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- 8 Observatory Road, 3767 Mount Dandenong,
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Highlights
Parking directly at the property
Entirely smoke-free property
Air-conditioned public areas and rooms
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide
Sun-filled terrace
Parking directly at the propertyEntirely smoke-free propertyAir-conditioned public areas and roomsComplimentary wi-fi property-wideSun-filled terraceSituated atop Mount Dandenong, Observatory Cottages provides self-contained accommodations with scenic views of Port Phillip Bay. Each cottage includes a fireplace and a spa bath for added comfort. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The location is just a 5-minute stroll from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and a 10-minute walk to Mount Dandenong Lookout. It is conveniently located within a 65-minute drive from both Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport.
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.At Observatory Cottages, hen, stag, or similar parties are not accepted.
Ironbark Cottage Description, photos, price, amenities
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- heating,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- private entrance,
- work desk,
- fan,
- iron,
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket,
- air conditioning,
- sofa,
- seating area,
- feather pillow,
- fireplace
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- bathrobe,
- hairdryer,
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet,
- spa bath,
- slippers,
- shower cap,
- shampoo,
- bathtub or shower,
- private bathroom,
- conditioner
- flat-screen tv,
- radio,
- television (tv),
- dvd player,
- cd player
- toaster,
- wine glasses,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- full kitchen,
- dining table,
- bottled water,
- kitchenware,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- microwave,
- electric kettle,
- refrigerator,
- oven,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- wine or champagne (charges may apply),
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- barbecue grill,
- dining area,
- stovetop
- bed linen,
- towels/bed linen (extra charge if not standard),
- towels,
- alarm clock
- city view,
- patio,
- mountain view,
- view,
- garden view,
- balcony
- walk-in shower (no step),
- ground floor unit
- smoke detector
This cottage boasts a private backyard and a balcony overlooking Port Phillip Bay and surrounding suburbs. Guests can sit back in their double spa and watch the sun go down or just sit by the gas log fireplace. There is an 1880's antique bed with lace bedding and furnishings. The cottage has rich reds and wood paneling as well as cathedral ceilings.
Room size:
Ironbark Cottage - 37 m2
Bedroom 1 – Large bed (King size)
Max persons: 2 
Windsong Cottage Description, photos, price, amenities
- seating area,
- wardrobe/closet,
- fireplace,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- work desk,
- air conditioning,
- private entrance,
- fan,
- heating,
- bedside socket,
- mosquito net,
- iron,
- sofa,
- feather pillow
- bathtub or shower,
- private bathroom,
- slippers,
- toilet paper,
- conditioner,
- shampoo,
- bathrobe,
- toilet,
- shower cap,
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries,
- spa bath,
- hairdryer,
- shower
- cd player,
- flat-screen tv,
- dvd player,
- television (tv),
- radio
- toaster,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- barbecue grill,
- microwave,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- oven,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- electric kettle,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- stovetop,
- wine or champagne (charges may apply),
- dining table,
- refrigerator,
- dining area,
- bottled water,
- kitchenware,
- wine glasses,
- full kitchen
- towels/bed linen (extra charge if not standard),
- towels,
- bed linen,
- alarm clock
- view,
- patio,
- mountain view,
- garden view,
- balcony
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
- smoke detector
Set on top of a lush green lawn, this single level cottage boasts views of Port Phillip Bay and surrounding suburbs. There is a double spa bath and a private deck. Sit on the deck and have breakfast with the birds of the Yarra Ranges, or spend the day lazing in bed watching the bay.
Room size:
Windsong Cottage - 37 m2
Bedroom 1 – Large bed (King size)
Max persons: 2
Owls Croft Cottage Description, photos, price, amenities
- sofa,
- mosquito net,
- heating,
- seating area,
- bedside socket,
- fan,
- private entrance,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- fireplace,
- air conditioning,
- wardrobe/closet,
- feather pillow,
- work desk,
- iron
- bathrobe,
- shampoo,
- conditioner,
- bathtub or shower,
- spa bath,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shower cap,
- toilet,
- shower,
- slippers,
- body soap,
- private bathroom
- dvd player,
- flat-screen tv,
- radio,
- television (tv),
- cd player
- wine or champagne (charges may apply),
- toaster,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- full kitchen,
- bottled water,
- barbecue grill,
- stovetop,
- wine glasses,
- microwave,
- oven,
- electric kettle,
- refrigerator,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- dining table,
- dining area,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- kitchenware
- bed linen,
- towels/bed linen (extra charge if not standard),
- towels,
- alarm clock
- balcony,
- city view,
- garden view,
- mountain view,
- view,
- patio
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
- smoke detector
This cozy, self-contained cottage is situated at the front of the grounds. It is private and secluded with timber paneling as well as polished floorboards. There is a 4-post canopy bed and you can have a soak in the double spa bath overlooking the views and the gardens with your loved one. Sit on the porch and enjoy a hearty breakfast with the sounds of birds serenading or just simply stay indoors relax on the leather Chesterfield lounge with the warmth from the gas log fireplace having a glass of your favourite wine, reading a great book or watching a good movie.
