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Cottages at Monreale

Property class: 4
4-star cottage near Dandenong Ranges National Park

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A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and a small house with a covered porch.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a bed with a nightstand.
A green house with a porch, surrounded by autumn foliage and a stone pathway.
A room with a bathtub, a bottle of champagne, and three lit candles on a wooden bench.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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81 The Crescent, Olinda, VIC, 3787
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alfred Nicolas Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Olinda stay.At this Olinda cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Dandenongs and Alfred Nicolas Gardens. Dandenong Ranges National Park and Sherbrooke Picnic Ground are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Alfred Nicolas Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cream at Sassafras - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sherbrooke Picnic Ground - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station - 7 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • Babaji's Kerala Kitchen
  • ‪Miss Marple's Tea Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cork On Cook’s Corner - ‬4 min drive
  • Grumbling Goose

About this property

Cottages at Monreale

4-star cottage near Dandenong Ranges National Park
Cottages at Monreale offers its guests spa services, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Melbourne cottage is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Cottages at Monreale offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 20 to 50 for adults, and AUD 20 to 50 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the cottage before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cottages at Monreale Olinda
Cottages Monreale House
Cottages Monreale House Sassafras
Cottages Monreale Sassafras
Monreale Cottages
Cottages Monreale Sassafras, Victoria, Australia
Cottages at Monreale Cottage
Cottages at Monreale Cottage Olinda

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottages at Monreale to the airport?

Cottages at Monreale is 36.2 mi (52-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottages at Monreale have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cottages at Monreale.

Does Cottages at Monreale offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Cottages at Monreale, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 20 and 50 for adults, AUD 20 and 50 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cottages at Monreale?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cottages at Monreale?

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

Is there free parking at Cottages at Monreale?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Cottages at Monreale have a pool?

Cottages at Monreale does not have a pool.

Does Cottages at Monreale have a spa?

This cottage doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Cottages at Monreale to downtown Melbourne?

Cottages at Monreale is 22.2 mi away from Melbourne.

Cottages at Monreale Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing retreat, everything you need with no interruptions. Will stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location! A beautiful cosy cottage hidden in the trees. A little difficult to get the shower setting right, but not a deterrent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

CR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a really beautiful and relaxing cottage.. the neighboring cottages were noisy at times and there was no hot water. I think for $500 per night there should be hot water!! Otherwise all good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
(Note: we chose to leave the property prior to our check-out date, and will not seek a refund) Our party of 2 booked the 'Cottage, 2 bedrooms (Magnolia)' which is listed as containing 1 king bed and 1 queen bed. Two rooms were what we needed, so the listing was perfect. Unfortunately, the listing is not accurate. According to the correspondence with the listed mobile phone number, 'the additional bedroom is not available when only 2 guests are staying. We can provide the 2nd bedroom for an additional $50.' There was nobody on the site to assist with our situation, and reception is only available for Telstra phones (Optus has poor or no reception). Some other notes - the owners request your address, contact details and check-in time immediately after confirming your booking, and will not provide check-in information until you have done so. Accessibility is tricky, as the cottage is at the top of several gradual flights of stairs from the car park. There are also a couple of steps up to the master bedroom, and one step down to the bathroom. We noticed other additional charges for not washing dishes, and the provided firewood would have lasted perhaps one night. The shower runs the gamut of hot to cold and back. The guest book with the wifi password was hidden under the television. We are residents in the area, and are proud to say that the Dandenongs are an amazing area to visit in Melbourne. Please be wary of this property, and I hope that the information above helps.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was beautiful we lost power on our first night for about an hour, we were not given enough breakfast provisions for the 2 night stay, we were told we could ask for more but had no phone reception. On the second day we discovered we were without hot water at 7.30 pm by the time we realised we had an email response it was after 10pm and stated it was too late, we were ready for bed. The tap to the spa was also continuously running. We were not advised where the hot water service was to check it or where we could turn off the water mains. We expected someone would be sent first thing in the morning to fix things, it did not occur. We could not shower and had to boil the kettle to do the dishes. I have sent a few emails with no response and requested for some sort of compensation for our inconvenience. I waited for a response prior to completing the review, but still nothing. Due to the poor customer service I could not recommend this property unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful retreat

