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Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5 star property
Suburban Melbourne motel in Croydon with free parking

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Reception
Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Sports bar
Children's play area - indoor
Sports bar

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 292
SAR 321 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Five Bedroom Apartment | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Five Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Toaster
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
335 Dorset Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136

What's nearby

  • Eastland - 7 min drive
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 9 min drive
  • Olinda Falls - 15 min drive
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 15 min drive
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 16 min drive

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
  • ‪Asta's Tandoor Indian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Dorset Gardens Hotel

Motel near Dandenong Ranges National Park
Located close to Eastland and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Dorset Gardens Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, wedding services, and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, a billiards/pool table, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and toasters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Bingo
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon
Dorset Gardens Hotel
Dorset Gardens Croydon
Dorset Gardens
Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon, Victoria, Australia
Dorset Gardens Hotel Motel
Dorset Gardens Hotel Croydon
Dorset Gardens Hotel Motel Croydon

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Gardens Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

As of 21 Safar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorset Gardens Hotel on 2 Rabiʻ I 2025 start from $85.60, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dorset Gardens Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Dorset Gardens Hotel located?

Located in Croydon, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eastland, Dandenong Ranges National Park, and William Ricketts Sanctuary. Olinda Falls and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong are also within 9 mi (15 km). Croydon Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Dorset Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 698 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

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from noisy guests next door, stay was fine.Would definetly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mishay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay. Nice clean and tidy well kept rooms and grounds and easy to get food at the pub not even a minutes walk away from the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & cosy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Vivienne

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

8/10 Good

Rowan

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

8/10 Good

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious with everything you need bed, ensuite, a table and chairs as well as a couch and comfortable, would recommend the units there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are older but very clean, spacious & had everything you need for a short stay. Rooms are at the back of the property so no traffic, restaurant or sports bar noise, it was very quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a very pleasant over night experience and we would certainly recommend it again. Even though it was not a modern motel it was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maree

Clean standard room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a good stay
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant staff are brilliant and very welcoming and the food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Damen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room was very old
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good basic service,, not too expensive,, but clean and all facilities in working order.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a function at Dorset Gardens, just had to walk back to the room. It was great. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place i stayed awhile, only thing can fault is tv doesent have HD so its showing age if you could call it fault .next door was dinning and pokies .back at motel heaps parking ,clean and quiet and was on special rate ,too good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet even though it was on a busy road and with other people staying around us. The room was clean and staff fantastic. It will be our “to go” when visiting family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic accommodation but perfect for what we needed. Near to shops and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Damo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noise of patrons returning to their rooms after hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Served my purpose of room for the night, although she is getting a bit older.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very old but otherwise good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is good, big and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the pub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024