Stays in Reservoir

Outdoor pool, free breakfast, and a smoke-free environment

Why guests love it

Don Bosco Hostel Brunswick is a smoke-free hostel with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, free parking and a free breakfast each morning. Sultan Restaurant Brunswick is a minute's walk away, so dinner is easy. A 9.8 score from only 13 reviews is promising but a small sample, so I would treat it as a budget option worth watching and choose it for a simple, low-cost stay.

Pet-friendly hotel with fitness center and easy access to Melbourne attractions

Why guests love it

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is a 4-star hotel in Carlton with air conditioning, room service, a restaurant, a fitness centre and free Wi-Fi, and it welcomes pets too. Lincoln Square and Swanston Street are a short walk away, and Melbourne Museum is a quick public transport ride, which makes a good rainy-day plan with children. Guests rate it 9.8. Our editorial tip: use room service for a quiet first evening and head to the museum the next morning.

Family-friendly suites with kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and parking

Why guests love it

Fawkner Executive Suites & Serviced Apartments is an informal all-suite hotel for families who like a kitchenette and extra space. The suites are air-conditioned and smoke-free, with free Wi-Fi and free parking, and local dining and transport links are easy to reach. About 200 guests rate it 9.4. Our editorial advice: use the kitchenette for breakfasts and snacks, bring the car and treat it as a quiet, self-sufficient base.

Family-friendly apartment hotel with kitchens and a BBQ area

Why guests love it

Quest Epping is a laid-back four-star apartment hotel in Reservoir with streamlined units, some with kitchens. There is a BBQ area, a gym and a meeting room, plus free WiFi and parking. Epping Plaza Shopping Centre is conveniently near. More than 900 guests rate it 9.2. My advice: ask for a unit with a kitchen if you plan to cook for the family.

Pet-friendly apartment hotel with kitchens and a fitness center

Why guests love it

I recommend Quest Preston to families who prefer cooking some of their own meals in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The apartments have air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and free WiFi, and there is a fitness centre on site. Pets are welcome, which helps families travelling with an animal. Preston and neighbouring Reservoir are residential areas, so evenings are calm, and guests score the property above 9 out of 10 in their reviews.

Family-friendly accommodation with free Wi-Fi and on-site dining

Why guests love it

Urban Camp is a family-friendly stay with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free on-site parking. There is a restaurant, accessible facilities, and breakfast is available. It makes a comfortable base for exploring the area. About 100 guests rate it a high 9.0. Our editorial advice: bring the car, eat at the restaurant on arrival night and ask about accessible rooms if you need them.

Sleek apartment hotel with a restaurant, wine bar, and full kitchens

Why guests love it

Adina Pentridge Melbourne is a sleek five-star apartment hotel for families who want space and a proper kitchen. The air-conditioned apartments have full kitchens and there is full-service laundry, an airy restaurant, a wine bar and a business centre. Wi-Fi is free and facilities are accessible. About 280 guests rate it 9.0. Our editorial advice: use the kitchen for children's meals and the restaurant for a calmer adult dinner.

A comfortable hotel with a pool, bar, and easy access to transport

Why guests love it

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social is a comfortable three-star stay with an outdoor pool, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There is a bar and a restaurant on site, free parking, and Essendon Station and Mt Alexander Road are a minute's walk away. About 90 guests rate it 9.0. Our editorial advice: use the pool in the afternoon, eat on site and note that the bar makes it livelier in the evening.

Luxury 5-star stay with an indoor pool and complimentary breakfast

Why guests love it

The Interlude Hotel at Pentridge is a five-star hotel with an indoor pool, air conditioning and complimentary breakfast. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included, and there is a restaurant and bar on site, with local dining and St Pauls Catholic Church a short walk away. About 49 guests rate it 8.6. Our editorial advice: use the indoor pool on any weather, enjoy the free breakfast and eat at the restaurant on arrival night.

Family-friendly lodge with functional rooms, apartments, and free Wi-Fi

Why guests love it

Carlton Lygon Lodge offers functional rooms and apartments in a low-key setting, and I would recommend it to families for the practical set-up. Rooms have air conditioning, room service and complimentary Wi-Fi, and some accommodations include a kitchen, which I would request. Parking is available. The lodge is kid-friendly and accessible, a short walk from Argyle Square and Lygon Street.

Family-friendly apartment hotel with an outdoor pool and BBQ area

Why guests love it

I recommend Quest Royal Gardens to families who want space and a kitchen in Melbourne. The apartments have kitchen facilities, air conditioning and free WiFi, and some come with a balcony. The outdoor pool and barbecue area give children something to look forward to on warm evenings, and there is a restaurant on site for nights off cooking. Parking is free, and guests rate the property 8.6, although the score rests on a small number of reviews.

Budget-friendly hotel with family rooms and shared kitchen facilities

Why guests love it

Miami Hotel Melbourne is a family-friendly budget hotel with humble rooms, some of them with kitchens, plus a shared kitchen and dining area. Free WiFi, air conditioning and a smoke-free environment are included. More than 900 guests rate it 8.4. My advice: book it as a simple, practical base, and ask for a room with a kitchen if you want to cook.

