Serviced Apartments Melbourne Vic

Who Books Serviced Apartments in Melbourne?

Melbourne draws a wide mix of extended-stay guests every week.

HR and mobility teams place relocating executives across the CBD, Southbank and Docklands precincts. Project crews working at major infrastructure sites need 4-to-12-week blocks. Insurance guests displaced by a home event need a self-contained base quickly. Families visiting the Royal Melbourne Hospital or St Vincent's Hospital for ongoing treatment need space to cook and rest properly.

Each group has different priorities. Extended Stays organises options that suit your specific need, budget and duration.

Corporate and Relocation Guests

What corporate guests need most

A dedicated workspace matters as much as a comfortable bed. Serviced apartments in Melbourne's CBD and Docklands typically include a desk, fast Wi-Fi, a full kitchen and an in-unit laundry. That removes daily hotel-dining costs and laundry surcharges. For stays of 28 nights or more, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) rules may apply. LAFHA is a tax concession that reduces the cost of keeping an employee away from their usual home. Your finance team should confirm eligibility with an adviser.

Insurance and Displacement Guests

How quotes support your claim

When a home event forces a fast move, guests need a self-contained apartment, not a hotel room. Extended Stays provides a detailed written quote. You or your insurer can use that quote to support your own insurance claim. We do not bill or invoice insurers directly. The Insurance Council of Australia (2023) reported that tens of thousands of Australian households needed alternate accommodation after weather and fire events each year. A furnished apartment gives a displaced family the space and independence to manage daily life properly during that period.

What Is Included in a Serviced Apartment?

Self-contained means genuinely equipped, not a microwave bolted to a minibar.

• Full kitchen: stovetop, oven, fridge, dishwasher and full cookware
• Separate living and sleeping areas in one-bedroom and larger configurations
• In-unit washer and dryer
• Dedicated desk and ergonomic chair
• Weekly housekeeping as standard; daily available on request
• Secure parking in most buildings (confirm per property)
• 24-hour building security in premium Melbourne CBD complexes

SQM Research (2024) data shows Melbourne's inner-city furnished rental market remains active year-round. Demand is strongest in February-March and September-October. Booking early secures better options and rate stability.

How Extended Stays Works: 4 Steps

The process is straightforward and takes minutes to start.

1. Tell us your brief. Submit your location, dates, guest count, budget and any special needs (accessibility, pets, parking) via the enquiry form.
2. We hand-pick options. Extended Stays compares furnished apartments from quality providers across Melbourne and nationally. You receive a shortlist tailored to your brief, sent promptly.
3. You choose. Review the options, ask questions and confirm the one that fits best. No pressure, no lock-in at the shortlist stage.
4. Documentation provided. You receive a written quote and booking confirmation. Insurance guests can use this documentation to support their own claim with their insurer.