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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Private spa pool
  • Self-parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
The current price is AU$524
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

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8 Observatory Road, Mount Dandenong, VIC, 3767
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the area

Melbourne

Mount Dandenong, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this cottage. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Gemco Community Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Ripple Dandenongs Massage Day Spa and Beauty. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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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
  • Singleton Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 16 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪York on Lilydale - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Bistro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Observatory Cottages

Massage/treatment rooms, laundry facilities and express check-in are available at this smoke-free cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and barbecues are on-site. The cottage boasts a private hot tub and a fireplace, while offering a washer/dryer and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a jetted bath, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers Hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Observatory Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Observatory Cottages?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Observatory Cottages on 14 May 2026 start from AU$524, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Observatory Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Observatory Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Observatory Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Observatory Cottages located?

Located in Mount Dandenong, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Dandenong Ranges National Park, William Ricketts Sanctuary and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong. Dandenongs and Tree Fern Gully Track are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Observatory Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hubby and I have been coming here now for 21 years and this little oasis is a great getaway to completely unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very clean and great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
check in was easy and the property was excellent with all the amenities Easy parking & great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the serenity and surrounding nature.. great place for a quiet getaway complete ammenities also provided bread with bacon and eggs in the fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent

Easy checkin, geeat stay all round, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
On a late night whim we booked the cottage. It was truly a magical experience. Very grateful that we could book with just a few hours notice online. Instructions sent were great, and the cottage exactly what we hoped for - quiet, secluded, lots of privacy, and bird life (thank you for the bird seed, that was pretty much the ultimate!!). The entire place is just amazing! Love the owl touches and everything about the cottage! Incredibly romantic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage suited our needs perfectly, plenty of room for two couples and kids, fully equipped kitchen, laundry & bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Neat clean. Plenty of space for group bookings. Lovely quiet spot with nice outdoor areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veena

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was amazing, clean and had everything we needed. Was surprised to see extras such as breakfast supplied. Was fantastic.. Will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved that it was completely private and quiet. The view from our porch was incredible. We wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kunal

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Going to start off by saying that when you advertise a cottage in the middle of peak summer then you should ensure that at the very least the aircon is working. The place felt like a furnace the moment we stepped in and when we switched on the aircon it was not working. I promptly messaged about it hoping someone would come and fix it next day. We were staying for 2 nights only. The first night was unbearable. Kids woke up in the middle of the night as the upstairs rooms were very very hot. So had to do some make shift arrangement in the room at the ground floor. Unfortunately nothing was done next day, which was not a public holiday. So we left in the evening and did not complete our stay. Lucky for us we live in Victoria so travel was not an issue. On top of it, the wifi was also not working when we arrived and only started working late at night after my initial complaint. All in all, we will not be staying here ever. A complete waste of money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it. Very romantic, very cosy and quiet. Would like to try in the summer too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Unfortunately, there were a number of issues that affected our experience. The lamp beside the bed was not working, and the bathroom light was hanging out, which was both inconvenient and concerning. We also found that a pill box had been left in a drawer, which suggests the room was not thoroughly checked prior to our arrival. Lots of dust behind the bed was not good for my allergies. In addition, there was no milk provided, the kitchen had limited plates and cutlery, and there was no spa bath soap available. The photos advertised a breakfast pack, however this was not provided during our stay. Prior to arrival, I contacted you regarding an early check-in but did not receive any response. We also attempted to contact you during our stay and again received no reply, which was disappointing. Finally, as this stay was to celebrate our 4-year anniversary, we were hoping for some form of personal touch or acknowledgment, especially given the way the accommodation is presented online. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Overall, these issues meant the experience did not meet our expectations or align with what was advertised. I would appreciate your response to these concerns and clarification regarding how this can be addressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful rustic cabins walking distance to sky high
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Parking was a bit tight
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
great cottage (owl) garden needs attention plus path lights should be installed between cottage and driveway . Looking the door from the inside very hard but besides all that we are staying again soon, cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020