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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window.
A modern house with a large open doorway leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a wooden headboard, a chair, and a television on a wooden stand.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a sofa, and a fireplace.

1. Arnica Views

Arnica Views
0.3 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Julie
€214
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Arnica Views
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.

2. Observatory Cottages

Observatory Cottages
0.3 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Alexandra
€308
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Observatory Cottages
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 stone building with a traditional design, featuring a staircase and a sign indicating a 5-minute customer parking area.
A pathway leading to a gated entrance with stone pillars and a gravel surface.

3. The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation

The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation
2.7 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Christine
€137
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation
A covered outdoor area with stone flooring, a stone wall, and lush greenery including ferns and palm-like plants.
A spacious living area with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a red rug. A kitchen with a microwave and a dining area with a table and chairs are visible.
A modern building with large windows, a stone facade, and a landscaped area with shrubs.
A garden with a variety of flowering plants in the foreground.

4. Panorama Retreat & Resort

Panorama Retreat & Resort
1.9 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Glenn
€85
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Panorama Retreat & Resort
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.
A covered outdoor seating area with a mosaic-tiled table and metal chairs, surrounded by greenery.
A compact, well-lit room with a bed, a dining table set with plates and cutlery, a small kitchen area with a sink and cabinets, and a television.
A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

5. Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong
0.3 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Sarah
€232
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong
A wooden deck with a metal railing, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden table with a vase of white flowers, a map stand with various maps, and a small sign asking for reviews.
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.

6. Emerald Ridge

Emerald Ridge
15.1 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
United States
Patchareeporn
€166
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Emerald Ridge
A house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a front door.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a small bedside table with a picture frame and a decorative item.
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.

7. Clarendon Cottages

Clarendon Cottages
4.5 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Tiffany
€162
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Clarendon Cottages
A balcony with a view of a lake and fields, a table, and a wicker chair.
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a green field and hills. Tables and chairs are arranged inside.
A modern interior with a large indoor garden, a staircase, and large windows.
A modern multi-story building with large windows and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

8. Re'em Yarra Valley

Re'em Yarra Valley
16.5 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
United States
Karen
€307
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Re'em Yarra Valley
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.

9. Ringwood Royale

Ringwood Royale
11.1 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Steve
€202
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Ringwood Royale
A multi-story building with a balcony and large windows.
A grassy area with a building in the background.
A modern building entrance with a glass door, two signs indicating 'The Eastern Golf Club' and 'Yering Gorge Cottages', and a polished stone floor.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.

10. Yering Gorge Cottages

Yering Gorge Cottages
14.7 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Djurdjica
€229
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Yering Gorge Cottages
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.

11. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park
15.2 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Josephine
€119
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park
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 covered patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and ambient lighting.
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.

12. Aquila Nova Retreat

Aquila Nova Retreat
6.5 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Clint
€298
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aquila Nova Retreat
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 library with bookshelves, seating areas, and large windows.
A modern office space with a long table, several chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

13. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

Sage Melbourne Ringwood
11.1 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Nigel
€103
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Sage Melbourne Ringwood
A modern restaurant with a central bar, dining tables, and a kitchen area.
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.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a round black coffee table, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

14. Rydges Ringwood

Rydges Ringwood
11.4 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Gayathery
€110
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Rydges Ringwood
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 two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

15. Quest Glen Waverley

Quest Glen Waverley
17.8 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
XIANGMING
€110
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Quest Glen Waverley
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 two-story building with a balcony, a chimney, and a window with a metal gate.
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.

16. Victoria House Motor Inn

Victoria House Motor Inn
8.1 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Kathy
€117
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Victoria House Motor Inn
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 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.

17. Yarra Valley Lodge

Yarra Valley Lodge
13.4 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Juanita
€129
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Yarra Valley Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A room with two wooden chairs and a round table, a window with green curtains, and a view of parked cars outside.
A reception area with a counter, framed certificates, a clock, and a bookshelf with magazines.
A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a wooden deck and a wooden fence.

18. Burwood East Motel

Burwood East Motel
18 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Aidan
€78
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Burwood East Motel
A bottle of wine and two glasses on a round table with a metal railing in the background.
A building with a garage door, surrounded by a landscaped area with steps and string lights.
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.

