60 Siddeley Street, Docklands, 3008 Melbourne, Australia
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Waterfront Melbourne Apartments Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Waterfront Melbourne Apartments feels like stepping into someone’s incredibly well-appointed home — if that someone happened to have impeccable taste and a serious budget. This five-star property sits right in Docklands, and honestly, the lobby alone tells you everything you need to know about the level of sophistication here. The staff greets you with that perfect balance of professionalism and warmth that luxury hotels do so well, and you immediately get the sense that this place takes care of its guests without being stuffy about it.

Location & Neighborhood

You know what’s brilliant about staying in Melbourne’s Docklands? You’re literally surrounded by water views, but you’re still close enough to the CBD that you can walk to most places you actually want to go. The apartment complex sits on Siddeley Street, which might not mean much if you haven’t been here before, but trust me — it’s one of those spots where you feel like you’ve discovered something special. There’s parking right on site, which is honestly a godsend in this part of town, and couples seem to absolutely love the area (I can see why — the waterfront walks at sunset are pretty spectacular).

The Apartment Experience

These aren’t hotel rooms in the traditional sense — they’re proper apartments with full kitchens, separate living areas, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the harbor like artwork. My room had this gorgeous marble kitchen that I actually used (rare for me when traveling), and the appliances were all top-tier stuff. The living space flows beautifully, with contemporary furnishings that feel both stylish and comfortable — you know, the kind of place where you can sprawl on the couch with a glass of wine and actually relax instead of perching awkwardly on hotel furniture.

Amenities & Services

The building’s amenities lean into that luxury lifestyle vibe without going overboard. There’s a gorgeous spa and fitness center that feels more like an exclusive club than a hotel facility, and the pool area has these incredible city views that make you want to spend the entire afternoon there. What I really appreciated was how everything felt thoughtfully designed rather than just thrown together — from the concierge service that actually knows the neighborhood to the little touches in each apartment that make you feel like a temporary local rather than just another tourist.

Why Guests Love It

I mean, when couples are rating the location a 9.6, you know there’s something special happening here. It’s that perfect combination of being in the heart of everything while still feeling like your own private retreat. The waterfront setting gives you those postcard views of Melbourne’s skyline, but you’re also walking distance to Crown Casino, the arts precinct, and some seriously good restaurant options. Plus, having a full apartment setup means you can live like a local — grab groceries at the nearby markets, cook breakfast while watching the harbor come to life, or just enjoy having space to spread out after a long day of exploring the city.

Waterfront Melbourne Apartments Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One Bedroom Apartment River View1 double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Two Bedroom Apartment – Ground Floor2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
Two-Bedroom Apartment with River View4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
Three-Bedroom Apartment River View4 × 1 double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 6 adults, 2 children
One-Bedroom Apartment – No View2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Three-Bedroom Executive Apartment River View4 × 1 double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 6 adults, 4 children
One-Bedroom Apartment with City View1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Two-Bedroom Executive Apartment with River View4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment City View4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
Two Bedroom One Bathroom Terrace Apartment4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
Three-Bedroom Apartment4 × 1 double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 6 adults
Two-Bedroom Standard Apartment2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
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Reviews of Waterfront Melbourne Apartments

  • Sheng-lee from Taiwan (9/10)

    Extremely convenient to outlet and has nice view.

  • Colette from Ireland (9/10)

  • Darren from Australia (9/10)

    Location and access to cafes, shops, trams and city centre

  • Kathryn from Australia (8/10)

    The rooms were spacious and well appointed. The pool and other facilities were great. The proximity to Marvel stadium and trams was very convenient.

  • Eric from Australia (9/10)

    Location

  • Jan from Australia (8/10)

    Secure access, great location, great view

  • Amy from Australia (9/10)

    Fantastic property, the reception staff had handwritten a note to our daughters & also left them a little gift which they absolutely loved!

  • Lisa from Australia (9/10)

    Excellent

  • Deborah from Australia (9/10)

    I loved the location – central to most of the things I wanted to do and see. I'm that happy I have booked for my family in September and hoping to get a river view.

  • Larry from Australia (9/10)

    Quiet and well located

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Boyd Park: 1.5 km
  • Point Park: 1.5 km
  • Eureka Tower: 1.4 km
  • Rialto Towers: 1.1 km
  • Docklands Park: 800 m
  • Immigration Museum: 850 m
  • Southbank Promenade: 1.5 km
  • Living Legacy Forest: 1.6 km
  • Kurth Kiln Regional Park: 1.2 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: 650 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Degani: 20 m
  • Restaurant Sea on Quay: 20 m
  • Restaurant Pud Thai VS Pho: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Melbourne Zoo: 5 km
  • Cooks’ Cottage: 2.9 km
  • Melbourne Museum: 3.8 km
  • Old Melbourne Gaol: 3 km
  • Old Treasury Building: 2.5 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance: 2.8 km
  • Manchester Unity Building: 1.7 km
  • Victoria University City Tower: 1.8 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: 3.4 km
  • ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image: 1.8 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Ornamental Lake: 3.4 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Elwood Beach: 8 km
  • St Kilda Beach: 6 km
  • Sandridge Beach: 3.8 km
  • Middle Park Beach: 4.4 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Flagstaff: 1.8 km
  • Train Southern Cross Station: 900 m
  • Train Flagstaff Train Station: 1.8 km
  • Metro Melbourne Central Station: 2.5 km
  • Bus Essendon Keilor CollegeLock St: 17 km
  • Bus El Reno Cres/Roberts Rd (Airport West): 17 km

Closest airports:

  • Melbourne Airport: 21 km
  • Moorabbin Airport: 22 km
  • Essendon Fields Airport: 12 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Parking garage

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Portuguese
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Heated pool
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House Rules at Waterfront Melbourne Apartments

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 23:30
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.0

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

8.7

Cleanliness:

8.7

Value for money:

8.3