2008 Victorian Tourism Award Winner – Hosted Accommodation
An estate comprising a 100 year old country house, four cottages and two retreats – the best in luxury accommodation, innovation and excellence. Three acres of magical rainforest gardens, waterfalls, ponds, babbling brook and tree ferns groves promising lyrebirds at every turn. Monreale reflects the needs of guests who demand privacy and romance within the confines of their personal space. Romantic ambiance, deluxe spas in the open plan living area, large picture windows that bring in the garden scenery that surrounds the cottages – wood fires – full gourmet kitchens and country styled décor. Delicious hampers and relaxing massage provided.
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Have just had a beautiful return visit to Monreale. It was even better the the first time. The location, setting, cottage, food and ambience were just lovely. Just love the peace, the walks, the gardens – the whole thing. We’ll be back with more friends.
Estelle
What a fantastic weekend we had at Monreale! My husband & I stayed there for our Wedding Anniversary a few years ago, & we are planning another trip up there soon. The cottage was so cosy, and had all the trimmings. The owners were wonderful, and produced a delicious basket of goodies for our evening meal. We also enjoyed a massage each in our room by a qualified therapist. We had such a relaxing weekend, & I have recommended Monreale to many friends for that special time away.
Because I deserve it, I need a holiday in a beautiful place.
We had just arrived back from a fantastic but hectic trip to Eygpt in need of total relaxation before going back to the hustle and bustle of every day life.I suggested to my husband to surf the net for a romantic quiet couple days together,when we came across Monereal Estate Cottages we were so so lucky as they were on midweek special,we had never stayed in the Dandenongs.I can honestly say the Cottages were the best cottages we have stayed at any where in Australia. We spent the two most relaxing days in seclsion,beautful ammenites spa bath, excellent bed,cosy fire,music,videos lots of birds and a srumpious breakfast……..wow 10—10 and great walking tracks !!!!!!
My husband & I had a wonderful time at Monreale, a beautiful and relaxing environment – truely memorable.
When poets speak of peace and tranquillity, surely this is the scene their imaginations conjure. I simply could not think of a place more wonderful than Monreale Estate. My wife and I spent our honeymoon there, and we fell in love forever with this beautiful part of the world, so very close to home. You almost feel like you would have to travel far and wide to find somewhere like Monreale, and yet here it is, at our very doorstep. The accommodation is first rate, and the hosts are a shining example to all in their industry. At a time when holiday-makers are looking to save money wherever they can, Monreale provides such value and service that it is worth every cent of the price to stay there. I know that my wife and I will be making many trips back to this jewel of the Dandenongs, for many years to come.
My husband and I had our first weekend away at Monreale. We then spent a week there a couple of years later on our honeymoon.
It’s now our special treat place and always offers the perfect tranquil getaway.
Julie and I have been going to Monreale for nearly 10 years. This is our special place as we have so many memories to cherish, we celebrate our wedding aniverisary there every year and try to sneak another weekend in when we can. We have an 8 hour round trip from far east gippsland but the peace and serenity far outways the long trip. Monreale would have to be the most relaxing, peaceful and seren getaway we have experienced, the wonderful host also makes it very special with the what ever it takes attitude to make your stay very special. There is nothing more peaceful and relaxing that kicking back with a nice glass of wine, a warm cosy fire, your lovely wife and listening to some 60s & 70s music on Gold FM, you just don’t want to leave. Looking forward to our next getaway.
What special weekend away fantasic food and great hosts
Such a lovely place to stay set in such beautiful surrondings so relaxing and peaceful, couldn’t ask a more perfect weekend away.
We stayed at Monreale in Spring this year for a romantic weekend, the hamper was really good. thank you.
I’ve stayed several times at Monreale and not only is the accommodation beautiful, but the service provided by the hosts Cheryl & Karl is first class. Thanks for some very special memories. Sharon
It was a perfect place to celebrate our 10th anniversary, Quiet, romantic, with beautiful surrounds. everything you could want and more for a getaway.
We felt like VIP’s in our beautifully appointed cottage. It was two nights of pure tranquility. It would be a privilege to return. Congratulations to the owners on a five star bed and breakfast,
Quiet and warm with an incredible view, meandering paths and romantic atmosphere.
Just what you expect a retreat in the Dandenongs to be – tranquil, lush, private and beautifully appointed with careful attention to all the little details that helped make the stay a delight!
Monreale Estate is simply just a stunning and relaxing venue to stay for any occasion. My husband and I are looking forward to staying as often as possible.
Perfect place to get away to.fantastic facilities and great atmosphere.loved the privacy.
We have stayed several times at Monreale, it’s like being in a different world. Each time choosing a different room to enjoy and every experience we have had there has been better than the last, that’s why i chose to propose to my girlfriend and in a few weeks my wife to be at Monreale. Every time we speak and think about Monreale we always have special memories.
