Dorset Gardens Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reception
Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Exterior detail
Sports bar
Nightclub

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
335 Dorset Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136
  • Eastland
    7 min drive
  • Dandenongs
    9 min drive
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park
    9 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    52 min drive

Room options

Five Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Dorset Gardens Hotel

Suburban Melbourne motel in Croydon with free parking
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
  • Area shuttle
  • 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

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
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
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.

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

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Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 679 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 679 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smelt like stale cigarette smell. Needs airing. I couldn't get the air conditioner to heat, blew cold air. I set it right, but no heat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

KENNETH

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sharn

Travelled with partner
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

shane

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

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau

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

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
In a convenient quiet area, however the bathrooms desperately need updating - we are in out 70s and having to step up into a half bath to shower is risky! Also would prefer a queen size bed rather than a double.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

warren

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

8/10 Good

Jarno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Damen

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

6/10 Okay

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The unit needed some maintenance E.G, the internal doors not easy to operate, & the aircon could do with either servicing or replacing. Otherwise good for a basic unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Reuben

Liked: Staff & service
Liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Gemma

Travelled with partner
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

Margie

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

2/10 Terrible

Vivien

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Renovation needed
The room was a disgrace, paint and plaster coming off the walls. Front door falling apart at the bottom and daylight could be seen underneath. The linen was clean but the room and bathroom had an overall feeling of being dirty. In desperate need of renovation. Having left a day early and told why the receptionist did not seem that interested in my concerns
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony, Langley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room decor was dated. Couch springs were gone so no support and made it very difficult to get up from it. Bathroom taps had to be turned and turned to turn the water on or off. Hot water was so hot that it would be easy to scald yourself. Jets in the tub did not work. Fan cover in the bathroom needs to be cleaned. TV in the main room did not work. Very large bedroom but the bed was positioned so the bathroom door hit the foot of the bed and could not be opened all the way - made it difficult for the person sleeping on that side of the bed to get into the bathroom at night. Security chain on the door had nothing to connect to - had been ripped off. On the positive side, the room was very spaciou, the a/c works well and the king size bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024