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Midsummer presents the annual Queer Pool Party, Melbourne’s biggest, most inclusive queer pool event.
Stay close to the pool party and the popular bars along South Yarra at The Cullen Hotel, a “Fabulous” rated hotel featuring exquisite rooms offering stunning views, great location and attentive staff.
The Party
- A pool party like no other as Midsumma splashes back in the 1980s for a special pool party celebration.
- Hosted by drag legend Jacqui Meoff, enjoy Melbourne’s biggest EVER queer pool party!
- Water Polo Victoria, Melbourne Surge and the Glamourhead Sharks will get you wet, while the one and only DJ Argonaut will be spinning the decks for all our poolside posers!
- All genders, ages and sexualities are welcome.
- Stay close to the Pool Party at the Quest Prahran, a condo hotel with excellent amenities and perfect for those seeking a private retreat in fully-equipped apartments.
The Venue
- Prahran Aquatic Centre – Set in a tranquil park, the aquatic centre features an iconic 50-metre outdoor pool and a range of aquatic facilities.
- The Midsumma crew transforms the venue into a fun party zone as part of the annual Midusmma Celebrations.
- You can get to Prahran Aquatic Centre by Bus, Train or on the 72 Tram. The centre is a 20-minute drive from Melbourne CBD.
- Prahran is located along Chapel Street and is home to vintage stores, upscale boutiques and the Chapel Street Bazaar.
- Further north, South Yarra and Windsor are home to designer stores, exclusive boutiques and popular gay bars.
Recommended Hotels in Melbourne
The following hotels are close to Melbourne’s top attractions and a short ride to the bars and clubs:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Crown Metropol Hotel in Southbank
is stylish and close to all the bars and club
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Melbourne’s gay bars & clubs are located in St Kilda and South Yarra south of the city or in Collingwood, Richmond and Fitzroy north of the city and one in Yarraville.
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Rising above Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank precinct, Crown Towers offers spacious luxury rooms with views of the city or Port Phillip Bay. Each room features original artworks and marble bathrooms. Each room includes a large plasma-screen TV with laptop video-on-demand system, and a separate dressing room. The city and bay views are framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Situated in Melbourne and with Princess Theatre reachable within 300 metres, Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and organising tours for guests.
Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, the Melbourne Marriott Hotel features a swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre. Guests can also relax at the restaurant, cafe or bar. All rooms are spacious and non-smoking, offering cable TV, a minibar and a desk with high-speed internet access. Located only minutes from Her Majesty’s Theatre, Federation Square
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s restaurant and theatre district on Little Bourke Street, Ovolo Laneways offers original artworks, luxurious bathrooms, quality furnishings and free high-speed wireless internet. Situated in the CBD, Ovolo Laneways is a 3-minute walk from Parliament. shopping, sporting arenas, art galleries, restaurants and bars all within easy walking distance.
Highlights of previous Midusmma festival events
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A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 363 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Conveniences include refrigerators and coffee makers, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like pillow menus and bathrobes.
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna. All 174 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and pillowtop beds. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include iPod docks, 24-hour room service, and LCD TVs.
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, valet parking, and 24-hour room service. All 188 rooms feature thoughtful touches like espresso makers and pillow menus, plus free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find 24-hour room service, minibars, and premium bedding.
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. Additionally, valet parking, 24-hour room service, and conference space are onsite. All 180 rooms feature comforts like premium bedding and pillow menus, while conveniences include refrigerators and coffee makers. Free WiFi and 24-hour room service are standard, as are LCD TVs with cable channels.