Quest Southbank

Quest Southbank is a serviced-apartment stay on Kavanagh Street, in Melbourne’s Southbank precinct and close to the CBD. The property is positioned for guests who want access to the city while having more room and practical facilities than a standard hotel room. The website places it within walking distance of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Arts Centre, with Melbourne’s wider cultural attractions nearby. Train services are listed as 0.7 km away, while the airport is 25 km from the property.

The accommodation comprises 94 contemporary apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms. Options include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, with larger configurations suited to families, friends or colleagues travelling together. Depending on the room type, apartments offer separate living areas, full kitchens, dining settings, balconies and laundry facilities. The largest listed option is a 125-square-metre three-bedroom apartment on level 22, while the two-bedroom deluxe apartment includes two bathrooms and laundry facilities. Apartments also include conveniences such as internet access, televisions, air conditioning, kitchen appliances and room safes.

For longer stays or guests who prefer self-sufficiency, the kitchens and in-apartment laundry facilities are useful features. The property also provides a pantry shopping service, where guests can provide a shopping list for groceries to be delivered to their door. On-site, there is a café for simple food and drink, along with room service and a Grab & Go Pantry for snacks and essentials. Complimentary high-speed fibre internet is available throughout the stay, and the property has a business centre, lift access, dry-cleaning service and a non-smoking policy.

Guests can use the on-site gym and sauna, while 24-hour reception provides assistance around the clock. Secure car parking is available, with a maximum vehicle height of 1.9 metres; availability and costs should be confirmed with the property in advance. Quest Southbank suits solo travellers and couples looking for an apartment-style base, as well as families and groups needing multiple bedrooms. It also offers the space and facilities that can make a stay of a week or more more manageable, without leaving the Southbank location. The property has a Google rating of 4.2 from 361 reviews.