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South Melbourne Central

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👍👍 South Melbourne Central is one of our favourite shopping centres because it's well located, has excellent undercover parking in which your first 2 hours are free, has a great Woolworths and is close to other stores we visit including Aldi and Australia Post both just across the road on Market Street... People often mention shopping, parking, Spotlight, Woolworths, Great, centre, great, good, hours, free,


Address

111 Cecil St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Website

www.southmelbournecentral.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9675 4800

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (992 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 9 AM to 7:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 9 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: shopping (23) parking (19) Spotlight (18) Woolworths (16) Great (13) centre (12) great (11) good (11) hours (10) free (10)
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  • 5/5 Adam G. 2 years ago on Google • 1470 reviews
    South Melbourne Central is one of our favourite shopping centres because it's well located, has excellent undercover parking in which your first 2 hours are free, has a great Woolworths and is close to other stores we visit including Aldi and Australia Post both just across the road on Market Street and the South Melbourne Market. As well as stores like Woolworths, Spotlight, Medical Centre and an Amcal Pharmacy, it has a number of good coffee shops and for us is Degani, is our fave. South Melbourne Central is open 7 days a week.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tony W. 2 months ago on Google • 1216 reviews New
    Plenty underground parking. Food court. Done big names live here... (Across the road from Aldi)

  • 5/5 Warren Tate Speaker C. 5 years ago on Google • 423 reviews
    Handy shopping across the road from South Melbourne market - there is plenty of under cover Parking over two levels, FREE for 2 hours. Woolworths, bakery, chemist, Spotlight, recreation gym and a couple of cafes and takeaway food cafes will satisfy those quick shopping requirements.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nitul D. 2 years ago on Google
    The woolies is good but does not have much in terms of international goods. I prefer the other woolies nearby. Also, many of the shops are now closed - might be due to COVID but there no info on how to contact them to obtain their services.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Neil Y. 4 months ago on Google • 233 reviews
    I love there much with a wide range of items you are interested inside the mall, good for fun anyway.

  • 1/5 Danni S. 2 months ago on Google • 221 reviews New
    Closed!!!

  • 4/5 Save The World K. 5 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    The car park is only 2 hours total per day. If you are 2.min past... you pay $12. Ridiculous especially if you use the gym there.

  • 4/5 Mem A. T. 1 month ago on Google • 98 reviews New
    Best in the area to find what your looking for, plus free parking 👍🏼🙂

  • 5/5 Friendly T. 6 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    Absolutely fantastic place. Free parking for 2 hours, all under cover, access to Aldi, Dan Murphy, Woollies, Spotlight and the South Melbourne Market. The shops in the centre are limited but it's all you need for a bite to eat and coffee. I now go to this centre weekly.

  • 5/5 Alex D. 2 months ago on Google • 88 reviews New
    They've got a great Woolies, 2 hours free parking, and tidy toilets.

  • 4/5 Ann T. 3 months ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    I only visited the Spotlight store there and was pleased with the service and help from the staff.

  • 3/5 Spencer W. 1 month ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    I dig Spotlight but thats all.

  • 5/5 Jazz C. 7 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    I went to the haus of cosmetics . Bella and katrine were kindest ladies. I felt like i was a staff member they made me feel so comfortable . They looked after me . The treatment n service was excellent . Awsome pricing ... i love going to places where i here the raw honest thruth and i love seeing how staff members worked togeather . They bounced off each other .. and im very greatful bc i had a great chat which i haven't done for a long time and the girls made me smile laugh so hard..its what i actually really need .. so bless ladies thank you

  • 5/5 Pink M. 3 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    Great little shopping centre. Good assortment of useful shops eg Woolworths and Drs. Plenty of FREE parking too.

  • 1/5 Joshua 3 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    I reckon this is a really weird little shopping centre. The vibe is all off. The upstairs bit where Spotlight is feels out of place..disjointed..disquieting. I really don't get this place. Please tear it down and start again.

  • 4/5 Marcus Anthony P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good shop, however was a bit light on the Asian ingredients and herbs. All that is to say I was passing through on the way to Dan Murphys and the position of the Coles, Pharmacy and ALDI were more than anything else, of sizable convenience. Nice area and well serviced by the local 12 line tram.

  • 4/5 Ames C. 5 years ago on Google
    The spotlight store here is as always good for picking up dress up / seasonal gifts for the kids. It also has some great specials in the toy/creative section making it a popular stop for birthday gifts for our kids friends. Good assortment of art and craft. They also have regular sales on rugs and cushions. Great for Halloween. Woolworths downstairs stock plenty of Halloween costumes too. Parking underground and free for first 2 hours.

