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Shadow Play by Peppers

Shadow Play by Peppers

308 - 320 City Road, Melbourne, 3000, Australia

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Sauna

Air conditioning

Shadow Play by Peppers

Welcome to Shadow Play by Peppers, your ultimate getaway nestled just 0.9mi from the heart of vibrant Melbourne! Priced from just $155 a night, this 5-star gem is the perfect blend of luxury and comfort. Find your way to 308 - 320 City Road and prepare to be swept off your feet by stunning amenities and cozy spaces that cater to every traveler’s dream.

Indulge in a scrumptious breakfast to kickstart your day, and later, take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool while sipping on refreshing beverages from the bar. Feel the burn in the state-of-the-art fitness center or unwind in the serene steam room and sauna. With 858 rave reviews, Shadow Play promises a fun yet tranquil ambiance that every guest will appreciate. Plus, with soundproof rooms and private entrances, you can enjoy your stay in peace and privacy.

When you’re ready to explore, you’re mere moments away from Melbourne’s bustling city center, brimming with culture, dining, and adventure. And if you need anything, our 24-hour front desk is always at your service! Whether you’re on a family trip or a solo adventure, Shadow Play by Peppers is here to transform your stay into an unforgettable experience. Come discover the perfect escape in the heart of Victoria!

As the sun sets over Melbourne, indulge your senses at the Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar, an exquisite onsite restaurant that beckons with its modern and romantic ambiance. Whether you’re kicking off a special evening or celebrating a memorable milestone, this elegant space invites you to unwind with a glass of fine wine curated by expert sommeliers. Let your taste buds dance as you explore the carefully crafted wine selection that perfectly complements your culinary experiences!

For those sun-soaked afternoons, head up to the rooftop outdoor pool, exclusively for adults, where you'll find a heated oasis waiting for you. Imagine soaking in the sun while taking a refreshing dip, surrounded by breathtaking views of the city skyline. With a shallow end perfect for lounging, you can effortlessly slip into that state of bliss that everyone craves during a vacation. Combine that with a chilled beverage from the poolside bar, and your day is set for relaxation and enjoyment.

After a day of exploration, retreat and recharge in your luxurious space. With options that comfortably accommodate groups of all sizes—be it a family outing or a reunion with friends—each room promises a cozy haven. From the spacious Penthouse that can host up to 10 guests, to sweet one-bedroom apartments perfect for a romantic escape, you’ll find the ultimate setting for your adventures. Shadow Play by Peppers is not just about a stay, but an invitation to create unforgettable memories in the heart of Melbourne!

Closest airports

Essendon Airport

7.5mi

Melbourne Airport

12.4mi

Avalon Airport

30.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Rooms

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Penthouse, 4 Bed, 3 Bedroom

1250 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, soundproof walls and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 4 beds.

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Deluxe, 3 Bed, 2 Bedroom

540 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment features air conditioning, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 3 beds.

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Corner Deluxe, 3 Bed, 2 Bedroom

540 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment provides air conditioning, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Penthouse, 3 Bed, 3 Bedroom

1250 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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More details

This spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment provides air conditioning, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

Two-Bedroom Apartment in Shadow Play by Peppers

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

540 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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Two-Bedroom Corner Apartment in Shadow Play by Peppers

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Corner Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

540 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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One-Bedroom Apartment in Shadow Play by Peppers

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

365 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

x4

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x3

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Deluxe, 2 Bedroom

Free wifi

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Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Deluxe

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Corner, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

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Corner Deluxe, 2 Bedroom

Free wifi

Microwave

Minibar

Dryer

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Deluxe, 1 Bedroom

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Penthouse, 3 Bedroom

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

8.1

858 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Ashley

10

March 2024

Nice and clean, good size. They had the aircon on when we arrived which was really nice! All staff were accommodating and nice. Location was ok, great if you want to go to casino, but little far from restaurants and city (if walking).

