Imagine Marco (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Imagine Marco?
What makes it 87% Kids-Friendly: Two-bedroom 72-97 m² units sleep the family easily; full kitchens and laundry reduce meal costs; heated pool, cinema room, and babysitting keep children occupied; Boyd playground 100 m away.
Good match for:
- Art & Culture Explorers: Walk to NGV and Arts Centre in under 10 minutes for galleries and performances.
- Active Travelers: Enjoy early-morning laps in the heated pool and workouts in the 24-hour gym.
Things to keep in mind:
- Breakfast Seekers: No on-site breakfast; plan to visit nearby cafés.
- Pet Owners: Pets are not allowed at this property.
What is so special about Imagine Marco for with kids?
- Self-contained apartments with full kitchens and private balconies
- Heated outdoor pool and 24-hour gym on site
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and BBQ grills
- Walking distance to NGV, aquarium, river promenade
- Paid parking and laundry services available
Transport & Nearby Access
Flinders Street Station: 1.4 km (5 min drive)
Catch metro lines across the city and suburbs.
Southern Cross Station: 1.6 km (5 min drive)
SkyBus arrival point from the airport.
Kids-Friendly Activities around Imagine Marco
National Gallery of Victoria: 700 m (9 min walk)
Explore free permanent and modern art collections.
Tip: Visit on Friday evenings for extended hours.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: 770 m (10 min walk)
Interactive underwater exhibits on the Yarra River bank.
Tip: Arrive early to beat the crowd.
Yarra River Promenade: 900 m (11 min walk)
Scenic riverside path popular for jogging and photos.
Tip: Walk at sunset for the best city-scape views.
Kids-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in Imagine Marco:
Heated outdoor pool:
Swim laps or relax with city views.
Gym:
24-hour fitness center with cardio and weights.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Free high-speed internet in lobby and lounge.
BBQ grills:
Riverside barbecue stations in public areas.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
Private parking:
On-site parking available for an additional charge.
Dry cleaning:
Garment cleaning service at a per-item fee.
On-site laundry service:
Wash and fold with additional service charges.
Accessibility at Imagine Marco:
Stair-free main entrance and elevators access all floors.
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Early Pool Access: Swim before 9 AM to enjoy the infinity pool without crowds.
- Quiet Work Spot: Use the lobby lounge for peaceful remote work with free Wi-Fi.
Reviews of Imagine Marco
Hannah Jordan
Nice enough stay, pretty basic rooms but the view was nice. Service wise, the tattooed lady with the piercing at reception was super unwelcoming. Hardly looked away from her phone and only smiled when she was giggling with her colleagues.
Rasharna Blanco-burns
Amazing accomodation. All the receptionist are so beautiful and kind. Nothing but amazing customer service. The rooms are just as beautiful, clean and comfortable. There is a Woolworths across the road which is super convenient. Also the location of the accommodation is a bit further from the shops but other than that, highly recommend.
Vas P
Great location, staff were wonderful especially Ranson. His service was exceptional! Only criticism would be that it would get really noisy and the blinds wouldn’t rlly work, so I would get woken up a lot. The pool and utilities also not very clean. Despite that, great service and deal! Would come again best location! If you guys get on top of cleaning the dust and fixing these little things it’d ...
My Feedback
The front of house staff were great before and during my stay. Having the Woolworths across the road is very convenient. But... this is not only a hotel, there are also private residences. There are 2 towers. If you happen to be in the one next to the freeway and on a higher floor you'll have amazing views, but you wouldn't want to be on the lower floors (under around the 20th) as I expect it woul...
Wael M
Room was very dirty, there were stains on the bed, walls, couch. Entire room was dusty (for those who are allergic to dust like myself DO NOT BOOK). There was urine stains on the base of the toilet and mould looking stains in the bathroom. Parking was very bad, almost impossible to find paking on the street and carpark was apparently full despite booking in advance. I complained about all this to ...
Map of Imagine Marco
Address: 42 Balston St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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How to get to Imagine Marco:
From Melbourne Airport, take the SkyBus to Southern Cross Station, then a 5-minute taxi ride to the hotel.
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