Punthill Essendon

Hotels
7.9 (830 reviews)
1142 Mount Alexander Road , Melbourne , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced for amenities
Maintenance required

Categories

Cleanliness
6.81
Multiple comments about unclean items like dirty blinds and fingerprints on the microwave.
Service
8.78
Helpful staff mentioned positively in several reviews.
Location
8.82
Location is highlighted as a strong point with easy access to shops and public transport.
Room Quality
7.27
Rooms are spacious, but mixed mentions of tired and outdated decor.
Amenities
7.8
Some amenities available, but need more items in the room and improvement in maintenance.
Value for Money
6.76
Opinions on the price being high compared to the location and lack of free parking.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.18
Mixed feelings about the experience but satisfactory for the price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Balconies and Cooking Facilities
Punthill Essendon Grand offers a luxurious stay in Essendon with each accommodation boasting a balcony and cooking facilities. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette in every apartment, complete with modern amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, and more.

Convenient Location near Melbourne City and Airport
Situated just 14 km north of Melbourne city, Punthill Essendon Grand provides easy access to the vibrant city life and attractions. Additionally, being only 10 km away from Tullamarine Airport, travel convenience is guaranteed for guests flying in or out of Melbourne.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Living Spaces
Indulge in the modern amenities offered at Essendon Grand Punthill, including bathrooms with a shower, bathtub, and hairdryer. For added convenience, select apartments come with a washing machine, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Punthill Essendon Grand now for a luxurious and convenient experience!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club credit card.

Please note that upon check in, guests are required to present the credit card used to make payment for the booking and a valid photo ID for the credit card holder.

Please note a nonrefundable deposit equivalent to the first night’s stay will be charged 48 hours prior to arrival at Punthill Essendon Grand. The outstanding balance will be charged upon check-in.

Please note that the property requires a credit card or $500 cash deposit at check-in to cover incidental charges.

When booking 6 or more rooms, different policies, prepayment and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 20 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 9 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 830 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.81
Service: 8.78
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.27
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 6.76
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Kirsty • family_with_children • au
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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taylah • family_with_children • au
8
Great location, clean and professional, accommodating staff.
Pros:

Easy to deal with, professional staff. No issue with adding a fold-out for our 3yo son. Exceptionally clean, great location.

Cons:

No curtains in the main room, only light see-through veil which meant that street lights and early sun woke us before 5am.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Hellyer • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Easy to deal with. Place was stunning

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Webster • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

It was very spacious, clean and the staff were very helpful.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • au
8
Great stay at the Punthill, good location at the shops outside of the city.
Pros:

Good value for money.
Clean and friendly staff.

Cons:

Bathroom door wouldn’t close, latch needs repair.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Tailah • couple • au
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Cam • family_with_children • au
10
Perfect for our stay
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean with full amenities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • family_with_children • au
9
Regylar guests for airport
Pros:

Spacious

Cons:

4 guests but seating for only 3

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • family_with_children • au
7
Satisfactory
Pros:

Staff were friendly, rooms were neat and tidy.

Cons:

Bed was hard. Once you knew where to park it was really convenient but without prior knowledge, being located on the roundabout made for a lot of confusion and stress. Couldn't watch anything on TV as there was no way to Chrome cast

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • au
8
Comfy beds, nice sized apartment in a good location
Pros:

Easy accessible, nice good sized clean apartments

Cons:

Underground car parking very small, but secure.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
2
Very disappointed won't be staying there again.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The lack of accessible power points, air conditioning too loud had to turn it off as couldn't sleep, ironing board was small and not sturdy, not a wide range of pillow firmness, the one chair was also small and heavily stained.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Marcus • couple • au
9
Pros:

Facilities met our expectation and location worked out well.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Location, size, big bed

Cons:

Needs a little bit of love

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • au
7
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Adrianne • solo_traveller • au
9
Great thanks
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • au
9
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Wen • extended_group • au
7
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Dale • couple • au
10
Will be back in future when needing to be at airport in early hours
Pros:

Great stay, close to the airport a staff were wonderful at check in.

Cons:

Only issue I found which wasn’t a issue was showers/bathroom are a little old but everything worked an was clean

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • au
3
Pricey
Pros:

Not really

Cons:

The price was ridiculous

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee