With a stay at Aquila Nova Retreat in Melbourne (The Patch), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dandenong Ranges National Park and Monbulk G172 Bushland Reserve. .This luxury bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Grants Picnic Area and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lyrebird Haunt Bushland Reserve.
Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Dandenongs - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Sherbrooke Forest - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Puffing Billy Steam Train - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Olinda Falls - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Melbourne Belgrave Station - 7 min drive
Belgrave Station - 7 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Edison Bakehouse - 2 min drive
Micawber Tavern - 5 min drive
The Patch Store - 10 min walk
Killik Handcrafted Rum - 5 min drive
Kallista Tearooms and Pantry - 3 min drive
About this property
Aquila Nova Retreat
Luxury bed & breakfast in Melbourne with free breakfast
Aquila Nova Retreat offers 2 accommodations with private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels, DVD players, and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include minibars and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private hot tubs. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Kitchenettes are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. 50-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary self-serve breakfast each morning.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Proposal/romance packages
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Massage
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
DVD player
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Minibar
Paper towels
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Fireplace
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Lockbox
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Aquila Nova Retreat B&B The Patch
Aquila Nova Retreat B&B
Aquila Nova Retreat The Patch
Aquila Nova Retreat The Patch
Aquila Nova Retreat Bed & breakfast
Aquila Nova Retreat Bed & breakfast The Patch
Aquila Nova Retreat Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I actually couldn’t rate this property higher… it was one of the best places I’ve ever stayed and the attention to detail in the rooms was beyond impressive…
Amazing place and would recommend to everyone…
John
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Nicole
Travelled with partner
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The consideration given to customer comfort was amazing, they thought of everything. The quality of the breakfast and food was first rate.
To be honest, I felt with the price we paid for a night, that wasn't even a public holiday was too high. The room smelt musty, the traffic on the road was noisy and there was only one small screen on the front door to get any fresh air. We also couldn't get any T.V channel reception and had to watch the show we wanted on our phone.
Being honest, I wouldn't return for that price. I am usually someone who tries to leave a good review but I felt that future customers need to be fully informed.
The Luna suite at Aquila Nova was the perfect base to celebrate our wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday.
Arina greeted us just as we arrived and took us to the suite, and was an excellent host, making our stay extremely memorable.
This is a great property, with a very large, lush garden with multiple levels, and the stay was very tranquil as a result.
From the large room to the spa to the comfy bed to all the various amenities, including the fresh bread and juice and wine provided, made it the perfect stay.
We'll definitely be back again, and highly recommend a stay at Aquila Nova, you won't regret it!
Thanks so much Arina and Alex for the amazing getaway!
It was an excellent curated room, every little details was well thought out in it's design. The little things included in the room added to the overall experience. I highly recommend this room for a romantic get away
Our fleeting stay was just beautiful, superbly appointed, everything was thought of. Our first visit to a B&B and if I am going to stay away I wanted luxury! Not disappointed. will be back.
We used Aquila Nova Retreat (Luna room) as our bridal getting ready room and wedding night accommodation. Arina was welcoming and very accommodating for us, thank you!
Stayed one night in the Luna suite and wished I had booked more nights. This is one of the best places I have ever stayed at anywhere. We arrived to find a beautifully baked bread roll, still warm from an oven, waiting for us on the kitchenette bench. Best tasting roll I've eaten in a long time. Lovely olive oil and balsamic was supplied. The four poster bed was made immaculately and the place itself was utterly spotless. Everything was perfect and the attention to detail was flawless - from how the cushions were arranged on the sofa, even to how the cutlery was arranged in the drawers! The views onto the garden were very relaxing. Good quality coffee and condiments. Breakfast supplies were utterly fresh. Amazing manuka honey toiletries in the bathroom. Spa bath was relaxing. Can't fault the place! Do yourself a favour and stay here. I will definitely come back here for a longer stay.