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Bed and Breakfast Observatory Cottages

8 Observatory Road, Mount Dandenong, Victoria (Vic), 3767 (show map)

8.6

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Bed and Breakfast Overview

Located at the top of Mount Dandenong, Observatory Cottages offers self-contained cottages with views of Port Phillip Bay. Guests enjoy rooms with a fireplace and a spa bath. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
Observatory Cottages is a 5-minute walk from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and a 10-minute walk from Mount Dandenong Lookout. It is within a 65-minute drive of both Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport.
All air-conditioned cottages offer a fully equipped kitchen and a dining/ lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. They feature ironing facilities and an outdoor dining area. The en suite bathroom has free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony, wired Internet or a washing machine.Guests can prepare a meal on their private BBQ.

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Ironbark Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

This cottage boasts a private backyard and a balcony overlooking Port Phillip Bay and surrounding suburbs. Guests can sit back in their double spa and watch the sun go down or just sit by the gas log fireplace. There is an 1880's antique bed with lace bedding and furnishings. The cottage has rich reds and wood paneling as well as cathedral ceilings.

Windsong Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Set on top of a lush green lawn, this single level cottage boasts views of Port Phillip Bay and surrounding suburbs. There is a double spa bath and a private deck. Sit on the deck and have breakfast with the birds of the Yarra Ranges, or spend the day lazing in bed watching the bay.

Owls Croft Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

This cozy, self-contained cottage is situated at the front of the grounds. It is private and secluded with timber paneling as well as polished floorboards. There is a 4-post canopy bed and you can have a soak in the double spa bath overlooking the views and the gardens with your loved one. Sit on the porch and enjoy a hearty breakfast with the sounds of birds serenading or just simply stay indoors relax on the leather Chesterfield lounge with the warmth from the gas log fireplace having a glass of your favourite wine, reading a great book or watching a good movie.

Queen Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Situated at the top of the property, Candlewick Suite has stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and surrounding night lights from the comfort of your 4-poster bed. You can enjoy a soak in the 2-person spa bath or watch your favourite movie. There is a gas log fireplace, courtyard garden and a full kitchen.

Candlewick Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

This cottage has 4 large bedrooms, polished floor boards throughout and there are 2 bathrooms, 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. There is also a country style fully equipped kitchen. A gas log fireplace is also included and the upstairs large living area can seat up to 8 guests with split system air-conditioning and both a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The living area has both garden and bay views. Please note that when booking for 4 guests, you will have access to 2 bedrooms only. When booking for 6 guests, you will have access to 3 bedrooms only and when booking for 8 guests, you will have access to all 4 bedrooms. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

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Facilities of Observatory Cottages

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room

Front-desk/reception area services
Express check-in/check-out

Common areas
Garden, Sun terrace, Terrace

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Alarm clock, Balcony, Barbecue, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, CD Player, Children's high chair, City view, Clothes rack, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Dishwasher, DVD Player, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fan, Fireplace, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Iron, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Mosquito net, Mountain view, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Patio, Private entrance, Radio, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Shower, Slippers, Sofa, Spa Bath, Stovetop, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toaster, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Tumble dryer , TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wardrobe/Closet, Washing Machine

Last updated: 13 Aug 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Observatory Cottages in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that extra beds are only suitable for 12 to 16 year olds.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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8.6

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Melanie

“Romantic weekend getaway”

10.0

08 Jun 2025

The cottage was lovely, cosy and warm. The ambiance of the gas’s log fire created that ideal romantic evening.

Jacqui

“You’ve been here twice for our wedding anniversary and we loved it both times - will be back in the future”

10.0

28 Feb 2025

I love that you feel like your alone in the middle of nowhere even though it’s near town

Tathra

“Magical”

10.0

19 Jan 2025

The whole experience was absolutely perfect! Peaceful, Romantic and Serene and surrounded by nature. We had the most wonderful 10th Wedding Anniversary weekend. Absolutely magical. My husband and I fell in love with the whole place and cannot wait to come back! Weve been discussing how we can plan to make this a yearly experience for us! Special mention to the gorgeous family of Chrimson Rosellas that came to visit frequently.

Danielle

“Rejuvenating”

10.0

11 Oct 2024

Privacy, very welcoming, the morning bird visitors

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Ironbark Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Windsong Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Owls Croft Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Queen Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Candlewick Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

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“Romantic weekend getaway”

“You’ve been here twice for our wedding anniversary and we loved it both times - will be back in the future”

“Magical”

“Rejuvenating”

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