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You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Royal Mail Hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Cottage)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dunkeld is home to Royal Mail Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grampians National Park and Back Creek Nature Conservation Reserve, while Nerissa Major's Art Studio and Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre are cultural highlights. Dunkeld Arboretum and Dunkeld Arboretum Classic Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunkeld travel guide
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98 Parker Street,, Dunkeld, Victoria, 3294

What's nearby

  • Nerissa Major's Art Studio
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunkeld Community Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunkeld Arboretum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dunkeld Racecourse
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Glenthompson Station
    14 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    179 min drive

Restaurants

  • Parker Street Project
    1 min walk
  • Little Brick House Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Izzy's Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Wickens at the Royal Mail Hotel
    3 min walk
  • The Old Bakery
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parker Street Project

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 55 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of AUD 55.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: AUD 55.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 55 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Mail Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Royal Mail Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of AUD 55.00 per stay and a fee of AUD 55 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

Where is Royal Mail Hotel located?

Situated in Dunkeld, this hotel is steps from Nerissa Major's Art Studio, Dunkeld Community Park, and Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre. Dunkeld Arboretum and Dunkeld Arboretum Classic Labyrinth are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Royal Mail Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one night at Mt Sturgeon one-bedroom cottage, it's a beautiful property with a great view of Mt Sturgeon. Comfortable bed, but the pillow was too firm for me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
最高の立地のコテッジ！自然の中での一泊でした。 すぐ前には羊の放牧地では沢山の羊がおり、周りを気にしない場所で暖炉有る部屋で静かな夜を過ごしました シャワーだけでなく、バスタブが有ればなお良かったと思いました。。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roomy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Dunkeld stop over

Lovely spot to stop over on a trip from Melbourne to Adelaide. Parker Street restaurant very impressive. Great food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This Royal Mail truly Delivers.

Situated in the shadow of Mt. Sturgeon The Royal Mail Hotel offers a choice of accommodation to suit all type of visitors. On a recent trip I stayed in the One Bedroom Apartment and it was more like a home. An abundance of space over two levels and simply yet adequately furnished to make it feel like home away from home. The Garden Cottages are more compact but still very, very roomy. Duikelt is small but there are a few options for food, from breakfast to dinner. If you don't want to leave the Royal Mail grounds then I highly recommend the onsite casual dining restaurant, the Parker St Project. Don't let 'causal dining' fool you - the menu is intriguing, and the food excellent. Wiht an extensive drinks list you really are spoilt for choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic two day stay at the royal Mail, couldn't fault anything, all staff warm, helpful and passionate about their job. Food inventive utilising local produce, all delicious especially the duck. An extremely relaxing two day stay .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a short break .Accomadation good walks fantastic food and staff . Recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy cottage stunning backdrop

Warm, cosy cottage with open fireplace, wonderful bed and great breakfast hamper. Had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay and eat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very welcoming. The room was beautiful and we enjoyed the view of the Grampians. We dined in the restaurant and staff were great and the food delicious. We would happily return for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely but pricey

The hotel specifically was very nice but feel wasnt deserving of a $245 p/n stay. Maybe $200...but that was just our thoughts. Had a meal across the road and it was og high quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful surprise in grampian country

I was looked after very well by all the staff and the food was to die for, and , all of this in a small village in country Victoria, miles from Melbourne and Adelaide. If one person can create this dream imagine what could be done with small country towns if people of similar circumstances did likewise. It creates employment, encourages tourism and prevents these towns from becoming ghost towns, I will be back , with my wife and a few friends , to enjoy the experience all over again. Miguel Zalapa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent except not having any ice for our room and the staff asked us to go across the street and ask the cafe if they had ice. The cafe didn't have ice either. The staff and wait staff were fantastic especially Myriam and Kate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stop along the way

Great stay across the road from the Royal Mail Hotel. The restaurant was terrific and really good value too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel amazing scenery

Have stayed at Royal Mail periodically over the past 18 years. Love the scenic outlook. Rooms comfortable but a bit tied. Dining at Parkers an amazing experience. Staff excellent. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a recommendation for this hotel. On our way to South Australia was this the perfect place. Dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

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Well Worth It

The hotel was pleasant; the purpose of the stay was to dine at the hotel's restaurant. The restaurant was worth every penny, even if we did need lots of pennies. We compare the hotel's restaurant favourably against the Berowra Waters Inn on the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney. Being at the foot of the Grampians was a nice scenic addition.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Great

Lovely stay with the exception of road noise through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Angela

The staff were very friendly and helpful, they offered a free lift from our rooms to the restaurant and back. They were very informative about the local area. An absolute delight. I had never been to the Grampians, I highly recommend them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great starting point for trips into the Grampians,the coast is close as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in one of the cottages over the road from the main hotel and restaurant. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the hotel is central to this small town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant stay for w/end away.

From the fine dining on the Friday night at Parker street Project, to the lovely stay in the stone cottage, it was just a beautiful experience all round! Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Dunkeld

The Royal Mail Hotel cottages we stayed in . Comfy bed. Great shower and Australian body wash and shampoos. Beautiful open fire on a cooler night. Magnificent views. Sensational food and service in the bistro.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem at Dunkeld

Wonderful,quiet location set in amazing surroundings. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Not what you would expect to find out here.c

This hotel was recommended by a friend,and boy talk about a surprise,this was not what we were expecting in the middle of nowhere, as it turns out the atmosphere, service and cuisine was like being in any 5 star hotel in melbourne that we have stayed at,job well done to all.