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Crest On Barkly

47 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

3.6 (512)
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  5. Crest On Barkly
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Why you'll love Crest On Barkly

  • Ideally located in the heart of St Kilda, close to public transport and nearby attractions and restaurants
  • Saint Evie, their cocktail lounge, is perfect for your post event networking
  • Can facilitate events ranging from 20 to 700 people.

Crest on Barkly makes the most of its excellent location in the heart of St Kilda – the hotel is popular with those visiting the beachside suburb on holidays, as well as with those in need of function space for a corporate or private event.

Ideally located in the heart of St Kilda, Crest on Barkly caters for a variety of Functions, Events and Conferencing. Our multiuse site is perfect for your next occasion whether corporate, intimate or celebratory. Crest on Barkly can easily facilitate functions, events and conferences ranging from 20 to 700 people.

The Ballroom is especially noteworthy, especially when combined with the spacious foyer outside (which can, of course, be used separately). As one would expect from a popular hotel, there's also a restaurant and bar available. Combine that with a two-storey private cocktail space and you've got the makings of an excellent event. 

If you set out to find Melbourne's ultimate location for a business/tourist hotel, Crest on Barkly Hotel would be right at the top of your list. Crest on Barkly Hotel is one of Melbourne's ultimate business and tourist destinations.


Crest On Barkly Function Rooms

5 Spaces Available At This Venue
Abacot Suite Function Space

Abacot Suite Function Space

This suite is perfect for running a business or strategy meeting, training workshop, recruitment session or sales presentation. Our two boardrooms provide all that is required for optimum success. Located in the heart of St Kilda – the hot...

30
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Mr. Hide Restaurant & Terrace

Mr. Hide Restaurant & Terrace

If you are looking for an intimate dinner or sneaky cocktail event, our restaurant space is perfect for you. It features a private bar, indoor/ outdoor terrace and open floor plan, you are not limited for options. Located in the heart o...

50
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The Main Ballroom

The Main Ballroom

The sense of occasion you feel when entering the Ballroom is one to remember. The Ballroom offers a large pillarless floor plan, private foyer and long service bar flowing out onto a spacious open terrace allowing flexibility with your floo...

300
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Saint Evie Bar

Saint Evie Bar

This venue offers a main bar, classy décor, expansive outdoor area, state of the art plasma screen and sound system which all add to this impressive area. Saint Evie is perfect for cocktail parties and also equally suitable for sit down eve...

70
150
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Saint Evie Lounge

Saint Evie Lounge

This venue offers a main bar, classy décor, expansive outdoor area, state of the art plasma screen and sound system which all add to this impressive area. Saint Evie is perfect for cocktail parties and also equally suitable for sit down eve...

30
50
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mark bailey

July 22, 2025

Dirty rooms, bad service, poorly managed… Was given a disgustingly dirty room on Saturday. Dirty sheets, poo stained carpets, unhygienic surfaces & equipment. Previous guest belongings, hair, rubbish, food items remained. Spoke to reception was informed no other rooms available. Left during night, could not rest as it was so disgusting. Went past on Monday to see manager, she said she needs a day to investigate & will call me in regards to compensation as they did have many other rooms available on the night, just the receptionist wasn’t trained for such situations… waited 2 days, so called hotel 4pm Tuesday, she had left for the day. So manager doesn’t work weekends, staff can’t call her outside of office hours, she just walked in at 9:30am Monday, she’s gone by 4pm during the week. She can’t take action until head office approves… can’t be normal responsibilities & working hours for a manager in a large hotel, won’t be long and st Kilda will have another shelter in such a prime location

Claire Reynolds

July 17, 2025

Stayed one night in a serviced apartment with my kids. Spacious clean rooms with a lounge room and kitchen. It was comfortable and i would happily have stayed longer Rooms could be improved with bedside lamps, wider curtains. Our apartment was on ground level and there was a fair bit of traffic noise from the road as well as loud conversations outside our windows (all part of the ambience of the location). Ate buffet breakfast. Due to low numbers during school holidays the hot breakfast was cooked on demand however was limited to eggs and bacon not full English. Beware the onsite parking (additional $20 per day). The carpark under the building is a maze of large pilars displaying the damage to decades of paint jobs. The outdoor carparking shows similar problems along surfaces like timber fences. It is tight design with every available bit of space turned into parking despite the needs of car turning circles. We were parked in overnight, by a vehicle not in a marked car park. When I asked if the car owner could be contacted the reseption staff said no and didnt try to contact them (hot tip on parking for free i guess). Instead they guided me out. It took about 15 mins of driving like Austin Powers to get out of the capark and into the driveway. During my conversation with reception staff they made comments that me feel like i was an incompetent country driver not suited to metro conditions. Really took the shine off the whole experience. Wont be my first choice to return here.

