Experience the convenience of ibis Budget Fawkner, located near DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Fawkner Memorial Park. Enjoy a peaceful retreat in the garden or relax with free WiFi. Guests appreciate the hotel's proximity to the airport.
Galada Tamboore-Marran Baba Parklands - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
Martin Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Bababi Djinanang - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 8 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 12 min drive
Essendon Station - 12 min drive
Deer Park Station - 16 min drive
Donnybrook Station - 17 min drive
Gowrie Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Pane E Pizza By North Street Bakery - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min walk
El Jannah - 7 min walk
Latif’s Street Food - 2 min drive
About this property
ibis Budget Fawkner
At ibis Budget Fawkner, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Fawkner Memorial Park and DFO Essendon Shopping Center. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of University of Melbourne. Fellow travelers say good things about the airport proximity. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gowrie Station is 11 minutes away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
103 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should use the reservation number found on their booking confirmation for self check-in after 8 PM.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (AUD 5 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10 AM on weekends
Coffee shop
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 13 per person
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.4 percent
Parking
Self parking costs AUD 5 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does ibis Budget Fawkner offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, ibis Budget Fawkner does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at ibis Budget Fawkner?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at ibis Budget Fawkner?
Yes. Self parking costs AUD 5 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at ibis Budget Fawkner?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at ibis Budget Fawkner?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at ibis Budget Fawkner and nearby?
Ibis Budget Fawkner has a garden.
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Reviews
ibis Budget Fawkner Reviews
6.6
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7.0
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2026
Cheapest around by a mile. There's always a small chance of a broken lock, toilet door that won't close etc. Wifi isn't great. But if your on a budget, you can't look past Ibis Fawkner!
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 7, 2026
Terrible rooms and bed
Jimmy
Jimmy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
Great bed- very comfy. Breakfast was appreciated .
Rosalie
Rosalie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2026
The Ibis Budget at Fawkner was
Angharad
Angharad, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2026
Easy walking distance to train station (~15 min) and shopping centre (~ 10 min).
Gill
Gill, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2026
Clean room
Brendah L
Brendah L, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2025
Clean room, staff
Ahmed
Ahmed, 6-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 3, 2025
Ok stay bit overpriced for location
Ronit
Ronit, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2025
The staffs where very nice to us.
Rodolfo
Rodolfo, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2025
For a cheap hotel it was surprisingly good
CRAIG
CRAIG, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Great staff and easy check in
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 16, 2025
Very close to the airport.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 19, 2026
Tree gold stars equals one blak ⭐
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Have stayed many times . Close to airport very convenient & affordable
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 21, 2026
Room needs to have the floors vacuumed better.
Christa
Christa, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Very good value for money.
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
Good value for money
stephen
stephen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2025
Staff efficient and very person centred.
Clean room. Good stay.
Dianne
Dianne, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2025
clean room, and we arrived late, but check in was still done promptly
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Decent room and service for the price
Good short term stay
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2025
The bed was extremely comfortable, the shower had great pressure if a little quirky as it was a raised cubicle. I found the amenities great and exactly what I needed for my trip. Thanks for a great stay.
Meredith
Meredith, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 21, 2026
The room was not clean was not advised parking incurred a fee, extremely basic accommodation.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 8, 2026
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Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Very good value for money. Close to the shopping mall and fast food outlets.