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Foothills Conference Centre

4.0 star property
Suburban motel connected to the convention centre in Melbourne with free parking

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Foothills Conference Centre in Mooroolbark offers a charming setting with thoughtful amenities. Relax by the lobby fireplace, enjoy the garden, let kids play at the playground, or challenge friends to billiards. Free WiFi and a vending machine for refreshments.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
48 Edinburgh Road, Mooroolbark, VIC, 3138

What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dandenongs - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Olinda Falls - 15 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Lilydale Station - 7 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 24 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪York on Lilydale - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morrison Cafe Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paperbark Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Foothills Conference Centre

Upscale motel near Dandenong Ranges National Park
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Foothills Conference Centre. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine and a reception hall
  • A front desk safe, a billiards/pool table and concierge services
Room features
All 96 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (noon - 4 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 alternative location: [The Cottage]
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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Foothills Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Foothills Conference Centre?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Foothills Conference Centre on 12 Nov 2025 start from NZ$153.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Foothills Conference Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Foothills Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Foothills Conference Centre?

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

Where is Foothills Conference Centre located?

Located in Mooroolbark, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Dandenong Ranges National Park, Dandenongs and Lillydale Lake. Beryl Phillips Nature Reserve and Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Foothills Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 428 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sokratis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to where we were attending a wedding. Didnt spend much time there - it was basically somewhere to sleep for the night. Beds were large, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything but still quiet and in the country. Beautiful and excellent value - loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, nice and clean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge rooms with ample parking. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. Very tranquil place. We had one problem though but only discovered it after the reception was closed. There was no plug for the bathroom sink.!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Foothills. The rooms are a great size, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The bed is enormous and super comfy! Our room was in D block which was super quiet. The location is absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous maintained gardens and the venue nestled among a stunning forest setting. We didn't have our children with us this time but there is a playground and games room that would be wonderful for kids. The lady at reception who checked us in was really friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay at Foothills Conference Centre next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have stayed at this property before. Our room was good as it was last time. A little dated though. The lighting was really bad on our eyes...quite dull. Our bed was extremely comfy...even if it was two beds joined together. Our last room we stayed in, neither of us got much sleep as the bed was extremely uncomfortable...so we were really happy to get a comfortable bed...even if we had to pay a little more than our last visit. I've never known the dining room to be open to eat in...so we've always had to leave the area to go elsewhere to eat. We had a manual for a microwave, but we didn't actually have a microwave in our room, which was strange. The receptionist is beautiful on both of our visits. She is friendly and has great people skills. A gem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property has so much potential to attract guests. The leisure facilities are good but in need of some maintenance - especially the tennis court and games room. Our room was great and the bed and facilities were very comfortable for our stay of 8 nights. Our room was very quiet and restful which was lovely. In our room were two small cups - one plate and one bread and butter plate. We had no sharp knives or board to cut on was available. We purchased a cleaning sponge cloth to wipe down the benches. The daily cleaners did not vacuum our room during our stay and plates, bowls and utensils were rinsed out under the tap in the bathroom and wiped with a tea towel which we had for 8 nights. The cups mysteriously disappeared the night before we left and we had no hot drink before we left on Saturday morning. The gardens are all in need of weeding and the weeds outside our unit were cleared by my wife before we left this morning - as much as could be done. My wife watched the nice girls doing the gardening weeding and they need to be taught how to do this type of work. The outdoor furniture was dirty and needed cleaning. We hope these comments are constructive as we did enjoy our time as guests.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have been staying here regularly for over two and a half years for work, but the service and property has declined over the last few visits. Last visit - a holes in the sheets - and not changed, only two towels when paid for a bath room, room needed to be cleaned, fridge was not cold and would not cool - had notified of this on a few visits.This visit I was offered a full refund and I went elsewhere. The toliet, only one button worked - just, no blanket, again two towels, room needed to be cleaned and again the fridge not cool nor would it. The MANAGER - who would not give her name really did not care, in fact said that they had had their staff meeting the night before - ie I dont think they should have been charging for accomodation. Very dissapointing as a long term customer and yes I did reach out - but no one cared so I moved on to better - much better. I should have done it sooner.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idyllic location at the former home of Swinburne University, Mooroolbark Campus. Tremendous value for money. If you need a peaceful escape this could be it, and Expedia make it so easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent setting for the rooms which was an easy drive to the shops and surrounds. Lovely and quiet (absolutely no noise except for birds)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really considerate and helpful even in the late hours. A good place to relax and reflect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always comfortable. Have stayed here numerous times
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

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

Clean and comfortable

Comfortable and clean, okay for a quick trip and if you’re not planning on staying in your room. Shower isn’t the best, but customer service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trish

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

One and only!?

We stayed here as a last minute decision. The establishment was probably a conference centre but now largely unused. Room was comfortable and quite large but surroundings were in need of some TLC. . It was close to some good restaurants in the nearby shopping centres. I t felt a bit spooky being the only guests in the wing but could be pleasant if the place was full.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful bed and so quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Wonderful

Great place in the foothills. Lovely large rooms and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, however as we were coming and going late and early, being in the farthest room from the car park was a bit inconvenient and I felt sorry for other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gladys

Lovely Room in a quiet setting in amongst trees and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to open front door. Bathroom door wouldn't shut properly. Ugly area around room. No attention to making it look pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here twice and have always experienced quick check in and a comfortable stay. Great place to stay when attending an event in the Yarra Valley.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024