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title: "Imagine Marco, Melbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Imagine Marco in Melbourne: rated 8.4 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Apartment · ★★★★★
# Imagine Marco

Southbank, Melbourne, Australia

8.4 ·  Very good 2,130 reviews ·  #267 #267 of 478 in Melbourne ·  8.1 Location score
## About Imagine Marco

Imagine Marco is an apartment in Southbank, Melbourne, Australia. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 2,130 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym. It is 1.0 km from the centre of Melbourne. The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 190

- **Floors:** 40

- **Opened:** 2016

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 131

42 - 48 Balston Street, Southbank

## How Imagine Marco scores

Better rated than 37% of hotels in Melbourne

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **3.0**
-   Beach access **1.1**
-   Public transport **6.5**

Melbourne average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarGym

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **89**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **95**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **21**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">South Melbourne Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Victorian Railways Spencer Street</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">800 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Australian Centre for Contemporary Art370 m
-   Gold Coast Point460 m
-   Melbourne Skydeck590 m
-   Her Place Museum590 m
-   Buxton Contemporary600 m
-   The Gold Museum, Sovereign Hill610 m

## Imagine Marco: in detail

At Imagine Marco, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the serviced apartment to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Amenities at taxi offered by Imagine Marco simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Melbourne. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the dry cleaning service and laundry service provided at Imagine Marco. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Imagine Marco with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of serviced apartment. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few accommodations in Imagine Marco incorporate separate living room and balcony or terrace into their architectural arrangement. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the serviced apartment offers visitors access to a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Imagine Marco offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site BBQ facilities available. At Imagine Marco, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At Imagine Marco, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool. At the serviced apartment fitness center, you have the option to engage in your daily exercise routine or simply alleviate your jet lag by breaking a sweat.

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## Questions about Imagine Marco

### How do guests rate Imagine Marco?

Imagine Marco has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 2,130 reviews, which is better than 37% of rated hotels in Melbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Imagine Marco?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Imagine Marco have a pool?

Yes, Imagine Marco has a swimming pool.

### How far is Imagine Marco from the airport?

The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is Imagine Marco close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.7 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Imagine Marco have?

Imagine Marco has 190 rooms on 40 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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