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Quest on Dorcas

4.5 star property
Family-friendly Melbourne aparthotel in South Melbourne with a fitness centre

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment
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Property amenity
Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
8 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
  • Shrine of Remembrance
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Arts Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 83 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is NZ$204
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Melbourne

A family-friendly stay in Melbourne awaits you at Quest on Dorcas. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Shrine of Remembrance and Royal Botanic Gardens. Highlights at this aparthotel include in-room kitchens, washers/dryers and free WiFi. .You can enjoy an LCD TV with digital channels, and each apartment features a furnished balcony, an iPod dock and a dining area. A kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. A living room, a DVD player and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4.5-property class South Melbourne aparthotel include Melbourne Arts Centre and South Melbourne Market.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 7 min walk
  • Melbourne Arts Centre - 13 min walk
  • Crown Casino - 3 min drive
  • AAMI Park - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Station - 3 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kettle Black - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Don Don Australia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Queenie's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wise Guys Pizza & Pasta - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Quest on Dorcas

Family-friendly Melbourne aparthotel in South Melbourne with a fitness centre
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Quest on Dorcas. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Quest on Dorcas offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Accommodation at this 4.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 25 per night)

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Cot: AUD 5 per day

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 40 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • 55 units
  • Built in 2004

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 2:00 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
This property will place a credit card authorization at check-in for the general deposit. Cash is not accepted. The authorization increases to AUD 1000 per stay from December 31 to January 1. The funds are released by the bank within 3-7 business days after check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 5.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 1000 per stay (for stays between 31 December and 01 January)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Quest on Dorcas?

Quest on Dorcas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Quest on Dorcas?

As of 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quest on Dorcas on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$188.22, 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 Quest on Dorcas?

Yep, Quest on Dorcas has a secured covered self car park for AUD 25 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Quest on Dorcas?

The closest beach to Quest on Dorcas is St Kilda Beach (4.3 km).

Is Quest on Dorcas family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Quest on Dorcas is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Quest on Dorcas?

No, Quest on Dorcas does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Quest on Dorcas?

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

Are pets allowed at Quest on Dorcas?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Quest on Dorcas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 600 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great spot to say for events at the music bowl. Clean, nice rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet room but still handy to transport and the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great 2 bedroom unit, could do with foxtel or smart tvs you can log onto streaming services on
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location, quiet but curtains & lounge very tired
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa and steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position to go to Lightscape across St Kilda Rd and short walk to NGV Trams close too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Changeon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Walkable distance from Melbourn CBD. Average condition. Reasonable price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seforsa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the tram and made it easy to travel around town. Great apartment and near some great coffee shops!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean but d and tired. Staff pleasant but room ordinary. Many permanent residents and smell of cooking in the hallway overwhelming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were excellent, clean and suitable. Noise in the area was quite bad, continuing until midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

WARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were excellent. Being able to book a quick arriving taxi at front desk was great. The mirror glass on the building across lane meant people in surrounding rooms could see into your room and vice versa, especially at night with lights on, so you had to close curtains.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great stay
Great location. Staff are excellent always ready to help. Room was comfortable nd clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good clean accommodation with secure parking Walking distance to MCG
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024