| suites add separate living rooms and additional tvs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this relaxed hotel in the eastern suburbs of melbourne is set 2 km from the westfield knox shopping centre and 10 km from the caribbean gardens and market. unpretentious rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus minibars, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. room service is available. other amenities also include a chinese restaurant, a 24-hour fitness area and a business centre, plus 4 meeting rooms. parking is free
Melbourne Airport 47 min
Puffing Billy Railway (20 min)
This open-air train with first-class dining carriages travels through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Dandenong Ranges (26 min)
Large mountain range with botanic gardens, wildlife & zip lines, plus an art-filled cultural center. Jells Park (17 min)
A trail runs along the manmade lake in this large, tranquil park with open lawns & picnic shelters. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (22 min)
Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands. Heide Museum of Modern Art (20 min)
Unique modern art museum with three galleries & 15-acres of gardens with imaginative sculptures. Lysterfield Park (25 min)
Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden Ornamental Lake (28 min)
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne (24 min)
Destination for Lego-themed rides, kids' play areas & interactive building zones, plus a cinema. William Ricketts Sanctuary (26 min)
The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation. Trees Adventure - Glen Harrow Park (22 min)
Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks. Mount Dandenong (28 min)
Popular mountaintop spot with views of Melbourne's skyline & a cafe/bistro with observation decks. Dandenong Ranges National Park (15 min)
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground. Montsalvat (26 min)
Art gallery & artists’ community that offers exhibitions, concerts, festivals & creative events. Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) (16 min)
Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers. GRANTS ON SHERBROOKE, Grants Picnic Ground (23 min)
BBQ facilities & picnic tables near a forest with fern gullies, paths & native birds like lorikeets. | 
