Punthill Essendon North

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and restaurant

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Property entrance
Superior One Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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Keilor, 261, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Place, DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Flemington Racecourse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Studio Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 27 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment - Interconnecting

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment - Interconnecting

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Apartment - Interconnecting

  • Sleeps 5

Superior One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment - Interconnecting

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Melbourne

A family-friendly stay in Melbourne awaits you at Punthill Essendon North. You'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from DFO Essendon Shopping Center and 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Highpoint Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .The restaurant, Krabi Thai, serves Thai cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Essendon hotel include Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and URBNSURF Sports Park.

What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Highpoint Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Moonee Valley Racecourse - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Flemington Racecourse - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 3 min drive
  • Glenbervie Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪My Thai on Keilor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Georges Fish N Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Addiction - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Krabi Thai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Grains Asian Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Punthill Essendon North

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Punthill Essendon North also features a 24-hour fitness centre, concierge services, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2023
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Punthill Essendon North offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and laptop-compatible safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 9.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 40 for adults and AUD 10 to 40 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 35 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 9.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.00 per night
  • High chair fee: AUD 10.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, on-site parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, on-site parking and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Punthill Essendon North Hotel
Punthill Essendon North Essendon
Punthill Essendon North Hotel Essendon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Punthill Essendon North?

Punthill Essendon North offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Punthill Essendon North?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Punthill Essendon North on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$215.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Punthill Essendon North?

Yep, Punthill Essendon North has a self car park for AUD 35 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Punthill Essendon North?

The closest beach to Punthill Essendon North is St Kilda Beach (16.1 km).

What makes Punthill Essendon North a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Punthill Essendon North.

Is Punthill Essendon North family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Punthill Essendon North is a hit with families.

Does Punthill Essendon North serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Punthill Essendon North?

No, Punthill Essendon North does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Punthill Essendon North?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Thai cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Punthill Essendon North?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Punthill Essendon North?

No, pets are not allowed.