David
We had a wonderful stay Monreale and will defiitely be back again. The open fireplace was spectacular and the retreat exceeded our expectations….
I took my English girlfriend to Monreale on her first visit to Australia and was so happy I chose it because I couldn’t have wished for a better way to show off the wonders of the Dandenongs. Beautiful gardens are complemented by more than modest rooms with excellent amenities. I’ve recently recommended it to a friend who was looking for an anniversary present, i’d recommend the same to any who would ask!
Monreale has a beautiful outlook with the gardens and ponds. Our cottage was perfect and very private. We will spend our next anniversary there as well.
A lovely tranquil experience in the heart of the mountains; we’ve been to the area a few times before and stayed in Olinda but most of the places we have been to were too close to the road to offer real seclusion; yet Monreale is perfectly placed – away from majopr roads – gives the feeling of being totally immersed in the forrest – yet close in terms of driving there; it really was the perfect escape for us and we will definitely be returning.
One of our favourite things to do is spend time at Monreale. Since we discovered this gem a few years ago, we always ensure we return at least once a year for a special day or two. It is a romantic, tranquil, luxurious and accessible spot. The hosts are extremely welcoming and friendly, the hampers are sensational, the surroundings beautiful and we always return home wishing we had stayed longer.
Beautiful and relaxing. Arriving to a warm, comfortable room with an open fire, spa and breakfast supplied in a gorgous hamper full of fresh produce. We felt like we were the only ones staying at the Monreale Estate but if we ever required help we were always greeted with a smile and they were always willing to go above & beyond assist with any needs.
after a hectic first half of the year with busy work and family comitments a weekend to simply relax and celebrate a belated birthday and wedding aniversay was in order. first impression of monreale estate was the beautiful garden, crisp clean air, freindly and accommodating hosts. we loved the atmosphere of the magnolia cottage filled with lovely furnishing and a great open fire place which we lit immediately. A decadent candle light dinner topped the night. Next morning after a fantastic breakfast explored the property, wished the fairytale weekend could go on for ever. Would recommend monreale estate for a great getway with plenty to do in olinda or sassafras or just to get away from it all. I didn’t want to leave. july 2009
Every now and then you need a treat and Monreale is indeed that. Everything is done for you and done superbly. It is convenient to the city yet far enough away and secluded enough to make it feel like a holiday even if only away for 24 hours. My wife and I try to have at least one night away of luxury / complete relaxation each year. For the last 4 years we have chosen Monreale for that night and our plans are to continue to do so.
My wife and I have stayed at three of the cottages on the four occassions we have visited. Love the place, wish we could visit more often!
fantastic place, fantastic people and the hampers were magnificent. Will definately be staying there again
We spent a wonderful 2 nights at Monreale. The spa and fire were very romantic. We even had an inroom massage, pure bliss!
We had a lovely wedding night staying at Monreale Estate…….The room was beautiful and we loved the idea of the spa being in living room. The gardens are beautiful and the owners are lovely as well. Great surroundings will return.
Monreale Estate was simply beautiful, the service and attention to detail was unique and superb. When we arrived on a cold wet evening, the cottage was warm and softly lit, music was playing and liqueur and chocolates laid out for us to enjoy. What more could you ask for…
A beautiful place to get away…..tranquil and romantic. Love the hampers!
My fiance and I stayed here in autmn last year, and it was absolutely beautiful. Seculded enough to make you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, but still close enough to town to go out for a meal. Not that you need to, with the delicious meals they will deliver to your cottage!
We have stayed at Monreale twice and will be returning. The beautiful surrounds and great hampers made it so memorable
Magnolia Retreat was exactly the break we needed after a long and hectic week at work. With a huge open fireplace all to ourselves, the heritage features and the peace and serenity of the surroundings all combined to make it impossible to think of the busy city less than an hour’s drive away. We’ll be back!
What a magical place! a perfect romantic night away. Warm and welcoming hosts providing perfect specifically requested foods, beautifully presented. We had the best weekend away in the most stunning bush land surrounds. We will be back soon. A MUST FOR ANY COUPLE.
The pictures did not do the cottage justice, even better than shown.
Fantastic accomodation, friendly staff, a great weekend just what we needed.
We had the best weekend here in the most stunning surrounds. A delicious hamper and complimentary bottle of port just capped it off. We will definitely return.
This cottage was incredibly romantic, situated amongst a beautiful and lush forrest setting. I highly recommend the divine hampers, which were not only delivisous, but beautifully presented.
Great accommodation for a relaxing and tranquil weekend. A beautiful place to stay.
what a place , had the most relaxing time there , away from everything
The most well equipped accommodation, with simple yet sensible amenities.
Would love to return there.
At last somewhere to relax that is close to good food and wine. And you dont have to drive for hours
Excellent accomodation and surroundings. Very friendly and attentive staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Monreale.
