Craigieburn Station accommodation from AU$132

The free airport pickup was excellent - you do have to call once you've cleared baggage and customs but the driver was there in less than 10 minutes and the trip was about 10 minutes to the hotel. He was super friendly and helpful. Bless him he was also front desk and check in and it was already past midnight - a busy time it seems. Nonetheless the checking was effortless and he also promptly arranged my return shuttle for the next morning. The room is simple but very clean and spacious enough for a double room - nice toiletries, hairdryer, clean towels, and excellent water pressure. A little tea and coffee station with cookies and the usual coffee/tea/milk sachets. For a short stay it was perfect and close to the airport which made the transfer super easy especially after a long flight.

Loved the cleaning, went in early to check in, staff was really friendly and helpful.

This was a little surprise that I found at the last minute. It has everything you need, is relatively close to the airport (although the traffic makes the journey seem longer), and it has cooking facilities. On the downside, the WiFi is just so-so and kept dropping out, and the heater in my room didn't work very efficiently. I would still recommend this place though.