About Barkly
Barkly is a destination offering air conditioned, non-smoking rooms with wheelchair access. Airport and concierge services are offered, among other amenities.
All rooms offer en suite, private bathrooms with walk-in shower or bathtub. Rooms come complete with flatscreen televisions, refrigerators and tea and coffee making facilities.
The hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities. Also, daily maid service, ATM machine, luggage storage, and an airport shuttle (extra fee) are also featured. Sunday live music is provided. Finally, there’s also a rooftop open on the weekends.
Barkly hotel offers an on-site restaurant and bar. Breakfast is free, and lunches, dinners, and cocktail parties are offered. Additionally, BBQ events are offered.The first floor Public Bar provides numerous LCD televisions, a pool table, TAB facilities, and a fireplace.
Located in St. Kilda, bus, train, and tram stops are immediately nearby. Other nearby points of interest include Acland Street, Esplanade, Luna Park, Palais Theatre, and St. Kilda Botanical Gardens.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Pub food pretty good
You won't have to go far to find some really typical pub and grub-style food. There's a lively bar on the ground level at this motel, and it serves some of the best food at very reasonable prices, and guests say the beers are worth waiting for too.
positive:
The staff are amazing
From the restaurant and bar staff, to the front desk and house-keeping staff, guests were made to feel relaxed in a home-away-from-home environment. Whatever you need, the staff will be on hand to attend to your requests.
positive:
Excellent amenities available
The shared kitchen facilities are more than adequate according to many travellers, the roof top bar is the ideal spot to mingle and meet new friends, and the view of Melbourne's city is just awesome.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Inaccessible balconies
It's such a shame that balcony doors are locked up to prevent guests from enjoying the views or sipping on a drink from such a prime spot. Management informed guests that regulations prevented anyone from entering that particular area.
negative:
Noisy on weekends
With the lively bar being one of the focal points at this motel, it does mean that when the bar's activity level is at a peak, it doesn't slow down until the early hours of the morning. Make sure you bring a heavy duty pair of ear plugs if you want to get any sleep.
negative:
Pillows in short supply
Travellers found that they were each supplied with only one pillow. If that's not enough for you to enjoy a comfortable sleep, then try the friendly reception for additional pillows.