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Lakeside Retreat & Business

3.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse in Melbourne with free parking

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Lakeside Retreat & Business offers a serene escape near Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Guests love the garden setting and outdoor terrace with nature's sounds. Amenities include in-room WiFi, luggage storage, meeting facilities, and express check-in.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Eros Cres, Cranbourne West, VIC, 3977

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Cranbourne Racecourse - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - 13 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Fountain Gate Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Monash University - 24 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lynbrook Station - 6 min drive
  • Somerville Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bill Cranbourne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Banqueta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Okami - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Retreat & Business

Guesthouse near Cranbourne Racecourse
Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Lakeside Retreat & Business provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Communal kitchens, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat & Business pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat & Business?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat & Business?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat & Business?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat & Business located?

Located in Cranbourne West, this guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cranbourne Racecourse and within 9 mi (15 km) of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and Seaford Pier. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and Dandenong Plaza are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Lakeside Retreat & Business Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location in a modern area and only a few minutes from an excellent shopping centre. Whole experience was easy and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brendon was really helpful with everything down to the last minute.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house, amenities and room were immaculately clean.There were all that I needed for a one stay available.The host was very helpful with answering questions and any other help needed.Highly recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brendon was a fantastic host. Room and all facilities were clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have enjoyed my little stay. The whole place is tidey and clean inside out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service provided and excellent room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet nice owner easy to find property Great parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

timothy

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

Clean, comfortable and value for money

Room was very comfortable and warm. Facilities were spotless! Was impressed at the value for money this stay provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was so welcoming - I was very late to arrive. Convenient to where I needed to be. Bed was so comfortable, home was warm and very clean. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice and clean place to stay will definitely stay again next time I’m down that way
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented, clean and friendly. Basic service with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities but does have access to meeting area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have now stayed here twice. Brendan is very friendly, courteous and helpful. He went above and beyond to return some property I leaf behind. The house is modern and spacious and the facilities are excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Venue exceptionally maintained. Best kept secret... Will be back again! Thanks to Brendon too he is an amazing manager! All over it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in accomodation of this sort. I was made to feel very comfortable on arrival which made for a pleasant stay. Lovely immaculate property with a great bed and host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and welcoming. The robe and slippers were a nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean and safe. A well-managed business that goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is comfortable. Very reasonably priced and only a 5-10 minute drive to the CBD of Cranbourne. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazingly immaculate property. Access to a business area, with all amenities for conducting personal business. A lovely room - great quality linen and so very professional in standard. Chocolates and a thank you note were left - such personal touches, make this a great place to stay. Quiet and comfortable - I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, very clean and comfortable place to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

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