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Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
Melbourne - VIC · Australia
69 Curletts RoadView location
9.2/10Excellent116 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort9.6/10 9.6
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Neighborhood9.0/10 9.0
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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About Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
With a stay at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara in Geelong (Lara), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kevin Hoffman Walk and Serendip Sanctuary. This guesthouse is 6. 9 mi (11. 1 km) from You Yangs and 10. 2 mi (16. 5 km) from The Carousel.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and DVD players.
Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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With a stay at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara in Geelong (Lara), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kevin Hoffman Walk and Serendip Sanctuary. This guesthouse is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from You Yangs and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from The Carousel.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No front desk
Car recommended
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: AUD 40.0 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
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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, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Kevin Hoffman Walk
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Serendip Sanctuary
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Six Ways Bell Park
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Lara Heritage and Historical Museum
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Lara Dog Park
3 km / 1.8 mi
Elcho Park Golf Course
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
You Yangs Regional Park
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Corio Native Grasslands Reserve
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Beckley Park International Raceway
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Waterworld
9.6 km / 6 mi
Avalon Coastal Reserve
9.9 km / 6.1 mi
You Yangs
11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
13 km / 8.1 mi
Abe Wood Reserve
13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 2
- guest house
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Garden
- Terrace
- Grill/BBQ
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Upon availability
Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
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Christian
Relaxing and restorative
We did not know exactly what to expect when we booked our one night at this little gem. It was just the perfect place to arrive to after our travels throughout Victoria and NSW. It was peaceful and welcoming. Janita was a wonderful no fuss host. She took time to give excellent suggestions for our extra day sightseeing in and about Geelong
Theresa
Lovely place
Great overnight stay Would have been nice to stay longer
Keith
Friendly and very helpful host. Comfortable bed and good facilities.
LIANJIANG
It was a great experience with Janiya and her room, especially the fruit trees.
Tyson
We absolutely loved our stay. Janita’s space is so warm and homely. She is very welcoming and accommodating. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Thank you and we highly recommend
John
Nice location, friendly proprietor, comfy room, was good for our overnight stay.
Kylie
Comfortable and quiet- a great base to explore from. The deck is lovely with seating areas and a hammock to relax in. Thank you Janita.
Abdullah
Really loved Janita and her friendly hospitality.
Donna
Janitas communication and check in directions were spot on. She went the extra mile to make sure everything was just right, including heating the room to be warm as it was a lot colder than where I was travelling from. The rooms are inviting and cosy, with a beautiful outlook.
Bianca
Great stay. Host was lovely and room was nice and comfortable. Will be back
GRAEME
Quiet and comfortable.
Could have had a small table and extra small chair.
Could have had a small table and extra small chair.
Michelle
Great place to stay. Close to Avalon airport. Comfortable, clean and sweet to look at. Juanita was so helpful and thorough. Will stay here again.
John
Great place to stay
Farrah
Love staying here, quiet, has great nature nearby and feels like a resort .
Bethany
Great little place. We only stayed for one night but it had everything we needed and was nice, clean and comfortable. The host was lovely also!
Chiara
Really good communication from host. Comfortable room / bathroom well set up.
Henare
Delightful Stay
Julie
Comfortable room with a spacious shared balcony ideal for lazing around. Close to Serendip and the You Yangs for wildlife viewing and walking, and pleasant walks nearby along Hovell Creek.
Karen
We had a lovely, quiet, restful sleep in a comfy bed. Loved waking to bird and insect song. Wish we had more time to spend sitting relaxing on the lovely deck.
Maria
Spaciousness clean room
Charming
Lovely host.
Charming
Lovely host.
Vicki
Nice quiet place to stay. Restaurants close by. I was doing the local 10km fun run at the Serendip Sanctuary which was less than two kilometres drive.
Julie
Good & comfortable bed. Lovely room and good area information
Ernest
Easy to find and ice and quiet!
Troy
Comfortable beds, spacious room and amenities
Malcolm
good value
All good. Very clean and quiet
Christine
Peaceful and tranquil. Very well supplied with everything you needed.
GARY
Pleasant enough
Sharee
We didnt get to stay at the property as they had double booked the room. We were told the owner was overseas and would not be back for a month so we will have to wait for our review for a refund. We had stayed there in the past it is unfortunate that it is run like this and their checks and balances on bookings is lacking. We were there for a family matter, as we had nowhere to stay and had flown in from the Gold Coast, we then had to get ready for the occasion in our rental car. We managed to find an apartment in Geelong that was expensive as you would expect. Lucky for that or we would have had to sleep in our rental car. Very Very dissapointed. See how we go with our refund in the future when the owner finally gets back from Overseas in a months time.
