OFF-BEAT ACCOMMODATION, IN AND OUT OF THE CITY
If you’re looking for a different type of accommodation, maybe something special, in the city centre or outside of the city, here are a few quirky and unique hotels in Melbourne to consider. These all offer something out of the ordinary, to make your stay exciting and memorable.
1. Adina Hotel at Pentridge, Coburg
You wouldn’t normally want to stay in a prison, right? But rest assured your time here will be nothing other than comfortable. This luxury hotel was built inside the historic pentridge walls in Coburg and makes for a quirky and unique accommodation option you might enjoy.
Located out of Melbourne’s city centre, the medieval style building with Gothic bluestone walls was converted after the prison closed in 1997. Some of the rooms take up several cells and are very spacious. All rooms have been beautifully fitted out as apartments.
Also famed as a tourist destination, Pentridge Hotel offers tours of some of the old cells where notorious prisoners were kept.
Enjoy doing time at Pentridge.
2. Ibis Styles Hotel, Southbank
A unique hotel centrally located in the city, close to major attractions, and without the high cost you’d normally expect for such accommodation.
The colourful wall art and quirky decor at the Ibis Styles Hotel make it a little different.
3. Captain's Retreat, Williamstown
A beautifully decorated, historical property, originally built in 1862. If you want something away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is perfectly situated, not too far away, on Hobsons Bay, where you can experience old world charm. The retreat is furnished in art deco style with attention to detail, and every room is unique.
Choose a room, an apartment or a cottage, for a relaxing getaway by the water. Suitable for short or longer stays, you’ll relax by the sea and be walking distance to the city.
4. The Royce, Melbourne
A new boutique hotel which opened in 2023, showcases old school Hollywood glamour with glass fixtures, chandeliers and plush couches. Art deco styled luxury accommodation housed in a heritage listed building in the city, which was originally a glitzy showroom for Rolls Royce and other luxury vehicles, the first in Melbourne.
If a little opulence is what you’re after, the Royce Hotel in all its splendour is for you.
5. Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne
A boutique hotel, with bright and quirky fixtures and decor, swinging couches and an over-hanging glass bottomed pool on the roof.
You are greeted with a sculpted wireframe horse at reception and the rooms have bold zig-zag carpet. The decor throughout the hotel is inspired by sweets, desserts and in particular chocolate.
Located in the middle of Melbourne, you will certainly find this a sweet stay.
6. Lochiel Luxury Accommodation Treetops Guesthouse, Mt Dandenong
Ever wanted to stay in a treehouse? Here’s the next best thing. Located in Mount Dandenong Ranges you’ll experience tranquility and relaxation in this picturesque property, high up in the hills. All rooms have a whirlpool bathtub to enjoy.
Lochiel Luxury Accommodation is a serene location, perfect for strolls in the lush greenery and mountain air.
7. Lakeside Villas at Crittenden, Dromana, Mornington Peninsula
These gorgeous lakeside villas are located on a picturesque vineyard with a restaurant and wine tasting centre, and are 5 minutes’ drive from the beach at Dromana.
Crittenden’s luxury villas are built over a lake, and are one bedroom with a balcony. Sample the local wine from grapes grown on the vines just outside and relax in this tranquil environment.
Perfect for a romantic getaway from the city, in a little over an hour from Melbourne.
8. Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park, Werribee
The Lancemore is set on beautiful grounds with lovely gardens and a pool. Heritage rooms with old world charm will take you back in time.
Located 30 minutes drive from the city, the perfect escape for some indulgence and comfort.
Just a few minutes walk from Werribee Open Range Zoo.
9. Woodlands Rainforest Retreat, Narbethong
A tranquil setting, blending with nature, the Woodlands Rainforest Retreat makes for a romantic secluded getaway. It is actually located in a Victorian national park, part of the Yarra Valley wine region, approximately 1.5 hours from the city of Melbourne.
Enjoy the flora and fauna with a touch of luxury, including a spa bath, where your only neighbours are the wildlife.
An additional part of your stay can include a helicopter ride to a nearby winery for tastings and lunch.
10. Hotel No, Melbourne
Centrally located in the city centre, this quirky style accommodation features airstream caravans sitting on a rooftop in Flinders Lane. A cosy place to stay makes it ideal for 2 people. There are several retro trailers of polished aluminium here, perched on top of the building.
A unique urban oasis, Hotel No is placed in close proximity, and an easy stroll, to many Melbourne attractions.
11. Little River Bed and Breakfast, Geelong
A unique property to stay, and certainly a bit quirky, with some interesting art sculptures outside. The old bluestone building blends into the historic area of Geelong.
Interesting fact: the original farm house was used in the movie Mad Max and some of the scened were filmed in Little River.
Pets are allowed at the property.
12. The Nunnery Accommodation, Fitzroy
If you’re looking for basic accommodation not far from the city, then the Nunnery is perfect. Housed in a former 19th century convent, where many nuns lived for decades, this quirky guesthouse is mostly suited to backpackers.
The historic architecture of this 1888 property, with high ceilings and stained glass windows, makes it a charming place to stay in Melbourne and close to attractions, and you’ll be allowed more liberties than the nuns used to have.
That’s it for the quirky and unique hotels in Melbourne.
Check them out for yourself and go ahead and book your next stay.
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19 Comments
Great recommendations! Especially the one about the prison hotel – looks much fancier than the prison turned hotel I stayed in in Latvia!
Love this list of unique hotels in Melbourne! The Adelphi Hotel looks absolutely amazing—staying there would be such a cool experience. Thanks for the great recommendations!
I love the decor of Captain’s Retreat!
Wow! Love these – will definitely put them on my list for the next time I’m in Melbourne.
Very nice list of hotels. I’ll definitely keep some of these options in mind when planning a trip to Melbourne.
The hotel with the graffiti looks fantastic! What a fun place it must be to stay in.
Love this list, these are all some great spots with their own unique touch! Saving this for later for next time I travel there. Thanks for the recommendations!
They all have their own quirky touch but all so cool! Never been to Melbourne but wouldn’t mind ticking it off my travel list.
I love Australia it’s such a beautiful country. These all are some amazing hotels. Would love to stay in one of these when visiting Melbourne next time.
They look like great hotels! Saved the list and can’t wait to check some of them out!
It sounds like this list may offer something for every adventurous traveler.
The hotels are all so beautiful in their own unique way. I would definitely like to visit the Pentridge someday, it looks so nice and interesting.
It looks like there are some really amazing places to stay in Melbourne. The woodland retreat is my kinds of dream place – so I would definitely love to stay there!
I would stay at any of these and love it. They’re so much more interesting than the standard square that I’ve always stayed at.
Unique is definitely the right word for these. The prison hotel is so cool!
I’ve never had the chance to visit Melbourne before so found this interesting. It helps to know where is good to stay. I like the sound of the Captain’s Retreat. What a beautiful place to stay whilst there.
All I can say is wow, these look amazing places to stay. We really do want to do an Australian trip at some point. When we do will be looking at these hotels
Now this is a perfectly timed post as I’m currently planning a trip to Australia, and we will be heading to Melbourne in order to drive the coastal route up to Sydney. There are some great hotel suggestions here. I’ll check all of them out!
I’ve been wanting to visit Australia for so long now! Melbourne looks like such a fun and unique place to visit; especially all of these locations around the city!