Spectacular Southbank Bay Views, Pool, Gym, Comfort and Convenience

At Five Star Property Management, we’re passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences that feel effortless, comfortable, and memorable from start to finish.

Based on the Gold Coast and now expanding into Brisbane and Melbourne, we specialise in high-quality, beautifully presented homes in premium locations. We love what we do, and it shows in the attention to detail, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches you’ll find in every stay.

For us, hosting isn’t just about providing accommodation, it’s about helping you make the most of your time away. Whether you're here for a relaxing beach escape, a city break, or a special occasion, we’re always happy to share local recommendations and ensure everything runs seamlessly.

We take pride in delivering a true five-star experience, every time.

Southbank, Melbourne — Neighbourhood Review
A World-Class Riverside Precinct at Your Doorstep
Staying at Marco places you right in the heart of one of Melbourne's most vibrant and walkable neighbourhoods, where the energy of the city meets the calm of the Yarra River. Southbank is not just a location, it's a lifestyle.
Getting Around
Forget the car. Southbank is made for walking, with the CBD just minutes across the river via the iconic Princes Bridge. Trams run freely along St Kilda Road and Flinders Street, connecting you effortlessly to the rest of Melbourne, and the city's free tram zone puts much of the inner city within reach at no cost.
Dining & Coffee
Southbank's dining scene is genuinely world-class. The Southgate complex sits right on the river's edge, housing everything from casual riverside cafes to refined dining, all with an unbeatable view of the city skyline. Crown Promenade brings an extraordinary concentration of restaurants and bars spanning Japanese, Italian, Modern Australian and beyond.
Culture & Entertainment
The Arts Centre Melbourne, with its iconic spire, is practically a neighbour, hosting world-class theatre and live performances year-round. The National Gallery of Victoria, Australia's most visited art museum, is moments away and free to enter.
The River & Green Space
The Yarra Riverfront promenade stretches for kilometres in both directions, perfect for a morning run or an evening stroll. The Royal Botanic Gardens, one of the finest in the Southern Hemisphere, are just a short walk south along St Kilda Road.
The Neighbourhood Feel
Evenings in Southbank are particularly special, when the city lights reflect on the Yarra and the promenade fills with a gentle hum of people enjoying one of Australia's great urban settings.
Southbank is not just somewhere to stay. It's somewhere you'll want to return to.

Few apartments in Melbourne can offer what Marco delivers at this altitude. Floor-to-ceiling corner windows frame an extraordinary panorama that stretches all the way from the Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake to Port Phillip Bay on the horizon, a view that shifts with every hour of the day and reaches its peak at sunset, when the sky ignites in deep violets and crimsons right outside your living room.
The interiors strike a balance that is rare in short-stay accommodation: genuinely warm and residential, not corporate. Rich tan leather sofas, timber accents, curated local artwork celebrating Melbourne's iconic landmarks, and considered styling throughout give the space real personality. The bedrooms carry that same warmth, with luxurious layered bedding, soft ambient lighting, and city views that follow you even to sleep.
Add a heated rooftop pool, a fully equipped gym, and a Southbank address that puts the Arts Centre, the NGV, Crown, and the Yarra riverfront all within a five-minute walk, and the proposition becomes clear: this is Melbourne living at its most elevated, in every sense of the word.