Imagine Marco

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Executive Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Two Bedroom Sky Apartment | Balcony
Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
One Bedroom Sky Apartment | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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 Single Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment

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

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment - Unserviced

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

Two Bedroom Executive Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Imagine Marco

Aparthotel with a fitness centre, near Crown Casino
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a fitness centre and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area.
Imagine Marco offers 176 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
The clean apartments at Imagine Marco get high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Southbank Promenade. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym. Built in 2016, this upmarket aparthotel has 176 apartments over 39 floors. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 12 minutes by foot from Crown Casino and a 2-minute drive from SEA LIFE Melbourne
Imagine Marco offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Imagine Marco.

This 4-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 908 out of 1822 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 587 out of 1822 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1822 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1822 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1822 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

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort

Not a great stay for me this time

Booked a 'Sky' apartment for the elevation and view, and the views were limited and included a building site, a car park, major roads right outside the room, on the lowest floor that they include in 'Sky'. Disappointing. I've stayed here before and had much better views in the same room type, and a bigger room (the bed was almost wedged against the wall in an irregular shaped bedroom). The bed was too soft for my taste, there was a pube on the bathroom floor, and something that looked like a booger on the wall in the living room. Not a good stay. I was close to becoming a regular and promoter but will be looking elsewhere (already booked 2 nights next week elsewhere). I did go down to reception after seeing the room, and they could have put me in a higher floor 'Sky' room as they had two bedroom ones available, but wanted to charge me the difference. Given I was not happy at all with my room and was finding it inferior to what I'd had before, I'd have expected better, and at 6:45pm it's not like their higher rooms would be likely to all be getting booked at that point for that night so there's no extra cost to them that I can see. A potential regular customer and promoter lost.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira

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

10/10 Excellent

Dilek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment conveniently located in the city!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Tessa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Housekeeping didn’t come clean the room the first couple of days. On the last night it rained and the bedroom smelt very mouldy. Pillows weren’t the best. However the view was really nice from the 35th floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane

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

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great views and a decent stay

The view from the hotel was amazing. The beds were comfy and the shower was good. However, the kitchen needs a deep clean and the hotel was in average shape. It’s an odd place - half hotel and half apartments with full-time residents. The pool area is much smaller in photos. while there were less than 10 people outside, there was nowhere to sit. Gym was small but good. They also had a mini theatre. I probably would not stay there again due to cleanliness but it did have amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart D

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great property for a couple nights for me (solo traveler). They allowed me to drop off my bags at the property in the AM when I arrived before the unit was ready (securely behind front desk). Location was excellent for the Australian Open Tennis, walking to Crown Casino and enjoying all the great restaurants in the area. I was very happy with the value! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views were amazing . But apartment was noisy because of traffic .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

RIK

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Place But Service Could Be Better!

A great place to stay thats close to the CBD and walking distance to some great places. Amazing views even though we weren't that high up. Great that there's a Woolworths and Cafe a few minutes walk away, as theres no facilties at the hotel other than self catering. There's also no support with luggage so be prepared to move it around yourself, including the stairs to enter. There is a small lift near the entrance but its super slow. The place wasn't as clean as we'd liked either, as there was this white powdery dust everywhere and on top of things.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good choice

Good location for the price, amazing views and good facilities in the apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was good. A little bit of road noise. Convenient to Woolworths, 6 minute walk to Crown . Tran stop close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness
There was a build up of food grime on the kitchen tap, the sink was not clean, the crockery was dirty, the microwave could not be easily used because it is tucked away behind the cooktop, the bed mattress was so worn, it sagged into the middle and worst of all, the hotel is positioned directly next to one of Melbourne’s busiest freeways - no window or external door is double-insulated resulting in extraordinary traffic noise. I will never stay again nor will I recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location being across from Woolworths and BWS. Great price and view for New Year’s Eve. Only and I mean only downside of this hotel being no parking and street parking only having a 3 hour meter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Humphrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is convenient. There are public transportation nearby or walk to downtown is 15 mins. There are grocery store and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eden

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first room had a very noisy ventilation fan. We moved to a second room which resolved the fan problem. Very nice room although let down by not being very clean. Hair on the toilet and oil splatters over the overhead cupboards in the kitchen. No soap in the shower dispenser and the shampoo dispenser broken. Things were quickly attended to when raised. Very nice hotel overall, just let down by the cleaning. The pool and bbq area was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024