Novotel Melbourne Preston

4.5 star property
Travelers start their day right with morning coffee in the garden or a workout at the gym, setting the tone for a refreshing stay in Melbourne's Preston area

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Novotel Melbourne Preston offers a practical base with thoughtful touches. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, an on-site coffee shop, and a garden for quiet moments. Guests appreciate the convenient gym, hair salon services, and consistently helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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About this property

Novotel Melbourne Preston

  • Hotel near Preston Market
  • Located close to Northland Shopping Centre and Darebin International Sports Centre, Novotel Melbourne Preston provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
    • A vegetable garden, concierge services, and a reception hall
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 383 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
    • LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and limited housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 400.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35 to 35 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Melbourne Preston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Melbourne Preston?

As of May 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Melbourne Preston on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $124, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Melbourne Preston?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Novotel Melbourne Preston?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Novotel Melbourne Preston located?

Located in Preston, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Preston Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Northland Shopping Centre and Darebin International Sports Centre. Melbourne Museum and Melbourne Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km). Bell Station is 12 minutes by foot and Preston Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 313 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

I found the staff very helpful and friendly. It was wonderful to have the restaurant on the premises and the coffee was great. Wonderful to be so close to the tram and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great all round, would stay there again. Plenty of car parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, clean amenities, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service minded reception staff, good breakfast and service in the restaurant.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

John Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
shower was very very small and could not buy drinking water at the hotel - helpful member of staff gave a glass of water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and easy access to public transportation. Stay was pleasant and the staff was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kymberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and my stay was effortless
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Novotel is within walking distance to our relatives. Our room was cleaned daily. Quality of room is very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was well! Nice, clean room with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff arranged parking for my large work van in the front carpark which was handy .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with family during our stay in Melbourne and the staff was so helpful and even helped with booking a medical consultation. Restaurant across the hotel for Breakfast and Dinner was so convenient with good food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient for my requirements. Friendly staff. Quick check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Great Motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay comfortable staff are helpful good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
staff were great, cleaning of my room wasnt good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Was an enjoyable stay, staff were very helpful and made feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

Staff and facilities are first class. Centralized location with easy assess to public transport links.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

FAYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room well positioned for the city shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cassi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean amenities, great room for a family. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good gym facilities and room was spacious. All staff were very friendly and attentive, right from my arrival, reception staff, the morning restaurant team, as well as the evening room service staff, you have a great team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable and clean. The buffet breakfast was lovely and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here many times and for many years. The desk staff, wait staff and housekeeping dona great job! One of my favorite stays
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very pleasant, the room and facilities are very clean, great secure parking. all round we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024