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Cottages at Monreale

4.0 star property
Melbourne cottages in Olinda with kitchens and balconies
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Courtyard
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace
Cottage, 1 King Bed (Watergarden) | Living area
Cottage, 1 King Bed (Watergarden) | Living area
Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Steeple) | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
81 The Crescent, Olinda, VIC, 3787

What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Olinda Falls - 12 min drive - 7.3 km

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
  • ‪Micawber Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Patch Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Killik Handcrafted Rum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Cottages at Monreale

Upscale cottage near Puffing Billy Steam Train
Cottages at Monreale provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate dining areas and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Private gardens, separate dining areas and kitchens

Languages

English

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 will receive an email before arrival 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 18 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 20 to 50 for adults and 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 18 kg 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 steps away from Dandenongs and Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve. Alfred Nicolas Gardens and Dandenong Ranges National Park are also within 15 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing experience
The pots were not cleaned properly which needed a scourer to get it cleaned. The non stick fry pan had rust marks and was not usuable as it was also had built up grime which could not be cleaned even if it washed. The oven and stove hobs had built on grime which was not acceptable. Message was sent to the owner and they asked if we had cleaned the pots before using them which is not acceptable. Guests should not have to scrub pots before they use them. A request for a partial refund was requested but no response. They did indicate that they would send the cleaner while we were out but no one attended to these issues and a replacement fry pan was not provided when asked. The response was along the lines that they could not see a problem even though the photos I sent were clear. Overall property was a little run down and dated with chipped skirting boards, windows were dirty, sofa bed mattress had rust stains, faded carpet in areas, drapes were worn and dirty and chipped handles on cupboards.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recomend. Beautiful area an perfect cottages
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Liz, Pakenham

Liked: Staff & service
nestled amongst the trees.
We stayed in the Lyrebird cottage. It didn't overly impress us although the bed was comfy and clean. This cottage didn't have views so perhaps I booked the wrong one. We were disappointed with only one firelighter as our fire went out while in the spa. Breakfast wasn't much to write home about either with only 2 pieces of bread for 2 adults...most b&b's have a small loaf of bread. Disappointed with he TV reception could only get Channel 10,1 and SBS. Also had a big problem with the shower, when you turned cold on with hot the hot would cut out.. To cold a morning for a cold shower. On the up side the area is beautiful and when did have a pleasant nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Filepe, Melbourne

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Cozy - not Lux
Pleasing property but oversold on line - we had power issues and can slow response from management. Arrive 5ish lost power at 5:30pm - no power no water and no toilet as all water runs on pumps and with three children under 10 - hard work. Were advise power back around 1AM but was back at 10PM when all had gone to sleep. For the price of a night we found the property well under our expectations and no manuals on the cottage. After power came back on the spa started to come on - i would turn it off and 10 min later it would come on again - we almost woke up the children and left - i went outside and found the power and turned it off manually after 1/2 hour
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful location
Beautiful location but that is all. Way to expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

julie, frankston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay only thing no bacon or cooking oil lucky we had friends in another cottage to borrow some.lol nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ramandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matrgaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Will come back definitely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carley, W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spt!
Fantastic accomdation. Highly recommend will be back for sure ☺☺☺
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice greenery
Not enough clean food choices in the area Hotel breakfast was devine though fresh ingredients
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Quiet set of cottages hugged in rainforest
Pleasant stay. Enjoyed the location, and the tranquility. Hostess was polite and unobtrusive which was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Smacka, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but some flaws
Hot water service could not handle the spa. The hot water was literally dribbling out. We eventually had a half-full spa kept warm with the kettle. Also they don't give you enough firewood (5 bits) and try to charge an exhorbitant amount ($40 for another 5 pieces) for more otherwise you have to go and get your own! Never seen anything like it before. Other than that it was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daphne, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort for nature lovers.
We had a good stay at the resort. The kids were excited to be near the nature.

10/10 Excellent

COSIMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, friendly and luxuriant
Very welcoming and warm atmosphere. Cheryl very friendly and cheerful. Very helpful. One of the welcoming and friendliest places I have been for a while.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay
Beautiful cottage, lovely owner, we had a very relaxing time in a beautiful setting