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Cottages at Monreale

4.0 star property
Melbourne mountain accommodations with kitchens
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 7 smoke-free accommodations
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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About the area

Map
81 The Crescent, Olinda, VIC, 3787

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 52 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 56 min drive
  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Emerald Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne Menzies Creek Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Micawber Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Patch Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Killik Handcrafted Rum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Cottages at Monreale

Cottages at Monreale puts you within a 10-minute drive of Puffing Billy Steam Train. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and accommodation feature fireplaces and kitchens.

Languages

English

At a glance

Property size

  • 7 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 18 kg per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 20 to 50 for adults and AUD 20 to 50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 25 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
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.

Also known as

Cottages at Monreale Olinda
Cottages Monreale House
Cottages Monreale House Sassafras
Cottages Monreale Sassafras
Monreale Cottages
Cottages Monreale Sassafras, Victoria, Australia
Cottages at Monreale Cottage
Cottages at Monreale Cottage Olinda

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Cottages at Monreale?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 18 kg per pet. There's a charge of AUD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Cottages at Monreale?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cottages at Monreale?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Cottages at Monreale and nearby?
Cottages at Monreale has spa services and a garden.
Does Cottages at Monreale have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes cookware, a fridge and a microwave.
Does Cottages at Monreale have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cottage features a balcony or patio and a garden.
What's the area around Cottages at Monreale like?
Cottages at Monreale is a short 1-minute walk from Dandenongs and 14 minutes' walk from Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Cottages at Monreale Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet and relaxing retreat, everything you need with no interruptions. Will stay again in the future
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect location! A beautiful cosy cottage hidden in the trees. A little difficult to get the shower setting right, but not a deterrent.
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

It was a really beautiful and relaxing cottage.. the neighboring cottages were noisy at times and there was no hot water. I think for $500 per night there should be hot water!! Otherwise all good!
CR, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

(Note: we chose to leave the property prior to our check-out date, and will not seek a refund) Our party of 2 booked the 'Cottage, 2 bedrooms (Magnolia)' which is listed as containing 1 king bed and 1 queen bed. Two rooms were what we needed, so the listing was perfect. Unfortunately, the listing is not accurate. According to the correspondence with the listed mobile phone number, 'the additional bedroom is not available when only 2 guests are staying. We can provide the 2nd bedroom for an additional $50.' There was nobody on the site to assist with our situation, and reception is only available for Telstra phones (Optus has poor or no reception). Some other notes - the owners request your address, contact details and check-in time immediately after confirming your booking, and will not provide check-in information until you have done so. Accessibility is tricky, as the cottage is at the top of several gradual flights of stairs from the car park. There are also a couple of steps up to the master bedroom, and one step down to the bathroom. We noticed other additional charges for not washing dishes, and the provided firewood would have lasted perhaps one night. The shower runs the gamut of hot to cold and back. The guest book with the wifi password was hidden under the television. We are residents in the area, and are proud to say that the Dandenongs are an amazing area to visit in Melbourne. Please be wary of this property, and I hope that the information above helps.
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

