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Panorama Retreat & Resort

3.5 star property
Melbourne hotel with outdoor pool and conference centre

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Escape to Panorama Retreat & Resort in Kalorama, where modern comforts meet natural beauty. Enjoy a full breakfast, bask by the outdoor pool or relax near the cozy lobby fireplace. With tennis courts and meeting rooms available, this resort offers something for everyone.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Room options

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
180 Olinda Creek Road, Kalorama, VIC, 3766

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Olinda Falls - 8 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Monash University - 46 min drive - 42.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 51 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 55 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 23 min drive
  • Menzies Creek Station - 32 min drive
  • Emerald Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olinda Tea House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪York on Lilydale - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Panorama Retreat & Resort

  • Panorama Retreat & Resort is a great choice for a stay in Melbourne. The outdoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the outdoor tennis courts.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.35 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed on site
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Fireplace at reception
  • An outdoor pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.35 per cent

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from November to March

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

CountryPlace Hotel Kalorama
CountryPlace Kalorama
CountryPlace Hotel
CountryPlace
Panorama Retreat Resort
Panorama Retreat & Kalorama
Panorama Retreat & Resort Hotel
Panorama Retreat & Resort Kalorama
Panorama Retreat & Resort Hotel Kalorama

Frequently asked questions

Does Panorama Retreat & Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Panorama Retreat & Resort 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Panorama Retreat & Resort and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

What's the area around Panorama Retreat & Resort like?

Panorama Retreat & Resort is in Kalorama, a short 1-minute walk from Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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Reviews

Panorama Retreat & Resort Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff
Michelle, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very beautiful location
Mubeen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what we needed for an over night stay... Nothing fancy but perfect. Clean and tidy. Great stay.cassandra at reception was very helpful and lovely.
Maria Laura, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stay with beautiful mountains.

Panorama Retreat & Resort is located in the beautiful mountains, but my room was very small.
Ning, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Reception was excellent - Lara was very helpful and accommodating. Thank you to Samantha for preparing the room and keeping it warm and cosy for our stay.😊
Jenifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely receptionist, the room and hotel were neat and tidy. It has its own pool and little gym downstairs. You can head out to dinner, or like us go to the local IGA in Olinda and bring your food back to enjoy on the hotel grounds. The location is absolutely beautiful and a perfect place to spend a night or two for those who, like my family and I, love to be in a secluded spot surrounded by nature. It's very affordable for a room in the Dandenong ranges, right near Olinda which is a very charming little town. The hotel grounds are just like botanic gardens, the air is fresh, and you get a mutitude of wild birds for company. The pool is cool and deep, and relaxing. Honestly, great value for money.
Laetitia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A truly peaceful and spacious retreat when there were no conference bookings. Quiet and isolated but within reasonable range of towns and services. Good Basic accommodation and friendly staff.
Loris, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is isolated & far from the shops but very relaxed. We came from a wedding event & drove back in the dark thru the winding road but it was a pleasant drive. You are in the heart of nature. Plenty of walking tracks. There's a water fall nearby. The Dandenong Botanical Garden is also close by (drive). We'll be coming back to this property time & again. Highly recommended 👌
Gregory D, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful gardens & loved the spring flowers & seeing the bunnies. Was well located for visiting the Dandenong villages
Marcelle, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

the grounds are beautiful
Michelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I had a room with all the facilities I needed, plus coffee available all day in dining room. It was a very good price for my needs.
Janet, 18-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A nice spot in the mountains, nice spot for access to local hiking trails. A good spot to wait out rainy weather during our stay. Friendly staff
Harold, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a conference centre. It has clean rooms with queen bed and ensuite. A nice quiet stay for me, a single traveller.
Bruce, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very small bathroom, Bed just comfortable
Val, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location was delightful. A shelf and a clothes hook or two in the bathroom would help a lot.
Ronald, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely property and grounds. A bit dated, but the room was sufficient for our needs. Bed was hard and had two singles pushed together (to make a king). Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat there but the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Fleur, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely modern conference center on dirt road. Quiet, beautiful birds. Large screen TV with fireplace in community room. Sweet staff.
Claudene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and in the middle of dense bush land
Nandkumar, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing staff. Very friendly and accommodating. They are set up as a conference centre. No fridges in the rooms if you want to keep things cool. Beautiful grounds.
Graham, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Panorama is in a very quiet, idyllic spot in the Dandenong Ranges. Our welcome was very pleasant and easy. We were shown our room, which turned out to have a faulty shower, with an alternative given immediately. The manager was very engaging and took us on a tour of the property, which has the primary function as a conference centre. The large central dining/lounge is comfortable and relaxing. The rooms are small, but clean. The bathrooms are quite small, but adequate for a short stay. The owners have only had the property for a few months, but are making significant improvements. This is a fantastic place to get away and relax if you want a total break. There are no shops within about five kilometres, but drinks are available at the motel. We were very surprised to return after a day out to find fresh towels and the bed made, something we did not expect on a daily basis, particularly for the reasonable price we were charged. Not too far from the burbs, but felt like a total bush experience, even to the deer passing through the bottom of the garden.
Neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant. Friendly, immaculate, warm. Excellent value for money. Superb gardens, beautifully maintained. It was a one-off trip to see family visiting from the US but would love to see it in the early spring. Only downside irrelevant - those of us from flat places found the mountain roads challenging.
Jenny, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The surroundings were beautiful and great facilities . We loved that The room itself was basic but good for the couple of nights we stayed. Could have had a fridge . Room was very cheap which was great Bathroom extremely small and hard to move around in though . We were disappointed that we weren’t able to pay for a buffet breakfast. We were told this by staff but saw this was available to other guests . A breakfast option may be something to look at for other guests not just big groups
Rose, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beautiful location, clean rooms, close to Olinda and Sassafras. Very handy for exploring the Dandenong Rangers. Staff are friendly. The communal lounge and Pool table were a great bonus. Downfalls - no fridge or microwave in room. We were also booked in the same night as a wedding party, so the after party took place in the rooms beside our's, as well as the courtyard beaide our window, so I was kept awake most of the night, which left me rather angry with a big day of driving and walking ahead of me.
Elaine, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Signage at entrance is poor as it has another name in large letters and then a small sign saying the panorama etc. very confusing. we drove past and then another km or so there was another sign that took us into the back. The setting is beautiful and quiet. lots of birdlife and rabbits. Dinner is very limited and served in lounge but understand there are other venues within driving distance. Rooms are clean, very small, no bar fridge. Staff are very friendly - polite and accommodating.
Fenella, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

This property was quite nice with beautiful grounds and our cabin was very comfortable, but TBH it was dead. We were there for 1 night and barely saw another guest. There was no restaurant open, and when we came back after having dinner in town, the whole place was deserted. Then when we went back to our cabin, the TV reception was not great, which is fine normally, as most places have smart TVs, and you can just login to your own Netflix. But these were old TVs, and we couldn't even do that. So, with 2 teens with me, we didn't have a lot of options. For almost $400 a night, I was expecting more from it.
Allison, 1-night trip