Melbourne Airport Accor Hotels

[serfty]

Looking to stay near Melbourne airport later this month ... arriving after 11pm; departing next day early afternoon.

When booking the Ibis Styles and Novotel prices were reflective of being concurrent the Australian Open Tennis.

The Mantra was more reasonable with a Hot Deal.

Has any used the Mantra and have some advice/tips about it?

 

[aikman]

Looking to stay near Melbourne airport later this month ... arriving after 11pm; departing next day early afternoon.

When booking the Ibis Styles and Novotel prices were reflective of being concurrent the Australian Open Tennis.

The Mantra was more reasonable with a Hot Deal.

Has any used the Mantra and have some advice/tips about it?

The Mantra is in a somewhat residential area with nothing around it. If you don't have a car then I doubt you'll get a taxi to accept such a short fare so you might have to look into the hotel's shuttle service. The rooms are ok. The breakfast buffet is of average quality.

 

[Daver6]

I stayed there in 2022. They have a free shuttle bus service (not sure if they'd be operating when you arrive though. Hotel was fine. On site restaurant ok. I had a morning departure so didn't need to check out the surrounding area or hotel facilities.

 

[serfty]

I stayed there in 2022. They have a free shuttle bus service (not sure if they'd be operating when you arrive though. Hotel was fine. On site restaurant ok. I had a morning departure so didn't need to check out the surrounding area or hotel facilities.

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They do advertise a "free on demand" shuttle which I am hoping to use. I was wondering if any here had experience with it, especially after 11pm.

Mantra Melbourne Airport

Looking for accommodation in Melbourne? The Mantra Melbourne Airport, a family-friendly hotel, offers a range of facilities including: swimming pool and fitness centre.

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[Human]

I stayed there last year and used the on-demand shuttle both to and from the airport.

My wife was flying at 6:30am on a Qantas domestic flight. We had no problem booking the shuttle for 5am. Then after seeing her off I called and the shuttle came and picked me up to take me back to the hotel — it was about a 15 minute wait, from memory.

Overall I think I paid $90 for one night’s accommodation and three rides on the shuttle: that’s pretty good value.

The rooms are pretty good for a budget hotel. Didn’t use the buffet. But I’d happily stay there again.

 

[serfty]

The shuttle service for the Melbourne Airport Mantra is complimentary and is available 24/7.

It seems they share the shuttle with United Airport Parking.

I sent an email and received this reply.

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Thank you for your email.

Our shuttle service runs 24/7 on demand to and from Melbourne Airport. This service is free of charge for our guests. Pre-booking the shuttle service is not required.

To organize shuttle service pick up from the airport to our hotel, please call us at (03) 9093 6500 / +61 3 9093 6500 then choose option 1, or alternatively you may call United Airport Parking directly at 03-9335-4407. The drivers will advise you where the pick up/drop off area is. If your phone is unable to make Australian phone calls, please see the INFORMATION/HELP desk at the Airport who will be able to contact us on your behalf.

Our shuttle have car seat that for kids 6 months and up. Please advise the driver you need carseat to be fitted when you call.

Please see below image of our shuttle service bus.


From our hotel to the Airport: The shuttle service runs on demand 24/7 every 5-10 minutes, please collect a bus ticket from reception.

Thank you.

Kind Regards,
...

 

[markis10]

What’s wrong with the Ibis Budget? No shuttle required, no ALL participation and you have the joys of the BP Buffet 24/7, I may have answered my own question

 

[serfty]

What’s wrong with the Ibis Budget? No shuttle required, no ALL participation and you have the joys of the BP Buffet 24/7, I may have answered my own question

Price!

When booked, the Ibis Budget was $154. Both Ibis Styles and Novotel over $200.

I scored a $99 Red Hot deal at the Mantra.

To be fair, hotel breakfast was not a real consideration given the Qantas First lounge is beckoning.

Last year I had half a dozen stays at Ibis Styles, making full use of Red Hot Rooms.

Post in thread 'Review: Ibis Styles and Novotel Melbourne Airport'

May 22, 2025

Note that currently for almost every day until the end of August, the Ibis Styles is available on a Red Hot Room Rate often under $100 - as cheap as $85.

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