Coming soonPort Melbourne
Bayside character, Station Pier and the 109 tram into the city.
Hosts being onboarded — no rooms available to book yet.
The warmth of a B&B, made simple
Affordable room accommodation.
With the warmth of a traditional B&B.
Private rooms, real hosts and optional conveniences designed around the way people travel today.
Build the stay that suits you
Pay only for the conveniences you want.
Every host chooses what they offer. Every guest chooses what they need — tap a convenience to find hosts who include it.
Pre-launch — bookings open once our first hosts are verified
We're hand-picking our first hosts in bayside Melbourne.
To launch with the warmth and standards a B&B should have, we're onboarding hosts one street at a time. Our first three suburbs are below. No rooms are available to book yet — add your email and we'll let you know the moment dates open.
Coming soon
Coming soonAlbert Park
Heritage terraces, Sunday markets and the lake on your doorstep.
Hosts being onboarded — no rooms available to book yet.
Coming soonMiddle Park
Quiet, leafy streets a short walk to the beach and the light rail.
Hosts being onboarded — no rooms available to book yet.
Have a spare room in one of these suburbs?
We'd love to talk. Hosts who join in our launch cohort get free onboarding support and priority placement when bookings open.
Become a launch hostHow a SharedStay listing works
The room is the foundation. Conveniences are optional.
Every listing follows the same simple structure — so guests can understand a stay in seconds, and hosts can list a room without building anything complicated.
01
The room
Every SharedStay room meets the same minimum standard, so guests always know what they’re booking.
- Private bedroom
- Minimum double bed
- Clean linen & towels
- WiFi
- Bathroom access
02
Included amenities
Hosts select what comes with the room. These are included in the nightly rate — never charged separately.
- Television
- Streaming services
- Parking
- Workspace
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen access
- Ensuite bathroom
03
Optional host services
Hosts choose which conveniences they offer and set their own price. Guests add only what they want.
- Breakfast · from $12
- Dinner · from $18
- Laundry · from $6
- Airport pickup · from $20
- Airport drop-off · from $20
- Early check-in · from $10
- Late check-out · from $10
Build your stay
You stay in control of what you pay for.
Start with the room. Add only the conveniences you actually want. Skip the ones you don’t. The price you see is the price you pay.
- • Accommodation only, or accommodation plus extras.
- • Hosts set the price for every service — no hidden fees.
- • One booking, one total, paid securely on SharedStay.
Sample booking
Garden room in Fitzroy · 1 night
Room$95
- Breakfast+ $12
- Laundry+ $6
- Airport pickup+ $20
- Early check-in+ $10
Total$133AUD
You only pay for the extras you add. Uncheck anything you don’t need.
Accommodation built around affordability, hospitality and choice.
Affordable rooms in real homes, with real hosts. Add only the conveniences you want. The warmth of a B&B, without the price of a hotel.
For guests
- 1
Search hosted rooms
Filter by location, price and the conveniences you actually want.
- 2
Choose your extras
Add a workspace, laundry, airport pickup or breakfast at booking.
- 3
Share your arrival
Send your ETA, transport mode and status on check-in day so your host is ready for you.
- 4
Stay with a real host
Arrive, settle in, and travel without the cost of a hotel.
For hosts
- 1
List your spare room
Set your rate, your availability, and the extras you offer.
- 2
Host on your terms
You choose your calendar and the guests you accept.
- 3
See arrivals at a glance
An arrival dashboard shows today's check-ins with live status updates from your guests.
- 4
Build a reputation
Reviews and verification help good hosts stand out over time.
Check-in coordination
Hospitality starts before check-in.
SharedStay helps hosts and guests stay connected before arrival. Guests can share arrival updates, ETA and transport details. Hosts get notified and can prepare a proper welcome. Better communication makes for smoother arrivals — and a more welcoming stay.
Arrival updates
Guests share where they are and what's next.
ETA sharing
A clear arrival time, set by the guest.
Guest arrival status
Scheduled, On My Way, Delayed, Arrived Nearby, Arrived.
Host notifications
An alert and email the moment anything changes.
Check-in coordination
All in the booking thread — no phone tag, no off-platform texts.
Arrival dashboard for hosts
Today's check-ins at a glance, with live status.
Travel with confidence. Host with confidence.
Trust on SharedStay works both ways. Guests know who they’re staying with. Hosts know who they’re welcoming in. Every stay is reviewed and every payment is protected.
For guests
- Identity verified hosts
- Verified contact details
- Verified reviews from real stays
- Secure, protected payments
- Arrival updates so your host is expecting you
For hosts
- Guest profiles before you accept
- Verified payment method on file
- In-platform messaging
- Live arrival status on check-in day
- Payment protection on every stay
Every booking is protected — payouts release to hosts 24 hours after check-out.
SharedStay payment protection
For hosts
Your spare room could be earning income.
Set your availability. Choose your extras. Host when it suits you. You decide your rate, who you welcome, and how often you host — you remain in control.