Located at the top of Mount Dandenong, Observatory Cottages offers self-contained cottages with views of Port Phillip Bay. Guests enjoy rooms with a fireplace and a spa bath. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
Observatory Cottages is a 5-minute walk from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and a 10-minute walk from Mount Dandenong Lookout. It is within a 65-minute drive of both Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport.
All air-conditioned cottages offer a fully equipped kitchen and a dining/ lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. They feature ironing facilities and an outdoor dining area. The en suite bathroom has free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony, wired Internet or a washing machine.Guests can prepare a meal on their private BBQ.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“The cottage was lovely, cosy and warm. The ambiance of the gas’s log fire created that ideal romantic evening.”
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Jacqui
Australia
“I love that you feel like your alone in the middle of nowhere even though it’s near town”
Tathra
Australia
“The whole experience was absolutely perfect! Peaceful, Romantic and Serene and surrounded by nature. We had the most wonderful 10th Wedding Anniversary weekend. Absolutely magical. My husband and I fell in love with the whole place and cannot wait...”
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Danielle
Australia
“Privacy, very welcoming, the morning bird visitors”
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Caroline
Australia
“Such a wonderful cottage with fantastic ambience and fitted out with everything you could possibly want. The big spa bath, the cosy gas log fire, the well appointed kitchen and the comfy bed. Everything was perfect and the location is great too...”
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Brenda
Australia
“The location. The cottage was warm and comfortable.”
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Dr
Australia
“Was an amazing night , I found the cottage had so much space and the bed was remarkably comfortable. I did feed the wild birds which was a new experience 🤩😁”
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Jane
Australia
“Surroundings
Compact, had most things we needed
Hot tub”
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Adrian
Australia
“Location was awesome with great views. Room looked great and was nice and clean, the heating made it comfortable considering the cold weather.”
Phoebe
Singapore
“The old vintage & cottagey feel of the unit. The breakfast was great. Staff was very helpful & attentive. We were very appreciative of the staff who came in the rain to help us with one of the blinds which got stucked. We had enjoyed our 3 nights...”
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Observatory Cottages in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that extra beds are only suitable for 12 to 16 year olds.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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