Punthill Essendon North

Hotels
8.9 (436 reviews)
261 Keilor Road , Melbourne , au

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Friendly service
Cons:
Expensive parking
Noise from outside
Delayed check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Generally clean and modern facilities, but some reports of light pollution.
Service
9.25
Friendly and helpful staff, though some experiences of delayed check-ins were noted.
Location
9.25
Excellent location with good access to public transport and local amenities.
Room Quality
8.75
Comfortable rooms with needed amenities, though some guests had issues with parking space.
Amenities
8.75
Well-appointed facilities including nearby restaurants, though some amenities lacked.
Value for Money
8.75
Good value, but parking fees were considered expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.75
No specific details mentioned, assigned average rating.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall pleasant stay with minor issues that did not detract significantly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Punthill Essendon North offers sophisticated 4-star aparthotel accommodation with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests can relax in a comfortable seating area and enjoy the convenience of free WiFi and private parking.

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from Melbourne Zoo and the city center, this aparthotel provides easy access to popular attractions such as the State Library of Victoria and Melbourne Museum. With Essendon Fields Airport nearby, travel to and from the hotel is a breeze.

On-Site Minimarket
For added convenience, Punthill Essendon North features a minimarket on-site, perfect for picking up any essentials or snacks during your stay. Enjoy a hassle-free and comfortable experience at this stylish Melbourne accommodation.

Book your stay at Punthill Essendon North for a luxurious and convenient experience in Melbourne.

Important information:

Please note all payments via credit and debit card will incur a 2% nonrefundable transaction fee. EFTPOS Check and Savings are exempt.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 436 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Ross couple au
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Dayna couple au
10
Pros:

The staff were fantastic. Could not have been more helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Woodward couple au
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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adhitya couple au
1
Bad experience
Pros:

Property was okay but the wifi nor the tv didn’t work all over . No one at reception after 5 checkout by 10 am . Staff would enter your room without knocking or any notice . Worst stay would not recommended

Cons:

Facilities were not working as advertised

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Ryleigh extended_group au
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple au
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hall solo_traveller au
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tegan couple au
10
A little suburban hotel with great views
Pros:

Clean and convenient

Cons:

Small bathroom

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Rasleen extended_group au
8
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Ash family_with_children au
9
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Alister couple au
10
Stayed here before and it is our place of choice to stay.
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Rihana couple au
10
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
Adequate for what we needed.
Pros:

Comfy bed. Hot shower.
Cooking facilities.

Cons:

The other residents.
First night we were evacuated at 2.30am as someone burnt a pizza.
Two night later shouting and banging and slamming doors at 4am . Next day at 6am too .

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple au
10
2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Nathan couple gb
10
Brilliant stay
Pros:

Washing machine and dryer was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Ivan couple au
8
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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John couple au
10
2025-12-10 via Nuitee
M
Marc extended_group nc
7
Pros:

correct si on a un moyen de transport autonome

Cons:

1ere nuit nous n'avons pu accéder a la chambre car les infos sur les clés étaient envoyées par SMS.
SMS que nous recevons pas a l'étranger....

2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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paul couple au
7
Punthill
Pros:

Close to some good restaurants and not far from the airport, good if you don't want to go into the city but still want some options for food. The king bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

Everything was pretty good.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Sally family_with_children au
9
2025-11-16 via Nuitee