Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reception
Property grounds
Sports bar
Sports bar
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
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Puffing Billy Steam Train
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

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

Family Room

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

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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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (Croydon), Dorset Gardens Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Eastland and Dandenong Ranges National Park. .This motel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from William Ricketts Sanctuary and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Olinda Falls.

What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Olinda Falls - 18 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Jannah - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Big Mates Pizza Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dorset Gardens Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dainton Taphouse Croydon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zingers - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Dorset Gardens Hotel

Suburban motel with area shuttle service and a restaurant
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as free tea bags/instant coffee and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 km.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Dorset Gardens Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Dorset Gardens Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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
  • High chair
  • 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 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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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
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Dorset Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 737 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

10/10 Excellent

John Lachlan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
we were satisfied with all aspects of our stay. nothing out of the ordinary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were all lovely, rooms were big and comfy, great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

alana j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great budget option. Room was very clean. Food in the restaurant was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money and perfect for somewhere to stay while working in the area. Bistro meals were a little pricey but the food was good and the serving was generous. The rooms were spotlessly clean and the bed was comfortable however the motel in general could do with renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm, Wanniassa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm, Wanniassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

yvonne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and accommodating staff and decent prices
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean but needs updating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Dorset Stayed the last five weeks I wish they had better television with all free to air stations The available free to airchannels are very limited
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was good. It was clean. It was close to where I was staying for Work. The only thing was it doesn’t have enough PowerPoint to be able to charge your phone and a watch without unplugging the TV and it took 10 minutes for the hot water to get through to the room that I was staying in which then made me late for work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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