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Cottages at Monreale

Upscale cottage near Dandenong Ranges National Park
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Cottage, 1 queen bed (Tranquility)
Cottage, 1 King Bed (Watergarden) | Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Cottages at Monreale

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Fireplace
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

81 The Crescent, Olinda, VIC, 3787
  • Popular LocationDandenongs1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlfred Nicolas Gardens4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBoronia Station21 min drive
  • Popular LocationBayswater Station23 min drive
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About the area

Melbourne

Cottages at Monreale is located in Olinda, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, and is in the mountains and in a national park. Dandenong Ranges National Park and Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Puffing Billy Steam Train and Cream at Sassafras. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Basketball Centre or Nunawading Basketball Centre.

What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 14 min walk
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 4 min drive
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 7 min drive
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 10 min drive
  • Olinda Falls - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Prosperina Bakehouse - 3 min drive
  • The Patch Store - 6 min drive
  • Pig & Whistle Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Miss Marple's Tearoom - 17 min walk
  • Pie in the Sky - 5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottages at Monreale

Upscale cottage near Dandenong Ranges National Park
Along with spa services, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. All 7 individually decorated accommodations feature free WiFi and private yards. Guests can enjoy fireplaces, and other standard amenities include kitchens with fridges and ovens. Housekeeping is not available.
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. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • Hot stone massages
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20–50 for adults and AUD 20–50 for children

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Free toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • AUD 25 per pet per night
  • 2 total (up to 40 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room massages
  • Free bottled water
  • No housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a national park

General

  • 7 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Access via exterior cooridors

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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

Is Cottages at Monreale pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lb per pet. There's a fee of AUD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cottages at Monreale?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottages at Monreale?

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

What time is check-out at Cottages at Monreale?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Cottages at Monreale located?

Located in Olinda, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve and Alfred Nicolas Gardens are also within 5 minutes.

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" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

CR

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad service
Lovely cottage but service is appalling!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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