  • 4/5 Kathryn B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location and nice and clean. Woolworths and Aldi across the road plus free 2h parking!

  • 5/5 Chris H. 1 year ago on Google
    10 years now I've been shopping here too. Great friendly place, has a few speciality stores and most everyday items. Highly recommended

  • 3/5 Bernard S. 2 years ago on Google
    It is a shopping mall with two hours of free parking with number plate recognition which is good but it breaks down all the time which means a long queue of cars stuck in the car park which is bad.

  • 4/5 David C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very handy, and 2hr free underground parking. Large Woolworths on site, as well as other facilities. Nice little café with seating 🙂 Also close to South Melbourne Market, Aldi & others.

  • 5/5 Hugo U. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place and service.

  • 5/5 Domenic G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little shopping village

  • 5/5 爽爽Jack 2 years ago on Google
    Lots of restaurants and Telstra and Phamacy and liqueur and coles, almost one stop, toilet at upstairs

  • 5/5 Natasha B. 2 years ago on Google
    absolutely love it ... a must to anyone

  • 3/5 Malcolm Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty quiet here, everyone's crammed at the markets. Some stragglers at woolies...

  • 2/5 Julie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Not much to say. Supermarket and some small shops. Clean, parking and close to the market.

  • 5/5 Courtney M. 2 years ago on Google
    5 stars. Because you know.... Spotlight

  • 5/5 Angel K. 2 years ago on Google
    Still great having it at home after 25min travel time!! 好正啊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • 5/5 Johnathan V. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice private super market often come here for supply's

  • 3/5 Kerryn R. 1 year ago on Google
    Only visit here when I'm desperate to go to Spotlight. So busy. Does have a decent Woolies though

  • 5/5 Mazzie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Good variety I just hate packing own bags sometimes aye but I guess that’s not your fault

  • 5/5 Jim Z. 1 year ago on Google
    All the stores of beautiful all the fresh seafood all the fresh veggies the delis are cake shops a yummy car park is a nightmare

  • 5/5 Vincent C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for BNI meeting

  • 5/5 Shaun F. 1 year ago on Google
    My go to shopping centre. Always clean & tidy. Parking is convenient.

  • 3/5 Hooman 1 year ago on Google
    Ordinary shopping centre but I always get here to use the awesome Carwash in the parking area

  • 5/5 Peter H. 1 year ago on Google
    Super convenient Great parking Woolys, Aldi, Spotlight chemist, sushi, dry cleaning . . and more Next to South Melb market

  • 5/5 Siva G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful place with shopping and restaurants. Ideal place for holidays.

  • 5/5 Cara-lyn “Cj” J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great to go after the markets for shopping at wollys or Spotlight and other small stores

  • 3/5 K P. 1 year ago on Google
    A lot of the retail spaces are empty so it feels a little odd, but not bad otherwise

  • 3/5 Steve H. 8 months ago on Google
    Only wanted one thing (fabric dye), from Spotlight, so it was a flying visit. Was also thinking about a v-shaped pillow, but when I saw their price of $140 thought they've got to be joking

  • 5/5 Judy E. 8 months ago on Google
    Small shopping and business mall very close to South Melbourne market. Choice of Woolworths and Aldi and there’s a Spotlight store too. Post Office and Dan Murphy’s really covers all bases.

  • 2/5 Vince O. 10 months ago on Google
    Horrible to get to. (Traffic chaos everywhere) Horrible to get into. (Parking diabolical, and so many people walking where they liked it was dangerous to drive on the roads.) Messy, chaotic, and not a particularly pleasant experience . Won't be going back in a hurry, all things considered

  • 5/5 Geeta M. 10 months ago on Google
    I got bedsheets and wool on 40% off ...it was amazing feeling to get even tapestry things on discount

  • 2/5 Aaron R. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    To busy hard to find a. Psrk

  • 5/5 Kaye D. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely coffee shop run by a family, super friendly and coffee great

  • 4/5 John Minh L. 4 years ago on Google
    Neat

  • 2/5 Big M. 3 years ago on Google
    Needs security as some odd people hang around inside and at the entrance occasionally.

  • 5/5 Shane O. 3 years ago on Google
    Convenient and handy, despite South Melbourne often surprisingly challenging to get into some times.

  • 5/5 Prasen K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place with lots of options to shop. All majors stores like Woolworths etc. Good parking options.

  • 4/5 Fox E. L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 5/5 Wendy A. 3 years ago on Google
    Back to the gym.

