Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reception
Twin Room
Exterior detail
Sports bar
Nightclub

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
335 Dorset Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136
  • Eastland
    7 min drive
  • Dandenongs
    9 min drive
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park
    9 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    52 min drive

Room options

Five Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (Croydon), Dorset Gardens Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Eastland and Dandenong Ranges National Park. .This motel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from William Ricketts Sanctuary and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Olinda Falls.

What's nearby

  • Eastland - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Olinda Falls - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 16 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 16 min drive
  • Croydon Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dainton Taphouse Croydon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dorset Gardens Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arndale Seafood Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Twisted Zest Cafe and Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Asta's Tandoor Indian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Dorset Gardens Hotel

Suburban Melbourne motel in Croydon with free parking
Dorset Gardens Hotel offers 46 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as free tea bags/instant coffee and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 km.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Dorset Gardens Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Dorset Gardens Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free local area shuttle up to 5 km

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Bingo
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 8:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Please proceed to the bar in the gaming room]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon
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Dorset Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 679 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 679 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smelt like stale cigarette smell. Needs airing. I couldn't get the air conditioner to heat, blew cold air. I set it right, but no heat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a good stay
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

KENNETH

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sharn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet even though it was on a busy road and with other people staying around us. The room was clean and staff fantastic. It will be our “to go” when visiting family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant staff are brilliant and very welcoming and the food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
In a convenient quiet area, however the bathrooms desperately need updating - we are in out 70s and having to step up into a half bath to shower is risky! Also would prefer a queen size bed rather than a double.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the pub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jarno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Damen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The unit needed some maintenance E.G, the internal doors not easy to operate, & the aircon could do with either servicing or replacing. Otherwise good for a basic unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Reuben

Liked: Staff & service
Liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very old but otherwise good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic accommodation but perfect for what we needed. Near to shops and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Margie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is good, big and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vivien

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Renovation needed
The room was a disgrace, paint and plaster coming off the walls. Front door falling apart at the bottom and daylight could be seen underneath. The linen was clean but the room and bathroom had an overall feeling of being dirty. In desperate need of renovation. Having left a day early and told why the receptionist did not seem that interested in my concerns
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony, Langley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room decor was dated. Couch springs were gone so no support and made it very difficult to get up from it. Bathroom taps had to be turned and turned to turn the water on or off. Hot water was so hot that it would be easy to scald yourself. Jets in the tub did not work. Fan cover in the bathroom needs to be cleaned. TV in the main room did not work. Very large bedroom but the bed was positioned so the bathroom door hit the foot of the bed and could not be opened all the way - made it difficult for the person sleeping on that side of the bed to get into the bathroom at night. Security chain on the door had nothing to connect to - had been ripped off. On the positive side, the room was very spaciou, the a/c works well and the king size bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024