Title: Merricks Beach Travel Guide: Best of Merricks Beach, Melbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Merricks Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Merricks-Beach-Melbourne-Hotels.0-n553248635975852601-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Merricks Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Merricks-Beach.d553248635975852601.Car-Hire-Guide)[Merricks Beach Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Merricks-Beach.d553248635975852601.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Merricks Beach Travel Guide ## Melbourne ## Visit Merricks Beach Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Melbourne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crown Casino 4/5(61 reviews) Why not roll the dice by visiting Crown Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Melbourne? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crown-Casino-Southbank.d6159118.Attraction) ![Aerial view of the central business district of Melbourne, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159162/277ef7db-f566-4dd7-9e9e-3390cd8cb978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Central 4.5/5(172 reviews) You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Melbourne Central, a favourite shopping spot in Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Central-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159162.Attraction) ![Marvel Stadium featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125921/3f7ac692-2aaf-4343-890b-142120907769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marvel Stadium 4.5/5(24 reviews) Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marvel-Stadium-Melbourne.d6125921.Attraction) ![Rod Laver Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159156/ef11c65d-90f4-49f8-a392-dcb18baedeaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rod Laver Arena 4/5(38 reviews) Take a tour of Melbourne Park’s primary tennis court, come here to witness an exciting Australian Open tennis match or see a major pop concert. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rod-Laver-Arena-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159156.Attraction) ![Looking across Yarra River to Seafarers' Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061023/86e8fa3b-69b8-4286-8eac-101fa4bda560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 4.5/5(24 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, a top convention centre in Melbourne. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Convention-And-Exhibition-Centre-South-Wharf.d6061023.Attraction) ![Melbourne Cricket Ground showing autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501726/e0a5e565-f67a-4307-a3af-3643ad6c9c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Cricket Ground 4.5/5(68 reviews) Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Cricket-Ground-East-Melbourne.d501726.Attraction) ### Things to do ![SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171973/ae16dc84-9d6d-4f68-b500-539429cf48ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets £21 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-tickets.a171973.activity-details) ![From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4579954/06cdc217-12e1-4953-b939-0cad52c53d0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour £70 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-melbourne-great-ocean-road.a4579954.activity-details) ![Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, and Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46514735/b1aa517e-899b-4719-9b03-c1e8e60248ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour £68 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/melbourne-yarra-valley-wine.a46514735.activity-details) ![Melbourne Airport Plaza Premium Lounge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/514948/38afaca7-96a0-4aa8-a58b-e3219a8305c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL) £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-melbourne-airport-mel.a514948.activity-details) ![1 Hour Yarra River Melbourne Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47326540/e16e7db7-8ba0-416f-a79b-77e6a5e2a093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel £18 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-sight-seeing-melbourne-river-cruise-on-historic-vessel.a47326540.activity-details) ![SEA LIFE Melbourne Shark Dive Xtreme](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50301386/2f417e1c-1192-4151-bc0f-7415787f99f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Melbourne Shark Dive Xtreme £188 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-melbourne-shark-dive-xtreme.a50301386.activity-details) [See all activities in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Merricks Beach ![Eden Bay Mornington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101130000/101122200/101122200/76f35aec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eden Bay Mornington 15 Truemans Rd Capel Sound VIC £61 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Tootgarook Wetlands are located ... 6.8/10 (31 reviews) It was ok for an overnight stay in a comfortable bedroom with 2 bathrooms. Amenities and cleanliness are good. However, i don’t feel secure coz of the glass door & windows. If curtains/blinds are up, you can be seen from outside. No privacy. I can I can also hear the noise from the neighbours . Also, ... Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=101122200&PinnedHotelID=101122200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852601) ![Amaroo Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4651500/4651433/b16657a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amaroo Holiday Park 97 Church St Cowes VIC £54 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday park in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Leisure ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (406 reviews) Great experience for the price Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=4651433&PinnedHotelID=4651433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852601) ![Silverwater Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650791/b0b8b637_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Silverwater Resort 17 Potters Hill Road San Remo VIC £108 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Remo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,340 reviews) Terrible mold in room black hairs in bathroom pool area dirty pool furniture tired umbrellas a cleaner came in at 8 am lucky door latch was on don’t stay there it’s a shame that place 6 yrs ago was lovely new owners running into the ground a caravan park would of been better Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=2650791&PinnedHotelID=2650791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852601) ![RACV Cape Schanck Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6574500/6574440/c7e7b0c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RACV Cape Schanck Resort Trent Jones Drive Cape Schanck VIC £109 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (980 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=6574440&PinnedHotelID=6574440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852601) ![North Pier Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2694800/2694753/a1bfd12d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Pier Hotel 5 The Esplanade Cowes VIC £88 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Cowes. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) We had a ground room with no kitchen or balcony. It was a bit noisy with people outside an stomping on the floor above. Bed was comfortable. 👍 Ps it would have been nice to have hot chocolate as an option for a hot drink but there was only tea and instant coffee. Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=2694753&PinnedHotelID=2694753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852601) ![Mornington Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626516/7c7688b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mornington Hotel 917 Nepean Highway Mornington VIC £85 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (902 reviews) Good sized room and bathroom. Comfortable king sized bed. Had some cereal and crockery/cutlery. Quiet. Excellent restaurant within complex Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=9626516&PinnedHotelID=9626516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852601) [See all 3,507 properties in Merricks Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975852601) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975852601) ## Check Merricks Beach hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852601&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[11 Mar - 12 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852601&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852601&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[12 Mar - 13 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852601&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852601&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852601&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852601&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852601&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Merricks Beach ![A big feature of the beaches that line the eastern shorelines of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria are the brightly coloured beach bathing boxes. Mount Martha has some spectacular examples of these curious structures. And there is nothing like a sunset on the beach. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134183/bf5df47a-763c-4282-9f30-bcb9a2de8099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Martha You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Martha. You might want to make time for a stop at Mount Martha Beach South or Fossil Beach Geological Reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Mount-Martha.dx6134183) ![Rosebud featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181704/9ce554e8-0eb1-49ea-99ea-7d2598fab559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rosebud Unique features of Rosebud include the golf courses and hot springs. Make a stop by Rosebud Beach or Arthurs Seat State Park while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Rosebud.dx181704) ![Mornington which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181694/fb42dcce-fe39-4b7b-92aa-0fb0028c8d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mornington Spas, restaurants and beaches are some highlights of Mornington. Make a stop by Mornington Park or Mornington Country Golf Course while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Mornington.dx181694) ![This unique rock formation can be found at Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula, which is about an hour and a half drive from Melbourne. Be sure to visit at low tide for the best viewing. #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046469/d018af14-53dc-4561-bafa-be9d5462fe5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rye Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Rye.dx6046469) ![Frankston showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7213/d8b46483-f4bd-4e15-a058-61930443d3db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankston Well liked for its spas and golf courses, Frankston is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Beach, and jump on the metro at Frankston Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Frankston.dx7213) ![Shutterstock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329823/76b56a57-72f0-4abf-bfad-d2c510e831ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Blairgowrie Beaches, cafes and spas are some highlights of Blairgowrie. Make a stop by Blairgowrie Beach or Rye Beach while you're exploring. 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