What is South Wharf like?

South Wharf is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit DFO South Wharf and Polly Woodside as part of your South Wharf travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in South Wharf?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pan Pacific Melbourne is the highest ranked property in South Wharf. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Another top choice in the area is Novotel Melbourne South Wharf .

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Wharf, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in South Wharf.

What is there to do around this Melbourne neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in South Wharf are DFO South Wharf and Polly Woodside. While you're out sightseeing, Crown Casino and Melbourne Central are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

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Pan Pacific Melbourne

South Wharf

Carmel

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

South Wharf

Jen

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 18.9 km from South Wharf

Travis

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 19.4 km from South Wharf

Christine

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Novotel Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 18.9 km from South Wharf

Janet

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

27.4 km from South Wharf

Klara

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Ciloms Airport Lodge

17 km from South Wharf

Peter

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Melbourne Airport, 19.1 km from South Wharf

Zack

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

1 Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.3 km from South Wharf

Simon

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

19.2 km from South Wharf

Athena

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

The Langham, Melbourne

Southbank, 1.4 km from South Wharf

Carolyn

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

The Lyall

South Yarra, 3.7 km from South Wharf

David

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

17.8 km from South Wharf

carolyn

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.9 km from South Wharf

Michael

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

The StandardX, Melbourne

Fitzroy, 3.9 km from South Wharf

Con

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Quest St Kilda Road

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.9 km from South Wharf

michael

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.6 km from South Wharf

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

The Hotel Windsor

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.3 km from South Wharf

Despina

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.3 km from South Wharf

Stan

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

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