Best Western Plus Buckingham International puts you within a 15-minute drive of Chadstone Shopping Mall and Monash University. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Deux Soeurs, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a hot tub are other highlights at this Victorian hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Highett Station is 6 minutes away.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
73 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Golfing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre (2788 square feet of space)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hot tub
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Toaster
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Deux Soeurs – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 25.50 for adults and AUD 17 for children
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 20 October 2024 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Meeting facilities
Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
Best Western Plus Buckingham International Hotel Highett
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Frequently asked questions
Does Best Western Plus Buckingham International offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Best Western Plus Buckingham International does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Buckingham International?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Buckingham International?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Buckingham International?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Buckingham International?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Best Western Plus Buckingham International?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus Buckingham International and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as parasailing and windsurfing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Best Western Plus Buckingham International also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus Buckingham International?
Yes, Deux Soeurs offers French cuisine.
What's the area around Best Western Plus Buckingham International like?
Best Western Plus Buckingham International is a short 6-minute walk from Highett Station and 15 minutes' walk from Southland Shopping Centre.
Best Western Plus Buckingham International Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
20 December 2024
Meena
Meena, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2024
Awesome!
It was a newly renovated room, they are still renovating the outside. Can park car and easy to call uber or head to Highett station. Clean and nice! The aircon is a new Mitsubishi with cold and warm functions. Lovely hotel!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 September 2024
Kids sports trip
Room was very small for 4 people to stay in. Room on my serviced every 3 days and when it was there was only half the number of towels left to guest ratio so was continually having to gather more. Beds not the most comfortable and the TVs were glitchy at best. And if you want wifi, forget streaming. Lucky to get a signal. Was also under construction in various parts of hotel but not advertised prior. Was disappointed for the week we stayed
Verified traveller
8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
We stay here often. Our only problem was we were in an executive room which had a king bed which we thought was going to be great but the bed was so hard and uncomfortable we had a very bad sleep. We usually find the beds we’ve had before fine
Frances
Frances, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Evelynne
Evelynne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 September 2024
Arrived tried to get in for dinner told booked out I am only one person? Couldn’t get a drink at bar? Had to walk down road to get food and drink . As a gold member this is not good enough!
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 September 2024
The lady on reception was lovely and accommodating but the place itself was dark, and outdated. For what I paid I was disappointed with the room we got as it didn’t look like the picture.
I left my phone charger there and contacted staff, they said they would send it back at my expense to which it hasn’t arrived.
It’s been 3 weeks.
Fallan
Fallan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Clean, safe and helpful staff. Just make sure tradies wait until 10am to drill on a Sunday morning
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Hard to gain entry.. swipe card on wrong side of gate and long drive past to do U-turn access via service road .
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
13 August 2024
Great location if you’ve got friends, family or work nearby. Easy walk to rail station via cool cafes, restaurants, shops. Longer walk to Westfield mall. Older property well maintained.
Mark and Jane
Mark and Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 August 2024
The Buckingham International has a great room, clean and tidy. Location is amazing on Nepean Highway. Close to many attractions and close to the city.
My only note was about sound/noise isolation in the room. I could hear water flushing and running from the room above.
Service and staff were fantastic and always available for help.
Omar
Omar, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
Close to everything. A great place to stay
Narelle
Narelle, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 August 2024
Thought we had booked a 3 bedroom apartment but was a house separate to the motel complex. Not fatal but would like to have known prior to arrival. Kitchen great but lacking in kitchen utensils, cups, glasses, plates, saucepans. House was cold and had to run the split system heating, an oil heater and fan constantly to keep the house warm. Otherwise was a very enjoyable stay and staff were great and accommodating. Would definitely stay again but on the motel site.
Carmel
Carmel, 4-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
23 July 2024
Clean and tidy. Minimal seating space in the living part of the apartment. Just felt ‘tired’ here and there (e.g., reception).
Problem with double booking on arrival. Staff didn’t seem too keen to help. As I’d booked vie Expedia - it was up to me!
Anne
Anne, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 July 2024
The convenience of where it is why we stay there.
Allistair
Allistair, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
14 July 2024
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
14 July 2024
Clean, comfortable and quiet room. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Convenient location with off street parking.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 July 2024
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2024
April
April, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 July 2024
Just okay
Very average room. Needs upgrade of furniture. Shower head too high and not adjustable.
george
george, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Very convenient and exceptional staff. Anderson
ANDERSON
ANDERSON, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
27 June 2024
Just what was needed for a quick overnighter in Melbourne's East.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
Teck Heng
Teck Heng, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2024
Helpful, polite, friendly and very efficient staff. Would recommend it all my family and friends.