19. Wild Cattle Creek Estate

Wild Cattle Creek Estate
10 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Lina
€117
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Wild Cattle Creek Estate
A large, modern residential complex with multiple houses, each featuring a distinct architectural style with gabled roofs and large windows.
A room with a large window overlooking a deck and landscape.
A spacious lounge with elegant furniture, a fireplace, and a decorative ceiling.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a view of the landscape, and a wooden ceiling structure.

20. Chateau Yering Hotel

Chateau Yering Hotel
17.8 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary
Australia
Heather
€117
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Chateau Yering Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to William Ricketts Sanctuary

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window.
Arnica Views
9.6
Exceptional
182 reviews
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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.
Observatory Cottages
9.4
Exceptional
50 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with a white bedspread, and a chandelier.
The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation
9.2
Wonderful
312 reviews
View
A covered outdoor area with stone flooring, a stone wall, and lush greenery including ferns and palm-like plants.
Panorama Retreat & Resort
8.0
Very good
114 reviews
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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.
Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong
7.4
Good
55 reviews
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Top William Ricketts Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Luxury Home with a spectacular view

Luxury Home with a spectacular view

10/10 Excellent
"2nd time here, didn’t disappoint, a magical weekend with Family, great location, great to entertain, Fireplace , Outdoor hotub/soa, theatre room - what a Trifecta."
vito s. 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Luxury Home with a spectacular view
Secluded 6 bedroom home with stunning views.

Secluded 6 bedroom home with stunning views.

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely views and very clean"
LIANNE S. 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Secluded 6 bedroom home with stunning views.
Fern Cottage - Romantic spa cottage in Mount Dandenong

Fern Cottage - Romantic spa cottage in Mount Dandenong

10/10 Excellent
"What an amazing place! The cottage was perfect and had everything we could possibly need. The cleanliness was remarkable and everything was in great condition. The open fire was beautiful and the spa was perfect! The grounds were just stunning. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough! So romantic and refreshing."
Kristy V. 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Fern Cottage - Romantic spa cottage in Mount Dandenong
Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

10/10 Excellent
"We had such a wonderful stay! The property was exceptionally clean, beautifully maintained, and incredibly relaxing. Waking up surrounded by nature was exactly what we needed, and the forest walk was absolutely stunning. It was peaceful, picturesque, and one of the highlights of our stay.Everything about the accommodation made it easy to unwind, and we left feeling completely refreshed. The only suggestion we have is that it would be lovely if guests had the option to request robes and slippers, as that would add an extra touch of comfort and luxury to an already fantastic experience.We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful escape."
Geraldine W. 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room
Mountain Villa with Spa and Lush Gardens

Mountain Villa with Spa and Lush Gardens

10/10 Excellent
"A great property and awesome hosts."
Malcolm H. 6-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Mountain Villa with Spa and Lush Gardens
Observatory Cottages

Observatory Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"The cottage was spacious and comfortable. It provided everything we needed making it a great place to enjoy time with our family. "
Alexandra 1-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Observatory Cottages
Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

8/10 Good
"Nice and tidy. Good amenities. Instructions clearly communicated. Lovely location"
Gaik 3-night trip
Posted 1 year ago
Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

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8.0/10 (22 reviews)
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10.0/10 (2 reviews)
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Olinda Falls

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around William Ricketts Sanctuary?
William Ricketts Sanctuary is located in a budget-friendly area of Melbourne that travellers like for its golfing and wineries. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 38 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to William Ricketts Sanctuary?
Adjacent to William Ricketts Sanctuary, Arnica Views is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this cottage offers free parking and private balconies. Another good option is Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong, located just 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to William Ricketts Sanctuary?
Expedia has 38 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from William Ricketts Sanctuary.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near William Ricketts Sanctuary, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near William Ricketts Sanctuary.
What can I see and do near William Ricketts Sanctuary?
Get outside and spend some time strolling around SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Olinda Falls and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Cream at Sassafras, Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens and Kilsyth Sports Centre are some favourites close by William Ricketts Sanctuary. You can enjoy nature at Dandenongs, Dandenong Ranges National Park or Sherbrooke Forest.