Melbourne Airport is Australia second-busiest airport and an important international gateway. The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is directly connected to Terminal 2 (the international terminal) via an elevated walkway, providing the most convenient accommodation option for transit and arriving passengers. All hotel access at Melbourne Airport requires Australian Border Force clearance.
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is located at Connected to Terminal 2 (International) via elevated walkway, landside. The hotel is directly connected to the terminal, allowing guests to move between the hotel and departure areas without going outdoors.
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is a landside property. Reaching it requires clearing Australia immigration and customs. Guests are considered to have entered Australia for the duration of their hotel stay.
Transit visa requirements, visa-on-arrival policies, and visa-free arrangements for Australia all apply. Check your eligibility before booking. After checkout, you will need to pass through security screening again before your departure gate.
Check official Australia immigration guidance before booking a landside stay.
The PARKROYAL is landside and requires clearing Australian immigration. All international passengers arriving in Australia must clear the Australian Border Force. Australia requires either a valid visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) for most nationalities. There is no transit without visa arrangement in Australia — all arriving international passengers, even those in transit, must clear customs and immigration. Some nationalities require a full Tourist Visa (subclass 600) obtained in advance.
Transit visa requirements depend on your passport, itinerary, and whether you leave the secure transit zone. This note is general guidance only. Always verify requirements with official government sources before booking.
Australia requires immigration clearance for all arrivals regardless of transit intent. There are no airside hotels at any Australian airport. For layovers in Melbourne, if you hold a valid visa or ETA, the PARKROYAL is an excellent in-terminal option. Otherwise, you will remain in the airside departure lounge for your connection.
Book through PARKROYAL Hotels or IHG. The elevated walkway connection to the terminal is a significant convenience advantage. Confirm your Australian visa or ETA situation well before booking.
No. There are no airside hotels at any Australian airport, including Melbourne. All passengers arriving internationally must clear the Australian Border Force before accessing any hotel.
Yes. Because the hotel is landside, you must clear Australian immigration. Many nationalities can obtain an Australian ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) online. Others require a Tourist Visa obtained in advance. Check the Australian Department of Home Affairs for your passport eligibility.
The PARKROYAL is connected to Terminal 2 via an elevated walkway. You will need to pass through security screening after checkout. Allow extra time for international departures.
Disclaimer: Hotel access rules, transit visa requirements, and airport facilities change frequently. The information on this page is general guidance only. Always verify current requirements with official immigration authorities, your airline, and the hotel directly before booking.