Family-friendly holiday park with pool, hot tub, and spa facilities

Why guests love it

BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park is an informal holiday park in Reservoir, and I would recommend it to families who want chalets with their own kitchens. There is an outdoor pool, a hot tub, spa facilities, a BBQ area and a fitness centre. The chalets suit longer stays because you can cook for yourselves. It is relaxed and casual rather than polished, so expect a holiday-park atmosphere.

Family-friendly pub with simple rooms, dining, and a lively beer garden

Why guests love it

I recommend the Royal Derby Hotel to families who are happy with simple rooms and want an easy pub meal downstairs. The rooms sit above a lively pub with a beer garden, modern dining and live sport on the screens, so dinner needs no planning. WiFi and parking are free, and the hotel is listed as family-friendly. Guests rate it 8.4 from close to 400 reviews, which makes it a sound pick for a short Melbourne stay.

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and restaurant in Preston

Why guests love it

Novotel Melbourne Preston is a family-friendly hotel in Preston with air-conditioned rooms, and some rooms have kitchens for self-catering. A fitness centre, a bar and a restaurant are on site, so a family can eat in without going out. Free WiFi and parking are included, and the property is smoke-free and accessible. Guests score it 8.4 across 305 reviews, a very good result.

Family-friendly lodging with breakfast, parking, and a kids' play area

Why guests love it

I recommend the Meadow Inn Hotel-Motel to families who want a relaxed, practical stay in Reservoir. A dedicated kids' play area keeps children busy, complimentary continental breakfast and free parking save money, and the air-conditioned rooms are comfortable. A bistro and a bar are on site. Guests rate it 8.2 from more than 1,700 reviews, a good score for a family-focused stay.

Family-friendly motel with a relaxed restaurant and free parking

Why guests love it

Hume Villa Motor Inn is a down-to-earth motel for families who want the essentials. The rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, some have a kitchen, and there is a relaxed restaurant and bar on site, plus free parking. It is smoke-free and accessible. About 200 guests rate it 8.2. Our editorial advice: pick a kitchen room for longer stays, bring the car and eat on site after a day out.

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast, parking, and on-site dining

Why guests love it

I recommend the Excelsior Hotel in Reservoir to families who want a casual, practical stay with the basics covered. Air-conditioned rooms have a minifridge and free Wi-Fi, breakfast is included daily and parking is free. A pub-style bistro suits family meals, and a sports bar is there for the adults. Guests rate it 8.2 from more than 2,100 reviews, a good score for a relaxed, kid-friendly stay.

Pet-friendly motel with a spa, restaurant, and complimentary breakfast

Why guests love it

St Georges Motor Inn in Reservoir is an unpretentious motel, and I would recommend it for a casual, relaxed stay. It has a casual restaurant and bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast are included. It is pet-friendly and family-friendly, with a spa and accessible facilities. Expect straightforward comfort rather than polish, and the free breakfast is a welcome saving on a family trip.

Quirky former convent with budget and boutique rooms near Melbourne Museum

Why guests love it

I would suggest The Nunnery Accommodation to families who value character over polish. The building is a former convent, and the rooms range from simple budget options to boutique ones, with some including a kitchen, which helps with children's meals. Air conditioning, free WiFi and daily breakfast cover the basics, and an airport shuttle is available. Melbourne Museum is within easy reach for a family day. Guests rate it 7.8 from close to 300 reviews, so expect a heritage stay rather than a modern hotel.

Roadside hotel with a lively sports bar and pool tables

Why guests love it

Nightcap at Sylvania Hotel is a casual roadside hotel in Reservoir, where rooms come with air-conditioning and free WiFi, and some have a kitchen for simple family meals. The heart of the place is its sports bar, with pool tables and poker nights, so it leans more towards adults than young children. More than 300 guests rate it 7.8. My advice: ask for a room with a kitchen and away from the bar if you travel with children.

Family-friendly motel with a pool, free breakfast, and Wi-Fi

Why guests love it

The Bell Motel in Reservoir offers unpretentious, family-friendly accommodation, and I would recommend it for the simple things done well. Complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, there is a swimming pool and the rooms have air conditioning. The pool is a welcome extra for children in warm weather. Expect a basic motel rather than polish, with a focus on comfort and convenience.

Family-friendly motel with free WiFi, parking, and a meeting room

Why guests love it

Best Western Mill Park Motel & Conference Centre is a straightforward, family-friendly and accessible property with free WiFi, free parking and air conditioning. Room service is available, and there is a meeting room, which makes it useful for both leisure and business travellers. I would recommend it as a simple, practical stay, and the guest rating is modest, so I would read recent reviews first.

Family-friendly motor inn with a spa, hot tub, and a relaxed restaurant

Why guests love it

Mahoneys Motor Inn is a down-to-earth, family-friendly motor inn where the spa and hot tub are the treat. The rooms are comfortable and air-conditioned, there is an airy restaurant with a lounge bar, room service, free Wi-Fi and free parking, and the property is smoke-free and accessible. About 260 guests rate it 7.4. Our editorial advice: arrive by car, book the restaurant for an easy dinner and save the hot tub for after the children are asleep.

Simple, family-friendly stay with free Wi-Fi and a Japanese restaurant

Why guests love it

Brunswick Tower Hotel offers simple rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and free parking, and I would recommend it as a no-frills family base. The property has a bar and a Japanese restaurant, and some rooms have kitchens, which I would request. It is entirely non-smoking. Family rooms are available, and the guest rating is modest, so I would read recent reviews first.