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Observatory Cottages

3.5 star property
Melbourne accommodation with private hot tub and fireplace

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This cottage offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Dandenong Ranges National Park. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. The property features a terrace, a garden, and a private hot tub.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Lounge area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Private hot tub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

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Deluxe Townhome (Candlewick)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 1938 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Candlewick) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Candlewick)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark)

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong)

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Observatory Road, Mount Dandenong, VIC, 3767

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Olinda Falls - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 64 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 68 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 95 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 19 min drive
  • Menzies Creek Station - 27 min drive
  • Lakeside Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Observatory Cottages

This cottage offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Dandenong Ranges National Park. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. The property features a terrace, a garden, and a private hot tub.

At a glance

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Property size

    • Private cottage
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub
  • 1 treatment room
  • Couples treatment room(s)

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Bathrobes
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Slippers

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free bottled water

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Observatory Cottages House Mount Dandenong
Observatory Cottages House
Observatory Cottages Mount Dandenong
Observatory Cottages Cottage
Observatory Cottages Mount Dandenong
Observatory Cottages Cottage Mount Dandenong

Frequently asked questions

Does Observatory Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Observatory Cottages 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at this cottage?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at this cottage?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this cottage?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Observatory Cottages and nearby?

Observatory Cottages has a picnic area and a garden.

Does Observatory Cottages have private hot tubs?

Yes, this cottage has a private hot tub and a jetted bathtub.

Does Observatory Cottages have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

Does Observatory Cottages have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, this cottage features a balcony or patio and a yard.

What's the area around Observatory Cottages like?

Observatory Cottages is a short 4-minute walk from Dandenong Ranges National Park and 4 minutes' walk from William Ricketts Sanctuary.

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Reviews

Observatory Cottages Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Refrigerator
Bathroom
Breakfast
Room

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

very clean and great atmosphere
andy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

check in was easy and the property was excellent with all the amenities Easy parking & great breakfast.
Rakesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous cottage
Lisa-Maree, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the serenity and surrounding nature.. great place for a quiet getaway complete ammenities also provided bread with bacon and eggs in the fridge
Wilfred, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Easy checkin, geeat stay all round, highly recommend
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The cottage suited our needs perfectly, plenty of room for two couples and kids, fully equipped kitchen, laundry & bathrooms.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Neat clean. Plenty of space for group bookings. Lovely quiet spot with nice outdoor areas.
Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved that it was completely private and quiet. The view from our porch was incredible. We wish we could have stayed longer
Samantha, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Pros: spa bath, heating worked beautifully, great location. Cons: lack of communication from property owner. We asked for an earlier check in (3pm). The shower wasn’t great, the water went all over the bathroom floor and was a slipping hazard. Would probably stay elsewhere next time.
Kate, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it. Very romantic, very cosy and quiet. Would like to try in the summer too.
Kris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed 1 night and the suite was brilliant. Clean and tidy with little unexpected touches like all the stuff for breakfast in the fridge and waiting. The late checkout was great and we'll certainly be back. Thanks for a great night away :)
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The cottage was perfect. Everything was thoroughly thought of- from breakfast ingredients to candles. The cottage itself is very homely and private. The communication between the host was fantastic with prompt replies.Will definitely be coming here again.
amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was impressed with the friendly point of contact and professionalism exhibited. Extremely clean cottage with old world charm. The native bird life was a bonus! Most enjoyable stay and looking forward to staying again. 😊
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rowena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Haven’t stayed here for quite a few years, but absolutely love it here! It’s quiet, private and just beautiful to get away from it all. Breakfast provisions were wonderful and the kitchen is well supplied. Thank you for having us! Will be coming back.

10/10 Exceptional

Allan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at Observatory Cottages for our wedding accommodation and was impressed from arrival. East close access to shops, clean and secluded and perfect amenities for a relaxing, comfortable stay. Milk, bread and water/juices provided unexpectingly which was a bonus so breakfast and snacks sorted. Keep up the great effort !!
Benjamin H, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxing property, well stocked with supplies. Garden needed some weeding. An additional bench in the bathroom would have been handy and perhaps a wide vision mirror at the entrance would also improve safety, not that we had any issues - just feedback.
Denise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The cottage was amazing, clean and had everything we needed. Was surprised to see extras such as breakfast supplied. Was fantastic.. Will come again
Veena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful unit, everything well thought of, including breakfast ingredients, great fireplace, 2-people jacuuzi, comfy bed, candles, nice backyard, parking at the door, easy signage and instructions. The only content was the few spider corpses we found on the floor (but hey, no live ones).
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rustic cabins walking distance to sky high
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking was a bit tight
Julie, 2-night trip