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Holiday Inn Dandenong
This hotel is perfect for both families and business travelers! Packed with family-friendly amenities including a kids' play area and children's meals, your little ones will have a blast. For professionals, the meeting rooms and business center are fully equipped for seamless work. Enjoy 24-hour room service or savor local flavors at the Coffee Bar Cafe. Stay active at the fitness center and connect with free WiFi. Its prime location is just steps away from Dandenong Shopping Centre, making it ideal for dining and shopping adventures!
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
This is the perfect spot for both business and family trips! Featuring modern design and advanced in-room technology, the hotel also offers an indoor heated pool and sauna for ultimate relaxation. Traveling with kids? The children's play area and kids' meals will keep them entertained! Enjoy Chinese-friendly services that make you feel at home. Whether for meetings or vacations, the conference rooms and fitness center cater to all your needs. Conveniently located with easy taxi access and a secure underground parking, it’s hassle-free!
Atura Dandenong, an EVT hotel
This hotel is your perfect choice in Melbourne! Located in Eumemmerring, just 15 minutes’ drive from Monash University and Drum Theatre, with easy access to Dandenong Ranges National Park and Chadstone Shopping Centre. Enjoy top-notch amenities like a pool, spa, fitness center, and sauna, plus a picnic area and kids’ meals for families. Rooms are spacious and cozy, featuring minibars and espresso machines, with luxury toiletries for a home-like feel. Business travelers will appreciate the meeting rooms and business center. Don’t miss the Roadhouse Bar & Grill for local flavors!
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Everything you need to know about Thornton Reserve
Melbourne City Park Hotel is an ideal choice, located just steps from Thornton Reserve. Its rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering serene views of native eucalyptus forests and wetland habitats. The hotel provides family-oriented amenities including an indoor playroom, outdoor kids’ activity zone, and guided nature walks within the reserve.
For exclusive deals, book through the HopeGoo app to secure a premium family package with complimentary access to eco-tours.
Thornton Reserve Forest Lodge stands out with its 2-minute walk to the main reserve entrance. Nestled among ancient rainforests and creek trails, the lodge features sustainable architecture using natural timber and glass, allowing guests to enjoy sunrise light filtering through treetops from their rooms.
Each suite includes a private deck perfect for spotting local birds like kookaburras and red-necked wallabies. Book early via the HopeGoo platform to secure a secluded forest cabin.
Yes, Melbourne Green Wilderness Resort offers daily guided eco-tours led by certified naturalists, exploring native vegetation zones and endangered species habitats within Thornton Reserve. Activities include nocturnal glow-worm spotting, insect specimen crafting, and botanical sketching workshops.
The resort also hosts a community ecology center open to guests. All experiences can be booked through the HopeGoo app with a 20% discount for registered guests.
Just a 10-minute walk from Thornton Reserve Forest Lodge, Linyu Café is nestled beneath ancient oak trees and serves organic, locally roasted coffee paired with handmade pastries. Its outdoor seating overlooks a wild lavender field—perfect for photography and quiet reflection.
The café hosts monthly events like Forest Poetry Nights and Botanical Calligraphy Workshops, creating a tranquil, creative atmosphere. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app for exclusive guest access.
Stay at Melbourne Green Wilderness Resort and book their all-day Eco-Adventure Package. It includes: morning hike along the wetland boardwalk to spot waterfowl and frogs; lunch at Linyu Café with a farm-to-table picnic box; afternoon Indigenous cultural tour learning traditional plant uses and land stewardship stories.
End the day with a guided stargazing session under the Southern Hemisphere sky. All activities are available through the HopeGoo app with bundled pricing and priority HopeGoo.
Thornton Reserve Forest Lodge features double-glazed windows and natural sound-absorbing timber walls, ensuring a peaceful retreat away from urban noise. Built into the hillside and set back from main roads, the lodge offers near-silent nights.
Each room includes a white noise machine and aromatherapy system for enhanced sleep quality. Guests also receive free access to the on-site Mindfulness Meditation Room and Forest Bathing Trail.
Book via the HopeGoo app to unlock a complimentary forest wellness experience.
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