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Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5 star property

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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
  • Olinda Falls
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Room

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

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Family Room

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

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About this property

Dorset Gardens Hotel

Suburban motel with free local area shuttle and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free area shuttle and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services and laundry facilities.
Dorset Gardens Hotel offers 46 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dorset Gardens Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ripple Dandenongs Massage Day Spa and Beauty. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free area shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Eastland and 9 minutes from Dandenong Ranges National Park
  • Free local-area shuttle service
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.

The motel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Dorset Gardens Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV

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
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 alternative 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

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 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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Please proceed to the bar in the gaming room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Dorset Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 725 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

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

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
received the room as going to funeral next day and driving more than 10hrs got the room tv didn't work, next room had paint everywhere, third room heating didnt work. ordered dinner at the restuarant went for smoke came back they had taken our drinks we paid for and emptied the table, finally had dinner. After getting home sent the owner/manager an email asking if they would consider to give the money back for the room as we got moved three times this was over a week ago .... and still havn't heard anything!! The lady at reception is a wonderful person and was really upset for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024