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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window.

A rustic wooden gate leading to a house with a stone staircase and a wooden deck.

A modern house with a large open doorway leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a wooden headboard, a chair, and a television on a wooden stand.

1. Arnica Views

0.2 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Julie

£181

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A cozy, rustic interior with a wooden floor, a living area with a sofa and a coffee table, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave.

A cozy, rustic room with wooden floors, a leather sofa, a bed with a canopy, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a chair near the window.

A cozy room with a four-poster bed, a leather sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

2. Observatory Cottages

0.2 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Alexandra

£258

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with a white bedspread, and a chandelier.

A pathway leading to a gated entrance with stone pillars and a gravel surface.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, an ottoman, and a large mirror.

A patio area with wicker furniture, a flag, and a stone wall.

3. The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation

1.6 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Cathrine

£112

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A covered outdoor area with stone flooring, a stone wall, and lush greenery including ferns and palm-like plants.

A modern building with large windows, a stone facade, and a landscaped area with shrubs.

A spacious living area with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a red rug. A kitchen with a microwave and a dining area with a table and chairs are visible.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants in the foreground.

4. Panorama Retreat & Resort

1.2 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Glenn

£64

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact, well-lit room with a bed, a dining table set with plates and cutlery, a small kitchen area with a sink and cabinets, and a television.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with a mosaic-tiled table and metal chairs, surrounded by greenery.

5. Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

0.2 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Sarah

£188

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A wooden deck with a metal railing, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A wooden table with a vase of white flowers, a map stand with various maps, and a small sign asking for reviews.

A garden area with various plants and a pathway leading to a building entrance.

6. Emerald Ridge

9.4 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Patchareeporn

£140

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a front door.

A white house with a green door, a bird feeder, and pink flowers in the garden.

A forested area with a wooden bridge and dense ferns.

A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, a fruit bowl, and a view of greenery through large windows.

7. Clarendon Cottages

2.8 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Helen

£126

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A balcony with a view of a lake and fields, a table, and a wicker chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large sign reading "Réem Yarm Valley", and a circular light fixture on the ceiling.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

A modern interior with a large indoor garden, a staircase, and large windows.

8. Re'em Yarra Valley

10.3 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Karen

£235

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A television displaying a residential building with multiple floors, balconies, and a parking area.

A gray minivan parked in a parking lot with a brick apartment building in the background.

A neatly made bed with white and patterned pillows, a magazine, a lamp, and a bottle on a bedside table.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

9. Ringwood Royale

6.9 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Steve

£132

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A multi-story building with a balcony and large windows.

A lobby with a round table, a chandelier, and a vase with flowers.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, two signs indicating 'The Eastern Golf Club' and 'Yering Gorge Cottages', and a polished stone floor.

A grassy area with a building in the background.

10. Yering Gorge Cottages

9.1 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Djurdjica

£183

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A stone building with a stone facade, a gated entrance, and potted plants.

A room with a large bathtub filled with rose petals, a small table with a bottle and a rose, and a mirror with swan decorations.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, a large window, and a view of greenery.

A conservatory with a wooden floor, a cushioned seating area, and potted plants.

11. Aquila Nova Retreat

4 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Clint

£246

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a well-lit lobby area.

A wooden cabin by a calm lake surrounded by dense forest.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with bar stools, a central island, and pendant lighting.

12. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

9.4 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Josephine

£101

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern library with bookshelves, seating areas, and large windows.

A modern interior with a large abstract painting, exposed ceiling beams, and hanging light fixtures.

13. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

6.9 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Elie

£76

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern restaurant with a central bar, dining tables, and a kitchen area.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a patterned floor, and a mix of seating arrangements including round tables and wicker chairs.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view through a glass door.

14. Rydges Ringwood

7.1 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Brett

£90

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Quest' sign, a balcony, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window with curtains, and a decorative wall piece above the bed.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining area, kitchenette, and large windows with curtains.

15. Quest Glen Waverley

11.1 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

XIANGMING

£86

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp. There is a staircase leading to an outdoor area with a view of a building.

A dining area with a table set for two, a framed painting above the table, and a brick wall.

A two-story building with a balcony, a chimney, and a window with a metal gate.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of trees.

16. Victoria House Motor Inn

5.1 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Kathy

£83

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor seating area with string lights, tables, and chairs, under a clear sky.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, surrounded by lush greenery and ponds.

17. Yarra Valley Lodge

8.3 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Juanita

£110

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bottle of wine and two glasses on a round table with a metal railing in the background.

A building with a garage door, surrounded by a landscaped area with steps and string lights.

A cellar door reception with wooden barrels and a wine bottle.

