Aparthotel

Imagine Marco

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Two Bedroom Sky Apartment | Balcony
55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Two Bedroom Executive Apartment
Two Bedroom Sky Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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42-48 Balston Street, Southbank, VIC, 3009
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

  • 97 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment - Unserviced

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

One Bedroom Apartment - Unserviced

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment - Unserviced

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Superior Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One Bedroom Sky Apartment - Unserviced

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment - Unserviced

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment - Unserviced

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Executive Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Imagine Marco

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a fitness center and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area.
Imagine Marco offers 176 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The clean apartments at Imagine Marco get high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Southbank Promenade. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym. Built in 2016, this upscale aparthotel has 176 apartments on 39 floors. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 12 minutes by foot from Crown Casino and a 2-minute drive from SEA LIFE Melbourne
Imagine Marco offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Imagine Marco.

This 4-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 176 units
  • 2 buildings
  • 39 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 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
The general deposit is payable by credit card on the date of arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
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

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Imagine Marco Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 964 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 612 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1933 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location. Two bedroom apartment was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

petrie

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Agnes, Footscray

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was eyelashes left in bathroom in shower and floors were foul Overall very unclean I left and booked another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Toria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to everything that’s needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was really nice and everything was excellent. Best part was wollies next door and could cook up a roast in the apartment! Will be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in process was quite lengthy but other than that a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nellie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. Central location. Great value
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Junaid

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The kettle was broken when we arrived tried contacting reception via phone multiple times and couldn’t get through, finally got through and was told another would be sent up, the next morning still no kettle I needed to contact reception again, plugged in the toaster to find it set off safety switch and also was not working and needed to have that also replaced, asked for more towels as we were using the pool we were given one towel and told another would be sent to our room which it was not. Cinema not working or available either. There was also an issue with the lift while we were there. Have since spoken to other family members that have stayed over a year ago and they said they encountered very similar issues in their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are lots of great things to say about Marco Imagine - service, location, room size and cleanliness - but it’s seriously let down by absolutely terrible WiFi coverage in our room. Really shocking and cost me a fortune on 5G data charges. Would have been 5 stars otherwise
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok, not the cleanest hairs (including middle body hair) on floor, maintenance required to fix sliding door in bedroom that was fixed, but the balcony door lock tried to be fixed but never got fixed so I couldn’t let my kids stay with me for 4 of the 5 nights I was there they so they had to stay with in laws. Requested shower gel on day two and day three which never arrived. The TV is off centre for no reason, not sure why not central in front of the sofa where it belongs. Rug is very dirty with sticky stuff on it. Reception staff nice, and hotel ok, but a middle rating based on the above, for obvious reasons not having my kids with me in the apartment for 4 of the 5 nights stay was frustrating, was given a bottle of cheap wine as compensation, not really adequate given the circumstances.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed every minunte
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carey

Travelled with family
Completely over rated. old tired and needs a birthday
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Auckland

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bree-Anna

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025