Melbourne Short Stay Apartments on Whiteman
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- Spanish, English, Italian +1
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Sofia M.
We chose the apartment for its layout and space, which worked well for our three families, six adults and two young children. But the upkeep was poor for a 4 star place. The blinds wouldn’t close, the dining area air-conditioner leaked and had to be switched off for safety, and parts of the clothes stand were broken. There was nowhere to put soap or shampoo in the shower unless you were 7ft tall. The oven was very dirty, its knobs had worn-off numbers, the kitchen bin had no lid, and there were no bathroom bins. We arrived at Gem Apartments at 88 Kavanagh Street Southbank at 2.20 pm on Thursday 2 January 2020 for a five night day. We had to call someone to take us to the room, only to find it hadn’t been cleaned. Dirty sheets were on the lounge, and housekeeping hadn’t been done. Nobody had told us before we arrived. The housekeeper took until 4.30 pm to clean three bathrooms, make four beds and vacuum. I ended up cleaning the kitchen because we were running out of patience. The entry door had no security unless you had a key to lock it, which isn’t practical if not everyone has one. I thought it should lock automatically from outside. Traffic was constant and loud at night.

Claire B.
The location worked perfectly for me while I was resting after an operation, and the nearby IGA meant I could stay in my room and take it easy. I had one glitch during the night, but Joyce was calming and helpful, and got everything sorted. They also let me take my time leaving instead of rushing me out at 10:00 am. Thanks for looking after me. Donna x
Fiona M.
We could easily walk to the MCG and DFO, and the apartment’s situation was great for getting to the casino, Southbank restaurants, supermarkets and trams around the city. Eight of us stayed in the four-bedroom apartment at 88 Kavanagh St while visiting from Perth for the Field of Ladies at the MCG. It was spacious, well furnished and had very comfortable beds. The apartment managers kindly accommodated our early arrival and late departure, which we really appreciated. I’d recommend staying here to explore Melbourne.
Mila T.
The room we got was lovely. We came for the crunchyroll expo, and having the convention centre right next door was so handy for me and my friends. The CBD is a five-minute walk away, or the tram stop is right outside the hotel. The casino is close too, with a food court, and there’s an IGA downstairs for food or essentials.
Thomas R.
This was the worst experience ever, and I’ve never left a negative review before. There was no check-in desk or concierge, and the number on the website went straight to voicemail. I kept calling for 1.5 hours with no answer. Nobody called me back until 1hr 45 minutes had passed. First I was told someone was 10 minutes away and that I was in a different building. Five minutes later, someone else called and said it would be thirty minutes. They also said I should have checked my emails. We confirmed the email address on file and found it was a random address that wasn’t mine. Be very careful booking with this company.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
10 available- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- All Spaces Non Smoking (Public And Private)
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Parking
Pool and beach
1 available- Swimming pool
Sports
1 available- Fitness facilities
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
1 available- Non Smoking Rooms
Languages
4 available- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- French
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
16 m 1 min walk
250 m 3 min walk
577 m 7 min walk
25 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium577 m 7 min walk
- Melbourne Skydeck845 m 11 min walk
- National Gallery of Victoria1.1 km 14 min walk
- ACMI1.4 km 17 min walk
- Shrine of Remembrance1.6 km 19 min walk
Restaurants
20- Italian eating well25 m 1 min walk
- Rhumbas89 m 1 min walk
- Kitchen Workshop108 m 1 min walk
- Culinarium @ Crown118 m 1 min walk
- maze Grill Melbourne130 m 2 min walk
Transit
20- Melbourne AirportAirport20.6 km
- Avalon AirportAirport48.7 km
- Stop 125: Clarendon Street JunctionTram16 m 1 min walk
- Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Departure PointTram23 m 1 min walk
- Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Departure PlatformTram52 m 1 min walk

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