The Sebel Melbourne Docklands
18 Aquitania Way, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
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A well-located waterfront hotel in Melbourne's Docklands with a 4.2 rating across more than 1,600 guests.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
The Sebel Melbourne Docklands offers apartment-style accommodation on the Docklands waterfront, with one- and two-bedroom apartments designed for stays that need more than a standard hotel room. Apartments include fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, open-plan living and dining areas, and private balconies. The property has also refreshed its apartments with updated styling and furnishings, while retaining the practical layout that suits both short visits and longer stays.
The accommodation is set up for flexibility, whether you are visiting Melbourne for work, attending an event at Marvel Stadium, or spending time exploring the city. Daily housekeeping and 24-hour reception provide hotel support, while the self-contained format gives guests space to prepare food, do laundry and settle into a living area. Selected apartments offer partial ocean or harbour views, and configurations range from one-bedroom rooms for up to two or three guests to larger two-bedroom apartments accommodating up to five.
Facilities extend beyond the apartments. Guests can use an indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, gym, Reformer Pilates Studio and rooftop tennis court. Onsite parking is available for an additional charge, and the property is wheelchair accessible. For breakfast, a range of cafés and breakfast venues are within walking distance, including Capri @ The Quays, an independently operated café located in the hotel complex. The venue also has one meeting room, with space for up to 12 people, making it an option for smaller business gatherings.
Its Docklands location places guests close to cafés, restaurants, retail precincts and year-round waterfront events. Marvel Stadium is nearby, while free city trams provide access to Melbourne CBD, major attractions and business areas. Queen Victoria Market, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, DFO South Wharf and The District Docklands are also listed among nearby destinations. With family, business, couple and solo traveller profiles represented in the guest information, The Sebel Melbourne Docklands is best suited to visitors wanting apartment space and hotel services in a convenient Melbourne base.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 1,602 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 97
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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