The Howey vs Bounce Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Melbourne
The Howey
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★Melbourne
Bounce Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Bounce Melbourne
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 300 m apart.
Choose The Howey if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is The Howey better than Bounce Melbourne?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.8)+0.3
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Bounce Melbourne better than The Howey?
- 1220 m closer to the beach (3.7 km vs 3.9 km)−220 m
- 2250 m closer to public transport−250 m
- 3Later 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.
| The Howey vs Bounce Melbourne: which hotel is better? | The Howey | Bounce Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.8 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.2 | 10.0 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.3 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.3 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 393 | 723 +330 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 279 | – |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 7% +16% | top 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.8 +0.4 |
| Distance to Melbourne centre | 80 m −290 m | 370 m |
| To public transport | 290 m | 40 m −250 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +4 | 36 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 84 | – |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +4 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
300 m apart
The Howey or Bounce Melbourne: common questions
Which is better, The Howey or Bounce Melbourne?
Bounce Melbourne leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Howey or Bounce Melbourne?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Howey is closer: 80 m from the centre, against 370 m for Bounce Melbourne.
How far apart are The Howey and Bounce Melbourne?
The two hotels are 300 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