The Best Hotels Closest to Grants Picnic Area in Melbourne for 2026

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A house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a front door.

A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, a fruit bowl, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a small bedside table with a picture frame and a decorative item.

A forested area with a wooden bridge and dense ferns.

1. Clarendon Cottages

2.7 km from Grants Picnic Area

Tiffany

￥25,736

￥28,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bedroom with a large bed, a leather sofa, a TV, and a chandelier.

A warmly lit entrance with a chandelier, a patterned wall, and a cozy seating area with a rug.

A hallway with a chandelier, open doors leading to a garden, and shelves with decorative items.

A stone-tiled bar area with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a welcome sign.

2. Belle Le Vie

3 km from Grants Picnic Area

Anonymous traveler

￥28,322

￥31,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A stone building with a stone facade, a gated entrance, and potted plants.

A room with a large bathtub filled with rose petals, a small table with a bottle and a rose, and a mirror with swan decorations.

A conservatory with a wooden floor, a cushioned seating area, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, a large window, and a view of greenery.

3. Aquila Nova Retreat

1.9 km from Grants Picnic Area

Clint

￥48,177

￥52,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A stone pathway through a lush garden with various plants and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk with a chair, a window with blinds, and a stone wall.

A spa tub with two glasses of red wine and candles.

A wooden staircase leading to a green door with a window above it.

4. Lotus Lodges

3 km from Grants Picnic Area

￥40,727

￥40,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A wooden deck with a metal railing, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern house with a stone pillar, a staircase, and large green plants.

A garden area with various plants and a pathway leading to a building entrance.

5. Emerald Ridge

9.5 km from Grants Picnic Area

Patchareeporn

￥28,617

￥28,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern interior with a large abstract painting, exposed ceiling beams, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern office space with a long table, several chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

14.7 km from Grants Picnic Area

Nigel

￥17,677

￥19,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a well-lit lobby area.

A wooden cabin by a calm lake surrounded by dense forest.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

7. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

13.7 km from Grants Picnic Area

Josephine

￥21,372

￥23,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A television displaying a residential building with multiple floors, balconies, and a parking area.

A neatly made bed with white and patterned pillows, a magazine, a lamp, and a bottle on a bedside table.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A gray minivan parked in a parking lot with a brick apartment building in the background.

8. Ringwood Royale

14.7 km from Grants Picnic Area

Steve

￥28,136

￥33,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern restaurant with a central bar, dining tables, and a kitchen area.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a patterned floor, and a mix of seating arrangements including round tables and wicker chairs.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, and a stone accent wall.

9. Rydges Ringwood

14.9 km from Grants Picnic Area

Lisa

￥15,924

￥17,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern restaurant interior with booths, round tables, and a central green plant installation.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a hanging plant canopy.

A modern interior with a curved seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a green wall with a plant.

10. Holiday Inn Dandenong by IHG

17.4 km from Grants Picnic Area

Victor

￥14,047

￥15,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A rustic wooden gate leading to a house with a stone staircase and a wooden deck.

A modern house with a large open doorway leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. Arnica Views

6.6 km from Grants Picnic Area

Julie

￥39,970

￥43,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Quest' sign, a balcony, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining area, kitchenette, and large windows with curtains.

12. Quest Glen Waverley

18 km from Grants Picnic Area

Jacinta

￥15,575

￥17,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with a white bedspread, and a chandelier.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, an ottoman, and a large mirror.

A pathway leading to a gated entrance with stone pillars and a gravel surface.

A patio area with wicker furniture, a flag, and a stone wall.

13. The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation

3.6 km from Grants Picnic Area

Christine

￥20,494

￥22,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A cozy, rustic interior with a wooden floor, a living area with a sofa and a coffee table, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a chair near the window.

A room with a large window, a bed with a canopy, a wooden floor, and an exit sign.

A cozy, rustic room with wooden floors, a leather sofa, a bed with a canopy, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.

14. Observatory Cottages

6.6 km from Grants Picnic Area

Alexandra

￥32,619

￥50,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp. There is a staircase leading to an outdoor area with a view of a building.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of trees.

A two-story building with a balcony, a chimney, and a window with a metal gate.

15. Victoria House Motor Inn

13.9 km from Grants Picnic Area

Bruce

￥17,571

￥19,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with string lights, tables, and chairs, under a clear sky.

A dining table set for two with clear glassware and cutlery, positioned in front of large windows overlooking an outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

16. Yarra Valley Lodge

19.6 km from Grants Picnic Area

Juanita

￥21,281

￥23,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A backyard with a patio table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a fenced area with a pool.

A room with two wooden chairs and a round table, a window with green curtains, and a view of parked cars outside.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a wooden deck and a wooden fence.

17. Burwood East Motel

19.5 km from Grants Picnic Area

Marie

￥12,771

￥14,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bottle of wine and two glasses on a round table with a metal railing in the background.

A cellar door reception with wooden barrels and a wine bottle.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring a bar and multiple seating options.

A building with a garage door, surrounded by a landscaped area with steps and string lights.

18. Wild Cattle Creek Estate

13.8 km from Grants Picnic Area

Leanne

￥18,307

￥20,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the city through large windows.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a variety of bottles on shelves, and a modern design.

