Glen Waverley, a southeastern suburb of Melbourne about 19 km from the CBD, offers a compact but diverse accommodation scene anchored by The Glen Shopping Centre and the Kingsway dining strip. This guide compares the leading hotels and serviced apartments in the area, using verified booking data, guest review scores, and transport context to help you choose the right base for your stay.

Last checked: 2026-08-04

Location: Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia · Nearest major transport hub: Glen Waverley Station · Number of accommodation options: 42+ hotels and serviced apartments · Price range (from): US$76 (Booking.com) / AU$94 (Wotif) · Top property (by organic ranking): Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

How we researched this

Last checked: 2026-08-04.

Sources reviewed: official property websites (Novotel, Accor, Park Avenue), Booking.com listings, Wotif guide pages, Tripadvisor reviews, Trip.com guest scores, Hotels.com overview, Wikipedia.

We did not conduct on-site visits, staff interviews, or independent price verification. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Glen Waverley at a glance

1 Location & transport
  • Glen Waverley is 19 km (12 mi) southeast of Melbourne’s CBD (Wikipedia).
2 Top-rated hotel
  • Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley is ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Glen Waverley on Tripadvisor (Tripadvisor).
3 Long-stay option
  • Quest Glen Waverley offers 77 fully serviced apartments and is ranked #1 of 6 apartments in the area (Tripadvisor).
4 Budget benchmark
  • ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley, opened in 2008 with 155 rooms, is a 3-star option on Springvale Road (Trip.com).
Key detailValue
LocationGlen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
Nearest major transport hubGlen Waverley Station
Number of accommodation options42+ hotels and serviced apartments
Price range (from)US$76 (Booking.com) / AU$94 (Wotif)
Top property (by organic ranking)Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
Distance from Melbourne CBD19 km (12 mi) southeast

Luxury accommodation in Glen Waverley

For travellers seeking premium options, the Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley at 285 Springvale Road is the clear flagship. It sits within Century City Walk on Kingsway, putting it directly in the entertainment precinct (Wikipedia). Guest ratings are strong: Trip.com reports an 8.9/10 aggregate score from verified reviews, with location scoring around 9.1/10 (Trip.com).

Another premium option is Park Avenue – IKON Glen Waverley, positioned on Kingsway itself. The property markets itself as luxury serviced apartments with high-speed internet, secure parking, and in-unit laundry, with access to more than 100 dining options nearby. Glen Waverley Station and the bus interchange are described as “at your doorstep” (Park Avenue official site).

For apartment-style luxury, Skygarden Luxury Condo is listed near The Glen Shopping Centre at Osullivan Road, offering free Wi-Fi and parking with proximity to a metro station (Wotif).

Editor’s note: If you’re weighing luxury options, the Novotel’s location inside Century City Walk gives you direct access to cinemas and restaurants without needing to walk far after dinner.

The bottom line: Luxury stays in Glen Waverley centre on the Novotel and Kingsway-based serviced apartments, where the trade-off is between hotel amenities and apartment-style independence.

Cheap accommodation in Glen Waverley

Budget-conscious travellers have a solid anchor in ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley at 297 Springvale Road. This 3-star hotel opened in 2008 and operates 155 rooms (Trip.com). Guest scores are respectable for the price band, with an overall rating around 8.1–8.2/10 and location rated about 8.6/10 (Trip.com reviews).

Booking.com notes the ibis is about a 5-minute walk to The Glen Shopping Centre and roughly 8 minutes’ walk to Glen Waverley Railway Station (Booking.com). An independent 2026 review reports typical nightly rates around AU$135 with secure underground parking at about AU$20 per night (Street Eats and Window Seats).

A second budget-friendly option is The Waverley International Hotel at 301 Springvale Road, described as a 4-star motel-style property in the business district (Guest Reservations). Momondo reports average nightly prices around US$81, with deals starting near US$65 depending on dates (Momondo).

Smart booking tip: For the ibis, consider booking directly on the Accor site to access member rates, and check whether parking is included in the nightly rate — it’s often an extra charge.

The trade-off: Budget stays in Glen Waverley are clustered on the same Springvale Road strip, meaning you trade some luxury for unbeatable proximity to the station and The Glen.