The beds were a bit hard, they did have a mattress topper but it didn’t do much, it also had a ditch that I kept rolling into in the middle of the night. Entrance isn’t very easy to find, they did say in a text “through the glass door” but there were 2 and we kept walking in between cause we weren’t sure, lucky a lady was coming out and told us where it was. Maybe just need a sign saying reception with an arrow?

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Sally

9.1

January 2024

Really good location. Easy to walk into the free tram zone, or a close walk to a tram stop as well as the start of southbank. Pool, sauna and steam room great. (Ask to be on the 9th floor so you are on the same level as these facilities). The rooms are small but functional, and there is also a large lounge and reading room if you wanted to chill in a comfy space. Great to have a laundry too. Good shower. Was great to have the twin bed option.

Only thing was not really in the control of the hotel, we had a neighbouring room partying until around 5:30am one night which was not stopped by anyone - but we also didn't complain so they may not have known.

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Michelle

10

September 2023

I really liked Shadowplay. The reception staff were polite, friendly, and helpful. Our room was upgraded to include a balcony. The room was spacious. It had a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, really convenient if you don't want to eat out all the time. The bed was very comfortable. We had breakfast every morning in Edwin Wine Bar which was excellent, and the staff were great. The location was close to Crown Casino, South Warf, D.F.O, and public transport. Short walk to Metro Woolworths, McDonald's, IGA xpress, and plenty of other places to eat.I would definitely stay here again. It was great value.

I did not think the free in-house movie selection was that great.

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Sarah

8.2

July 2023

Clean and comfortable. Great facilities with a lovely outdoor heated pool, sauna and steam room. We stayed on our honeymoon and they gifted us a lovely bottle of red to celebrate. Which was lovely! Kitchen supplies, microwave and washing machine which was useful. We needed parking for one night and although the hotel had parking at quite a significant cost, that were kind enough to tell us that the daily rate for the crown parking was a third of the price and very close.

Room was quite small and bed was only small for the price of the room. A bit further walk from the city than realised, but close to crown promenade.

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Kornelija

10

March 2023

Excellent location, 5 min walk to Melbourne Exhibition Center, South Bank Promenade. Well connected by tram, stopping right in front of the hotel, to everywhere else. Well maintained, new and clean. Stylish. Decor and illumination support the Shadow theme.Bed comfy. Restaurant on the ground floor and room service very useful if you do not feel like going out. Stylish bar on the 46th floor with fantastic views. Staff smiling and very accommodating. We had a great stay. Close by cafes, convenience stores, bottle shops.

This is a very spoiled request: whilst the bed was very comfy overall, pillows were good, sheets pleasant to touch, smelt and looked exceptionally clean, the mattress was of perfect firmness and restful- it was very bouncy :). I woke up every time my partner tossed about during the night :)).

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Bala

8.2

January 2024

Comfortable place walking distance from southbank and other attractions. Staff are friendly and helpful. Overall happy with our choice.

Parking is too expensive. Lift is little bit difficult to use for couple of the elderly guest in our extended family. We booked 3 rooms for our extended group and each were allocated a different floor and in order to visit each other it was little bit difficult.

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Sarah

8.2

March 2023

the functionality of the room was excellent, good utilities made it practical to cater/cook for yourself! all the added extras from being at home. would recommend to friends & family if staying in the city location made it easy, & when first entering the building it smelt very clean & welcoming. & dark and moody

was on the first floor was a tad noisey even with windows shut (can't be helped to much ) TV was hard to navigate through kept dropping out losing signal, needed to replace batteries in remote but was unable coz it was screwed. Next time would highly prefer to be above level 10 or more to experience the 360 view of the city, if it was fairly priced.

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Leanne

10

February 2024

The staff were all so helpful and friendly. They went above and beyond to help with everything, as my daughter had sprained her ankle the day before the trip. They were so accommodating in helping make our trip as pleasant as could be. Thank you for The Eras Tour goodie bag. It was such a nice surprise! We thoroughly enjoyed the Taylor Swift positive energy in Melbourne and at your hotel.

