AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

4.0 star property

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An indoor pool with a city skyline view, modern architecture, and potted plants.
A modern room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a round table with chairs, and a vase with a plant.
A modern lounge with a city view, featuring sofas, chairs, and a coffee table.
A tall, modern hotel with a distinctive geometric facade and a sign reading "AC BY MARRIOTT".
A rooftop terrace with modern seating, a view of the city skyline, and a glass structure.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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199-201 Normanby Road, Southbank, Southbank, VIC, 3006
  • Place, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, DFO South Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 3 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from DFO South Wharf. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Crown Casino
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank.

This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.95 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 70 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: AUD 70 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.95 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ac Melbourne Southbank
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Hotel
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Southbank
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Hotel Southbank

AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 696 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the inside of the drain in the shower being caked in dirt and hair, the rest of the room was immaculate and very comfortable. The amenities were excellent. We had a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dijana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast was amazing, catered for dietry preferences, very clean room, gym and pool. Much needed relaxing weekend!
Buffet breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic hotel Kayla on front desk exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, Beautiful clean room! Hotel amenities were top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna-Rae

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities were good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, very clean and organised, staff were lovely and the bar was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and a very friendly and nice staff . Always willing to help
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for a decent price
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MAX

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel was wonderful the restaurant on the other seemed understaffed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome shower. Lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fiona

Room was good for 1 night - convenient and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool and bar are nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very modern rooms and super clean and the breakfast was great too. The staff are very warm and always smiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly. location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and we received a room upgrade as it was my birthday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. Staff were so nice ,the food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cosy comfortable suite to stay in, almost felt like I was at home. Defs recommend and love to stay again soon. My one downfall I had was no water in the fridge, when you pay for a suite it’s what you would atleast expect to have in a fridge or mini bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is really nice, very comfortable and great staff but not the best location in Melbourne
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the service was great. Swimming pool and facilities, incredibly great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice hotel but, parking is a problem that needs to be properly fixed for guests and water in the room should be provided free not purchased down at the bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bharatee Devi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little rooms but beautiful place ☺️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stayed from start to finish. Thanks to Matt and Kishor for their 10/10 customer service they were so helpful and kind! Breakfast, Parking, location and access to public transport was second to none. Great ammenities the room was immaculate. But most of all the staff were so kind and genuine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service provided Large room and room was clean Great location close to dfo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, hotel was in a great location, easy to get to places in walking distance to most areas we needed to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025