--- title: "Avani Melbourne Central Residences vs Imagine Lighthouse" description: "Avani Melbourne Central Residences or Imagine Lighthouse in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avani-melbourne-central-residences-melbourne-vs-imagine-lighthouse-melbourne/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # Avani Melbourne Central Residences vs Imagine Lighthouse Both are in Melbourne, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Greek Precinct ## [Avani Melbourne Central Residences](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/avani-melbourne-central-residences-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1167837/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Greek Precinct ## [Imagine Lighthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/imagine-lighthouse-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 8.4 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.2 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1660695/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart. ### Choose Avani Melbourne Central Residences if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.4) ### Why is Avani Melbourne Central Residences better than Imagine Lighthouse? No clear advantages in our data. ### Why is Imagine Lighthouse better than Avani Melbourne Central Residences? 1. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Avani Melbourne Central Residences | Imagine Lighthouse | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.4 | | Location | 9.4 | 9.2 | | Facilities | – | 6.7 | | Spa & wellness | – | 8.5 | | Public transport | 10.0 (+0.5) | 9.5 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 (+0.2) | 8.4 | | Guest rating | 8.6 (+0.2) | 8.4 | | Number of reviews | 865 (+40) | 825 | | Google rating | 3.8/5 | – | | Google reviews | 422 | – | | Rank in Melbourne | top 44% (+19%) | bottom 37% | | Location | | Location score | 9.4 (+0.2) | 9.2 | | Distance to Greek Precinct centre | 510 m | 610 m | | To public transport | 160 m (−90 m) | 250 m | | To the airport | 19 km | 19 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 50 m | | Shops within 500 m | 30 (+3) | 27 | | Sights within 1 km | 26 (+3) | 23 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | – | | Rooms | 60 | 50 | | Floors | – | 69 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 | | Listed amenities | 10 | 16 (+6) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Sauna | – | ✓ | | Steam room | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Avani Melbourne Central ResidencesImagine Lighthouse - Imagine Lighthouse is cheaper in 9 of 12 months - Avani Melbourne Central Residences: €191 a night on average · Imagine Lighthouse: €162 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Melbourne by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Avani Melbourne Central Residences prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/avani-melbourne-central-residences-melbourne/prices/)[Imagine Lighthouse prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/imagine-lighthouse-melbourne/prices/) ## Location 100 m apart Avani Melbourne Central Residences: city centre: 960 m, nearest station State Library Station: 160 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km. Imagine Lighthouse: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station State Library Station: 250 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/melbourne-cbd/) ## Weather in Melbourne [Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather) ## Avani Melbourne Central Residences or Imagine Lighthouse: common questions ### Which is better, Avani Melbourne Central Residences or Imagine Lighthouse? Avani Melbourne Central Residences leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Avani Melbourne Central Residences or Imagine Lighthouse? Over the year Imagine Lighthouse costs about €162 a night on average against €191 at Avani Melbourne Central Residences, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Avani Melbourne Central Residences and Imagine Lighthouse? 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Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avani-melbourne-central-residences-melbourne-vs-imagine-lighthouse-melbourne/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/