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Ben

8.2

July 2023

Location, cleanliness and access to Melbourne and the attractions. Tram out the front and being on City Road, you could access lost of different area of Melbourne quickly with little traffic.

Breakfast was pretty basic and any little extras came at a cost. The pool was tiny and only suitable for the kids and even then, they were over it in 10 mins. The rooms are comfy but small. We wanted to chill out after a big day and the couch was small. And the TV system sucks balls.

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Anonymous

8.2

August 2023

Clean and quite Super comfortable bed, the people were super friendly and the cocktails were great!

Everything was great, the food, cocktails, the room and the service, The only annoying thing was the way they do the bond. The transaction disappears when you receive the bond back and you don’t get any confirmation. I called the hotel and they referred me to my bank so I had to call my bank to confirm that I got the bond back.

Points of Interest Around Shadow Play by Peppers

Attractions

Collins Street

0.9mi

Kings Domain

0.9mi

Melbourne Royal Arcade

0.9mi

Melbourne Regent Theatre

0.9mi

Forum Melbourne

0.9mi

Melbourne Town Hall

0.9mi

Rod Laver Arena

1.3mi

AAMI Park

1.4mi

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

1.5mi

Melbourne Museum

1.8mi

Lygon Street

2.1mi

Luna Park Melbourne

3mi

Caulfield Racecourse

5.6mi

Brighton Beach

7mi

Dominique Portet Winery

29.4mi

Restaurants

Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar

Cuisines

  • 0

Ambiances

  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Rooftop
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Shadow Play by Peppers

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Stay rules - Shadow Play by Peppers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Shadow Play by Peppers

At what times are check-in and check-out at Shadow Play by Peppers?

For those planning to reside at Shadow Play by Peppers, the doors open for check-in at 02:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 10:00 AM.

Does Shadow Play by Peppers provide free parking options?

Yes, parking is available at Shadow Play by Peppers for a cost of A$60 per day. Furthermore, the hotel offers private on-site parking. However, it's important to note that parking reservation is not possible.

What's the nightly rate at Shadow Play by Peppers?

Shadow Play by Peppers has a starting price of $155 for accommodations. Do remember that actual rates might deviate based on the room and date. Insert your dates for a detailed price view.

What are the room types available at Shadow Play by Peppers?

The hotel offers various types of apartments including Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Apartments, One-Bedroom Apartments, Two-Bedroom Corner Apartments, and Two-Bedroom Apartments. Smoking is not allowed in any of these rooms. The apartments have different sizes ranging from 366 sqft to 538 sqft and can accommodate various combinations of adults and children. All apartments feature queen size beds.

What activities does Shadow Play by Peppers offer?

Guests staying at Shadow Play by Peppers have several leisure amenities to choose from during their stay. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or soak in the steam room and sauna. If they prefer to lounge by the beach, there are also beach chairs/loungers available.

For those looking to stay active, the hotel offers a fitness center and a sun deck where guests can exercise or enjoy the sunshine. Additionally, there are BBQ facilities available for those interested in outdoor cooking.

For dining options, guests can visit Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar, a modern and romantic restaurant located on site.

Overall, guests at Shadow Play by Peppers can spend their time enjoying the various amenities provided by the hotel, including the pools, fitness center, and the restaurant.

Does Shadow Play by Peppers have a pool for guests?

The hotel has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool located on the rooftop. It is heated and has a shallow end. The pool is only open to adults.

Are there restaurants located within Shadow Play by Peppers?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site named Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar. The restaurant offers a modern and romantic ambiance. It is not mentioned what type of cuisine is served at the restaurant.

Does Shadow Play by Peppers accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Shadow Play by Peppers does not accept cash payments. They accept credit card payments, including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.