CREST ON PARK in Melbourne - Hotel Review with Photos

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Updated: January 4, 2022

Essentials
• Location: Park Street.
• Hotel website: crestonpark.com.au
• Hotel phone: +61 (0)3 9525 4139
• Check prices for Crest on Park

Review of Crest on Park Hotel in Melbourne.

The family-friendly and budget Crest on Park motel offers spacious and comfortable rooms and apartments, some with full kitchens, close to a huge park and St Kilda.

Crest on Park – Budget-priced motel with apartments just meters from the beach and park.

With free parking on-site (and along the street outside) and apartments with kitchen facilities, this hotel very nicely caters for those with a car and/or staying more than a few days. It’s also perfect for families, especially those on a budget because the sofa converts to another double bed, and some apartments feature two bedrooms. Along a leafy suburban street, the Crest is only one block from a massive park with a playground and barbecue facilities alongside the beach. Only four tram stops from the center of St Kilda and fifteen minutes to the city center.

Crest on Park – The Location

Area: Quiet part of St Kilda West, less than 10 minutes from the beach (see below) and a shady park alongside with palms, playground, and barbecue facilities. About 6 km from the city center and less than 1.5 km from the main shopping area of St Kilda.
Address: The name of the hotel refers to its address – 46 Park Street.
Nearest Transport: Bus – Mary St (25m), Tram – Mary St/Park St (50m).
How to Get There: Taxis to/from the airport (30 km) cost about A$80. Just as fast – and one-quarter the price – is the SkyBus St Kilda Express (every 30-60 minutes, daily 6 am to 8 pm). It drops off and picks up passengers at St Kilda train station on Fitzroy Street (750m).
Handy to: Beach and Luna Park (see below).

Crest on Park – The Basics

Guests: Tourists, especially families, with a car and anyone who wants to be close to the city but not stay in it.
Pets: Not allowed.
Views: Motel-style block with most windows facing inwards and overlooking the quiet car park.
Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Certainly not expected (or provided) at this sort of budget-priced suburban motel.
Parking: Free, secure, and on-site, but on a first-come-first-served basis. Otherwise, also free – but not necessarily secure – along the street outside.
How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
Phone: +61 (0)3 9525 4139
Email: info@crestonpark.com.au
Website: crestonpark.com.au

Crest on Park – Amenities

Pool, Spa, & Fitness Center: Certainly not expected (or provided).
Other Facilities: Laundry.

Crest on Park – Food and Drink

Restaurant & Bar: Nothing on-site at this small suburban motel.
Breakfast: All rooms feature kitchen facilities. A packaged continental breakfast can be arranged for an extra cost.
Room Service: With kitchen facilities in all types of accommodations and no café on-site, room service is not available. Rooms are cleaned every day except Sundays and public holidays.

Crest on Park – Rooms

Room Types: Executive King Rooms • Studio Rooms • Standard One Bedroom Apartments • Executive One Bedroom Apartments • Two Bedroom Apartments • List of all Rooms
Smoking Rooms: No smoking allowed in the rooms.
Best Room: Those further back from the street and on the upper floor would be a little quieter.
For Families: In each room, the sofa converts to another sizable double bed, and some apartments feature 2 bedrooms.

Crest on Park – Local Transport

Walking & Cycling: Perfect area for walking, whether along the beach, streets, seaside paths, or numerous parks. A dedicated bike path extends for 11 km along this part of the coastline.
Public Transport: Well-connected to the city center (15 minutes) by several trams. #12 is more convenient because it stops just over the road from the hotel. To head further into St Kilda, take #16 or #96 from where Park Street meets Fitzroy Street (400m).
Taxis & Ride-shares: Taxi stand in front of The Prince Hotel (see below). Uber and Ola operate all over Melbourne.

Crest on Park – What’s Nearby?

The closest range of facilities is at the top of Park Street which the Crest faces. Turn left from the hotel car park and walk to Fitzroy Street which leads to the main shopping area of St Kilda and the city center.

Best Nearby Restaurants

Domino’s – Part of an internationally-known pizza chain. Offers delivery by bicycle. (400m).
Café Di Stasio – Long-time favorite for Italian food, elegant setting, and arty décor. (400m).
Leo’s Spaghetti Bar – Casual, affordable, and often busy with locals. Next to Di Stasio and well-loved for over 50 years. (400m).

Beachcomber Café and Restaurant – For seafood, shady terraces, sea views, and family-friendly vibe. (800m).
Republica St Kilda Beach – Hugely popular summertime hangout, especially at sunset (but open all year). Daily specials and ideal for families. (800m).

