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 forested area with a wooden bridge and dense ferns.

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

1. Clarendon Cottages

2.7 km from Grants Picnic Area

Tiffany

￥26,311

￥28,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A conservatory with a wooden floor, a cushioned seating area, 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 covered patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and ambient lighting.

2. Aquila Nova Retreat

1.9 km from Grants Picnic Area

Clint

￥48,032

￥52,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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 small, green wooden cabin with a window, surrounded by dense foliage and trees.

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

3. Lotus Lodges

3 km from Grants Picnic Area

￥41,061

￥41,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

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

4. Emerald Ridge

9.5 km from Grants Picnic Area

Patchareeporn

￥29,744

￥29,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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 kitchen with bar stools, a central island, and pendant lighting.

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

5. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

13.7 km from Grants Picnic Area

Josephine

￥19,423

￥21,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

A modern library with bookshelves, seating areas, and large windows.

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

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

6. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

14.7 km from Grants Picnic Area

Putri

￥16,793

￥18,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

7. Ringwood Royale

14.7 km from Grants Picnic Area

Steve

￥23,573

￥28,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a wooden headboard, a chair, and a television on a wooden stand.

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

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

8. Arnica Views

6.6 km from Grants Picnic Area

Julie

￥37,312

￥40,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern restaurant interior with seating arrangements, a bar area, and decorative wall elements.

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

A garden with a pond, walking paths, and people walking.

9. Holiday Inn Dandenong by IHG

17.4 km from Grants Picnic Area

Victor

￥13,328

￥14,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window with curtains, and a decorative wall piece above the bed.

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

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

10. Quest Glen Waverley

18 km from Grants Picnic Area

XIANGMING

￥16,479

￥18,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

11. Observatory Cottages

6.6 km from Grants Picnic Area

Alexandra

￥35,688

￥54,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a round black coffee table, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

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

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

12. Rydges Ringwood

14.9 km from Grants Picnic Area

Gayathery

￥17,298

￥19,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 dining area with a table set for two, a framed painting above the table, and a brick wall.

13. Victoria House Motor Inn

13.9 km from Grants Picnic Area

Kathy

￥17,971

￥19,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A reception area with a counter, framed certificates, a clock, and a bookshelf with magazines.

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.

14. Burwood East Motel

19.5 km from Grants Picnic Area

Aidan

￥12,726

￥14,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, surrounded by lush greenery and ponds.

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

15. Yarra Valley Lodge

19.6 km from Grants Picnic Area

Juanita

￥21,142

￥23,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a green exit sign, a doormat with 'Lifestyle at Ferntree' text, and a potted plant beside the door.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden floor, and a staircase leading to another level.

A balcony with a dining table set for two, a potted plant, and a tall, dense green hedge.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a bunk bed, a wooden ladder shelf, and a TV mounted on the wall.

16. Lifestyle Apartments at Ferntree

6.9 km from Grants Picnic Area

Robert

￥18,740

￥20,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern building with a flat roof and a sign that reads "ATURA".

17. Atura Dandenong

16.5 km from Grants Picnic Area

Zaheer Ahmed

￥14,263

￥15,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

18. Wild Cattle Creek Estate

13.8 km from Grants Picnic Area

Tamanna

￥18,182

￥20,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchen, and seating.

A reception area with a reception desk, a glass display case, and two ornate chairs.

A building with a brick facade, a glass entrance, and a parking lot.

19. Rowville International Hotel

13 km from Grants Picnic Area

Sylvia

￥14,024

￥15,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern reception area with a 'QUEST' sign, seating, and a view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, dining table, TV, and a large window with a city view.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and hanging pendant lights. Tables are arranged in a casual layout, and there are several people dining.

A balcony with a clear view of the city, a small seating area with chairs and a table, and a painting on the wall.

20. Quest Dandenong Central

17.9 km from Grants Picnic Area

Diego Fernando

￥17,626

￥19,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Grants Picnic Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Clarendon Cottages	9.8 Exceptional 175 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
Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park	9.4 Exceptional 286 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."

Belle Cottage, Sassafras - Stylishly furnished 2 bedroom cottage with wood burner in Sassafras

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property amongst ancient trees, a short walk to Sassafras village. Would live to come back and enjoy the fire pit in cooler months."

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. "

The Hollies

10/10 Excellent

"Such a stunning property. Couldn't recommend it more. "

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!!"

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 cabin on stilts surrounded by dense forest and a calm body of water.

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 Dandenong Ranges Botanic 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, 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk, or Olinda Falls.

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Our top choices for Grants Picnic Area hotels

1. Clarendon Cottages

2. Aquila Nova Retreat

3. Lotus Lodges

4. Emerald Ridge

5. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

6. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

7. Ringwood Royale

8. Arnica Views

9. Holiday Inn Dandenong by IHG

10. Quest Glen Waverley

11. Observatory Cottages

12. Rydges Ringwood

13. Victoria House Motor Inn

14. Burwood East Motel

15. Yarra Valley Lodge

16. Lifestyle Apartments at Ferntree

17. Atura Dandenong

18. Wild Cattle Creek Estate

19. Rowville International Hotel

20. Quest Dandenong Central

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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.

Belle Cottage, Sassafras - Stylishly furnished 2 bedroom cottage with wood burner in Sassafras

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.

The Hollies

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

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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