Observatory Cottages

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

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About this property

Located at the top of Mount Dandenong, Observatory Cottages offers self-contained cottages with views of Port Phillip Bay. Guests enjoy rooms with a fireplace and a spa bath. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Observatory Cottages is a 5-minute walk from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and a 10-minute walk from Mount Dandenong Lookout. It is within a 65-minute drive of both Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport. All air-conditioned cottages offer a fully equipped kitchen and a dining/ lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. They feature ironing facilities and an outdoor dining area. The en suite bathroom has free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony, wired Internet or a washing machine.Guests can prepare a meal on their private BBQ.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Melanie
Australia Australia
“The cottage was lovely, cosy and warm. The ambiance of the gas’s log fire created that ideal romantic evening.”
Jacqui
Australia Australia
“I love that you feel like your alone in the middle of nowhere even though it’s near town”
Tathra
Australia Australia
“The whole experience was absolutely perfect! Peaceful, Romantic and Serene and surrounded by nature. We had the most wonderful 10th Wedding Anniversary weekend. Absolutely magical. My husband and I fell in love with the whole place and cannot wait...”
Danielle
Australia Australia
“Privacy, very welcoming, the morning bird visitors”
Caroline
Australia Australia
“Such a wonderful cottage with fantastic ambience and fitted out with everything you could possibly want. The big spa bath, the cosy gas log fire, the well appointed kitchen and the comfy bed. Everything was perfect and the location is great too...”
Brenda
Australia Australia
“The location. The cottage was warm and comfortable.”
Dr
Australia Australia
“Was an amazing night , I found the cottage had so much space and the bed was remarkably comfortable. I did feed the wild birds which was a new experience 🤩😁”
Jane
Australia Australia
“Surroundings Compact, had most things we needed Hot tub”
Adrian
Australia Australia
“Location was awesome with great views. Room looked great and was nice and clean, the heating made it comfortable considering the cold weather.”
Phoebe
Singapore Singapore
“The old vintage & cottagey feel of the unit. The breakfast was great. Staff was very helpful & attentive. We were very appreciative of the staff who came in the rain to help us with one of the blinds which got stucked. We had enjoyed our 3 nights...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Observatory Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Observatory Cottages in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that extra beds are only suitable for 12 to 16 year olds.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.