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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
ApartmentGreek Precinct
Imagine Lighthouse
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Later 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 vs Imagine Lighthouse: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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
All months
| Month | Avani Melbourne Central Residences | Imagine Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|
| November | €209 | €258 |
| December | €277 | €139 |
| January | €177 | €267 |
| February | €289 | €227 |
| March | €270 | €164 |
| April | €146 | €113 |
| May | €146 | €125 |
| June | €146 | €125 |
| July | €146 | €125 |
| August | €146 | €125 |
| September | €146 | €142 |
| October | €193 | €136 |
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 monthImagine Lighthouse prices by month
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.
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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?
The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. 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