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.
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
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Dorset Gardens Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 737 reviews
10 - Excellent
176
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 737 reviews
8 - Good
299
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 737 reviews
6 - Okay
180
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 737 reviews
4 - Poor
59
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 737 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
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
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
we were satisfied with all aspects of our stay. nothing out of the ordinary.
Staff were all lovely, rooms were big and comfy, great shower
Emma
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Phillip
17 July 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Phillip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
alana j
15 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great budget option. Room was very clean.
Food in the restaurant was really good.
alana j
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Grant
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
11 July 2025
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.
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
Megan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Yvonne
Business traveller
11 May 2025
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.
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
Megan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
david
24 Apr 2025
david
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mrs P M
22 Apr 2025
Mrs P M
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Louisa
20 Apr 2025
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