Hotels in Glen Waverley: the full comparison

Beyond the luxury and budget anchors, Glen Waverley’s hotel scene includes several mid-range options. Hotels.com lists Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley, ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley, Glen Inn, and The Waverley International Hotel among the top properties, highlighting free Wi-Fi across these properties and features such as fitness centres or gardens (Hotels.com).

Hotel NameStarting Price (from)TypeStyleBest For
Novotel Melbourne Glen WaverleyUS$76 (Booking.com)4-star hotelModern, full-serviceBusiness & leisure travellers
The Waverley International HotelUS$65–81 (Momondo)4-star motel-styleTraditional, business-orientedBudget-conscious business travellers
ibis Melbourne – Glen WaverleyAU$94 (Wotif)3-star hotelCompact, functionalBudget travellers & weekend visitors
Glen InnVariesMotelSimple, no-frillsCost-focused stays
Quest Glen WaverleyVariesServiced apartmentSelf-contained, apartment-styleFamilies, groups & long-stay

For those prioritising location, Kayak summarises that both the ibis and The Waverley International Hotel are about a 5-minute walk from Glen Waverley Railway Station (Kayak). This makes them practical for travellers wanting direct rail access to central Melbourne — the Glen Waverley line runs about a 30-minute direct train ride to Flinders Street or Southern Cross, with services roughly between 5am and midnight (Street Eats and Window Seats).

The Waverley International Hotel carries a Tripadvisor rating of about 3.5/5 (“Average”) from roughly 195 reviews, ranking #3 of 5 hotels in Glen Waverley. It’s a functional option, but the lower guest scores suggest it may not match the polish of the Novotel or the consistency of the ibis.

Watch out: The Waverley International Hotel’s “Average” rating on Tripadvisor indicates mixed guest experiences. If you’re booking here, read recent reviews carefully and consider whether the slightly lower price justifies the potential trade-offs.

What this means: The hotel market in Glen Waverley is small but stratified — you’re choosing between a top-rated full-service hotel, a consistent budget chain, and a mid-range motel-style option that may vary in quality.

Serviced apartments and Airbnb alternatives in Glen Waverley

For travellers who want more space or plan to stay longer, Glen Waverley’s serviced apartment market is the strongest alternative to traditional hotels. Quest Glen Waverley at 353–361 Springvale Road is the standout: a multi-award-winning property with 77 fully serviced apartments, rated around 4.5/5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #1 of 6 apartments in the area (Tripadvisor).

Quest apartments include full kitchens and laundry facilities, plus Wi-Fi, secure parking, daily housekeeping, an onsite gym, and an outdoor BBQ area. The property targets both short- and long-stay guests, making it a practical choice for corporate relocations or extended family visits (Tripadvisor description).

Domi Serviced Apartments at 52 Osullivan Road offers a non-chain alternative. Booking.com profiles it with a guest review score around 8.1/10 from more than 700 reviews, noting that couples rated the location highly (around 9.0/10) for proximity to The Glen (Booking.com).

Booking.com’s Glen Waverley serviced apartments page also lists Quest Glen Waverley, Domi Serviced Apartments, and Skygarden Luxury Condo, emphasising self-contained units with kitchens and laundry for longer stays.

Editor’s note: The choice between Quest and an Airbnb listing often comes down to consistency. Quest offers predictable housekeeping, security, and service standards; Airbnb units may offer more character but vary in quality.

The pattern: Serviced apartments in Glen Waverley cluster around the same transport and shopping infrastructure as the hotels, but they offer the practical advantage of self-catering for extended stays.

Location and getting there

Glen Waverley Station is the central transport hub, served by the Glen Waverley line with direct trains to Flinders Street and Southern Cross in the CBD — approximately a 30-minute ride (Street Eats and Window Seats). Most accommodation options are within walking distance of the station, with the ibis and The Waverley International Hotel about a 5-minute walk away (Kayak).

The Glen Shopping Centre anchors the retail side of the suburb, described as the eleventh-largest shopping mall in Victoria (Wikipedia). Kingsway runs parallel to Springvale Road and connects The Glen with Century City Walk, creating the dining and entertainment corridor where the Novotel and Park Avenue properties are located (Wikipedia – Kingsway).