Title: Observatory Cottages Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Observatory Cottages Cottage with free parking, a short walk to Dandenong Ranges National Park ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/15832309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/81382f93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Townhome (Candlewick) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/c595cff3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/fce78ab1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/e9c105a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Observatory Cottages. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen £203 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 28 - Oct 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 29 - Oct 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Deluxe Townhome (Candlewick) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/1fc27cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Townhome (Candlewick) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Fireplace Private hot tub - 1938 sq ft - 4 bedrooms - Mountain view - Sleeps 8 - 4 Queen Beds ![Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Candlewick) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/1253465e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Candlewick) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Fireplace Private hot tub - 646 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/cc53736c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Fireplace Private hot tub - 646 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/e8a7ce0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Fireplace Private hot tub - 646 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/e9c105a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Fireplace Private hot tub - 646 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMelbourne-Hotels-Observatory-Cottages.h28808710.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMelbourne-Hotels-Observatory-Cottages.h28808710.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-37.83014%2C145.35281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PtzPajIzWNwgLz3VaJ2_t7p9ftE=) 8 Observatory Road, Mount Dandenong, VIC, 3767 #### What's nearby - Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - William Ricketts Sanctuary - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Olinda Falls - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Upwey Station - 16 min drive - Belgrave Station - 19 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Red Rooster - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬8 min drive - ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Observatory Cottages Cottage with free parking, a short walk to Dandenong Ranges National Park Massage/treatment rooms, laundry facilities and express check-in are available at this smoke-free cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and barbecues are on-site. The cottage boasts a private hot tub and a fireplace, while offering a washer/dryer and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a jetted bath, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers Hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and complimentary bottles of water. 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Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Private bathroom - Slippers - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Free bottled water - Housekeeping (once per stay) - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### 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 ### 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 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 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 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. ### Property is also known as Observatory Cottages House Mount Dandenong Observatory Cottages House Observatory Cottages Mount Dandenong Observatory Cottages Cottage Observatory Cottages Mount Dandenong Observatory Cottages Cottage Mount Dandenong ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Observatory Cottages pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Observatory Cottages? > As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Observatory Cottages on 3 Nov 2025 start from £202.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Observatory-Cottages.h28808710.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Observatory Cottages? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Observatory Cottages? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Observatory Cottages? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Observatory Cottages located? > Located in Mount Dandenong, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. William Ricketts Sanctuary and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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