The property was beautiful we lost power on our first night for about an hour, we were not given enough breakfast provisions for the 2 night stay, we were told we could ask for more but had no phone reception. On the second day we discovered we were without hot water at 7.30 pm by the time we realised we had an email response it was after 10pm and stated it was too late, we were ready for bed. The tap to the spa was also continuously running. We were not advised where the hot water service was to check it or where we could turn off the water mains. We expected someone would be sent first thing in the morning to fix things, it did not occur. We could not shower and had to boil the kettle to do the dishes. I have sent a few emails with no response and requested for some sort of compensation for our inconvenience. I waited for a response prior to completing the review, but still nothing. Due to the poor customer service I could not recommend this property unfortunately.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful retreat
Most enjoyable retreat in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, near Sassafras and a short drive from Ferntree Gully.
Peter, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Bad service
Lovely cottage but service is appalling!
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We had a pleasant stay at Lyrebird and the amenities are great.
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in the Tranquility cottage. Absolutely loved the fire place. very cosy. We loved the loft bed-room and the peaceful 'feel' of the cottage. Met my expectation of homely, cosy, private and quiet. Loved that we could take our mini-dachshund fur-child. Loved how the place was tucked in amongst the trees. Only downsides: we couldn't get take away delivered ( so just simply plan ahead), and the spa water from the tap came out slightly muddy... maybe because it is tank water? we weren't sure.. All in all, I just loved our stay :)
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointing experience
The pots were not cleaned properly which needed a scourer to get it cleaned. The non stick fry pan had rust marks and was not usuable as it was also had built up grime which could not be cleaned even if it washed. The oven and stove hobs had built on grime which was not acceptable. Message was sent to the owner and they asked if we had cleaned the pots before using them which is not acceptable. Guests should not have to scrub pots before they use them. A request for a partial refund was requested but no response. They did indicate that they would send the cleaner while we were out but no one attended to these issues and a replacement fry pan was not provided when asked. The response was along the lines that they could not see a problem even though the photos I sent were clear. Overall property was a little run down and dated with chipped skirting boards, windows were dirty, sofa bed mattress had rust stains, faded carpet in areas, drapes were worn and dirty and chipped handles on cupboards.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recomend. Beautiful area an perfect cottages
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

nestled amongst the trees.
We stayed in the Lyrebird cottage. It didn't overly impress us although the bed was comfy and clean. This cottage didn't have views so perhaps I booked the wrong one. We were disappointed with only one firelighter as our fire went out while in the spa. Breakfast wasn't much to write home about either with only 2 pieces of bread for 2 adults...most b&b's have a small loaf of bread. Disappointed with he TV reception could only get Channel 10,1 and SBS. Also had a big problem with the shower, when you turned cold on with hot the hot would cut out.. To cold a morning for a cold shower. On the up side the area is beautiful and when did have a pleasant nights sleep.
Liz, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Cozy - not Lux
Pleasing property but oversold on line - we had power issues and can slow response from management. Arrive 5ish lost power at 5:30pm - no power no water and no toilet as all water runs on pumps and with three children under 10 - hard work. Were advise power back around 1AM but was back at 10PM when all had gone to sleep. For the price of a night we found the property well under our expectations and no manuals on the cottage. After power came back on the spa started to come on - i would turn it off and 10 min later it would come on again - we almost woke up the children and left - i went outside and found the power and turned it off manually after 1/2 hour
Filepe, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location
Beautiful location but that is all. Way to expensive.
1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay only thing no bacon or cooking oil lucky we had friends in another cottage to borrow some.lol nice stay
julie, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ramandeep, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Will come back definitely
Matrgaret, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spt!
Fantastic accomdation. Highly recommend will be back for sure ☺☺☺
Carley, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice greenery
Not enough clean food choices in the area Hotel breakfast was devine though fresh ingredients
1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Quiet set of cottages hugged in rainforest
Pleasant stay. Enjoyed the location, and the tranquility. Hostess was polite and unobtrusive which was good.
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Great location but some flaws
Hot water service could not handle the spa. The hot water was literally dribbling out. We eventually had a half-full spa kept warm with the kettle. Also they don't give you enough firewood (5 bits) and try to charge an exhorbitant amount ($40 for another 5 pieces) for more otherwise you have to go and get your own! Never seen anything like it before. Other than that it was good.
Smacka, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice resort for nature lovers.
We had a good stay at the resort. The kids were excited to be near the nature.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, friendly and luxuriant
Very welcoming and warm atmosphere. Cheryl very friendly and cheerful. Very helpful. One of the welcoming and friendliest places I have been for a while.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing stay
Beautiful cottage, lovely owner, we had a very relaxing time in a beautiful setting
Verified Hotels.com guest review