What is Footscray like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its shopping, Footscray offers a lot for the traveller planning a getaway.
What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday in Footscray?
Footscray Motor Inn is a top 3.5-star property for a beach holiday, and features free parking and a bar. Other good options to stay near the beach include Plough Hotel and Palms Motel. To enjoy some time by the water, head to St Kilda Beach or Brighton Beach.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Footscray?
Expedia has 7 beach hotels in Footscray that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Footscray?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Footscray: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 10°C. Average annual precipitation for Footscray is 279 inches.
What is there to see and do around Footscray?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you’ll probably want to explore your surroundings. Beach lovers can head straight to Altona Beach or St Kilda Beach for some quality time by the water. Take advantage of the area’s shopping, and make time for local attractions such as Footscray Market and Victoria University. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Whitten Oval Social Venue or Melbourne Central.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Footscray?
Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Footscray more easily: To get to Footscray, book a flight to Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), the closest major airport, which is located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) away. You can access metro transport at Footscray Station, Middle Footscray Station and West Footscray Station.
Recent Reviews in Footscray
Expedia verified reviews
5/5 Excellent
"We found the apartment to be very comfortable and spacious. They have great amenities such as the pool and laundry. It was so nice to just park and enjoy Melbourne by foot or tram. Very close to many restaurants, shops and Queen Victoria Market. We highly recommend Pegasus Apart hotel."
A verified traveller stayed at Pegasus Apart'Hotel
"An overnight stay but it was a good one. The room was clean and spacious, and very comfortable. The location is a little out of the CBD rectangle but it's still within walking distance to Melbourne Central and closer to Queen Vic Markets. Recommended"
A verified traveller stayed at Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne
"We love the Langham because of its location and the quality of the hotel. The bed and pillows are very comfortable and we had a few lovely meals at the Melba, breakfast and room service.
There is a short cut across the pedestrian bridge on Southbank that via the railway station walk through brings you onto Princess Street and Elizabeth street intersection where it’s possible to hop on a free tram toward Bourke Street near the main shopping precinct"
A verified traveller stayed at The Langham, Melbourne
"Very comfortable bed, friendly helpful staff, wonderful cocktails, amazing buffet breakfast. Self parking was a little confusing and the room was too warm overnight even with the air con"
A verified traveller from LAVINGTON stayed at Novotel Melbourne on Collins
"Great! We got a free room update with a view! LOVED the coffee machine! Such a little detail makes the difference from instant coffee! Had a very enjoyable stay! "
A verified traveller stayed at Oaks Melbourne on Collins Suites