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Reviews of Lily Sands Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

335 Moray Street, South Melbourne, 3205 Melbourne, Australia

#25 of 51 B&Bs and inns in Melbourne

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 374 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: September 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very good stay if you're comfortable with the location and having to use trams
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    TV reception continually failed. Holding my bags on checkout day was difficult as the reception is not staffed after 5pm.

    Generally very good accommodation. Comfortable and pleasant.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    8.0
    Good option for next trip
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    cozy and good location

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    A lovely place to stay for the weekend, only a short tram ride away from the CBD
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was comfy but I did end up waking up a few times in the nights. Not sure why.

    Room was as advertised with simple amenities like a kettle, complementary tea, ironing board. A small kitchenette in the common areas. Larger kitchen area seems to only be available during staffed reception hours. A quaint location for an inn which isn't too far from the CBD and is pretty close to the South Melbourne Markets. Air conditioning is available. Showers were quite nice. Lift being available for going up and down with heavy luggage was very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    7.0
    Pleasing South Melbourne Stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mattress needs replacing - it was flat and uncomfortable. Parking was tricky.

    I loved the lift. The windows open for fresh air. Location is great for West end of the city access. Bathroom clean & well appointed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    9.0
    Great location and very clean
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be helpful to have detergent, dish cloths and a rubbish bin in the first floor kitchenette. Then we could wash and dry the dishes you provided. Especially as the lovely full kitchen downstairs is only open during reception hours.

    Attractive room with city and tree views. Very clean and comfotable. I had a sunday to wednes upgrade so very good value for money. Patient staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nice, simple yet clean accomodation. Did the job and is situated in a beautiful part of South Melbourne.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    8.0
    Valuable and nice
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a well maintained building ,nice and tidy in a good location The bathroom is spacious and bright. The bed and linens are cozy . The staff is thoughtful and kind.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    9.0
    Cost effective cosiness.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was perfect for what I wanted it for.

    The rooms were well kept, secure and just overall had a very cosy vibe. Staff were lovely a very helpful. Definitely worth it for the cost price.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleanliness was generally okay. There's room to be improved.

    Comfortable and very quiet. Location's good, not much effort to get the public transport.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable and Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very clean and great location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room door handle/lock was very difficult to open from the outside - something needs adjusting

    Convenient location, good value, comfortable bed

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    8.0
    easy no fuss affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location of the property is quite not so great especially if you have a car there is no parking on the site street parking is only for couples of hours

    Property was fairly clean and tidy and a good size.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    9.0
    will stay again when back in Melbounre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Water temperature could have been better. Shower was not hot but Ok for this time of year

    Clean warm and plenty of light

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The requirement to give a $100 deposit and the difficulty getting it refunded on check out. The door to the room was hard to open and the sliding door to the bathroom was difficult to open.

    Good service from Alex on arrival, was allowed to check in early 👍

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    7.0
    Quick stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no storage for clothing, and the lock on the door would not lock when you are inside at night... but you couldn't get in unless someone had a fob but still

    clean and tidy friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, lots of free parking as suggested. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2025

    7.0
    My stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No cutlery in the room to make a coffee. No cutlery or sponge in the kitchenette level one The TV on yhe side wall not opposite the bed. Tv hard to watch and it is dmall.Could do with patching the wall where the switch is. Fresh paint in the near future.

    Staff friendly and very helpful. I needed help entering the building and finding a location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    8.0
    The location was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The matress

    The location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    7.0
    Underwhelming but not terrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The penthouse seemed like they’d had cheerleading rehearsals inside the room - so much damage to the walls and ceiling and the patch jobs were very poorly done. It was just all the little things that made the stay a bit sub par, the fridge looked like it had been beaten up with a hammer, broken tiles in the kitchen, screws half hanging out of cabinetry, mismatched pillows. We picked the room for its impressive sized balcony, and yet there was no furniture out there, just a grubby floor and 3 air conditioning units. The redeemers were the comfy beds - despite being 2 singles pushed together instead of an extra large double as stated, and the location, pretty close by to most things. The one staff member we saw was lovely, communication was great before, during and at departure.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a variety of room sizes and I must have had the tiniest. No breakfast available. Lovely helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    8.0
    Great!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not so much about the property, the street it was on didn’t have lights. So think the responsible person in government should do something about that.

    A clean, and well designed space for a short stay. Very helpful owner - do their best to make your stay comfortable. Bedding was clean and bathroom was exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    7.0
    Good stay, despite the bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great Staff and location, room was good value however the bed cod do with a new mattress or a mattress topper as it was very uncomfortable, we gad to put the spare blankets below the sheet to get asleep

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. There is a fridge in the kitchenette and room. In addition,there is a laundry service one can use. It would have been good if we had had permanent access to the kitchen. It could only be used when the reception was occupied,which was mostly not the case. It is a calm area in the South of Melbourne. However,be prepared to get a card for the public transport.

    Stayed in March 2025

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