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Few destinations offer the incredible array of business and holiday accommodation found in the city of Melbourne and the regions of Country Victoria. For Victoria and Melbourne maps and general holiday info visit our visitors information page. For a quick comparison of star ratings across all Melbourne hotels, apartments, suites and guest rooms visit our Melbourne accommodation by rating page.

Click on the region headings below for a selection of Melbourne hotel accommodation options for that area. Melbourne accommodation by suburb is listed first followed by the country regions of Victoria.

melbourne

melbourne airport accommodation
Melbourne Airport is located at Tullamarine, 22km north-west of the Melbourne city centre. Travelling to the city by taxi or Skybus takes about 30 minutes in reasonable traffic, though the CityLink toll expressway has reduced the travel time. A selection of budget hotel accommodation can be found here. A great place to start your Melbourne Holiday. [map]

melbourne city centre accommodation
Melbourne city centre is carefully planned and laid out in a grid pattern with wide streets, many of them tree-lined. This layout makes the Central Business District, which is just 2km long by 1km wide, easy to get around. Most of its major attractions are on the borders of the CBD or near the banks of the Yarra River, which marks the southern border of the city centre. In this area you will find many different budget and styles of Melbourne accommodation. [map]

melbourne inner suburbs accommodation - within 3 km of the city centre
A vast array of Melbourne hotels are in this region. North Melbourne includes attractions like the MCG, Melbourne Zoo, Queen Victoria Markets and Flemington Racecourse. Richmond's Swan Street and Bridge Road showcase Australia's finest young designers and trendy clothing outlets, nightclubs, bars and cafes. South Yarra & Toorak have countless boutiques, jewelers, tailors, exclusive homeware outlets but don't miss the restaurants and cafes famous for their cuisine. Fitzroy features live music, retro cafes and diverse restaurants along this bohemian boulevard. Nearby Carlton is where all the best of Italian food, wine and hospitality is served on lively Lygon Street. [map]

melbourne outer suburbs accommodation - over 3 km from the melbourne cbd
St. Kilda Road connects Melbourne City to seaside St Kilda. Good access to the Royal Botanical Gardens and Albert Park. A place that features modern style and luxury, St. Kilda Road is Melbourne's most famous tree-lined boulevard. Seaside St Kilda is well known for its people watching, cafes and bars and only 10-15 mins from the CBD. Enjoy the music and street theatre. Visit the Sunday markets along the Esplanade, rest a while at the beach, explore the many parks, photograph the historic pier and enjoy the wide skating/riding and walking paths. [map]

country victoria

For ideas on ways to plan your holiday to country victoria, please visit our suggested itineraries section.
Click the "more info" links in the following paragraphs for detailed descriptions of each region.

bays and peninsula
Melbourne, the state capital, stands at the crown of this region, with the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas enclosing Port Phillip Bay. Synonymous with fun and relaxation, Melbourne's Bays and Peninsulas feature beguiling beaches, fine food and wine, chic beachfront towns and a variety of family attractions. Relax in the delightful small resort towns of the Mornington Peninsula, offering both the calm waters of Port Phillip Bay and the surf coast. Visit the wineries, and enjoy the elegant cafes and restaurants.
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great ocean road
The Great Ocean Road skirts the Victoria coastline from Geelong, west to Nelson on the South Australian border and is without question one of the great scenic drives anywhere in Australia. The Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. Along with striking ocean views, the region contains laidback coastal towns and maritime villages, and there are plenty of opportunities for bushwalking, swimming, surfing, fishing and whale-watching. The scenery is wonderful with dramatic cliffs, beaches and rainforests and of course the 12 Apostles.
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spa country and goldfields
The Macedon Ranges and Spa Country is all about indulgence. Pure indulgence of both mind and body. More than 30 wineries want you to come and taste their famous pinot noirs and chardonnays. The state's best restaurateurs want to prepare for you their best cuisine. The discovery of gold in Victoria's central region over 150 years ago has left a rich and lasting legacy. Imposing traces of Victorian architecture and cultural traditions derived from a melting pot of peoples are just a few of the benefits to flow from the rush for gold.
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yarra valley and dandenongs
A totally different perspective awaits visitors on the circle tour east from Melbourne through tall timber country, which includes some of Australia's best eucalypt forests and vast stands of mountain ash, the world's largest flowering tree. The road through Eltham and Yarra Glen passes through the Yarra Valley wine region. Much of the Dandenongs, the Yarra Valley and the high country farther north has been planted over time with European trees which create a riot of colour in autumn (fall) from about April.
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phillip island
Phillip Island is an extraordinary place to visit, famous around the world for its international motorcycle racing circuit and its colony of Little (Fairy) Penguins. Phillip Island is just 135km south-east of Melbourne dividing Western Port Bay and Bass Strait connected to the mainland by a road bridge. The island is just 20km long by about 10km wide with easy access to attractions. There's a lot to see and do on the island and a vast range of accommodation, cafes and restaurants. Its main town is Cowes in the centre of the northern, most sheltered shore of the island.
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