  • 5/5 Majeed A. 3 years ago on Google
    Handy

  • 5/5 Hayley D. 3 years ago on Google
    Grat little mini mall with all of your essential shops

  • 4/5 Mick B. 3 years ago on Google
    Be ready for long lines to enter Woolworths if you go at peak times during lock down

  • 3/5 Simon B. 3 years ago on Google
    Generic small mall

  • 3/5 Catrina G. 3 years ago on Google
    Could do with a renovation

  • 4/5 J T. 4 years ago on Google
    A good selection of shops in this complex

  • 5/5 Shirley F. 3 years ago on Google
    paperDeli coffee

  • 4/5 Jason R. 4 years ago on Google
    Ample free parking for 2 hours, easy to get to and do grocery shopping. A few cafe's and lunch spots in the complex.

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 4 years ago on Google
    Woolies, Spotlight, bakery, news agent, sushi, public toilets (nice ones).

  • 3/5 Cillian F. 3 years ago on Google
    Mainly occupied by Woolworths and Spotlight. Parking around the side.

  • 3/5 Karl D. 4 years ago on Google
    Super market experience unsatisfactory! Opend at 7 to 8 for senior shoppers No rice,no pasta. Limited meat, no mince No toilet paper - would have thought to get at least 4 rolls, just essential shopping for 10 to 15 days unable to complete. Feel sorry for all the other disappointed shoppers, who left with nothing! Please thing this better through and have the store reasonable restocket. Disappointed experience .

  • 5/5 Tony G. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean spacious shopping centre.

  • 3/5 Thomas L. 5 years ago on Google
    For a medium sized shopping centre it's ok, the Woolworths is convenient if you need and it's not far from the Market.

  • 5/5 Billy J. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a great place to hide away and eat

  • 5/5 stella g. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place service at coles was good

  • 5/5 Kebrasca K. 4 years ago on Google
    Small shopping complex that has a great Woolworths located inside. Also has Spotlight a great car park and a few food stalls.

  • 3/5 H D. 4 years ago on Google
    It is okay. Spot light please better service is required

  • 5/5 John W. 2 years ago on Google
    One of our usual go-to's for grocery shopping. Very convenient having 2 hour free parking underneath and an Aldi across the road. One stop Shop for everything.

  • 5/5 Shaun K. 2 years ago on Google
    Small shopping centre, but easy to find what you are after

  • 5/5 Zeb R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very handy local including Woolworths, Chemist, Take Aways, Tobacco, Lotto, Spotlight, Health Centre, lifts, Luminaire etc

  • 3/5 Maree S. 4 years ago on Google
    Not as much decent stock as other Spotlight stores, full of junk.

  • 5/5 Douglas Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, got two gyms nearby.

  • 4/5 Monica Q. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is very convenient to every one because is have everythings market Restaurant very good café shops, botles Shop kids toys.....

  • 5/5 aravind r. 4 years ago on Google
    24/7 opened Woolworths and mall is properly maintained with proper parking

  • 5/5 Bernadette D. 4 years ago on Google
    Various cafes great atmosphere vibrant mall

  • 4/5 I C K R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice shopping area.

  • 5/5 jai l. 4 years ago on Google
    every week go this place for grocery

  • 5/5 Carolina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good 2 hours free parking

  • 5/5 Jessica Gallego M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Elena S. 4 years ago on Google
    Got everything

  • 4/5 Russlyn G. 4 years ago on Google
    Has food shops, barber, florist etc

  • 5/5 Anthony James p. 4 years ago on Google
    Great venue good day staff

  • 5/5 Marco C. 4 years ago on Google
    Upscale mall in a easily accessible area.

  • 4/5 Kevin B. 4 years ago on Google
    Meh. Decent Woolies and food kiosks.

  • 4/5 Gail A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great local shopping mall where most businesses are open to the public on a daily basis. The recently revamped Woolworths supermarket has a sushi bar & cafe; also two dedicated short-term car parking places for 'Pick Up' orders. There's a great array of food outlets lining central plaza/court with a decent amount of seating available. Health services include a pharmacy & a family medical centre (week days only), as well as a fully-staffed gym. Beauty services include hair salon, nail bar, brow & lash studio. On the first floor is a large Spotlight store. Across the road in an associated building there's a Post Office, an Aldi supermarket & a Dan Murphy's. Free car parking (2 hours) underneath the centre where a car wash is also located.

  • 5/5 Linden W. 4 years ago on Google
    My local shopping centre

  • 4/5 jyoshid r b. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience.. good hospitality.. quality of food excellent.. the wine quality so good. The care given to each customer is nice

  • 3/5 Vassillios C. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok


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