Family Accommodation in Melbourne CBD
Travelling with kids is easier when everyone isn't sharing one hotel room. Havenly Escape gives families separate bedrooms, a real kitchen for fussy eaters and early breakfasts, laundry for the inevitable spills — and a building with a pool and private cinema for the days you don't leave at all.
Direct Answer: Premium Family Accommodation in Melbourne CBD
Havenly Escape offers premium family accommodation in Melbourne CBD: a 2-bedroom apartment sleeping 6 and a 3-bedroom sleeping 8 at West Side Place, directly opposite Southern Cross Station. Families get separate bedrooms with doors that close at bedtime, two bathrooms for the morning rush, a full kitchen, internal laundry, and one free secure parking space included with the 3-bedroom apartment (please note that the 2-bedroom does not include parking; public parking operates nearby). Guests have resident access to the building's pool, cinema, and terraces, and Coles is across the street for groceries. Bookings are completed securely on Airbnb.
Space to Breathe
Why Families Choose an Apartment Over Two Hotel Rooms
Hotels force a choice on families: squeeze into one room or split across two and spend the night texting between them. An apartment removes it. Kids get their own room, parents keep theirs, and the living area stays available after 7:30pm bedtime — with the double sofa bed absorbing an extra child or grandparent when needed. Two bathrooms mean school-holiday mornings don't start with a queue.
The kitchen and laundry quietly save the holiday budget. Breakfast at home, snacks on hand, dinners in when the kids are done with restaurants — with Coles at Southern Cross Station a minute away for restocking. And when someone drops spaghetti on their only warm jumper, the washer-dryer inside the apartment fixes it overnight.
- Full Kitchen & Dining Area
- Internal Washer & Dryer
- Smart TVs & Fast Wi-Fi
- Unbeatable Central Location
Apartment Options for Families
Choose the perfect configuration for your family's size and needs.
Family Attractions Nearby
Navigating the city with kids is effortless when you stay at West Side Place.
Southern Cross Station & SkyBus
Right across the street. Travel to and from the airport with prams and luggage easily without needing multiple taxis.
Free Tram Zone
Jump on a tram right outside the building for free travel to Bourke Street Mall, Federation Square, and city museums.
Marvel Stadium
Catching a family-friendly event or sports match? You can safely walk there in under 10 minutes.
Docklands & Crown Melbourne
Enjoy family dining, shopping, and entertainment precincts situated only moments away from the apartment.
Rainy-Day Plan, Built Into the Building
Melbourne weather is famously indecisive, but the amenity floors mean a wet day isn't a lost day: swim in the resort-style 25-metre indoor lap pool (kids welcome, supervised), book the private cinema for a family movie session, or try the karaoke room and virtual golf. When the sun returns, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is a flat riverside walk away, and the Free Tram Zone at the door makes museums and Federation Square a free, pram-friendly ride.
More Value Than a Standard Hotel
Cost Effective
Avoid the expense of booking two or three interconnecting hotel rooms. Our apartments offer shared living for one simple price.
Safety & Convenience
Keep your family secure under one roof. With multiple bathrooms and a kitchen, morning routines with kids are much smoother.
Dedicated Downtime
Put the kids to bed in their room and enjoy a glass of wine in the lounge while watching the city lights.
Sleeping Arrangement Note
Our maximum guest capacities (up to 6 guests in the 2-bedroom, and up to 8 guests in the 3-bedroom) are achieved by utilizing the double sofa bed located in the main living room.
Please note that the final two guests in either apartment will sleep in this shared lounge space rather than a private bedroom. We provide all the necessary, high-quality linen for the sofa bed, making it a very popular and comfortable arrangement for children or teens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide a cot or highchair for young children?
Contact us via Airbnb before your stay and we'll do our best to arrange equipment for younger children where available — asking ahead lets us have it set up before you arrive.
How do the sleeping arrangements work for a family?
The 2-bedroom sleeps 6: two private bedrooms plus a double sofa bed in the lounge. The 3-bedroom sleeps 8 with three bedrooms and the same sofa-bed backup. Both have two bathrooms, which matters more than anything at 8am.
Can the kids use the pool?
Yes — pool access is included for all guests between 6am and 11pm, with children supervised by an adult. The steam room and sauna beside it are for the grown-ups.
Is the location practical with a pram?
Very. Lift access all the way, flat crossings to Southern Cross Station and the Free Tram Zone, and level riverside walking to the aquarium and Docklands playgrounds.
Where do we get groceries and baby supplies?
A full Coles supermarket sits inside Southern Cross Station directly across the street — closer than the walk from most hotel rooms to their lobby café.
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