Hotels in Melbourne Docklands: Independent Reviews & Comparisons
Every major hotel in Melbourne's Docklands precinct — ranked, reviewed, and compared using publicly accessible guest-review data. Includes the rebrand of Peppers Docklands to Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne and a 480-review six-year trend analysis. No sponsored placements. No affiliate rankings.
Hotels at a Glance
| Hotel | Stars | Booking | Pool | Walk | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel South Wharf | 4★ | 4.4 (2,068) | — | ✗ | 12 min | $179 |
| Crowne Plaza Melbourne | 4.5★ | 4.2 (2,479) | 8.6 (3,985) | ✓ Onsite | 11 min | $198 |
| Marriott Docklands | 5★ | 4.1 (682) | 8.5 (1,475) | ✓ Onsite | 10 min | $226 |
| Travelodge Docklands | 4★ | 4.0 (2,221) | 8.1 (9,197) | ✗ | 5 min | $96 |
| Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne (formerly Peppers Docklands) | 4.5★ | 3.8 (733) | 7.7 (1,929) | ✗ Offsite | 1–4 min | $189 |
Google and Booking.com aggregate ratings verified April 2026. "From" prices are lowest listed nightly rate on Booking.com at collection time. Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne is listed under both names depending on platform — Booking.com still uses "Peppers Docklands"; Google has updated to the new name.
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Last updated: April 2026. Prices and ratings are indicative — confirm current details on your preferred booking platform before reserving.