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Crest On Barkly

47 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

3.5 (539)
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Function Venue

300 Seated
500 Standing
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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 hotel is popular with those visiting the beachside suburb on holidays, as well as with those in need of a function space for a corporate or private event.
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 of St Kilda – the hotel is popular with those visiting the beachside suburb on holidays, as well as with those in need of a function space for a corporate or private event.
50
100
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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 floor plan. Whether you are interested in creating a one of a kind gala, conference or celebrating a corporate event this space can deliver it all. This event space is limitless for possibilities to create your dream.
300
500
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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 events of all types. Saint Evie has a seven day a week 1 am general license. This adds flexibility to your event. A privately hidden lounge upstairs is perfect for smaller more intimate events whilst enjoying a view of the main bar.
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 events of all types. Saint Evie has a seven day a week 1 am general license. This adds flexibility to your event. A privately hidden lounge upstairs is perfect for smaller more intimate events whilst enjoying a view of the main bar.
30
50
Price on Request
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Angus Pattison

November 15, 2025

The rooms are pretty good aswell as the location maybe? But parking is a nightmare like only 2.1 metres? Our hilux could barely fit we only had 1-2 inches of space otherwise we would hit something and the rooms? We boot the suite and it was mediocre at best a shower that can spill water out a fridge that barely keeps drinks cool and stains on bed sheets do not recommend

Bunnings Enthusiast

November 30, 2025

Pros: quick check in and out and size of apartment. That’s it. Cons: dirty room (dust build up etc which made me question the cleanliness overall), incredibly noisy room made noisier by single glazed windows that won’t close, uncomfortable couches, bed are OK for 1 night. Friend stayed in another apartment and confirmed apartment was ran down and uncomfortable, not only this, he had a random person come into his apartment at 11pm, not sure if it was staff or incorrect key access give to another guest - either way it’s unacceptable and dangerous. If you want any sleep at all during your stay, then I wouldn’t stay here. Cheap, get what you pay for, should have known better.

N Tran

October 18, 2025

Wouldn’t book this place even if my life depended on it. at no point did it say $300 hold and cannot pay bond in cash. they only tell you this after you book it in the DMs. what if i didnt have $300 on my card . next to tram tracks so not good if youre a light sleeper. for the price i expected better but just to safe, avoid all crest hotels in the future. plenty of better options out there

S W

November 14, 2025

The worst experience i have ever encountered with accommodation services. The rooms were filthy, felt unsafe, the staff were rude and in some instances abusive which other guests witnessed and at least asked if we were ok. It looks nothing like the images on the internet. a very large bond was taken without notification and to date has not yet been released. Despite trying to have a conversation with management and was again met with dismissive and abusive behaviour. Will never stay again and will never recommend it to anyone. Suggest looking elsewhere. Its a shame as it has a lot of potential.

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


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