Most enjoyable retreat in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, near Sassafras and a short drive from Ferntree Gully.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bad service

Lovely cottage but service is appalling!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at Lyrebird and the amenities are great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the Tranquility cottage. Absolutely loved the fire place. very cosy. We loved the loft bed-room and the peaceful 'feel' of the cottage. Met my expectation of homely, cosy, private and quiet. Loved that we could take our mini-dachshund fur-child. Loved how the place was tucked in amongst the trees. Only downsides: we couldn't get take away delivered ( so just simply plan ahead), and the spa water from the tap came out slightly muddy... maybe because it is tank water? we weren't sure.. All in all, I just loved our stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing experience

The pots were not cleaned properly which needed a scourer to get it cleaned. The non stick fry pan had rust marks and was not usuable as it was also had built up grime which could not be cleaned even if it washed. The oven and stove hobs had built on grime which was not acceptable. Message was sent to the owner and they asked if we had cleaned the pots before using them which is not acceptable. Guests should not have to scrub pots before they use them. A request for a partial refund was requested but no response. They did indicate that they would send the cleaner while we were out but no one attended to these issues and a replacement fry pan was not provided when asked. The response was along the lines that they could not see a problem even though the photos I sent were clear. Overall property was a little run down and dated with chipped skirting boards, windows were dirty, sofa bed mattress had rust stains, faded carpet in areas, drapes were worn and dirty and chipped handles on cupboards.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recomend. Beautiful area an perfect cottages
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liz

Liked: Staff & service

nestled amongst the trees.

We stayed in the Lyrebird cottage. It didn't overly impress us although the bed was comfy and clean. This cottage didn't have views so perhaps I booked the wrong one. We were disappointed with only one firelighter as our fire went out while in the spa. Breakfast wasn't much to write home about either with only 2 pieces of bread for 2 adults...most b&b's have a small loaf of bread. Disappointed with he TV reception could only get Channel 10,1 and SBS. Also had a big problem with the shower, when you turned cold on with hot the hot would cut out.. To cold a morning for a cold shower. On the up side the area is beautiful and when did have a pleasant nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Filepe

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Cozy - not Lux

Pleasing property but oversold on line - we had power issues and can slow response from management. Arrive 5ish lost power at 5:30pm - no power no water and no toilet as all water runs on pumps and with three children under 10 - hard work. Were advise power back around 1AM but was back at 10PM when all had gone to sleep. For the price of a night we found the property well under our expectations and no manuals on the cottage. After power came back on the spa started to come on - i would turn it off and 10 min later it would come on again - we almost woke up the children and left - i went outside and found the power and turned it off manually after 1/2 hour
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful location

Beautiful location but that is all. Way to expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay only thing no bacon or cooking oil lucky we had friends in another cottage to borrow some.lol nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful spot

Appreciated the privacy, loved the property, needed more access to firewood & there was a issue with the hot water on only one morning. Overall very enjoyable, have recommended to others
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matrgaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Will come back definitely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful spt!

Fantastic accomdation. Highly recommend will be back for sure ☺☺☺
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice greenery

Not enough clean food choices in the area Hotel breakfast was devine though fresh ingredients
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quiet set of cottages hugged in rainforest

Pleasant stay. Enjoyed the location, and the tranquility. Hostess was polite and unobtrusive which was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Smacka

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location but some flaws

Hot water service could not handle the spa. The hot water was literally dribbling out. We eventually had a half-full spa kept warm with the kettle. Also they don't give you enough firewood (5 bits) and try to charge an exhorbitant amount ($40 for another 5 pieces) for more otherwise you have to go and get your own! Never seen anything like it before. Other than that it was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice resort for nature lovers.

We had a good stay at the resort. The kids were excited to be near the nature.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

COSIMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean, friendly and luxuriant

Very welcoming and warm atmosphere. Cheryl very friendly and cheerful. Very helpful. One of the welcoming and friendliest places I have been for a while.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay

Beautiful cottage, lovely owner, we had a very relaxing time in a beautiful setting
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a romantic getaway

My girlfriend and I stayed in the Steeple cottage, which had the perfect balance of space and cosiness. Great to have a little kitchen, and the candles by the bath were a beautiful touch. The reception staff were friendly and helpful, and seemed to get a kick out of having a Goth couple stay the night.