Melbourne Airport Day Rooms
Three hotels at Melbourne Airport publish day-use rooms: the PARKROYAL, the Novotel and the Holiday Inn. The PARKROYAL is connected to the terminals by a covered skybridge, around a two-minute walk.
PARKROYAL: day rooms on the skybridge
The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport has day-use rooms between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm daily: 3 hours from AUD 109, 5 hours from AUD 119 and 8 hours from AUD 149, as published by the hotel. Before 9:00 am, rooms are subject to availability. A covered skybridge connects the hotel to Terminals 1, 2 and 3, so no shuttle or taxi is needed. Day-use guests can use all hotel facilities: a 12-metre heated indoor pool (7:00 am to 10:00 pm), hot tub, sauna and a 24-hour gym with runway views. Confirm current rates and availability directly with the hotel.
Holiday Inn: day rooms with a 24-hour shuttle
The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport has day-use guestrooms from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for AUD 135, booked at least one day ahead. The price includes the hotel shuttle to and from the airport, on-site parking and the gym. The hotel is 400 metres from Terminals 1 and 2, and its shuttle runs 24 hours on request. Day-use rooms have the same bedding and bathroom products as overnight rooms.
Other day-use and overnight options
The Novotel Melbourne Airport publishes a day-use Superior Room from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for AUD 150, subject to availability, with access to the Higher State pool, gym and sauna. For a layover longer than these day-use windows, book a normal night. The Novotel and ibis Styles Melbourne Airport are a five-minute walk from Terminals 3 and 4, and the ibis budget Melbourne Airport has the cheapest beds, 400 metres from the international terminal.
Sleeping inside the terminals
Melbourne Airport has no sleep pods or rest zones, and most terminal seats have armrests. The guide to sleeping in Melbourne Airport covers what to expect overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you rent a room by the hour at Melbourne Airport?
Three hotels publish day-use rooms. The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport sells 3, 5 or 8 hours between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm daily, from AUD 109, and is connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by a covered skybridge. The Novotel Melbourne Airport sells a Superior Room from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for AUD 150. The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, 400 metres from the terminals, sells 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for AUD 135. Confirm or book each one ahead.
Which Melbourne Airport day room is closest to the terminals?
The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is the closest: a covered skybridge connects it to Terminals 1, 2 and 3, around a two-minute walk. Day-use guests can use all hotel facilities, including the heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.
Are there showers at Melbourne Airport?
Melbourne Airport has showers in Terminal 2 International Departures, one before security near Grill'd and one after security near Lotte Duty Free; there are no towels for hire. The other options are a day-use room at the PARKROYAL, Novotel or Holiday Inn, or shower access via an airline lounge if you are eligible.
Information last verified: October 2, 2026