# Melbourne hospitality sector developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/melbourne-hospitality-sector-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-27T04:00:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

New accommodation projects are expanding in the Melbourne area. Oakwood Epping Melbourne is scheduled to open on November 2, offering 122 rooms including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments designed for short and extended stays. The property is located near the Northern Hospital Epping and includes facilities such as a gym and an alfresco terrace.

In Oakleigh, LiveStay has commenced construction on Punthill Oakleigh Central. This 55-key apartment hotel, featuring various studio and multi-bedroom configurations, is currently undergoing demolition. The project is expected to open in 2028 and will serve guests near Monash University and the Victorian Heart Hospital.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: LiveStay begins construction on Punthill Oakleigh Central

LiveStay has started construction on Punthill Oakleigh Central, a 55-room apartment hotel in Melbourne's south-east, scheduled to open in 2028.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/livestay-begins-construction-on-punthill-oakleigh-central

### 2026-10-20: Oakwood Epping Melbourne to open in northern corridor

Oakwood Epping Melbourne will open on November 2, offering 122 studio and apartment-style rooms designed for short and extended stays in Melbourne’s northern corridor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oakwood-epping-melbourne-to-open-in-northern-corridor

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Cite as: Melbourne hospitality sector developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/melbourne-hospitality-sector-developments