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Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5 star property
Nature retreat offers peaceful moments with daily manager's reception for socializing and a sun-drenched terrace perfect for quiet afternoons

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Dorset Gardens Hotel, near Dandenong Ranges National Park, offers a charming escape with garden views. Guests enjoy complimentary snacks at the daily reception, an outdoor terrace, in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and free parking.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Five Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Croydon, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Dorset Gardens Hotel is in the suburbs and near a metro station. SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Rochford Wines Yarra Valley are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dandenong Ranges National Park and William Ricketts Sanctuary. Don't miss out on a visit to Puffing Billy Steam Train. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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335 Dorset Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136

What's nearby

  • The Public Brewery featuring signage and flowers
    The Public Brewery
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Australia - Dandenong Ranges, Dandenongs are a set of low mountain ranges, Mount Dandenong, east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. National Park
    Dandenong Ranges National Park
    8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Puffing Billy vintage steam train
    Puffing Billy Steam Train
    18 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Ripple Dandenongs Massage Day Spa and Beauty
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Eastfield Dog Park
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station
    16 min drive
  • Croydon Station
    18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dainton Taphouse Croydon
    16 min walk
  • Dorset Gardens Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Cafe Zingers
    16 min walk
  • Subway
    16 min walk
  • Jolly Miller Cafe
    2 min drive

About this property

Dorset Gardens Hotel

Motel near Dandenong Ranges National Park
Located close to Eastland and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Dorset Gardens Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, 1 meeting room, and wedding services
  • A TV in the lobby, a billiards/pool table, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 8:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Please proceed to the bar in the gaming room]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon
Dorset Gardens Hotel
Dorset Gardens Croydon
Dorset Gardens
Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon, Victoria, Australia
Dorset Gardens Hotel Motel
Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon
Dorset Gardens Hotel Motel Croydon

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Gardens Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Dorset Gardens Hotel located?

Located in Croydon, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eastland, Dandenong Ranges National Park, and William Ricketts Sanctuary. Olinda Falls and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong are also within 9 mi (15 km). Croydon Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Dorset Gardens Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 747 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy room plenty of tea/ coffee & good aircon. Although showing age but still good. Bistro meals v/good Highly recommend Friendly Staff to go with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Clean room and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were all lovely, rooms were big and comfy, great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its clean nice to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Peisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a very family friendly venue. The restaurant features an extensive menu with lots of dietary options and a great kids menu. As no breakfast is available on site it would have been great to have a toaster or microwave wave in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and accommodating staff and decent prices
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

alana j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great budget option. Room was very clean. Food in the restaurant was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money and perfect for somewhere to stay while working in the area. Bistro meals were a little pricey but the food was good and the serving was generous. The rooms were spotlessly clean and the bed was comfortable however the motel in general could do with renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was clean,comfortable and conveniently locsted within walking distance to shops and train station. Room was spacious with adequate facilities and amenities. Rooms are looking tired and need refurbishing. Dining area is spacious, meals are generous and delivered promptly. Great cooking and serving team.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was central to my appointments and great food at the Hotel. Also the room was reasonably priced as I am on a budget and can’t afford expensive accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mishay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay. Nice clean and tidy well kept rooms and grounds and easy to get food at the pub not even a minutes walk away from the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant staff are brilliant and very welcoming and the food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair price in the location we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic accommodation but perfect for what we needed. Near to shops and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at check-in were excellent, the room was a bit dated but very clean & comfortable. Having the hotel for dining on the premises was a big plus. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are older but very clean, spacious & had everything you need for a short stay. Rooms are at the back of the property so no traffic, restaurant or sports bar noise, it was very quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a very pleasant over night experience and we would certainly recommend it again. Even though it was not a modern motel it was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, food was excellent, the rooms are small but functional and clean. More like a resort than a Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the rooms were very clean the staff were great the STAFF at the pub i would not recommend they were not very good at there job one- they placed you at a table two- they finally took your order it took a while three- i had finished my meal i had to find a staff member to get my desert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Will book again

My family will stay again next time we need accomodation in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

TERESA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the place is showing it's age, externally timber is rotting and downpipes rusting. Carpet had dirty spot and the timber bed base creaked all night. An upstairs occupant took my park out front of my room. Notes I put on my booking were either not past on by Expedia or ignored by business. Dining and meals were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025