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Observatory Cottages

Regional Victoria - VIC · Australia

8 Observatory RoadView location

9.4/10Excellent50 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.2/109.2
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Value7.0/107.0
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Observatory Cottages

Located in Melbourne (Mount Dandenong), this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Dandenong Ranges National Park and Dandenongs. This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from William Ricketts Sanctuary.

Treat yourself to a stay in this individually decorated cottage, which features a fireplace and a private hot tub. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop.

A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a jetted bathtub and designer toiletries. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No front desk Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Dandenongs 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Dandenong Ranges National Park 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
William Ricketts Sanctuary 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Tree Fern Gully Track 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Olinda Falls 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens 3.2 km / 2 mi
Olinda G168 Bushland Reserve 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
National Rhododendron Gardens 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve 4.8 km / 3 mi
Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Colehurst Crescent Reserve 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Olinda G165 Bushland Reserve 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Cream at Sassafras 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Alfred Nicolas Gardens 7.6 km / 4.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Observatory Cottages

9.4
Excellent
50 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Value
7.0 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
20 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2026
Stella
For the price point of this accommodation it was very disappointing. The bathroom had no door to the shower causing the entire bathroom to be wet. No mirror above the free standing bathroom sink. Mirror in the bathroom was opposite the toilet! No milk supplied. Arrived at 3pm and the cottage was absolutely freezing taking over 1.5hours to warm up. Entry to the cottage was half way down the driveway and up a heavily overgrown pathway with no lighting at all. Needed to use our phones to see where we were walking. The note to take our own rubbish out, considering the cost we paid was also rude.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Alexandra
The cottage was spacious and comfortable. It provided everything we needed making it a great place to enjoy time with our family.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2026
Alison
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!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Feb 2026
Helen
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.
Partner
2/10
Poor
29 Jan 2026
Kunal
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Francesca
Hubby and I have been coming here now for 21 years and this little oasis is a great getaway to completely unwind.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Paul
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.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2025
Kate
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
andy
very clean and great atmosphere
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Rhian
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Lisa-Maree
Gorgeous cottage
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2024
Robert

Excellent

Easy checkin, geeat stay all round, highly recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2023
Gary
The cottage suited our needs perfectly, plenty of room for two couples and kids, fully equipped kitchen, laundry & bathrooms.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
Rakesh
check in was easy and the property was excellent with all the amenities Easy parking & great breakfast.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2023
Benjamin H
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 !!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2023
Jason
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. 😊
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2023
Paul
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 :)
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2023
Denise
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2022
Suzanne
Neat clean. Plenty of space for group bookings. Lovely quiet spot with nice outdoor areas.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2022
Samantha
Loved that it was completely private and quiet. The view from our porch was incredible. We wish we could have stayed longer
Leisure Partner

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Observatory Cottages
8 Observatory Road, Mount Dandenong, Australia

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