Can I Stay in Student Accommodation in Melbourne with My Wife and Four Year Old Son?

BluebirdV on 17/09/2023 - 06:23
Last edited 17/09/2023 - 07:27

Hi Guys, I am interested to stay in Melbourne for a while with my family. I asked Chat GPT and they said:

During university breaks, some student accommodations open to tourists, offering affordable rooms.

I found this website https://www.unilodge.com.au/student-accommodation-melbourne/…

They have various options, sound pretty reasonable. I was wondering do you need proof that you are a student or could anyone apply to move in?

If the price is good we would consider staying longer term.

If this is not an option, what are some other recommendations other than expensive hotels or apartments? We don't like to share with other people if possible.

Cheers.

Travel

Comments

  • holdenmg on 17/09/2023 - 07:22
    +2

    If you look at the fine print you will find it is aimed at Students and the price is from and the offer is for 6 and 12 month leases, however from time to time they are able to offer shorter lease periods.

    Have a look at:
    https://togethercoliving.com/student-accommodation/ @ Preston

    The Together community is a diverse network of professionals and students from all over the world coming together to form a community of like-minded people. Whether you are here to visit, work or study, Together will tick all your boxes. Students, singles, couples, digital nomads, flexible travelers, business travelers, workationers, all are welcome at Together.

    Together Co-Living does not accommodate anyone under the age of 18.

    You are welcome to stay for as long as you like! Minimum contract length is 1 week but we also accept daily stays. To receive the best rates, we do recommend longer leases! Whether you need a room for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, we can tailor your contract to fit your lifestyle and your needs.

  • 87percent on 17/09/2023 - 08:47
    +6

    Would you really want to stay in student accomodation with a 4 year old?!

      • Protractor on 17/09/2023 - 09:07

        Hush , sinking life boats always need more passengers

  • Protractor on 17/09/2023 - 09:05
    +10

    Why don't you stay at ChatGP's place?
    Maybe aged care has a handy loop hole you can exploit,too?

  • jjjaar on 17/09/2023 - 09:11
    +1

    https://www.unilodge.com.au/non-students

    Though considering the uni year is still going, I doubt there’d be any rooms available until it’s over. Also, you may struggle to find a uni lodge that will allow your child to come too.

  • foxmulder on 17/09/2023 - 09:36

    Try asking things with Bard instead, it seems it can handle any recent changes.

    • foxmulder on 17/09/2023 - 09:47
      +1

      Here is Bard response:

      Yes, you can stay in student accommodation during the holidays in Melbourne. Many universities offer short-term accommodation to visitors and non-students, especially during the summer break. This can be a great option for budget-minded travelers, as student accommodation is often more affordable than hotels and hostels.

      To book student accommodation during the holidays in Melbourne, you can contact the university directly or use a booking website such as University Rooms.

      Here are some of the universities in Melbourne that offer short-term accommodation during the holidays:

      University of Melbourne
      RMIT University
      Monash University
      Victoria University
      Deakin University

      Please note that some universities may have limited availability during the holidays, so it is important to book in advance.

      • aidenh37 on 17/09/2023 - 10:30
        +2

        That's completely wrong. No point talking to any of the universities, they won't help some random look for short stay accomodation…

        (And to take that point further, RMIT 100% does not handle any accomodation at all short of scholarships for students)

      • Cave Fire on 17/09/2023 - 11:06
        +2

        These LLM's have a good imagination sometimes. Guessing it's found some foreign article about "accommodation tips" and then assumed it's the same everywhere.

  • kerfuffle on 17/09/2023 - 09:38
    +8

    what are some other recommendations other than expensive hotels or apartments?

    Read this. Oh wait, it's the same question you asked nine months ago.

    • JIMB0 on 17/09/2023 - 10:28
      +3

      That was 2 adults and toddler. Now they have 2 adults and a 4 year old.

    • newjerseydamo on 17/09/2023 - 11:43
      +1

      I have to laugh. They asked that question a week out from when they were originally planning on visiting, plus during the tennis.
      They don't seem very smart to research properly for a vacation.

  • GordonD on 17/09/2023 - 10:08

    A problem of a couple with a child staying in student accomodation is that they know students will want to get their accomodation costs down by packing as many as they can in. Which creates all sorts of problems like fire safety. So they impose strict number of guest limits to prevent that. And they don't allow beds to be changed or added. A single room has one single bed. A share room has two single beds in one bedroom. A two bedroom unit has single beds in each of two bedrooms.

  • Protractor on 17/09/2023 - 10:22

    Caravan Park.

  • aidenh37 on 17/09/2023 - 10:33
    +1

    I've stayed at Scape via AirBnB, they were fantastic for the purpose of short stays but the room is as expected a shoebox and is a hard max occupancy of 2 adaults, no children. Good luck finding a student accomodation building willing to host children… I'd be looking at a caravan park cabin, normal AirBnB (which, by the way, was a similar price point to Scape) or hotel.

  • Benoffie on 17/09/2023 - 10:50

    Most universities allow visitor stays during summer breaks. Having stayed in several both here and OS, you should know:

    • you dont have to be a student
    • preference is given to visiting fellows or researchers
    • rooms can book out a year in advance
    • ensuite rooms cost double
    • rarely are there double beds. Usually one single or two singles per room.
    • you almost always share common areas like kitchen, lounge etc.
    • some do not allow children of non university age as students may still be in residence

    You need to book online or call the residence managers. For Australia, accommodation wont open until November.

  • johndowy on 17/09/2023 - 11:36

    Airbnb

  • newjerseydamo on 17/09/2023 - 11:43
    +2

    If you can't afford a proper vacation, then don't do it. Delay it and save longer.

    • Sal in SA on 17/09/2023 - 12:03

      Exactly, plan, budget - then go.

  • djkelly69 on 17/09/2023 - 11:55
    +1

    I have booked through/stayed at Unilodge a bunch of times over summer non-school periods, and never been asked to show I was a student (I was doing weekend schools when I used them but they didn't know that). They used to advertise on Expedia, etc, to the general public, so I definitely don't think it is only for students.

    And yeah rooms are very basic as you would expect.

  • Sal in SA on 17/09/2023 - 12:06

    Really - BnB's - AirBnB - motels - hotels - serviced apartments - caravan park - camping. And if you can't really afford accommodation, you can't really afford to go on the trip.

  • JimmyF on 17/09/2023 - 13:53
    +2

    Can I Stay in Student Accommodation in Melbourne with My Wife and Four Year Old Son?

    If only there was some way you could find out….. Here is a thought, rather than asking randoms on the internet, why not call or email Unilodge and GASP ask them.

    • BluebirdV on 17/09/2023 - 20:12

      Yes, I’ve emailed them.

  • lainey13 on 19/09/2023 - 23:36

    Well they didn't say 'student tourists' so I'm pretty sure 'tourists' cover your scenario.

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