Title: Observatory Cottages Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=28808710&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Observatory Cottages Cottage in Melbourne with private hot tub and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Observatory Cottages ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong) | In-room dining - Observatory Cottages (Mount Dandenong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/b3b528fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player - Observatory Cottages (Mount Dandenong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/32707db3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains - Observatory Cottages (Mount Dandenong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/81382f93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains - Observatory Cottages (Mount Dandenong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/e9c105a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft) | In-room dining - Observatory Cottages (Mount Dandenong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/15832309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - 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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £210 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 30 - Jan 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 31 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 6 - 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[Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Cottages in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Cottages.d178283-aaCottages.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-37.83014%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 - ![A nice little waterfall on Mt Dandenong. It's best to get off the track and climb up the waterfall for the best views and photos. (Can be super slippery and muddy when wet). ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124063/5618bb30-64cf-4cd3-bf2b-2a6537c68236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dandenongs 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Australia - Dandenong Ranges, Dandenongs are a set of low mountain ranges, Mount Dandenong, east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126451/b7277852-8c04-4e68-9710-73bf01cf65c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dandenong Ranges National Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Olinda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966479/4c582ef8-fec8-4fb0-8d99-51eced65969a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) William Ricketts Sanctuary 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![SkyHigh Mount Dandenong showing café lifestyle and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150114/e95ea5fe-382a-438b-9baa-38f0abb95bef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) SkyHigh Mount Dandenong 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Singleton Reserve 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Upwey Station 16 min drive - Belgrave Station 19 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 11 min drive - Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates 7 min drive - Red Rooster 11 min drive - York on Lilydale 10 min drive - Paperbark Cafe 9 min drive ## 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 in Melbourne with private hot tub and kitchen 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. 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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 available 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Observatory Cottages? ### How much is parking at Observatory Cottages? ### What time is check-in at Observatory Cottages? ### What time is check-out at Observatory Cottages? ### Where is Observatory Cottages located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Observatory Cottages Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francesca 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Hubby and I have been coming here now for 21 years and this little oasis is a great getaway to completely unwind. ##### Francesca Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andy 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication very clean and great atmosphere ##### andy Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rakesh 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication check in was easy and the property was excellent with all the amenities Easy parking & great breakfast. ##### Rakesh Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 12 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The cottage suited our needs perfectly, plenty of room for two couples and kids, fully equipped kitchen, laundry & bathrooms. ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhian 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Rhian ### 6/10 Okay #### Kate 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, communication 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. ##### Kate Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin H 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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 !! ##### Benjamin H Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa-Maree 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Gorgeous cottage ##### Lisa-Maree Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wilfred 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved the serenity and surrounding nature.. great place for a quiet getaway complete ammenities also provided bread with bacon and eggs in the fridge ##### Wilfred Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 17 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Excellent Easy checkin, geeat stay all round, highly recommend ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Neat clean. Plenty of space for group bookings. Lovely quiet spot with nice outdoor areas. ##### Suzanne Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veena 11 Oct 2022 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The cottage was amazing, clean and had everything we needed. Was surprised to see extras such as breakfast supplied. Was fantastic.. Will come again ##### Veena Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha 20 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved that it was completely private and quiet. The view from our porch was incredible. We wish we could have stayed longer ##### Samantha Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved it. Very romantic, very cosy and quiet. Would like to try in the summer too. ##### Kris Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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 :) ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amanda 10 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication The cottage was perfect. Everything was thoroughly thought of- from breakfast ingredients to candles. The cottage itself is very homely and private. The communication between the host was fantastic with prompt replies.Will definitely be coming here again. ##### amanda Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. 😊 ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Denise Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kunal 29 Jan 2026 Liked: Amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Kunal Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful unit, everything well thought of, including breakfast ingredients, great fireplace, 2-people jacuuzi, comfy bed, candles, nice backyard, parking at the door, easy signage and instructions. The only content was the few spider corpses we found on the floor (but hey, no live ones). ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful rustic cabins walking distance to sky high ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 17 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Parking was a bit tight ##### Julie Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Mar 2020 Liked: Staff & service, amenities great cottage (owl) garden needs attention plus path lights should be installed between cottage and driveway . Looking the door from the inside very hard but besides all that we are staying again soon, cheers ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacki, Wyndham. 9 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities We loved the cottage and the privacy.The views from the cottage were great.We will be staying there again... ##### Jacki Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ## 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) > > [Caravan Parks Hunstanton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hunstanton-Caravan-Parks.d181025-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Kerkyra Blue Hotel & Spa by Louis Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corfu-Hotels-Kerkyra-Golf.h9805417.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn By Radisson Melbourne Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Carlton-Hotel.h40162080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Waterslides in Orlando](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Hotels-With-Waterslides.0-0-d178294-tHotelswithWaterslides.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Sebel Melbourne Docklands Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Sebel-Melbourne-Docklands.h6819425.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Much Wenlock](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Much-Wenlock-Hotels.s50-0-d602311.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Crown Promenade Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Crown-Promenade.h2858735.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Royal-Gardens.h425401.Hotel-Information) > > [Lanson Place Parliament Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Lanson-Place-Parliament-Gardens.h103799356.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) > > [Hotels near Embassy of Pakistan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Embassy-Of-Pakistan-Hotels.0-l6163714-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [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) > > [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) > > [Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Lancemore-Crossley-St.h45716692.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) ### Flights ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages > [Chieti Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chieti.d6048096.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Prague City Center Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prague-City-Center.d6278809.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General ---