Best Nearby Bars & Clubs

The Prince (Prince of Wales) Hotel – Long-time favorite for affordable meals, elevated sea views, and quality bands most nights. Along Fitzroy Street, at the top of Park Street. (400m).
Hotel Esplanade – The iconic Espy is renowned across the city for its hip vibe, street-side tables, and live bands. Along the esplanade. (900m).

Nearby Shops

Fitzroy Street (300m) is lined with shops that sell daily items. A little further, Acland Street is packed with shops, bars, and bistros. Acland street finishes as a pedestrian plaza (1.5 km or 4 stops by #96 tram).

Nearby Attractions

St Kilda – Offers everything – breeze, views, sand for walking, paddle-boarding, and an extended pier – but is not that great for swimming. Just a couple of minutes from the hotel, the expansive palm-studded Catani Gardens alongside the beach has pony rides (summer only), a playground, and barbecue facilities. (700m).
Luna Park Melbourne – A highlight for some, it’s an old-style amusement park filled with rides and activities for everyone. The massive clown-face entrance is along the esplanade (also reachable via tram). (1 km).

Crest on Park – The Hotel

Crest on Park motel is located along a quiet residential street in St Kilda West, an inner-city beach area less than 6 km from the city center.

The motel offers family-friendly accommodations.

The Crest on Park is a compact motel block offering rooms and apartments that are ideal for families.

Accommodations face inwards and overlook the car park, which is quiet. Guests have access to free parking on-site.

The simple rooms are comfortable and spacious.

The décor in the rooms and apartments is simple, but all are comfortable and spacious.

One attraction for families is that all rooms feature a sofa bed that can comfortably sleep 2.

Apartments come with full-sized and well-equipped kitchens, so they’re ideal for families and those staying longer than a few nights.

All types of accommodations are reasonably sized and good value, especially compared to the overpriced city center.

St Kilda is not far from the city center.

St Kilda, the prime inner-city beach area of Melbourne, is more developed and trendy than it was just a decade ago.

Fitzroy Street close by has several excellent cafes.

At the end of Park Street, cafés along Fitzroy Street offer appealing tables on the sidewalk.

Leo's Spaghetti Bar offers outdoor seating.

Particularly charming, and certainly more affordable than some along Fitzroy Street, is Leo’s Spaghetti Bar.

The contemporary Café Di Stasio is very classy.

Café Di Stasio provides an elegant setting inside and out, a contemporary décor, and an arty vibe.

A Domino's outlet is close to the hotel.

Also along Fitzroy Street and close to the hotel, Domino’s pizza offers delivery.

Republica is an iconic beachside bistro and bar.

Republica is a wonderful beachside bar and bistro about 800m from the hotel.

Near Republica, Beachcombers is a large café and bar with a terrace setting and family-friendly vibe.

The iconic Hotel Esplanade (also known as The Espy) is a few minutes from the Crest. It offers a shady setting along the sidewalk and live music on most nights.

The Espy is a perfect place for a drink and/or meal.

The Prince feature live music most evenings.

Also along Fitzroy Street, about 5 minutes from the Crest, The Prince (Prince of Wales) Hotel offers quality live music most nights.

Just a few hundred meters from the Crest are the glorious Catani Gardens.

There is a large playground in the garden.

Within the Catani Gardens, between the hotel and beach, is a sizable playground.

Also in the Catani Gardens are some barbecue facilities which can be used for free by anyone.

These gardens near the hotel are a lovely place to relax, especially during the hotter months.

The St Kilda beach is great for walking.

The beach at St Kilda is wonderful for walking, admiring views, and enjoying the breeze, but the water is not great for swimming.

The St Kilda board is great for walking and cycling.

A boardwalk stretching along St Kilda Beach is popular with cyclists.

A pier extends from the esplanade into Port Phillip Bay.

Fitzroy Street, at the end of Park Street, is lined with shops and other useful amenities.

Luna Park is a great family-friendly amusement park.

Luna Park offers numerous rides and other attractions for the family.

Palais Theatre next door features live entertainment.

Next to Luna Park, the Palais Theatre hosts shows, concerts, and other events most nights.

Regular trams connect the hotel to the city center.

Several trams link the hotel with the city center.

The express SkyBus is the best way to and from the airport.

Between the airport and St Kilda, the SkyBus Express service stops near the hotel every 30-60 minutes. Check rates and availability: Crest on Park

Crest on Park Hotel in Melbourne, Australia

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