Title: StayCentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # StayCentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse Apartment in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69320000/69316000/69315942/6774e043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69320000/69316000/69315942/e6799835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69320000/69316000/69315942/w797h534x0y0-9247b379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69320000/69316000/69315942/94a1b060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69320000/69316000/69315942/582a8560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location StayCentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas. ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### StayCentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse Perfect for six, this luxury Moonee Ponds Penthouse Corporate Apartment  in a boutique block of only twelve apartments, is brilliantly located in a modern city-edge precinct in Moonee Ponds on the edge of Essendon. It is only a stones throw to cafes, shops and restaurants in the nearby village near the Essendon train station. Highlights include split-system heating and cooling, solid hardwood floors, plus video intercom, secure foyer and undercover parking spaces. This is a large apartment; much bigger than many other three-bedroom apartments in Melbourne, and includes modern appliances and premium quality decor. Recently renovated and refurbished, efficient layouts allow for more living space whilst maintaining access to all modern appliances when required. This spacious apartment includes a large, 30m2 balcony with 180 degree, commanding views towards the City itself, and to the east and west. The summer sunsets especially are just beautiful here. You can sit back and enjoy the expansive views and watch the sunsets reflecting off the towers in the city, or simply entertain family and friends in this large, private space. There is an elevator from the car park on the ground floor to the apartment. PROPERTY FEATURES: Fully furnished, designer-interior, spacious apartment of approximately 160m2 Large, 30m2 balcony with brilliant city views from the 6th floor Huge kitchen with cutlery, crockery, microwave, large oven & cooktop, and dishwasher Dedicated study and second desk area in the living area Two outdoor settings on the large city-facing balcony Large 50” HD Smart TV (with Netflix) in living area Storage cage above one of the car spaces PARKING: Secure, undercover, reserved parking for 2 cars (side by side); clearance is 2.7m. WHAT'S IN MOONEE PONDS? The address is 829 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds and this location has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100. It is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot. It is a six-minute walk from the 59 Airport West - Flinders Street Station (City) at the 40-Nicholson St/Fletcher St (Essendon) stop. This location is in the Moonee Ponds neighbourhood in Melbourne. Nearby parks include Queens Park, Clarinda Park and Montgomery Reserve; Montgomery Park. Positioned for absolute convenience, Queens Park, Essendon Station, local cafes and renowned shopping precincts are all within walking distance as well as easy access to the area’s many educational institutions and elite private schools. This extra large, luxurious apartment is in an brilliant location for a city stay; close to the city but not in it. (The city trams are just 200m up the road on the palm tree-lined Mount Alexander Road at Fletcher St). You can easily enjoy its first class entertainment, arts, sporting and social options or just as easily wander to nearby cafes, restaurants and shops; including a DFO and large shopping centre nearby. You can easily explore the unique boutiques and indulge in renowned designer brands. With all you need on your doorstep and an expansive city view, you will love this apartment and the location. This is walking distance to Moonee Ponds shopping precinct and Moonee Valley Racecourse, and Flemington Racecourse and Tullamarine Airport are very close as well. For more information about the best coffee, restaurants, parks and more see our MOONEE PONDS locations page. PUBLIC TRANSPORT To get to the CBD, walk to Essendon Train Station and take the train to the city. To get to Moonee Ponds amazing shopping strip, take the train; one stop only to Moonee Ponds, or walk 800m down Mt Alexander Road. Also, if you only travel on the trams within the city grid, it's free, and you don't need a Myki card. GETTING THERE The easiest and quickest way to the Moonee Ponds Penthouse is to take a taxi or Uber. Otherwise, you can take the Skybus from outside the airport terminal to Southern Cross train station in downtown Melbourne, then cross over to the Glenbervie metro train line. Hop off at Essendon station. It is only a 300m walk to the apartment). Full directions & instructions on how to access your apartment will be provided once your booking is confirmed with StayCentral. From the owner:  "We loved the location of this apartment, walking distance to Essendon Station, Queens Park and Moonee Ponds Central, along with many other shops and cafes in the area.  We always stay here when visiting family in the Essendon and Moonee Ponds area, and its an easy trip into the city for the theatre or the football!  The view from the large sized balcony is gorgeous and this size balcony is hard to find in many apartments.  The open plan living room, secure parking and modern bathrooms are a plus". We have multiple alternative apartments available, in inner Melbourne locations. PET FRIENDLY Yes we accept pets subject to our pet stay conditions (see our terms).  There are many leash free parks in the area and the nearest is Lagoon Reserve. There is also a dog beach at the end of Bay Street. Pets must be declared on the booking and a pet stay fee of $135 (base rate) plus $5 per night per pet will be applied. Rates inclusions: Utilities: water, electricity, gas, and internet All bed linen and towels, plus extra towels Departure clean Interim cleaning services available for an additional fee Pet fees: $150 per pet Minimum Stay: 3 nights (<30 days), 7 nights (30–60 days), 21 nights (60+ days) Interaction with guests At StayCentral, every guest enjoys a personalised meet-and-greet service to ensure a smooth and welcoming check-in experience. (ID will be required prior to and on arrival ) Late Arrivals For guests arriving between 22:00 and 08:00 there is a late arrival fee of $100.00 For no shows, there is a no show fee of $100 For Public Holiday arrivals, there is an extra surcharge of $50 ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115262600/115262561/3f618e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly 3-Bed with Courtyard & Parking Moonee Ponds - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=115262561&PinnedHotelID=115262561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110348500/110348411/d549defa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious heritage home Moonee Ponds - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=110348411&PinnedHotelID=110348411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9590000/9588500/9588418/d877980b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Moonee Valley Moonee Ponds - Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 686 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=9588418&PinnedHotelID=9588418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61620000/61617000/61616971/ca7491da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious heritage home with gorgeous garden in central Moonee Ponds Moonee Ponds - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Gym 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=61616971&PinnedHotelID=61616971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116114200/116114198/85af387b_edited_3694.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ultra-Luxury 4-Story Estate w/ Pool, Cinema, Hot Tub & Party Terrace Keilor - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=116114198&PinnedHotelID=116114198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117296400/117296321/c28f26df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rise to the Top! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Staycentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse Apartment AU-2035-listing-41 Staycentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse Melbourne Staycentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse Apartment Melbourne ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.75767%2C144.91875&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ovIwM_jCpa3_wu8rsny2b7boKuM=) Moonee Ponds, Victoria #### What's nearby - Moonee Valley Racecourse - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Flemington Racecourse - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Melbourne Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - University of Melbourne - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles #### Getting around - Essendon Station - 5 min walk - Moonee Ponds Station - 14 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬4 min walk - ‪Benny & Me - ‬5 min walk - ‪Flippin Fish & Chippery - ‬6 min walk - ‪2 Fat Greeks - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is StayCentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at StayCentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at StayCentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is StayCentral - Moonee Ponds Penthouse located? > Located in Moonee Ponds, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Moonee Valley Racecourse and within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse. Highpoint Shopping Centre and Royal Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Essendon Station is only a 5-minute walk and Moonee Ponds Station is 14 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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