The Fernglen Forest Retreat, Mount Dandenong
Overview
Located around 2 miles from the National Rhododendron Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the 4-star The Fernglen Forest Retreat Mount Dandenong hotel features Wi-Fi in all rooms and parking on site.
Location
This comfortable bed & breakfast has a convenient setting in proximity to Silvan Dam Lookout, while natural sights like the tranquil William Ricketts Sanctuary Garden are approximately a 5-minute drive away. The Mount Dandenong hotel features location 2.6 miles from the landscaped Silvan Reservoir Park.
William Ricketts Sanctuary / Mount Dandenong Tourist Road bus stop is also situated in the vicinity of the Fernglen Forest Retreat.
Rooms
Furnished with a stone fireplace, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea making equipment. A fridge, a kitchenware, and glassware are included in the rooms of the property. The private bathrooms feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and bath sheets. Rooms of The Fernglen Forest Retreat hotel overlook the garden.
Eat & Drink
The hotel is about 25 minutes' stroll from Pig & Whistle Tavern.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa lounge
- Sauna
- Public Bath
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Hike Doongalla Trails
Explore the trails at Doongalla Homestead Picnic Ground, just 0.5 miles away, offering varied paths through native forest.
Visit Olinda Falls
Walk to Olinda Falls Picnic Ground, 0.5 miles away, to see the cascading waterfall surrounded by fern gullies.
Dine at Olinda Pizza
Try wood-fired pizzas at Olinda Pizza & Take Away, located 1 mile from the retreat.
SkyHigh Observatory
Drive 1.5 miles to SkyHigh Mount Dandenong for panoramic views from its observation deck.
Location
Convenient Location
Mount Dandenong is known for panoramic city views and is close to SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Puffing Billy, and the Arboretum.
Quiet Neighborhood
The Mount Dandenong neighborhood is residential and green, featuring local attractions like Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden and Olinda Falls.
Local Bites to Try
Miss Marple's Tearoom, Destiny Point Cafe, and Montrose Fish & Chipperie offer tea, breakfast, and seafood in the area.
- City landmarks
- Restaurants