Title: Discovery Parks - Melbourne Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=3842890&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Discovery Parks - Melbourne Travelers splash in the outdoor pool or challenge each other at the arcade while friendly staff ensure a comfortable stay with thoughtful amenities ## Photo gallery for Discovery Parks - Melbourne ![Exterior - Discovery Parks - Melbourne (Braybrook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/6ea1da74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Studio Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Discovery Parks - Melbourne (Braybrook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1866x0y35-7f8154a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Discovery Parks - Melbourne (Braybrook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/62d3dac4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe 3 Bedroom Apartment - Sleeps 6 | Living room | LCD TV - Discovery Parks - Melbourne (Braybrook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1866x0y35-30351e3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Discovery Parks - Melbourne (Braybrook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/3cade1c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Highpoint Shopping Centre, Discovery Parks - Melbourne offers a refreshing outdoor pool, sun loungers, a library, an arcade/game room, and a kids' playground. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities for a complete holiday park experience. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Kitchen £70 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=3842890&PinnedHotelID=3842890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=3842890&PinnedHotelID=3842890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=3842890&PinnedHotelID=3842890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=3842890&PinnedHotelID=3842890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=3842890&PinnedHotelID=3842890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=3842890&PinnedHotelID=3842890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=3842890&PinnedHotelID=3842890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=3842890&PinnedHotelID=3842890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 35 of 35 rooms ### View all photos for Standard 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 2 ![Standard 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 2 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/313cd77b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 2 8.4 Very good 11 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Private bathroom - 484 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 5 ![Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 5 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1861x0y37-285637cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 5 8.0 Very good 6 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 2 bedrooms Premium bedding Private bathroom - 484 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 ![Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1854x0y31-8759f71c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 2 bedrooms Premium bedding Private bathroom - 484 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Budget 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 ![Budget 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/fc9bf8c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Budget 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 9.0 Wonderful 35 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Microwave - 484 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 ![Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1865x0y35-af91a905.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 2 bedrooms Premium bedding Private bathroom - 484 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Budget 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 ![Budget 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/49bbc1d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Budget 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 8.6 Excellent 45 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Microwave - 484 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe 3 Bedroom Apartment - Sleeps 8 ![Deluxe 3 Bedroom Apartment - Sleeps 8 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1870x0y33-215a8b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe 3 Bedroom Apartment - Sleeps 8 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 3 bedrooms Premium bedding 2 bathrooms - 753 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 8 - 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe 3 Bedroom Apartment - Sleeps 6 ![Deluxe 3 Bedroom Apartment - Sleeps 6 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1843x0y46-fdb590f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe 3 Bedroom Apartment - Sleeps 6 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 3 bedrooms Premium bedding 2 bathrooms - 700 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe 3 Bedroom Access Cabin ![Deluxe 3 Bedroom Access Cabin | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1900x0y17-5d64a5c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe 3 Bedroom Access Cabin ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 3 bedrooms Premium bedding Private bathroom - 753 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin ![Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1883x0y26-c652d50b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 2 bedrooms Premium bedding Microwave - 624 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 ![Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1871x0y32-274bd106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 8.0 Very good 9 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 2 bedrooms Premium bedding Microwave - 624 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Studio Room ![Superior Studio Room | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/c110d72f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Studio Room 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Microwave - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Budget 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/cc32c648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Budget 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 2 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/7f824547.