Imagine Marco, Melbourne: from $91 a night

From $91 a night at Imagine Marco, checked Nov 8, 2026. Nov 22–23, 2026, 2 adults: $91 total on Axel.

Imagine Marco is a mid-range high-rise apartment hotel in Southbank in Melbourne, Australia.

Address: 42-48 Balston Street, Melbourne. Property ID: 1356759.

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Total price: $356 USD

2026-11-17 to 2026-11-20 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#9 of 9 hotels in Southbank & South Wharf by Axel's take. Southbank & South Wharf is #3 of 9 places to stay in Melbourne. The best hotels in Southbank & South Wharf, ranked · Where to stay in Melbourne

Axel's take: 8.0/10

A practical Southbank base with apartment comforts, but check the pool before booking. a mid-range high-rise apartment hotel in Southbank, scored for what it is.

Imagine Marco is a mid-range apartment hotel, and we'd choose it for self-catering convenience rather than full-service polish. Kitchens, in-room laundry and separate living areas make longer stays easy; Woolworths opposite is especially handy. Recent Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful reception staff, comfortable beds and the walkable Southbank location. Higher-floor views are another strong draw.

The trade-offs are compact bedrooms in some layouts, occasional freeway noise, lift waits and uneven maintenance. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive, though some recent guests report dust or worn fittings. An Expedia guest staying in September 2026 reported the outdoor pool closed for repairs; reopening wasn't confirmed, so check directly if swimming matters. Some bookings exclude housekeeping, and a security deposit applies. We'd skip it for a polished, full-service hotel experience.

• Best for: families wanting kitchen and laundry facilities; longer self-catering stays; Southbank sightseeing

• Watch out for: pool repair closure reported in September 2026; compact bedrooms and occasional traffic noise; housekeeping excluded from some bookings

• Location: Walkable to Crown and Southbank's riverfront, with a supermarket opposite.

• Rooms: Useful kitchens and laundry; layouts vary, with some small bedrooms and reports of wear.

• Cleanliness: Mostly praised across sites, with some recent dust and upkeep complaints.

• Service: Friendly, helpful reception is one of the most consistent positives.

• Amenities: Gym and outdoor pool listed; confirm pool reopening following September repair reports.

• Fees and surprises: Security deposit applies; check housekeeping inclusions and parking arrangements, as listings conflict.

Axel's opinion of Imagine Marco, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Imagine Marco

• Property type: Apart-hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 42-48 Balston Street, Melbourne
• Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 1,655 reviews (location 4.1/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Essendon Fields Airport Terminal: 24 min by taxi · Melbourne Airport: 26 min by taxi · Avalon Airport: 42 min by taxi · Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens: 6 min by taxi · Shrine of Remembrance: 6 min by taxi · Queen Victoria Market: 13 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Deposit: A$150 per room per stay
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Fitness center (free), Parking (extra charge), Self-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Melbourne

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

2 Bedrooms Economy room

• Bedrooms: 2

Standard room

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1 Bedroom Standard room

• Bedrooms: 1
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2 Bedrooms Standard room

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Standard Single room

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2 Bedrooms Standard Single room

• Bedrooms: 2
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Standard Quadruple room

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2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room

• Bedrooms: 2
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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Balcony
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 2
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Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Balcony
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Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Executive room

2 Bedrooms Executive room

• Bedrooms: 2

Executive Single room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Premium room

Premium Double Club room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

2 Bedrooms Junior Suite

• Bedrooms: 2

Premier Junior Suite

Premium Junior Suite

Suite

Suite with city view

Suite with view

Single Suite

Deluxe Suite

Apartment

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Apartment with city view

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Apartment with view

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1 Bedroom Apartment

• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Apartment with city view

• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony

• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: Balcony; Kitchen; Microwave
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2 Bedrooms Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Fridge
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2 Bedrooms Apartment with city view

• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Apartment with ocean view

• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Balcony; Kitchen; Microwave
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3 Bedrooms Apartment

• Bedrooms: 3
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Single Apartment

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Single Apartment with city view

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1 Bedroom Single Apartment

• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Single Apartment with city view

• Bedrooms: 1
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2 Bedrooms Single Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Single Apartment with city view

• Bedrooms: 2
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Triple Apartment

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2 Bedrooms Triple Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Triple Apartment with city view

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Quadruple Apartment

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2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Single Apartment (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Single Apartment with city view (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bedrooms: 2
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Double Apartment (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Double Apartment with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Double Apartment with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 2
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Twin Apartment (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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2 Bedrooms Triple Apartment

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 2
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Quadruple Apartment

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Economy Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2

Business Apartment

2 Bedrooms Business Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2

Superior Apartment

• Room features: Balcony; Kitchen; Microwave
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2 Bedrooms Superior Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Balcony; Kitchen; Microwave
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2 Bedrooms Superior Apartment with balcony

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Balcony; Kitchen; Microwave
• 2 Bedrooms Superior Apartment with balcony — room photo 1
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Superior Double Apartment (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Superior Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
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2 Bedrooms Superior Double Apartment (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 2
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• 2 Bedrooms Superior Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3

Deluxe Apartment

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Deluxe Apartment with city view

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Deluxe Single Apartment

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Deluxe Triple Apartment

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Deluxe Quadruple Apartment

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Executive Apartment

• Room features: Fridge
• Executive Apartment — room photo 1
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• Executive Apartment — room photo 3

2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Fridge
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment — room photo 1
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2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with bay view

• Bedrooms: 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with bay view — room photo 1
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2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with city view

• Bedrooms: 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with city view — room photo 1
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• 2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with city view — room photo 3

2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with balcony

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Balcony; Kitchen; Microwave
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with balcony — room photo 1
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• 2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with balcony — room photo 3

Executive Single Apartment

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2 Bedrooms Executive Single Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Single Apartment — room photo 1
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Executive Triple Apartment

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2 Bedrooms Executive Triple Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Executive Triple Apartment with city view

• Bedrooms: 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Triple Apartment with city view — room photo 1
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Executive Quadruple Apartment

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2 Bedrooms Executive Quadruple Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
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Executive Double Apartment (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Executive Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Executive Double Apartment with bay view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Executive Double Apartment with bay view (full double bed) — room photo 1
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2 Bedrooms Executive Double Apartment (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3

Executive Quadruple Apartment

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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2 Bedrooms Executive Quadruple Apartment

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Quadruple Apartment — room photo 1
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2 Bedrooms Executive Quadruple Apartment with bay view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Quadruple Apartment with bay view — room photo 1
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2 Bedrooms Executive Quadruple Apartment with city view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 2
• 2 Bedrooms Executive Quadruple Apartment with city view — room photo 1
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Premium Apartment

1 Bedroom Premium Apartment

• Bedrooms: 1

2 Bedrooms Premium Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2

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