We were able to leave our stresses behind for a weekend, very refreshing and envigorating. Felt like we were in another country, not just the next suburb!!!
Great location,peaceful and delightful cottages
We had a lovely stay and it was such a beautiful and relaxing environment. The hosts were wonderful and friendly. We’re staying again.
Would love to take the time to enjoy my husband and family on a holiday xx
Relaxing, indulgent and intimate surroundings. Perfect for a romantic weekend or a catchup with the girls. You really do feel like you are the only people on the property. Breakfast hampers offered fantastic variety of fresh local ingredients and staff were very accommodating in that they would help you light the fire at night, respected your privacy, and were very knowledgable of local tourist attractions – all in all a fantastic get away!
Our stay in the Watergarden Cottage was just delightful! It was a hot couple of summer days, but the beautiful surroundings were calming and cooling. Shame we were only there for a couple of days!
It’s the best place we have been too for a beautiful,relaxing and romantic getaway.
A romantic, peaceful and private getaway. The cottages are beautifully decorated and the gardens are stunning.
Great place , Cheryl is a 5 star chef
A truly relaxing B&B. We felt very much at home. The little (and the big) extras were a nice surprise.
Beautiful with all the P’s in place Peaceful, Position, Presentation, and Professional,
Of the places we have stayed at it is the one we most want to go back to
Beautiful, peaceful, quiet, romantic …. the perfect getaway for 2 …. loved it!
Great place for a romantic break within 45 minutes of the city. Fabulous food and surroundings. Highly recommend this as a quick getaway & hideaway.
Very hard to beat for a wonderful relaxing weekend in a superb setting.
Monreale was warm and romantic, a great honeymoon accommodation. I highly recommend it!
Great place to stay
honeymoon – simply the best!!! will never forgt… still have their card in my bathroom.. for sure plan to be there again. we go often and been to many places – this one is simply a totally dif. exp!!
Stunning setting, 5 star accommodation, delicious & fresh breakfast hampers & delightful hosts. Monreale Estate is perfect for a romantic time away or for an indulgent & peaceful break from a stressful/hectick lifestyle (we went for both…) and we were not disappointed, what a wonderful place to stay and chill out in the Dandenong Ranges.
We will be going back again and highly recommend Monreale Estate for a loved one that deserves a treat, or as a special treat for yourself.
It was the perfect place to escape to. Perfectly secluded and so beautiful. Waking up to the fresh air was simply riveting.
we stayed here for our wedding night and it was sensational – very, very romantic and looking forward to staying again soon
The place is like heaven its so beautiful & peaceful , i had my whole family and we all loved it. We will becoming back every year.
Totally chilled out from our usual hectic lifestyle.Peaceful and completely private in a perfect setting.
sweet memories are like the beat of a heart they will last a life time.
Absolutely beautiful for a short break close to Melbourne. We’ve stayed in a retreat which was lovely and cosy with an extremely comfortable spa, and a cottage which had great views of nature all around. Would recommend to anyone!
had a very bad experience with them, stayed there at cold time( 15 August) the fire place didn’t work . they came to fix it. they couldn’t. we had to live firstly in the morning because the cottage was to cold. the owner was aware of the issue, they didn’t offer to move us to another cottage (there was plenty of empty cottage available) or when she saw us living to early in the morning because the cottage was too cold, she still charge me the full amount which we didn’t think it was fair. they are there to make money not to comfort the visitor.
we left the place very disappointed.
Monreale Estate was a magical romantic experience highly recommend to anyone that wants a getaway. Monreale Estate not only offers supperb accmodation wonderful food friendly and helpful staff. You can go for lovely walks around the estate. Locally around the area also offers you beautiful shops and restraunts amd markets. Also breath taking views. If you want a romantic or a quite weekend away Monreale Estate is the place to go. Call the staff they will help you with current offers and sugestions on what is local to do on your retreat away from the hussel and bussel of the city….
Complete privacy and peace in totally relaxing surrounds. What more is there to say?
The Monreale Estate and the tranquility cottage exceeded my expectations. The property is stunning, the apartment and facilities were perfect. They went over and above what you’d expect for a weekend away. I will love to come back again and have already told some people about this wonderful place.
Great little hide away, love the wood heaters and spa. Top spot for a romatic get away!!!!!!
An experience of a lifetime. Serenity and bliss to the max. Everyone needs to experience the wonder of this accomodation at least once in their lifetime
We enjoyed the most beautiful, tranquil, romantic days away at Monreale Estate. The cottage was set amongst picturesque gardens. It was immaculately presented and the decor made us feel relaxed and welcome. Our evening meal was brought to our room and was an absolute delight. Beautiful fresh superbly prepared produce of top restaurant quality. The complete privacy we had was a lovely surprise, we did not see or hear another person until we left. Without a doubt the perfect romantic get away.
