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Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel in Croydon

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Reception
Sports bar
Sports bar
Property grounds
Sports bar

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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335 Dorset Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Five Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Melbourne

Croydon stay.Your stay at this Croydon motel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Eastland and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are William Ricketts Sanctuary and Olinda Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Olinda Falls - 18 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Deakin University - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 16 min drive
  • Croydon Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dainton Taphouse Croydon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dorset Gardens Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arndale Seafood Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Twisted Zest Cafe and Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blackwork - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5-star motel in Croydon
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Dorset Gardens Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. A free area shuttle within 5 km is available. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Melbourne motel.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1967
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Dorset Gardens Hotel offers 46 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 8:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Please proceed to the bar in the gaming room]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Dorset Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 729 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 729 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 729 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 729 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 729 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My home away from home Clean and modest Quiet Always get my preferred room It is not modern But I love it because it has history Old fashioned wall sconces etc Best shower Just wish I could get my preferred channels on television Not a criticism I have my iPad Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs P M

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was central to my appointments and great food at the Hotel. Also the room was reasonably priced as I am on a budget and can’t afford expensive accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its clean nice to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Prabs

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No internet, no microwave , old shower. Needs renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair price in the location we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at check-in were excellent, the room was a bit dated but very clean & comfortable. Having the hotel for dining on the premises was a big plus. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old model, carpet very stained no hot water and tv didn’t work. Reception staff very friendly Though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was good for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I rented a room overnight with my disabled older brother. The evening staff were both able to come to our room to orient us how to use the features, and check they were working --showers, lights, phone, etc. and professional manner gave us reasscheerful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for bed and bath for a short stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The motel could really do with a facelift. Shes looking tired and ready to retire .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

served the purpose

It was reasonable for our needs as an overnight stay as I had to put mycar in for a service on new years eve and we did not have to worry bout traffic in the morning to get the car there by 8sm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was very clean couldnt fault it. Staff are very friendly. Only thing i would criticise due to my disability, i couldnt have a shower due to the bath being too high.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy guest. The rooms are clean the beds great.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rowan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bigger bed would of been nice. Having dvd on the tv was great👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024