Michelle
We arrived late-ish and it was so nice to be still greeted by our host Janita who showed us to our room which was lovely and comfortable.
Simon
Nice place.
We arrived on a very hot day so an air conditioner would have been nice to cool the room down. Nice area outside the room to sit in the evening. Quiet location
We arrived on a very hot day so an air conditioner would have been nice to cool the room down. Nice area outside the room to sit in the evening. Quiet location
Glenn
Nice, quiet and well stocked room. Janita stayed up till I arrived to show me the room. It was a simple overnight stay but it was good.
Megan
The accommodation itself was nice enough but unfortunately the owner (or perhaps some other guests?) were having a rather loud party late into the night which wasn't ideal considering I booked the accommodation in the hope it would be a quiet retreat as I had to get up at 4am for my flight from the nearby Avalon airport.
With less than 4 hours sleep, needless to say, I didn't have a very pleasant experience at this accommodation.
With less than 4 hours sleep, needless to say, I didn't have a very pleasant experience at this accommodation.
Rebecca
Just perfect. Would recommend and would stay again. Exceptional location to national and regional parks in the area, nature, food options.
Verified traveler
Freindly, helpful service and a great comfortable room.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Verified traveler
Tranquil setting with picturesque outlook. Spacious room with ensuite stocked with nice products to use.
Verified traveler
Loved the location, and the host was very friendly and accommodating. The room was nicely furnished and the bathroom was large, clean and inviting.
If anything, the room could have had an area for dining at, although it was not an issue for me this time.
I will be back.
If anything, the room could have had an area for dining at, although it was not an issue for me this time.
I will be back.
John
Serenity with the decking and trees. Would think you were in Queensland.
Rachel
Janita was very friendly and helpful when making our booking. Excellent, fast communication. She made sure we had all we needed for a comfortable stay. The rollaway for our youngest was comfortable, as was the rest of the bedding in the room. The decor was lovely and the hammock on the balcony was a highlight.
Verified traveler
Beautiful, modern room, massive bathroom, comfortable bed. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Beck
Beautiful views, Janita was lovely, the property was lovely and so clean. Would love to have stayed longer if we had the time.
Thankyou Janita xxx
Thankyou Janita xxx
Verified traveler
Beautiful surrounds, friendly folks, extremely clean & very homey.
Verified traveler
The rooms were very clean and the bed was super comfortable. It was peaceful and had a nice outlook over the fruit trees.
PraveenaNair
The lake is not there as is advertised.. . It’s someone’s house and giving there on suite as a hotel.. no privacy coz looks like someone is watching you all the time .😳😢
Verified traveler
Beautiful place in a lovely area .Very peaceful.I would definately go back
Verified traveler
Great location . Quiet & peaceful rural area. Nice comfortable beds with good facilities . Breakfast cereals provided tea/coffee . Janita the host very helpful and made us most welcome. Would definitely stay again.
Pare
Nice and close to airport
Cute little home with 3 rooms at the back that’s attached. All secure and private. The beds a little squeaky so every move felt like it could be Heard.
Other than that. We had a great stay nice and close to the airport as we arrived close to midnight after a delay.
Thank you.
Other than that. We had a great stay nice and close to the airport as we arrived close to midnight after a delay.
Thank you.
Verified traveler
Very close to Avalon A/Port, perfect for overnight transfer
Verified traveler
This is not a welcoming place if you are on the spectrum (ASD), it costs too many spoons just to deal with the place. If you are not thin, you will find the bathroom problematic. Internet poor, heating had to be requested, fridge didn't work (found out too late) and was smelly, sheets were stained and dust bunnies were prolific so forget it if you have allergies. Walls were paper thin so I really enjoyed the snoring from the next room all night. Hope they enjoyed mine!
Verified traveler
Super comfy beds, relaxing atmosphere, beautiful surroundings.Plenty of room for vehicles and we were able to stow our mountain bikes on the ample decking. Loved the hammock! Close to everything we needed. We used an outdoor camp stove for breakfast cooking on the deck area.
Verified traveler
The property was really nice,we would love to come Back again when we can.
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Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
69 Curletts Road, Lara, Australia
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