Room size:
Owls Croft Cottage - 38 m2
Bedroom 1 – Large bed (King size)
Max persons: 2
Candlewick Cottage Description, photos, price, amenities
- private entrance,
- clothes rack,
- wardrobe/closet,
- iron,
- sofa,
- air conditioning,
- seating area,
- fireplace,
- heating,
- washing machine,
- work desk,
- baby cot/crib,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- fan,
- feather pillow,
- bedside socket,
- tumble dryer (for clothes)
- shower,
- conditioner,
- bathtub,
- shampoo,
- body soap,
- bathrobe,
- bathtub or shower,
- slippers,
- shower cap,
- private bathroom,
- complimentary toiletries,
- spa bath,
- toilet,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer
- cd player,
- radio,
- flat-screen tv,
- dvd player,
- television (tv)
- wine or champagne (charges may apply),
- high chair for children,
- bottled water,
- toaster,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- stovetop,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- dining table,
- full kitchen,
- wine glasses,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- refrigerator,
- kitchenware,
- electric kettle,
- microwave,
- barbecue grill,
- oven,
- dishwasher,
- dining area
- alarm clock,
- towels/bed linen (extra charge if not standard),
- towels,
- bed linen
- garden view,
- view,
- patio
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
- smoke detector
This cottage has 4 large bedrooms, polished floor boards throughout and there are 2 bathrooms, 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. There is also a country style fully equipped kitchen. A gas log fireplace is also included and the upstairs large living area can seat up to 8 guests with split system air-conditioning and both a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The living area has both garden and bay views. Please note that when booking for 4 guests, you will have access to 2 bedrooms only. When booking for 6 guests, you will have access to 3 bedrooms only and when booking for 8 guests, you will have access to all 4 bedrooms. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Room size:
Candlewick Cottage - 50 m2
Bedroom 1 – Large bed (King size)
Bedroom 2 – Large bed (King size)
Bedroom 3 – Double bed
Bedroom 4 – Double bed
Max persons: 6
Queen Suite Description, photos, price, amenities
- heating,
- fan,
- seating area,
- fireplace,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- work desk,
- iron,
- sofa,
- feather pillow,
- air conditioning,
- private entrance,
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket
- complimentary toiletries,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- toilet,
- shampoo,
- shower cap,
- shower,
- private bathroom,
- bathtub or shower,
- conditioner,
- spa bath,
- hairdryer,
- slippers,
- bathrobe
- radio,
- television (tv),
- dvd player,
- flat-screen tv,
- cd player
- refrigerator,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- dining area,
- electric kettle,
- kitchenware,
- barbecue grill,
- microwave,
- wine glasses,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- dining table,
- oven,
- full kitchen,
- stovetop,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- wine or champagne (charges may apply),
- toaster,
- bottled water
- towels,
- bed linen,
- alarm clock,
- towels/bed linen (extra charge if not standard)
- patio,
- view
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- walk-in shower (no step)
- smoke detector
Situated at the top of the property, Candlewick Suite has stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and surrounding night lights from the comfort of your 4-poster bed. You can enjoy a soak in the 2-person spa bath or watch your favourite movie. There is a gas log fireplace, courtyard garden and a full kitchen.
Room size:
Queen Suite - 42 m2
Bedroom 1 – Large bed (King size)
Max persons: 2
Choose your ideal room at Observatory Cottages
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Ironbark Cottage
- Windsong Cottage
- Owls Croft Cottage
- Queen Suite
- Candlewick Cottage
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, private parking area, wi-fi throughout the property
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Dining & bars
breakfast served in room
Pools, spa & wellness
full spa amenities
Transport & getting around
on-street parking
Reception & guest support
quick check-in/check-out, invoices available
Shared spaces for guests
access to hotel garden, outdoor terrace area, rooftop sun deck, patio/outdoor seating, designated picnic spot
Other property amenities
smoke-free rooms, in-room heating, entirely non-smoking property, individually controlled air conditioning, allocated smoking zone, standard key entry
Property safety & security
strategically placed smoke detectors, cctv surveillance in public areas
Security systems
staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible
Social distancing guidelines
seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, option to decline room cleaning services during stay
Food & drink safety
safe physical distancing in dining spaces, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.
Guest parking
Complimentary guest parking! Free parking is offered on site with both private and street parking options.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies
Check-inFrom 15:00 Until 23:30 hours
Check-outUntil 11:00 hours
Children and extra bedsChildren from 0 to 2 years old stay free of charge using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.
PetsPets are not permitted.
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