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Guiding Star Hotel

4.3(313)
Hotel

About

The Guiding Star Hotel in Melbourne’s Brooklyn offers a blend of classic pub atmosphere and practical accommodations just 11 km from the CBD and near Avalon Airport. Its recently renovated motel features 20 clean, comfortable units ideal for multi-night business stays or visiting teams.

Event spaces accommodate up to 80 guests with attentive, discreet service and a menu of traditional pub meals and drinks. The venue’s historic Spanish Mission architecture and lively sports bar create a relaxed yet professional setting for business dinners, team gatherings, or casual client meetings.

Best for

  • Affordable group accommodation near Melbourne CBD
  • Casual team dinners with classic pub meals
  • After-work drinks with live music on Fridays

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture
Spanish Mission style building from circa 1930
A two-storey stuccoed hotel featuring Cordova tiles on a hipped roof and distinctive projecting parapets. It is the last standing hotel in Brooklyn, reflecting local historical and architectural significance.
Location
Convenient proximity to Melbourne CBD and Avalon Airport
Located in Melbourne's industrial hub of Brooklyn, just 11 km from the city center and close to Avalon Airport, making it accessible for business travelers and event guests.
On-site Amenities
Integrated pub, sports bar, and accommodation
Combines traditional pub meals, live music, a sports bar with big screens, and 20 recently renovated motel units, providing a complete venue experience for events and overnight stays.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 313 reviews