Title: The Essence - Fresh, Light & On the Tram Line! 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 # The Essence - Fresh, Light & On the Tram Line! Apartment with a fitness centre, a short walk to St Kilda Road ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95047200/95047141/01b41e2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95047200/95047141/d8532771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95047200/95047141/6c14d227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95047200/95047141/e7d70b30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95047200/95047141/aac4e472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the 12th floor of Essence Apartments, discover your serene retreat with a beautiful view of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Unwind on the rooftop with 360° views, BBQ and gym facilities, or simply relax in the lounge. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Gym - Washer - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### The Essence - Fresh, Light & On the Tram Line! Step inside the Essence Apartments & come up to Level 12. Here you'll find your light filled, freshly renovated condo, with a beautiful view out towards the Royal Botanic Gardens. Welcome to The Essence. One of South Melbourne's finest apartment buildings! LOCATION LOCATION - Minutes from Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne Market, Albert Park Lake & the Royal Botanic Gardens. With the Tram stop outside your door, it could not be more central to the best of what Melbourne has to offer! Relish on the apartment rooftop with 360° views of the City, Ocean & Bay Area. Up here you can also BBQ, train in the gym or relax in the lounge! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108500000/108499100/108499039/f7195827.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic 1-Bed South Melbourne Unit with Pool & Gym Southbank - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=108499039&PinnedHotelID=108499039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114950000/114945600/114945567/fb894d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Box Hill 2BR APT|Hospital|Shopping centre|Gardens Box Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=114945567&PinnedHotelID=114945567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101223700/101223658/171ec1c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large 2-bedroom on Flinders Melbourne Central Business District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review £179 includes taxes & fees 30 Oct - 31 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=101223658&PinnedHotelID=101223658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41370000/41363300/41363231/1532025e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great City Location - 2BD Upper West Side! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.83387,144.97083&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rp%7BeFurysZ%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBOBSBSBSBQBQDQDUBQDQDQDQFSDQDMFSFQDMHQFSFMFQHOFOHMHQHOFOJMHOHKHOJMJKHOJKJKJOJKJKJKLKJMLGJKLIJKLGLILILGLILGLILENGLGLGLENELENENCLENALGNANCNALCNANCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NFN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNDLHLFLHLFLHLHJFLJLHJJLFJLJJLJJJJJJJJNJJHNJJHLJNHJHNHLHNHNHPFLHNHNFPFLFRFLFPFPDRFLDPFRDPDPDPBPDTDPBPBPBRBRBRBN%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPAPATAPCTAPARCRCPCRCRCPCPEPETCPEPEPERGPEPGLERGPGPGLGRGLGPININGNINININILINIJKNILKJINKJKNKJKJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMHODMFMDMHODMDODMDOBMDO%40ODMBO%40OBM%40OBOBO%40O%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FO%3FOAOCOCMAOCOAOCMEOAMEOCOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMEMIMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMIKKMKKKKKKKKOKKKKIOKKKMIOIKIOKMGOIOIOIOGOIOGQGMGSIQEMGQGSEMEQGQESEQEQCQEUEQCQCQCSCSCQCSASCQAUAQAUAQAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dT0L5eTNcZ559qX41Qpvbz_iySM=) South Melbourne, VIC #### What's nearby - Rod Laver Arena - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Crown Casino - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Melbourne Cricket Ground - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles - Collins Street - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Prahran Station - 4 min drive - Flinders Street Station - 7 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Kettle Black - ‬6 min walk - ‪Long Dragon Dumpling House - ‬5 min walk - ‪Peko Peko - ‬2 min walk - ‪Wise Guys Pizza 'n' Pasta - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bedi's Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Essence - Fresh, Light & On the Tram Line! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Essence - Fresh, Light & On the Tram Line!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Essence - Fresh, Light & On the Tram Line!? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Essence - Fresh, Light & On the Tram Line! located? > Located in South Melbourne, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of St Kilda Road, Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Rod Laver Arena and Collins Street are also within 2 miles (3 km). South Yarra Station is 29 minutes by foot and Flinders Street Station is 23 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Essence - Fresh, Light & On the Tram Line! 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