Frankston

Melbourne
Frankston which includes a sandy beach
Check out this coastal city and its chic waterfront precinct, beaches, galleries and shopping centres: the perfect introduction to the Mornington Peninsula.

As well as being the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston is a lively coastal city in its own right. The city is a cultural hub and features great dining, shopping precincts and entertainment destinations. Explore the coast, visit Frankston’s exciting waterfront and swim at the sandy beaches.

Shop for big-name brands or spend a few hours in the entertainment complexes in Frankston’s primary commercial area, just off the Nepean Highway. The Bayside Shopping Centre is a large mall with plenty of major outlets, while the Bayside Entertainment Centre offers cinemas, cafés, restaurants and food halls. Check out what’s showing at the Frankston Arts Centre and see a music or theatre performance or visit one of the intriguing galleries that are scattered throughout the area.

Don’t miss a trip to Frankston’s waterfront, a charming area characterised by the Frankston Pier and the wide arch of the pedestrianised Landmark Bridge. The bridge stretches over Kananook Creek and frames the city beautifully when admired from the beach. You’ll also find a civic square, an informative visitor centre and a restaurant in this precinct. Embark on a stroll along the waterfront boardwalk and head south, toward Oliver’s Hill. This small rise on the Nepean Highway in southern Frankston offers sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, a string of coastal suburbs and the Melbourne city skyline.

Explore some of Frankston’s green spaces with a trip to the lakeside at Beauty Park or the rolling hills of Bunarong Park. Explore the bushland surrounding Sweetwater Creek and find an abundance of native vegetation, as well as interesting boardwalks leading to waterfalls and lookouts. More native flora can be found at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens.

Trains departing from Flinders Street Station reach Frankston in approximately 1 hour and the trip takes under 40 minutes by car. Local buses connect Frankston to the rest of the Mornington Peninsula. Visit Frankston during the Frankston Waterfront Festival, an annual celebration held in mid-January that features live music, fun-filled community activities and a food and wine market. Don’t miss seeing some of the incredible sand sculptures that appear on Frankston Beach during the Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition throughout summer.


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Top hotels in Frankston

Quest Frankston on the Bay
Quest Frankston on the Bay
4 out of 5
435 Nepean Highway, Frankston, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is €146 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
€146
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (793 reviews)
"Good price for an executive studio room. Close to all shops in Frankston. Clean and modern room. Also quiet."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

Quest Frankston on the Bay
Quest Frankston
Quest Frankston
4 out of 5
377 Nepean Highway, Frankston, VIC
The price is €109 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
€109
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (333 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2024

Quest Frankston
Nightcap at The Cheeky Squire
Nightcap at The Cheeky Squire
3.5 out of 5
510 Nepean Highway, Frankston, VIC
The price is €92 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
€92
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. The bar was nice and food was very good. Room was clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2024

Nightcap at The Cheeky Squire
Isle of Security Dreamhouse
Isle of Security Dreamhouse
Frankston
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Melbourne. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Seaford Foreshore Walking Track ...
7.6/10 Good! (13 reviews)
Christmas catch up
"Our group had a nice stay, pool was fantastic. Would have loved another couch in the lounge room, so we weren’t squeezed onto 2 couches. Overall the house was fine, not amazing but for the low price at that location, it’s great."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2023

Isle of Security Dreamhouse
Bronte-an absolute beachfront property
Bronte-an absolute beachfront property
Frankston
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Melbourne. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
Weekend away
"An excellent stay despite the rain!"

Reviewed on 12 Sep 2024

Bronte-an absolute beachfront property
ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
3.5 out of 5
297 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, VIC
The price is €77 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
€77
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Located in a good spot... suited my needs well... just needs to put foxtel on!!!! thank you to the staff .. all were lovely... breaky was great too."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024

ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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