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Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5 star property
Escape to nature at this peaceful haven. Connect over snacks at the manager’s reception or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace.

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Reception
Children's play area - indoor
Family Room
Sports bar
Sports bar
Near Dandenong Ranges National Park, Dorset Gardens Hotel offers a charming retreat with a daily manager's reception and lush garden. Relax on the sunny terrace, stay connected with in-room WiFi or take advantage of laundry facilities and free self parking.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Five Bedroom Apartment

Five Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Toaster
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
335 Dorset Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136

What's nearby

  • Eastland - 7 min drive
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 9 min drive
  • Olinda Falls - 15 min drive
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 15 min drive
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 47 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 52 min drive
  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 16 min drive
  • Dandenong Station - 22 min drive
  • Melbourne Menzies Creek Station - 24 min drive
  • Croydon Station - 18 min walk
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Dainton Taphouse Croydon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dorset Gardens Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arndale Seafood Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Twisted Zest Cafe and Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Asta's Tandoor Indian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Dorset Gardens Hotel

When you stay at Dorset Gardens Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dandenong Ranges National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 8:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Please proceed to the bar in the gaming room]
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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Required at check-in

    • Credit 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
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Off-site

    • Free area shuttle within 5 km
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bingo
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1967
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Toaster
  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon
Dorset Gardens Hotel
Dorset Gardens Croydon
Dorset Gardens
Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon, Victoria, Australia
Dorset Gardens Hotel Motel
Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon
Dorset Gardens Hotel Motel Croydon

Frequently asked questions

Does Dorset Gardens Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dorset Gardens Hotel 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.

Are pets allowed at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Dorset Gardens Hotel and nearby?

Dorset Gardens Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dorset Gardens Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Dorset Gardens Hotel like?

Dorset Gardens Hotel is in Croydon, a short 12-minute walk from Ripple Dandenongs Massage Day Spa and Beauty.

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Dorset Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Apart from noisy guests next door, stay was fine.Would definetly stay again.
Raymond, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a very pleasant stay. Nice clean and tidy well kept rooms and grounds and easy to get food at the pub not even a minutes walk away from the rooms.
Mishay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

served the purpose
It was reasonable for our needs as an overnight stay as I had to put mycar in for a service on new years eve and we did not have to worry bout traffic in the morning to get the car there by 8sm
Russell, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was spacious with everything you need bed, ensuite, a table and chairs as well as a couch and comfortable, would recommend the units there
kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are older but very clean, spacious & had everything you need for a short stay. Rooms are at the back of the property so no traffic, restaurant or sports bar noise, it was very quiet. Would stay again.
Kellie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a very pleasant over night experience and we would certainly recommend it again. Even though it was not a modern motel it was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Marion, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean standard room
Maree, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thanks for a good stay
Jesse, 17-night trip

8/10 Very good

The restaurant staff are brilliant and very welcoming and the food was lovely.
shane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay
Damen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

room was very old
michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good basic service,, not too expensive,, but clean and all facilities in working order.
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a function at Dorset Gardens, just had to walk back to the room. It was great. Thanks
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place i stayed awhile, only thing can fault is tv doesent have HD so its showing age if you could call it fault .next door was dinning and pokies .back at motel heaps parking ,clean and quiet and was on special rate ,too good 👍
ralph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was quiet even though it was on a busy road and with other people staying around us. The room was clean and staff fantastic. It will be our “to go” when visiting family.
Sharn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic accommodation but perfect for what we needed. Near to shops and very friendly staff.
Gemma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Noise of patrons returning to their rooms after hours.
Damo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Peter, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Served my purpose of room for the night, although she is getting a bit older.
Fiona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The rooms were very old but otherwise good value.
Arthur, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is good, big and clean.
Margie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the pub
warren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Will book again
My family will stay again next time we need accomodation in the area.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were great, food was excellent, the rooms are small but functional and clean. More like a resort than a Hotel
Noel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Worth a visit
This is my second stay at Dorset Gardens and would book here again when in the eastern part of Melbourne
1-night trip