Like a dream, the most romantic, warm and fuzzy feeling retreat imaginable.
This place was great!
#1 for sure!
Perfect for a Romantic Getaway, Well Furnished and Well Maintained Cottages
My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon and had the most romantic night of our lives – the room, the food, nature and wonderful hosts – we couldn’t have asked for any more!!
Cheryl’s attention to detail is outstanding. Her care and consideration for my Coeliac condition was second to none. I would highly recommend this as the best accommodation I have stayed in and a wonderful place to retreat and be cared for (but left alone to enjoy and unwind).
Beautiful place. Lovely hosts. Super Breakfast. Couldn’t go out much because of the heavy rain during our stay, but that was a good thing.
An unbelievably romantic and relaxed weekend away! Just perfect for couples.
Beautiful setting, combining great modern facilities in cottage style with seclusion of surrounding forest. Great way to relax and do nothing.
monreale is just delightful, its our annual weekend away from kids and life. Very romantic setting and sensational food.
A little piece of heaven in the dandenongs for the fallen angels.. no stone was left unturned and our accommodation was definitely 5 star quality. It would be remiss not to make mention of the ‘butler’ delivered meal in the evening which was nothing short of heavenly! Keep up the excellent standard and thankyou!
An amazing retreat…quiet, romantic and beautiful! Highly recommended and you’ll want to come back again!
A wonderful holiday destination. Once the kids were in bed we had a dinner hamper delivered. Eaten by the fire with a bottle of champagne, no cooking necessary, food unbelievable, a must destination for everyone.
Stayed when first opened, during construction and more recently. Just gets better every time. Love the tranquil surrounds and room to move.
Romantic cottages set in delightful gardens. A wondeful experience.
Close to home and yet we felt like we were a world away…beautiful place to relax.
TWICE WHEN WE HAVE COME OVER TO VICTORIA FROM WA, WE HAVE STAYED THERE AND LOVED IT. WE HAVE ALSO SENT FRIENDS THERE THROUGH OUR RECOMMENDATION.
THE HAMPERS ARE DELICIOUS AND HAVE SO MUCH IN THEM THAT YOU HARDLY HAVE TO SPEND ANY OTHER MONEY ON FOOD WHILE YOU ARE THERE.
JUST A PERFECT RETREAT IN A PERFECT SETTING.
Fabulous 10 years ago on our wedding night and even more beautiful now for our 10 year anniversary and perfect for my parents 50th anniversary. Very special and close to our heart.
a special place to recharge the batteries, and reconnect with whats beautiful in this troubled world
Monreale estate is an amazingly beautiful place to be. The gardens are just stunning, the cottages are incredibly luxurious and relaxing, every single detail has been thought of to ensure a perfect getaway. Cheryl & Karl are the perfect hosts. My first trip to Monreale was a suprise by my partner for our anniversary and we love it so much – we are getting married there in 3 months!
I took my husband there for our aniversary & it wonderfull experiance there.Because monreale estate made it more special for us by decorating the room with flowers and wine.It really a wonderfull to be there.
A lovely, relaxing, romantic experience set in the most beautiful environment. Have already been recommending to friends and family.
Beautiful setting, delightful dinner hamper, cosy villa, nothing missing. Well done.
Perfect for the romantic weekend. Ill be back!
I purchased a voucher at Monreale for my parents wedding anniversary. They had the most relaxing and enjoyable time. They could not speak more highly of it.
Just hoping my husband and I can get the kids babysat one weekend and spend some quality time there. And we will!
Lovely and peaceful, didn’t want to go back to ‘real life’
We had a great night at Monreale to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. We are planning to go back again and have recommended it to our friends.
Our first time we stayed, we were enchanted by the serene and cozy secluded cottages, spoilt for choice with the delicious picnic hampers and thoroughly enjoyed our stay so much that we are coming back in 7 weeks time to spend our first night here as husband and wife.
believe the hype:)..the perfect romantic weekend away with every luxury at our fingertips and plenty of adventure outside our cozy warm cottage….wish we were there right now:(
Peaceful, tranquil, romantic, great food and definately inviting.
What can I say been twice Best B&B
Do not miss out on this wonderful relaxing enviroment.
You literally soak into the atmosphere.
You couldnt ask for more friendly hosts.
Just love the place
An enchanting setting for the most delightful accomodation and delicious food a perfect getaway tranquil and ideal for that much needed break.
This place was just so great! Warm and welcoming hosts, sensational accommodation and just the most magical of settings. Highly recommended!
Ticks every box for a romantic night or two away from the speed of city life
An enchanting setting for the most delightful accomodation and delicious food.
Beautiful, beautiful gardens and wonderful food. Very peaceful
Very beautiful accommodation and romanitic getaway, lovely hosts.
a perfect getaway tranquil and ideal for that much needed break.