Aparthotel

Imagine Marco

4.0 star property

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Enjoy a serene city view from the spacious balcony with a reflective pool and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish apartment with a sleek kitchen, dining area, and city views.
Enjoy a panoramic city view from the large window in this stylish living space with a sleek kitchen and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a meal with a view from the kitchen's large window overlooking the city skyline, featuring a sink and stainless steel appliances.
Relax in a spacious apartment with a panoramic city view, featuring a comfortable living area and sleek, modern design.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
42-48 Balston Street, Southbank, VIC, 3009
  • Crown Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Melbourne Central
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment - Unserviced

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

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

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

Two Bedroom Apartment - Unserviced

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

Executive Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

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

One Bedroom Apartment - Unserviced

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (Southbank), Imagine Marco is within a 5-minute drive of Crown Casino and SEA LIFE Melbourne. .This aparthotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hosier Lane and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Fed Square.

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Melbourne Central - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 3 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪My Goodness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cloakroom - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Imagine Marco

Aparthotel with an outdoor pool, near Crown Casino
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 176 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Imagine Marco Apartment Southbank
Imagine Marco Apartment
Imagine Marco Southbank
Imagine Marco Southbank
Imagine Marco Aparthotel
Imagine Marco Aparthotel Southbank

Imagine Marco Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 914 out of 1834 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 593 out of 1834 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1834 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1834 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1834 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the sheets and room was dirty was disapointed and sleep on top of sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and modern and fantastic value for money!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nazih

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good all-round apartment / hotel. Quite modern, with washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great shower great bed de and w/m - dirty areas broken windows not properly cleaned iron grime baked on NO PARKING INCL which was what was requested and most expensive after waiting few days poor communication with Wotif as needed to change length of stay. DO NOT ADVISE APPS for any bookings
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

S Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Satisfied

Even tho it wasn’t long but was really happy. Comfortable and clean. Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views from 37th floor.. Reception was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chee Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing stay as always. Pity the one of the lift was out of action throughout my stay and the wait to go up and down the building can be long during peak timings
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reception stuff friendly amazing helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good overall property

confusion regarding the communication between Expedia and the property regarding our payment. Expedia said we had paid for one night when in fact, we had not been charged, but we had received a receipt according.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Crown & perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Damion

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

BENJAMIN A

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Madonna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Amy deserves a raise. She was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Loved It!

I loved it. Perfect little space to sleep and hang out and in when I had time. Great view! Close to lots of things. Staff were super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was well presented, friendly staff but very noisy very close to the M1. Otherwise great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025