Chu Ash

July 22, 2025

Reasonably priced, good location and fairly clean. Friendly staff, hard for parking if you have large car under the building but out the back heaps of room. Would stay again

Angel

July 18, 2025

I stayed here recently and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. While we did our best to leave the room in good condition, the hotel is now refusing to return our $300 deposit due to "rubbish in the bins" and "a dirty towel" — both of which are completely normal for a guest to leave behind and should be expected as part of standard housekeeping. What makes this even more frustrating is the poor condition of the room itself. The bathroom had visible mould, which made it unpleasant and unhygienic to use. The carpet, the lamps and the bed base had stains. The bed’s were uncomfortable cheap mattresses. The room was not up to the standards you'd expect, especially considering the deposit they demand. Additionally, we were messed around with our booking — after confirming in advance they could accomodate us with rooms side by side, on arrival this was not the case our two rooms ended up being complete opposite ends of the floor, this caused unnecessary stress and inconvenience at check-in. All in all, the service was unprofessional, the facilities were below standard, and holding onto our deposit over minor, routine cleaning issues feels like a money grab. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone and would advise others to look elsewhere.

Judith Bowa

April 10, 2025

I stayed there for 2 nights and on the first night was bitten excessively by what I can only assume was bed bugs and the room stunk of cigarettes. I told reception about it and they promised me that they will send housekeeping to do a clean up. I got back the following day after a long and they assured me that they did a thorough cleaning, but it was worse than the night before that I had to slather myself in tea tree oil to repel the bugs and mask the smell. They didn't seem to have done anything at all. I opened up the microwave the morning I was leaving to reheat a coffee and then microwave was very dirty, meaning it was never cleaned before I checked in. This place is a health hazard. I asked them to atleast help me open a window, but nothing was done and their tv remote wasn't working and nothing was done about it either. Attached are some of photos of bedbug bites from my hands, I've got them all over my hands and and body especially around my ankles and they truly hurt and keep swelling up.


Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Crest On Barkly located?

47 Barkly St, St Kilda Melbourne Australia

Crest on Barkly Hotel is in a great location right behind No. 1 St Kilda Road Melbourne. Just 8 minutes from Melbourne's Central Business District. St Kilda Road is recognised as one of the most prestigious business locations in Melbourne.

Melbourne's famous trams run past the door ready to take you to those marvellous Melbourne attractions you've heard about. St Kilda, the hub of Melbourne tourism with beaches, Albert Park Lake, Melbourne Zoo, St Kilda Botanic Gardens, the Grand Prix circuit, Luna Park, Aquatic Centre, arts and crafts markets and famous cosmopolitan Acland Street are all just a short walk from the Crest on Barkly Hotel.

- Short tram ride to the famous Luna Park Melbourne.

- Tram ride to Crown Casino and Southbank.

- Tram ride to St Kilda street market on Sundays.

- 16 kilometres from Tullamarine Airport.

- Tram ride to Exhibition Buildings.

- 13 kilometres from Melbourne Zoo.

- Short Tram ride to Queen Victoria Market.

- Short Tram ride to the State Museum.

- Private parking in the same building.

- Only 10 minutes from CBD.

- Free parking

What popular attractions are close to Crest On Barkly Hotel?

- Luna Park Melbourne (1.2km)

- St Kilda Pier (1.6km)

- St Kilda Beach (1.5km)

- Albert Park Lake (1.5km)

- Acland Street Cafes (1km)

- Albert Park Golf Course (1.4km)

- Palais Theatre (1.3km)

- St Kilda Botanic Gardens (1.6km)

- Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (2.8km)

- Melbourne CBD (6km)

How much does an event cost at Crest On Barkly Hotel?

Events at Crest On Barkly Hotel St Kilda start from 200.00.

This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

What type of events can be hosted at Crest On Barkly Hotel?

The following types of events can be held at The Crest On Barkly St Kilda:

- 50th Birthday Party

- 30th Birthday Party

- Birthday Party

- Conference

- Corporate Function

- Wedding

- AGM

- Networking Event

- Seminar

- Trade Show

- Cocktail Party

- Meeting

- Function

- Gala Dinner

- End of Financial Year Party

- Christmas Party

- Residential Conference

- Corporate Offsite

- 40th Birthday Party

- Corporate Retreat

- Christening

- Executive Retreat

- Bar Mitzvah

- Trivia Night

- Product Launch

- Engagement Party

- University Ball

- Workshop

- Awards Dinner

- 21st Birthday Party

- 18th Birthday Party

- Bucks Night

- Hens Night

- School Formal

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Crest On Barkly Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

How do I find out if Crest On Barkly Hotel is available for my event date?

The best way to find out if Crest On Barkly Hotel is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

What catering / food and beverage options are available at Crest On Barkly Hotel?

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Crest On Barkly Hotel:

- External Catering

- Inhouse Catering

- Bar Tab

- Filtered Water

- Coffee / Tea

For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

What steps are involved in booking an event at Crest On Barkly Hotel?

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Crest On Barkly Hotel and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.

Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:

- Event type

- Number of people attending

- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)

- Budget (per person or total)

- Room layout

- Food and beverage / catering requirements

- Any other requirements

Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Crest On Barkly Hotel to check:

1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?

2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?

This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Crest On Barkly Hotel to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).

VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Crest On Barkly Hotel if you book via us.

I have more questions. How do I get in contact?

There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page

The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.


Amenities & Extras

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab
Coffee / Tea
External Catering
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers
Stage
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Accommodation
Air Con
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Space
Receptionist
Restroom
Smoking Area
WiFi

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