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 2 - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/824c6a7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for Superior 3 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/6433e514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 3 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 6 - Sleeps 6 ### View all photos for Standard 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 2 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w660h366x0y38-493b6eae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard 1 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 2 - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe 3 Bedroom Access Cabin - Sleeps 6 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/6915a28b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe 3 Bedroom Access Cabin - Sleeps 6 - Sleeps 6 ### View all photos for Superior Studio Room - Sleeps 2 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w660h368x0y36-1ff97d2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Studio Room - Sleeps 2 - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 5 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w660h366x0y38-ff1f54bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 5 - Sleeps 5 ### View all photos for Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/2f403a86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/a8d0afbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 ![Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/21684f36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 4 8.4 Very good 9 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 2 bedrooms Premium bedding Private bathroom - 484 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe 2 Bedroom Family Cabin - Sleeps 6 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1601x0y167-228b6f15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe 2 Bedroom Family Cabin - Sleeps 6 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 2 bedrooms Premium bedding Private bathroom - 605 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe 1 Bedroom Cabin ![Deluxe 1 Bedroom Cabin | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/b58c5cfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe 1 Bedroom Cabin 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Microwave - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Poolside 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 5 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1601x0y167-228b6f15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Poolside 2 Bedroom Cabin - Sleeps 5 ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 2 bedrooms Premium bedding Private bathroom - 484 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Superior 3 Bedroom Cabin ![Superior 3 Bedroom Cabin | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1614x0y160-ec4ea4a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 3 Bedroom Cabin 8.8 Excellent 11 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV 3 bedrooms Premium bedding Private bathroom - 624 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin ![Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1855x0y40-e2fe5659.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Private bathroom - 258 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 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[Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Holiday park resorts in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Holiday-Parks.d178283-aaHolidayParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.78300%2C144.86455&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5N_P8kd2JcTkqvN0owBcXdgcp7k=) 129 Ashley Street, Braybrook, VIC, 3019 ### What's nearby - ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crown Casino 12 min drive \- 7.1 miles - ![Melbourne Cricket Ground showing autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501726/e0a5e565-f67a-4307-a3af-3643ad6c9c06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Melbourne Cricket Ground 16 min drive \- 9.0 miles - Highpoint Shopping Centre 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Footscray Hospital 4 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Martin Reserve Off-Leash Area 6 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Tottenham Station 2 min drive - Essendon Station 8 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Jack B. Nimble 10 min walk - Dumbo 3 min drive - Banh Mi Vietnam 14 min walk - The Ashley Hotel 4 min walk - Starbucks Maidstone 11 min walk ## About this property ### Discovery Parks - Melbourne Family-friendly holiday park near Highpoint Shopping Centre Located close to Footscray Hospital and Flemington Racecourse, Discovery Parks - Melbourne provides a playground, an arcade/games room and a library. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Express check-out, luggage storage and barbecues - Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a vending machine - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition Room features All 70 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate dining areas. 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Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Pool loungers ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Separate dining area ### More - Air conditioning - Iron/ironing board on request - Living room ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 0.9 per cent for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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 is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Braybrook Discovery Parks Melbourne Cabin Braybrook Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Caravan Park Braybrook Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Cabin Braybrook Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Cabin Discovery Parks Melbourne Cabin Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Aspen Parks Cabin Braybrook Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Aspen Parks Cabin Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Aspen Parks Braybrook Discovery Parks Melbourne Braybrook Discovery Parks Melbourne Discovery Parks Melbourne Discovery Parks – Melbourne Discovery Parks - Melbourne Braybrook Discovery Parks - Melbourne Holiday park Discovery Parks - Melbourne Holiday park Braybrook Discovery Parks Melbourne Discovery Parks – Melbourne Discovery Parks - Melbourne Braybrook Discovery Parks - Melbourne Holiday park Discovery Parks - Melbourne Holiday park Braybrook ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Discovery Parks - Melbourne have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Discovery Parks - Melbourne? ### Is Discovery Parks - Melbourne pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Discovery Parks - Melbourne? ### What time is check-in at Discovery Parks - Melbourne? ### What time is check-out at Discovery Parks - Melbourne? ### Where is Discovery Parks - Melbourne located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Discovery Parks - Melbourne Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 559 8 - Good 295 6 - Okay 90 4 - Poor 31 2 - Terrible 25 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A friendly place to stay ##### Wayne Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miyeon 5 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We stayed at Melbourne Discovery Parks with our young children and had a great experience. At check-in, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a free room upgrade, which made our whole family very happy and allowed us to stay even more comfortably. The swimming pool was a big highlight — our kids enjoyed swimming every day and kept saying they want to come back again. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. Having a 2-bedroom accommodation with a kitchen was very convenient, as it allowed us to cook meals easily for the kids. Overall, it was a wonderful family stay, and we would definitely love to return in the future. ##### Miyeon Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacquie 13 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was great. Very clean and quiet. Easy access to everything. Really friendly staff nothing was a problem. And very warm, heating was great! ##### Jacquie Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The cabins are quite spacious for their size, super clean and comfortable with all the amenities to make you feel at home and the convenience of not having to bring half the house with you. ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cabin was clean and good facilities ##### Wayne Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely staff, clean grounds and room, all the e amenities you need are here 🤓 ##### Sara Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The park is great, easy to get in and out and situated close to Rampfest indoor skate park ##### Jason Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeremy 28 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We liked how close everything was for what we wanted to do and enjoyed seeing the planes flying over the resort. ##### Jeremy Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities As always very clean rooms..accessible location, and friendly staff. ##### Ben Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good clean warm cabins with plenty of room, small issues with ants which was quickly resolved ##### David Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Grant 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect location, quiet & staff are fantastic ##### Grant Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oliver 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff and clean cabins ##### Oliver Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deyna 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were great the rooms were quiet the pool was nice ##### Deyna Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Park Stay Great stay, comfortable cabin, friendly and helpful staff, nice park. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect place for kids, very friendly staff,spacious rooms and cabins will definitely be returning. ##### Brooke Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keryn 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Extremely lovely service, comfortable rooms with all that you need, great facilities & close to shops, entertainment & pub ##### Keryn Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noeline 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was in a convenient location, the room was very roomy and clean, very happy with everything ##### Noeline Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Russell 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Close to everything easy to get too and very friendly staff ##### Russell Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Moris 23 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great place, nice clean cabin. Close to shops, great pool for kids ##### Moris Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christopher 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The two bedroom cabin we had was spacious & had all necessary facilities for a family stay. The beds were extremely comfortable & the pool warm. ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Safinaaz 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location for us and facilities offered were excellent. We are regularly visiting so this would be our preferred site to stay at whenever we are in Melbourne. ##### Safinaaz Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe 6 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amwazing place to stay close to public transport will dtay again ##### Joe Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant 18 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place is pretty much always a safe bet. It has become our go-to accommodation whenever we stay in Melbourne ##### Grant Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Perfect weekend away with family, cabin was clean cosy and comfortable. ##### Irene Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivier 9 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very kind and competent staff who made my stay a real pleasure. ##### Olivier Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Craig's Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Hotels-Craigs-Royal-Hotel.h6375093.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Hotel-Chadstone-Melbourne.h33764279.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorsett Melbourne ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Dorsett-Melbourne.h89699120.Hotel-Information) > > [The Motley Hotel Richmond, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Motley-Hotel-Richmond.h89155523.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in St. Lucia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-St-Lucia-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d168-tBudgetHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [The Sebel Melbourne Docklands Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Sebel-Melbourne-Docklands.h6819425.Hotel-Information) > > [Insotel Cala Mandía All Inclusive Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manacor-Hotels-Insotel-Cala-Mandia-Resort-Spa.h892046.Hotel-Information) > > [St Kilda Accommodation - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-St-Kilda-Accommodation.h43007149.Hotel-Information) > > [Adelphi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Adelphi-Hotel.h43731.Hotel-Information) > > [Melbourne City Apartment Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-West-Melbourne.h49245786.Hotel-Information) > > [Veriu Queen Victoria Market](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Veriu-Queen-Victoria-Market.h88838086.Hotel-Information) > > [Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Lancemore-Crossley-St.h45716692.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Royal-Gardens.h425401.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn By Radisson Melbourne Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Carlton-Hotel.h40162080.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads St Kilda Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Base-Backpackers-Melbourne-Hostel.h1690276.Hotel-Information) > > [Aussie Escape Apartments - Skyline Collins Tower](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Urban-Modern-Apartments.h18340801.Hotel-Information) > > [Crown Promenade Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Crown-Promenade.h2858735.Hotel-Information) > > [greeneking Hotels in Bath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Greene-King.0-0-d6084496--bGreeneKing.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Lanson Place Parliament Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Lanson-Place-Parliament-Gardens.h103799356.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Edinburgh (EDI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/yvr/edi/vancouver-to-edinburgh) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Genoa (GOA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/goa/london-to-genoa) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/pmi/manchester-to-palma-de-mallorca) > > [Flights from norwich intl airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/nwi/flights-from-norwich-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Derby (EMA) to Bristol (BRS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ema/brs/east-midlands-to-bristol) ### Packages > [Equatorial Guinea Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Equatorial-Guinea.d54.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Kavos Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kavos.d6078336.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General ---