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Panorama Retreat & Resort

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Property entrance
Front of property
The Cottage | View from room
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Panorama Retreat & Resort in Kalorama balances comfort with nature. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before the outdoor pool. The lobby fireplace offers a cozy spot, while tennis courts and meeting rooms complete the amenities.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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The Cottage | View from room

The Cottage

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Standard King Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Queen Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior King Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
180 Olinda Creek Road, Kalorama, VIC, 3766

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Olinda Falls - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mooroolbark Station - 14 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York on Lilydale - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paperbark Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Panorama Retreat & Resort

Hotel near Dandenong Ranges National Park
A garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a conference center are just a few of the amenities provided at Panorama Retreat & Resort. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.35 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.35 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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
The seasonal pool will be open from October to March
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

CountryPlace Hotel Kalorama
CountryPlace Kalorama
CountryPlace Hotel
CountryPlace
Panorama Retreat Resort
Panorama Retreat & Kalorama
Panorama Retreat & Resort Hotel
Panorama Retreat & Resort Kalorama
Panorama Retreat & Resort Hotel Kalorama

Frequently asked questions

Does Panorama Retreat & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Panorama Retreat & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panorama Retreat & Resort located?

Located in Kalorama, this hotel is steps from Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Olinda Falls and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Panorama Retreat & Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mubeen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
need a better late check in so the phone operator knows where the key box is Otherwise fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DOMINIC SAVIO

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens & loved the spring flowers & seeing the bunnies. Was well located for visiting the Dandenong villages
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small bathroom, Bed just comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Very friendly and accommodating. They are set up as a conference centre. No fridges in the rooms if you want to keep things cool. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This property was quite nice with beautiful grounds and our cabin was very comfortable, but TBH it was dead. We were there for 1 night and barely saw another guest. There was no restaurant open, and when we came back after having dinner in town, the whole place was deserted. Then when we went back to our cabin, the TV reception was not great, which is fine normally, as most places have smart TVs, and you can just login to your own Netflix. But these were old TVs, and we couldn't even do that. So, with 2 teens with me, we didn't have a lot of options. For almost $400 a night, I was expecting more from it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The customer service from staff was great and I cannot fault but a few things to note. On booking we weren’t notified that access was via a dirt road. The breakfast inclusion was disappointing with only cereal, toast and fruit, not hot food. We opted for twin beds and when we moved one we were horrified by the thick dust under the bed that had clearly not been cleaned for months, the shower door did not close and there was an awful smell coming from drain. Our handle on the door broke and locked us inside the room but thankfully staff acted quickly. Disappointed that there was not even a small fridge in the room to keep a bottle of water cold. Pool was a comfortable temperature but needed a really good clean and no lines marked on the tennis courts.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is isolated & far from the shops but very relaxed. We came from a wedding event & drove back in the dark thru the winding road but it was a pleasant drive. You are in the heart of nature. Plenty of walking tracks. There's a water fall nearby. The Dandenong Botanical Garden is also close by (drive). We'll be coming back to this property time & again. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet stay. Small and dated room but ok for what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Drukshini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked 1 overnight stay and checked-in around 8 pm on Saturday. Reception had closed by 4 pm and my room key was sitting on the counter in an envelope with my name on the outside. The facility actually has a locked after-hours room key safe, but, this was not used instead. This felt very unsafe to me. The ground floor was extremely noisy with the other customers pacing back and forth and shouting in the courtyard. A very disruptive place. I wouldn't stay here again. I left the next morning at 6 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very tired and in need of a refresh. The lights are dim and some power points have been blanked off. The TV and supplementary heating barely work. This gives the feeling of cheap and mean management.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were noisy and weirdly the tv only had abc channels. There was also an odd rule about no alcohol bought into the rooms, which if you had it then it would be taken from you. There was no kettle either and the shower door came off the rails. Also the walls were paper thin and could hearing everyone coughing and snoring. Plus the ducted heating was not able to be controlled via individual rooms so it was on all night, coming on and off every couple of minutes. Overall it made sleep impossible and I had a very uncomfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a room with all the facilities I needed, plus coffee available all day in dining room. It was a very good price for my needs.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Loris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A truly peaceful and spacious retreat when there were no conference bookings. Quiet and isolated but within reasonable range of towns and services. Good Basic accommodation and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The surroundings were beautiful and great facilities . We loved that The room itself was basic but good for the couple of nights we stayed. Could have had a fridge . Room was very cheap which was great Bathroom extremely small and hard to move around in though . We were disappointed that we weren’t able to pay for a buffet breakfast. We were told this by staff but saw this was available to other guests . A breakfast option may be something to look at for other guests not just big groups
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the price

We booked a superior double room and, for $206, expected much more. The room was small, and the blind barely blocked out any light. In the bathroom, a sign stated the fan wasn’t installed, which led to foggy mirrors, and the lighting was poor. The mounted TV was very small, and there wasn’t even a fridge in the room—just a shared mini fridge in the dining area, which was already full. The bed was uncomfortable, the quilt was thin with only a light blanket, and the top of the cover was open right near our faces. The dining area had a decent deck and a fully stocked bar, including a commercial coffee machine, but the bar was closed (Saturday). Our booking confirmation stated that reception closed at 6 pm, but at 3:20 pm, we received a text advising that it would close at 4 pm, with our key left in an envelope on the counter. When we arrived just after 4, another guest was confused about the process, and we helped him and directed him to his room as there were no staff members available. The gardens and free water were the only positives, which is the only reason we’re giving 2 stars. Super disappointed—especially as the name suggests it’s a resort and retreat, which, in our view, it certainly wasn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a beautiful setting in bushland. Getting there and finding the exact location of the property was confusing as it was advertised as Panorama Resort and Retreat but we drove quite a long way out of our way and had to turn back down a narrow dirt road as the property still had a former sign on it that read 'Country Retreat'. This time we wasted trying to find it resulted in us being late for my niece's wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and grounds. A bit dated, but the room was sufficient for our needs. Bed was hard and had two singles pushed together (to make a king). Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat there but the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay with beautiful mountains.

Panorama Retreat & Resort is located in the beautiful mountains, but my room was very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern conference center on dirt road. Quiet, beautiful birds. Large screen TV with fireplace in community room. Sweet staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our needs. Staff accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jewel

Liked: Staff & service
If weather had been fine might have been a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicky our waitress was amazing and a great hostess.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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