A building with a large glass facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a vineyard in the foreground.

18. Wild Cattle Creek Estate

6.2 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Tamanna

£92

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A large, modern residential complex with multiple houses, each featuring a distinct architectural style with gabled roofs and large windows.

A restaurant with wicker furniture and large windows overlooking a garden.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a view of the landscape, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A spacious lounge with elegant furniture, a fireplace, and a decorative ceiling.

19. Chateau Yering Hotel

11.1 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Sandra

£98

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a wooden deck and a wooden fence.

A backyard with a patio table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a fenced area with a pool.

A reception area with a counter, framed certificates, a clock, and a bookshelf with magazines.

20. Burwood East Motel

11.2 mi from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Gary

£64

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to William Ricketts Sanctuary

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Arnica Views	9.6 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
Observatory Cottages	9.4 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation	9.2 Wonderful 307 reviews	View
Panorama Retreat & Resort	8.0 Very good 114 reviews	View
Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong	7.4 Good 55 reviews	View

Top William Ricketts Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Luxury Home with a spectacular view

10/10 Excellent

"2nd time here, didn’t disappoint, a magical weekend with Family, great location, great to entertain, Fireplace , Outdoor hotub/soa, theatre room - what a Trifecta."

Secluded 6 bedroom home with stunning views.

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely views and very clean"

Fern Cottage - Romantic spa cottage in Mount Dandenong

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing place! The cottage was perfect and had everything we could possibly need. The cleanliness was remarkable and everything was in great condition. The open fire was beautiful and the spa was perfect! The grounds were just stunning. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough! So romantic and refreshing."

Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a wonderful stay! The property was exceptionally clean, beautifully maintained, and incredibly relaxing. Waking up surrounded by nature was exactly what we needed, and the forest walk was absolutely stunning. It was peaceful, picturesque, and one of the highlights of our stay.Everything about the accommodation made it easy to unwind, and we left feeling completely refreshed. The only suggestion we have is that it would be lovely if guests had the option to request robes and slippers, as that would add an extra touch of comfort and luxury to an already fantastic experience.We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful escape."

Observatory Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage was spacious and comfortable. It provided everything we needed making it a great place to enjoy time with our family. "

Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

8/10 Good

"Nice and tidy. Good amenities. Instructions clearly communicated. Lovely location"

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An outdoor café with tables and chairs, black umbrellas, and a view of the sea.

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

8.0/10 (22 reviews)

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A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.

Dandenongs

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A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery, including ferns and various trees.

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Singleton Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Singleton Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander the gardens and waterfront in this romantic area.

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Tree Fern Gully Track

You can take time to visit Tree Fern Gully Track during your travels to Melbourne. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

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Olinda Falls

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Olinda Falls, a lovely green space in Melbourne. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

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Rainbow Gully Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Rainbow Gully Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Fiddlers Green Bushland Reserve

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around William Ricketts Sanctuary?

William Ricketts Sanctuary is located in a budget-friendly area of Melbourne that travellers like for its golfing and wineries. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 39 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to William Ricketts Sanctuary?

Adjacent to William Ricketts Sanctuary, Arnica Views is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this cottage offers free parking and private balconies. Another good option is Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong, located just 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to William Ricketts Sanctuary?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from William Ricketts Sanctuary.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near William Ricketts Sanctuary, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near William Ricketts Sanctuary.

What can I see and do near William Ricketts Sanctuary?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Olinda Falls and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Cream at Sassafras, Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens and Kilsyth Sports Centre are some favourites close by William Ricketts Sanctuary. You can enjoy nature at Dandenongs, Dandenong Ranges National Park or Sherbrooke Forest.

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Our top choices for William Ricketts Sanctuary hotels

1. Arnica Views

2. Observatory Cottages

3. The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation

4. Panorama Retreat & Resort

5. Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

6. Emerald Ridge

7. Clarendon Cottages

8. Re'em Yarra Valley

9. Ringwood Royale

10. Yering Gorge Cottages

11. Aquila Nova Retreat

12. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

13. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

14. Rydges Ringwood

15. Quest Glen Waverley

16. Victoria House Motor Inn

17. Yarra Valley Lodge

18. Wild Cattle Creek Estate

19. Chateau Yering Hotel

20. Burwood East Motel

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Top William Ricketts Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Luxury Home with a spectacular view

Secluded 6 bedroom home with stunning views.

Fern Cottage - Romantic spa cottage in Mount Dandenong

Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

Observatory Cottages

Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

Other attractions near William Ricketts Sanctuary

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

Dandenongs

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens

Singleton Reserve

Tree Fern Gully Track

Olinda Falls

Rainbow Gully Reserve

Fiddlers Green Bushland Reserve

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