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Panorama Retreat & Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Superior Double or Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Family Cottage | Terrace/patio
Family Cottage | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
180 Olinda Creek Road, Kalorama, VIC, 3766
  • Dandenongs
    1 min walk
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park
    1 min walk
  • Olinda Falls
    5 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    55 min drive

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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King Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cottage | View from room

Family Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at Panorama Retreat & Resort in Melbourne (Kalorama), you'll be steps from Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. .This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Puffing Billy Steam Train and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Olinda Falls.

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Olinda Falls - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mooroolbark Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billy Goat Hill Brasserie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Montrose Fish & Chipperie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Storehouse Mount Evelyn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skyhigh Dandenong - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Trail Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Panorama Retreat & Resort

Melbourne hotel in Kalorama with outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool
Panorama Retreat & Resort offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned guestrooms. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.35 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 30.00 for adults and AUD 15.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.35 percent

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

CountryPlace Hotel Kalorama
CountryPlace Kalorama
CountryPlace Hotel
CountryPlace
Panorama Retreat Resort
Panorama Retreat & Kalorama
Panorama Retreat & Resort Hotel
Panorama Retreat & Resort Kalorama
Panorama Retreat & Resort Hotel Kalorama

Panorama Retreat & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Fenella

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Signage at entrance is poor as it has another name in large letters and then a small sign saying the panorama etc. very confusing. we drove past and then another km or so there was another sign that took us into the back. The setting is beautiful and quiet. lots of birdlife and rabbits. Dinner is very limited and served in lounge but understand there are other venues within driving distance. Rooms are clean, very small, no bar fridge. Staff are very friendly - polite and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was delightful. A shelf and a clothes hook or two in the bathroom would help a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a conference centre. It has clean rooms with queen bed and ensuite. A nice quiet stay for me, a single traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant. Friendly, immaculate, warm. Excellent value for money. Superb gardens, beautifully maintained. It was a one-off trip to see family visiting from the US but would love to see it in the early spring. Only downside irrelevant - those of us from flat places found the mountain roads challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Val

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small bathroom, Bed just comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the grounds are beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, clean rooms, close to Olinda and Sassafras. Very handy for exploring the Dandenong Rangers. Staff are friendly. The communal lounge and Pool table were a great bonus. Downfalls - no fridge or microwave in room. We were also booked in the same night as a wedding party, so the after party took place in the rooms beside our's, as well as the courtyard beaide our window, so I was kept awake most of the night, which left me rather angry with a big day of driving and walking ahead of me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

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

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The customer service from staff was great and I cannot fault but a few things to note. On booking we weren’t notified that access was via a dirt road. The breakfast inclusion was disappointing with only cereal, toast and fruit, not hot food. We opted for twin beds and when we moved one we were horrified by the thick dust under the bed that had clearly not been cleaned for months, the shower door did not close and there was an awful smell coming from drain. Our handle on the door broke and locked us inside the room but thankfully staff acted quickly. Disappointed that there was not even a small fridge in the room to keep a bottle of water cold. Pool was a comfortable temperature but needed a really good clean and no lines marked on the tennis courts.

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Very friendly and accommodating. They are set up as a conference centre. No fridges in the rooms if you want to keep things cool. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nandkumar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and in the middle of dense bush land
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The area is beautiful & the room was adequate for my needs. But the shower was difficult... the water was either freezing or scalding, with little water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great surrounds & privacy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for accommodation in the hills for a work trip, this was by far the most convenient. The staff are friendly and the rooms comfortable. I would highly recommend

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an issue with lights in our room. We were promptly moved to another room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kristell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the staff. Very happy
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet apart from the wildlife but it's to be expected and plenty of fresh air. Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

B, Melbourne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Pleasant staff. Overall I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kylie

Clean but expensive
Very clean room. A little expensive for how basic the room/service was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Broggo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quiet and relaxing
A real hidden gem for a great quiet stay. Easy reavh of tourist and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Graham, Shepparton

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
Was only given a 3 star room, only one towel provided for 2 people, was interrupted during the night with someone entering the room, loud conference party music from 8:30 to 10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Sue, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country place was very welcoming, clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and the location was tranquil. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

d, Sale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight Stay
Lovely place, suited our needs. Lovely and clean and minimalist furniture, but had all one would need. Nice and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017