19. Atura Dandenong

16.5 km from Grants Picnic Area

Barbara

￥17,158

￥18,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building with large windows.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A modern building with a large wooden door and a bicycle parked outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

20. Nightcap at York on Lilydale

10.2 km from Grants Picnic Area

warren

￥12,943

￥14,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Grants Picnic Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Clarendon Cottages	9.8 Exceptional 176 reviews	View
Belle Le Vie	9.8 Exceptional 140 reviews	View
Aquila Nova Retreat	9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
Lotus Lodges	8.0 Very good 24 reviews	View
Emerald Ridge	10.0 Exceptional 58 reviews	View

Top Grants Picnic Area Hotel Reviews

Stonehaven Views Spectacular Luxury Suite

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful one night stay, Kerryn was lovely with good communication. View was amazing."

Olinda Two Bedroom Apartment B2 - This beautiful and comfortably furnished apartment is centrally located in the village of Olinda.

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay in Olinda and visit the surrounding towns and sights in the Dandenong ranges. We stayed as a family of 5 and the host was very helpful providing us with an extra rollout bed. Would love to visit again one day."

Tranquil 4 Bedroom Cottage in Olinda

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable house with everything you need. Nice quiet, pretty location."

Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful cottage with every amenity you need. Amazing setting in great proximity to many of the Dandenong's attractions."

Hanging Garden On Mernda- Mountain view retreat

10/10 Excellent

"My extended family stayed for 2 nights in April 26 for my son's wedding. Plenty of room for the groomsmen to come over the morning of the wedding and get ready in the games room and we had great photos on the deck. "

The Stone On The Hill - This is a contemporary 3 bedroom home with high ceilings, a coonara log fire and central heating.

8/10 Good

"Place was clean and cosy. "

Juniper & Rye - The idea for the cottage came from pioneer cottages we had visited in rural Victoria.

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful cottage of antiques in a modernized space. It was lovely being in the woods hearing the birds first thing in the morning while enjoying a cup of coffee. Great trails in the area for hiking! The owner is responsive quickly to any needs!! Highly recommend for peace & quiet!!"

Aquila Nova Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"A gorgeous place to stay. We loved our time at Aquila and felt so relaxed and refreshed being there. The room was clean and cosy, especially with the fire on. The amenities were fantastic and the bottle of bubbly readily enjoyed! We both found the bed to be comfortable and had a real quality night's sleep. Couldn't fault it, thank you for having us! "

Olinda Village Apartment A2 - This beautiful and comfortably furnished apartment is centrally located in the village of Olinda.

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely, convenient and clean "

Other attractions near Grants Picnic Area

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green ferns.

Sherbrooke Forest

9.0/10 (27 reviews)

Walk amid ancient mountain ash forests and rest at shady picnic spots in this national park, where you might glimpse a lyrebird as it dashes through the undergrowth.

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A wooden bridge over a pond with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

Alfred Nicolas Gardens

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Alfred Nicolas Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Melbourne. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the wineries.

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Kallista Bushland Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kallista Bushland Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne.

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Sherbrooke Picnic Ground

Explore the great outdoors at Sherbrooke Picnic Ground, a lovely green space in Melbourne. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the wineries.

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Clematis Creek Bushland Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Clematis Creek Bushland Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Discover the area's waterfalls and sunrises.

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Lyrebird Haunt Bushland Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Lyrebird Haunt Bushland Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Violet Larsen Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Violet Larsen Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander the forest or discover the area's waterfalls.

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Ferny Creek Bushland Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Ferny Creek Bushland Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grants Picnic Area?

Grants Picnic Area is located in a budget-friendly area of Melbourne that travelers like for its wineries. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Grants Picnic Area?

Aquila Nova Retreat is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Grants Picnic Area. Other good options within 5 miles include Cottages at Monreale and Stonehaven Views Spectacular Luxury Suite.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Grants Picnic Area?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Grants Picnic Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grants Picnic Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Grants Picnic Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Grants Picnic Area?

For more information about updating your stay near Grants Picnic Area or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Grants Picnic Area?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Sherbrooke Forest, Dandenong Ranges National Park, and National Rhododendron Gardens. Create some family memories at Puffing Billy Steam Train, Cream at Sassafras, and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens while you're exploring the area around Grants Picnic Area. You can enjoy nature at Dandenongs, Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens, or 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk.

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Our top choices for Grants Picnic Area hotels

1. Clarendon Cottages

2. Belle Le Vie

3. Aquila Nova Retreat

4. Lotus Lodges

5. Emerald Ridge

6. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

7. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

8. Ringwood Royale

9. Rydges Ringwood

10. Holiday Inn Dandenong by IHG

11. Arnica Views

12. Quest Glen Waverley

13. The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation

14. Observatory Cottages

15. Victoria House Motor Inn

16. Yarra Valley Lodge

17. Burwood East Motel

18. Wild Cattle Creek Estate

19. Atura Dandenong

20. Nightcap at York on Lilydale

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Top Grants Picnic Area Hotel Reviews

Stonehaven Views Spectacular Luxury Suite

Olinda Two Bedroom Apartment B2 - This beautiful and comfortably furnished apartment is centrally located in the village of Olinda.

Tranquil 4 Bedroom Cottage in Olinda

Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage.

Hanging Garden On Mernda- Mountain view retreat

The Stone On The Hill - This is a contemporary 3 bedroom home with high ceilings, a coonara log fire and central heating.

Juniper & Rye - The idea for the cottage came from pioneer cottages we had visited in rural Victoria.

Aquila Nova Retreat

Olinda Village Apartment A2 - This beautiful and comfortably furnished apartment is centrally located in the village of Olinda.

Other attractions near Grants Picnic Area

Sherbrooke Forest

Alfred Nicolas Gardens

Kallista Bushland Reserve

Sherbrooke Picnic Ground

Clematis Creek Bushland Reserve

Lyrebird Haunt Bushland Reserve

Violet Larsen Reserve

Ferny Creek Bushland Reserve

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