# Hotels near Station Pier for a pre-cruise night in Melbourne Facts checked 3 November 2026. Source: https://fostay.com/melbourne/hotels-near-station-pier-cruise Station Pier is at Port Melbourne, a few kilometres south-west of the city centre, with three cruise berths. The hotels right beside it are few, so most pre-cruise nights are spent at Southbank, Docklands or South Wharf, or in the city. Below are the hotels nearest the pier, nearest first, with live all-in prices for one night this coming Friday. ## The closest hotels to Station Pier, Port Melbourne, with live prices 1 night: Fri 20 Nov – Sat 21 Nov 2026 - [Pan Pacific Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp4b6f1) — about 2.5 km — from AUD 279 a night - [Novotel Melbourne South Wharf](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpb7870) — about 2.5 km — from AUD 224 a night - [Coppersmith Hotel](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpbf745) — about 3 km — from AUD 259 a night - [Clarendon Hotel South Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpc3c36) — about 3 km — from AUD 174 a night - [Middle Park Hotel](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp5ca00) — about 3 km — from AUD 166 a night - [Shadow Play by Peppers](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1a34f4) — about 3 km — from AUD 301 a night - [Crown Metropol Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp52343) — about 3 km — from AUD 318 a night - [Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpa43d7) — about 3.5 km — from AUD 204 a night - [Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1fb92) — about 3.5 km — from AUD 231 a night - [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp514a3) — about 3.5 km — from AUD 184 a night ## Getting to the pier Transport Victoria says route 109 runs from the cruise terminal to stop 115 in Southbank, and that no route 109 shuttles are provided for standalone turnaround cruise visits because of the terminal's operating requirements; they may be provided for partial turnarounds. We could not confirm a tram connection to Station Pier, so we do not state one. Plan the transfer from your hotel to the pier before you book, and check the notes from your cruise line. ## The 2026 to 2027 season The 2026 to 2027 season began at Station Pier on 11 October 2026, with 63 ship visits reported. Sources differ on when it ends: Transport Victoria's page says 20 May 2027, while a local neighbourhood association and the ports authority's schedule give 20 April, and the Transport Victoria page has a typo in its heading, so we do not state an end date. The ports authority publishes the schedule, with partial turnarounds marked, so check your own sailing there. ## Questions **Which hotels are closest to Station Pier, Port Melbourne?** Of the hotels we list, the closest are Pan Pacific Melbourne (about 2.5 km), Novotel Melbourne South Wharf (about 2.5 km) and Coppersmith Hotel (about 3 km), measured in a straight line from Station Pier, Port Melbourne. The walk or ride is longer than the straight line, so check the route for your hotel. **Where do cruise ships dock in Melbourne?** Station Pier at Port Melbourne, which has three cruise berths. **Is there a tram to Station Pier?** We could not confirm one. Transport Victoria says route 109 runs from the cruise terminal to Southbank, with no shuttles for standalone turnaround visits, so check how passengers reach the pier for your sailing. ## Sources - [Transport Victoria: cruise ship visits to Melbourne](https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/events-and-public-transport/cruise-ship-visits-to-melbourne) - [Transport Victoria: public transport for cruise ship season](https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/events-and-public-transport/cruise-ship-season) - [Ports Victoria: cruise ship schedules 2026 to 2027](https://ports.vic.gov.au/cruise-shipping/cruise-ship-schedules-2026-27/) - [Station Pier (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_Pier)