About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Arcadia Cottages in Olinda offers a 4-star adults-only bed and breakfast experience. Guests enjoy spa facilities, a lush garden, and a terrace with stunning mountain views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features private check-in and check-out services, wellness packages, a hot tub, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, outdoor seating, picnic areas, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Guests can enjoy juice, fruits, and other refreshments each morning. Prime Location: Located 19 mi from Dandenong Train Station and 21 mi from Chadstone Shopping Mall, Arcadia Cottages provides easy access to local attractions. Essendon Fields Airport is 33 mi away. Highly rated for its spa, garden, and attentive host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Olinda, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Jacob
Australia Australia
The location was amazing and the facilities and cabin was something really special. We enjoyed every part of our stay and felt completely at peace and rested. 10/10 have already recommended to friends and planned to purchase a few get away for...
Daniel
Australia Australia
What was there to not like. The Spa, fireplace, the loft, the viewing room, the bed, friendly, the location and helpful staff. Mt Dandenong is a great place to visit for a holiday, add in the Arcadia and you have the perfect match. Great for...
Brenda
Canada Canada
Location in the trees is great for staying in Olinda Wood stove was great for the cool mornings Close to town and trails Nice selection of items for our stay in the fridge Bed and bed Linen s were lovely!
Annie
Australia Australia
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Andrea
Australia Australia
My partner and I loved the barrel hot tub, it was absolutely amazing. The cottage was incredibly well furnished, and the glass-encased porch was beautiful as well. The fridge was stocked with a great selection of breakfast foods.
Kelli
United States United States
The location was quiet and calm surrounded by beautiful trees. The space is private and cozy. There were lovely touches, like fresh flowers, fresh firewood set up for a fire in the little fireplace, and plenty of fruit, eggs, breakfast meats,...
David
Australia Australia
Fabulous location, attention to detail, and great hospitality
Paula
Australia Australia
The warm hospitality of the hosts, the small personal gestures in the cottage, peaceful location but close to local facilities.
Anne
Australia Australia
Sumptuous bedding. The hot tub was the best. Our host Jessica was very friendly and accommodating.
Balendra
Australia Australia
Everything . The set-up, surroundings, furniture and the host was kind and generous 😊

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 429 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are at an altitude just over 600 metres. Easy walking distances to the famous Cloudehill Gardens, Olinda and Mt Dandenong Villages, a couple of minutes drive to Sassafras Village and to Skyhigh at the Top of Mount Dandenong. Puffing Billy is 15 minutes drive and of a weekend there is always a Market in the local area, Also wineries are abundant with over 50 within a close drive.

Property info

Arcadia Cottages is situated at Olinda just east of Melbourne, on top of Mt Dandenong and off the busy Tourist Road. Arcadia offers accommodation for couples in 4 separate cottages, all hidden away in 3 acres of forested gardens. Each cottage has a log fire and a conservatory two have spa baths and two have round cedar timber hot tubs. All our cottages have real log fires, private garden courtyards and are fully stocked with full breakfast provisions, including cereals, bacon and eggs, bread and a selection of jams and condiments as well as fresh fruit, camembert or brie cheese, avocado, truss tomato etc. We cater for halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and offer a range of choices for milk and food items. All cottages have their own individual high speed WIFI modem and a smart TV.

Neighborhood info

We are off the busy Tourist Road but only 400 meters to the village with 10 restaurants to choose from. Surrounded by National Parks and opposite the National Rhododendron Gardens.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Arcadia Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Arcadia Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $141. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Arcadia Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 10:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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