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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$712
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

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8 Observatory Road, Mount Dandenong, VIC, 3767
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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Deluxe Townhome (Candlewick)

  • Mountain view
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Candlewick)

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Candlewick)

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft)

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft)

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark)

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark)

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong)

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong)

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Melbourne

This cottage places you steps from Dandenongs and within a short 5-minute stroll of Dandenong Ranges National Park. .Accommodation is individually decorated and features a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, along with Private Hot Tubs, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a jetted bath, bathrobes and slippers. A fireplace, a balcony or patio and a dining area are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Singleton Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 16 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olinda Tea House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miss Marple's Tea Room - ‬8 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.

Observatory Cottages

Observatory Cottages offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Observatory Cottages also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Melbourne cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers Hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Private hot tub
  • Treatment room

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping available once per stay
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Property is also known as

Observatory Cottages House Mount Dandenong

Observatory Cottages House

Observatory Cottages Mount Dandenong

Observatory Cottages Cottage

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Observatory Cottages Cottage Mount Dandenong

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Observatory Cottages?

Observatory Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Observatory Cottages?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Observatory Cottages on 14 May 2026 start from NZ$712, 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.

Is parking available at Observatory Cottages?

Yep, Observatory Cottages has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Observatory Cottages have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

What makes Observatory Cottages a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments, Hot tubs, and Jetted bath all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Observatory Cottages.

Is there a private hot tub at Observatory Cottages?

Yep, there is a private hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Observatory Cottages?

No, Observatory Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Observatory Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Observatory Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

Observatory Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was spacious and comfortable. It provided everything we needed making it a great place to enjoy time with our family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quaint and characterful. Did not have facilities as described (ie no functioning wifi and brig your own coffee) the word "boutique" is doing a lot of heavy lifting but its cute, cosy and the birds that visit are wonderful. Must like owls!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, there were a number of issues that affected our experience. The lamp beside the bed was not working, and the bathroom light was hanging out, which was both inconvenient and concerning. We also found that a pill box had been left in a drawer, which suggests the room was not thoroughly checked prior to our arrival. Lots of dust behind the bed was not good for my allergies. In addition, there was no milk provided, the kitchen had limited plates and cutlery, and there was no spa bath soap available. The photos advertised a breakfast pack, however this was not provided during our stay. Prior to arrival, I contacted you regarding an early check-in but did not receive any response. We also attempted to contact you during our stay and again received no reply, which was disappointing. Finally, as this stay was to celebrate our 4-year anniversary, we were hoping for some form of personal touch or acknowledgment, especially given the way the accommodation is presented online. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Overall, these issues meant the experience did not meet our expectations or align with what was advertised. I would appreciate your response to these concerns and clarification regarding how this can be addressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kunal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Going to start off by saying that when you advertise a cottage in the middle of peak summer then you should ensure that at the very least the aircon is working. The place felt like a furnace the moment we stepped in and when we switched on the aircon it was not working. I promptly messaged about it hoping someone would come and fix it next day. We were staying for 2 nights only. The first night was unbearable. Kids woke up in the middle of the night as the upstairs rooms were very very hot. So had to do some make shift arrangement in the room at the ground floor. Unfortunately nothing was done next day, which was not a public holiday. So we left in the evening and did not complete our stay. Lucky for us we live in Victoria so travel was not an issue. On top of it, the wifi was also not working when we arrived and only started working late at night after my initial complaint. All in all, we will not be staying here ever. A complete waste of money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hubby and I have been coming here now for 21 years and this little oasis is a great getaway to completely unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a late night whim we booked the cottage. It was truly a magical experience. Very grateful that we could book with just a few hours notice online. Instructions sent were great, and the cottage exactly what we hoped for - quiet, secluded, lots of privacy, and bird life (thank you for the bird seed, that was pretty much the ultimate!!). The entire place is just amazing! Love the owl touches and everything about the cottage! Incredibly romantic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rowena

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: spa bath, heating worked beautifully, great location. Cons: lack of communication from property owner. We asked for an earlier check in (3pm). The shower wasn’t great, the water went all over the bathroom floor and was a slipping hazard. Would probably stay elsewhere next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haven’t stayed here for quite a few years, but absolutely love it here! It’s quiet, private and just beautiful to get away from it all. Breakfast provisions were wonderful and the kitchen is well supplied. Thank you for having us! Will be coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent

Easy checkin, geeat stay all round, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage suited our needs perfectly, plenty of room for two couples and kids, fully equipped kitchen, laundry & bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
check in was easy and the property was excellent with all the amenities Easy parking & great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Observatory Cottages for our wedding accommodation and was impressed from arrival. East close access to shops, clean and secluded and perfect amenities for a relaxing, comfortable stay. Milk, bread and water/juices provided unexpectingly which was a bonus so breakfast and snacks sorted. Keep up the great effort !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with the friendly point of contact and professionalism exhibited. Extremely clean cottage with old world charm. The native bird life was a bonus! Most enjoyable stay and looking forward to staying again. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night and the suite was brilliant. Clean and tidy with little unexpected touches like all the stuff for breakfast in the fridge and waiting. The late checkout was great and we'll certainly be back. Thanks for a great night away :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing property, well stocked with supplies. Garden needed some weeding. An additional bench in the bathroom would have been handy and perhaps a wide vision mirror at the entrance would also improve safety, not that we had any issues - just feedback.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat clean. Plenty of space for group bookings. Lovely quiet spot with nice outdoor areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was completely private and quiet. The view from our porch was incredible. We wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was perfect. Everything was thoroughly thought of- from breakfast ingredients to candles. The cottage itself is very homely and private. The communication between the host was fantastic with prompt replies.Will definitely be coming here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022