towels

### Pool/Spa

- Pool

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- TV

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Tennis

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit

### General

- Unit size: 678 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### Property is also known as

681253

## About the area

Southbank, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this apartment. Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Flinders Lane. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283)

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Southbank, Victoria

### What's nearby

- ![Eureka Tower featuring city views, skyline and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061013/89387359-a34f-4423-bb12-710da3059069.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Melbourne Skydeck  
5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- ![Eureka Tower featuring city views, skyline and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061013/89387359-a34f-4423-bb12-710da3059069.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Eureka Tower  
5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- ![Southbank Promenade featuring a sunset, a bridge and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159247/8f813f33-dfb4-4c2d-bc3e-c33180059aca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Southbank Promenade  
5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Crown Casino  
9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- ![Melbourne Aquarium showing marine life and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061021/f570ee7d-3cd4-4515-94b5-7a522b6f35fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
SEA LIFE Melbourne  
10 min walk \- 0.9 km

### Getting around

- Flagstaff Station  
3 min drive
- Flinders Street Station  
14 min walk
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)  
22 min drive

### Restaurants

- Velvet Bar  
5 min walk
- Baci  
5 min walk
- O3  
4 min walk
- The Meat & Wine Co  
6 min walk
- Pocket Espresso  
6 min walk

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## The Sentinel Retreat Reviews

## Reviews

### Very good

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8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Amenities

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Mike

Apr 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Convenient to Southbank and CBD

##### Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025