ibis Budget - Fawkner

Hotels
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ibis Budget
5.8 (3800 reviews)
1401 Sydney Road , Melbourne , AU

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
4.01
Many reviews indicate cleanliness issues, including empty toiletries and bugs.
Service
6.48
Staff were friendly but inconsistent in service; some guests reported unhelpful staff.
Location
7.02
Location is convenient for eateries and shopping, but some guests felt uncomfortable due to nearby activities.
Room Quality
4.97
Reports of room disrepair and issues like smoking neighbors affected perceptions of room quality.
Amenities
5.5
Basic amenities were available, but some were missing or inadequate.
Value for Money
7.46
Fair for price considering location, but previous negative experiences affected overall perception.
Food and Beverage
6.01
Breakfast available but not always satisfactory; some menu items were unavailable.
Overall Experience
4.98
Mixed reviews with memorable positive and negative experiences; overall feelings are average.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:18

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 11 km from Melbourne Airport, Ibis Budget - Fawkner offers easy access to the city center with Gowrie Station only 900 meters away.

Comfortable Accommodation
The air-conditioned rooms at Ibis Budget Fawkner are equipped with essential amenities including a flat-screen TV, desk, and private bathroom. Guests can also make use of the shared kitchen facilities.

Complimentary Services
Enjoy free on-site parking and stay connected with complimentary WiFi. Start your day right with a light continental breakfast and take advantage of the self-service laundry facilities during your stay.

Book your stay at Ibis Budget - Fawkner for a budget-friendly and convenient experience in northern Melbourne.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 3800 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.01
Service: 6.48
Location: 7.02
Room Quality: 4.97
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 6.01
Overall Experience: 4.98
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Michaela • solo_traveller • au
9
Pleasantly surprised.
Pros:

After reading reviews, I was worried about this hotel, but i was pleasantly surprised. The room, although small, was clean, as was the toilet/shower. The bed linen was spotless.
I requested a ground floor room, asI have difficulty doing stairs. The request was granted.

Cons:

The only niggle I had was the only light accessible from the bed was the full light, not a smaller light for reading etc.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

The Location was just what I needed. Shoppping Centre was in walking distance. The same with the Train Station.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • au
9
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Asif • couple • sz
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Devi • solo_traveller • au
1
Pros:

Nothing at all apart from the location

Cons:

The rooms are so small, smells like smoke, and rooms are so small

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
D
De Leonardis • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Good area

Cons:

Shared kitchen dirty

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
H
Heather • solo_traveller • au
3
The atmosphere wasn't good
Pros:

The price you get what you pay for

Cons:

The staff weren't very helpful.
They didn't appear to be happy
Staff member had hoodie on with hood up very unprofessional
There were alot of people actually living there so kitchen area was full on busy and not big enough
The laundry wasn't working

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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amit • couple • au
1
It’s a total waste of money
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Rude staff, paid parking , charging the card $1 unnecessarily, rooms floor dirty and stained, mould in the room, charging port are way too far, no arrangement for sitting properly in the room, dirty shower and blocked as well water barely come out of it

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • couple • au
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Laura SIMPKINS • solo_traveller • au
3
Pros:

It had a bed.

Cons:

The sink in the same room as the bed was odd. The windows being poorly sealed so every sound from the street came through. The paid parking for a car park that security didnt patrol. The abundance of junkies and a bad smell.

There was no housekeeping service at all. Which made for an uncomfortablr environment, im not doing your laundry folks.

On the morning of my checkout I was informed breakfast was not included with my stay
The receptionist wanted 20 dollars for an "all you can eat breakfast buffet" which had two types of cereal and pancakes, a bowl of bananas, and two kinds of jam. Thats about it. What an absolute joke. This place was less expensive than others in the area, but it wasnt cheap. 90 dollars a night for a hole to sleep in is not a good deal. Total ripoff

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Bhuwan • couple • au
1
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Bhuwan • couple • au
4
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Polite staff. We arrived after the check-in time ended, but fortunately we were expected. We were able to register. Thank you very much

Cons:

Heavy noise from the railway.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Kaitlyn • extended_group • au
2
was good to crash in if you’re going out, good price for having your own bed and bathroom, but very dirty and weird peop
Pros:

had own toilet and shower

Cons:

it was very dirty, stains on bed sheets and towels, floors were extremely dirty and bugs.
also very creepy guy came up to us and asked us personal questions

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Maria Carolina • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Bikash • couple • au
1
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Carolina • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sheheryar • couple • au
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Johnathan • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Awais • couple • au
5
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee