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ibis budget Melbourne Airport

Property class: 3

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A vending machine with a coffee dispenser and a beverage selection area.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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Caldwell Drive, Melbourne Airport, VIC, 3045
  • Place, Woodlands Historic Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, URBNSURF Sports Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Flemington Racecourse
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Room

Twin Room with Bunk Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sink, a mirror, a window, a television, and a small table with a chair.

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(231 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window providing natural light.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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  • Free Wi-Fi
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The price is AU$194
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About the area

Melbourne

At ibis budget Melbourne Airport, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from URBNSURF Sports Park and 12 km (7.4 mi) from DFO Essendon Shopping Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Melbourne Airport hotel include Royal Park and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Woodlands Historic Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • URBNSURF Sports Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Flemington Racecourse - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Melbourne Central - 20 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Broadmeadows Station - 7 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St. ALi - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Macchinetta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Brunetti - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ibis budget Melbourne Airport

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Ibis budget Melbourne Airport offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. 56-cm LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 56-cm LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To access the self-service kiosk, guests must enter the reservation number (not the itinerary number) found on their online itinerary to check in. Staff is available for late check-in service for a fee.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 15 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

Ibis budget Melbourne Airport offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis budget Melbourne Airport on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

Yep, ibis budget Melbourne Airport has an uncovered self car park for AUD 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Does ibis budget Melbourne Airport serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

No, ibis budget Melbourne Airport does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

Yep, you can grab a meal at ibis budget Melbourne Airport's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at ibis budget Melbourne Airport?

No, only service animals are allowed.

ibis budget Melbourne Airport Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1009 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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The location is great if you need somewhere to stay within walking distance to the airport and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient to the airport, clean, and the staff member was accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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just a budget stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good clean motel. Nice and close to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convenient to airport and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, neat and easy walk to terminal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, quiet, secure, with a comfy bed and a hot shower. Great for a no frills travel option and cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ibis is a great option for budget travellers that need a good nights sleep before an early departure the next day. McDonald’s and the Holiday Inn are walking distance for food and beverage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very handy and great staff check in experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very clean. Was a little hard to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Front Desk very pleasant & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, comfortable & very convenient! A bit noisy, as my room overlooked the access road to the airport but, after a long-haul flight from the UK, l slept very well! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean and within walking distance to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good check in, polite staff, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, basic. Great for overnight travel stop
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean basic room shower was very small
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very friendly and easy. The location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Less than 5 minutes walk from T1 rooms have everything good bed good brekky good staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Basic but what you want before a flight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for a short stay , close to airport and use of skybus to access city
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Quiet. Walking distance to airport terminals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed three times already, clean and so conveniently placed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025