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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window.

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.

A rustic wooden gate leading to a house with a stone staircase and a wooden deck.

1. Arnica Views

0.3 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Julie

AED 876

AED 947 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 cozy, rustic room with wooden floors, a leather sofa, a bed with a canopy, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.

A cozy room with a four-poster bed, a leather sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a chair near the window.

2. Observatory Cottages

0.3 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Alexandra

AED 793

AED 1,221 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 patio area with wicker furniture, a flag, and a stone wall.

3. The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation

2.7 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Christine

AED 445

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 garden with a variety of flowering plants in the foreground.

A modern building with large windows, a stone facade, and a landscaped area with shrubs.

4. Panorama Retreat & Resort

1.9 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Glenn

AED 316

AED 348 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

A gravel driveway leading to a Tudor Cottage with a chimney emitting smoke, surrounded by dense foliage.

A covered outdoor seating area with a mosaic-tiled table and metal chairs, surrounded by greenery.

5. Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

0.3 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Sarah

AED 808

AED 808 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A garden area with various plants and a pathway leading to a building entrance.

6. Emerald Ridge

15.1 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Patchareeporn

AED 685

AED 685 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a front door.

A white house with a green door, a bird feeder, and pink flowers in the garden.

A forested area with a wooden bridge and dense ferns.

A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, a fruit bowl, and a view of greenery through large windows.

7. Clarendon Cottages

4.5 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Tiffany

AED 539

AED 600 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a leather sofa, a TV, and a chandelier.

A hallway with a chandelier, open doors leading to a garden, and shelves with decorative items.

A pathway leading to a building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

A stone-tiled bar area with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a welcome sign.

8. Belle Le Vie

4.4 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Anonymous traveler

AED 630

AED 698 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story building with a balcony and large windows.

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 lobby with a round table, a chandelier, and a vase with flowers.

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.

9. Yering Gorge Cottages

14.7 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Jordan

AED 799

AED 885 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern library with bookshelves, seating areas, and large windows.

A modern interior with a large abstract painting, exposed ceiling beams, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern office space with a long table, several chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

10. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

11.1 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Nigel

AED 350

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A television displaying a residential building with multiple floors, balconies, and a parking area.

A neatly made bed with white and patterned pillows, a magazine, a lamp, and a bottle on a bedside table.

A gray minivan parked in a parking lot with a brick apartment building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

11. Ringwood Royale

11.1 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Steve

AED 653

AED 776 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

12. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

15.2 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Josephine

AED 466

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A balcony with a view of a vineyard and a body of water, a wicker chair, and a table.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a sign with the name 'Péem Yarra Valley', and a decorative vase with flowers.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a well-lit entrance.

A modern interior with a sloped ceiling, large windows, and indoor plants.

13. Re'em Yarra Valley

16.5 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Richard

AED 1,330

AED 1,463 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone building with a stone facade, a gated entrance, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, a large window, and a view of greenery.

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.

A covered patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and ambient lighting.

14. Aquila Nova Retreat

6.5 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Clint

AED 1,118

AED 1,230 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central bar, dining tables, and a kitchen area.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a round black coffee table, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

15. Rydges Ringwood

11.4 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Lisa

AED 417

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining area, kitchenette, and large windows with curtains.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

16. Quest Glen Waverley

17.8 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Simon

AED 374

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, modern residential complex with multiple houses, each featuring a distinct architectural style with gabled roofs and large windows.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a view of the landscape, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A spacious lounge with elegant furniture, a fireplace, and a decorative ceiling.

A restaurant with wicker furniture and large windows overlooking a garden.

17. Chateau Yering Hotel

17.8 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Heather

AED 423

AED 468 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a wooden deck and a wooden fence.

A reception area with a counter, framed certificates, a clock, and a bookshelf with magazines.

A backyard with a patio table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a fenced area with a pool.

18. Burwood East Motel

18 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Marie

AED 293

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 dining area with a table set for two, a framed painting above the table, and a brick wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of trees.

19. Victoria House Motor Inn

8.1 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Bruce

AED 438

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and small refrigerator. There is a wooden table with two chairs and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a reception desk, a glass display case, and two ornate chairs.

A building with a brick facade, a glass entrance, and a parking lot.

20. Rowville International Hotel

15.3 km from William Ricketts Sanctuary

Sylvia

AED 314

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to William Ricketts Sanctuary

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Arnica Views	9.6 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
Observatory Cottages	9.4 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation	9.2 Wonderful 312 reviews	View
Panorama Retreat & Resort	8.0 Very good 114 reviews	View
Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong	7.4 Good 55 reviews	View

Top William Ricketts Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Mountain Villa with Spa and Lush Gardens

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at Mountain Villa in Mt Dandenong. The gardens are gorgeous, and the amenities had everything we needed. It's quiet and peaceful, but still close enough to take a quick drive to the local shops and attractions.The host was also incredibly easy to deal with and made everything smooth. We’d definitely book here again!"

Luxury Home with a spectacular view

10/10 Excellent

"Absolute stunning views from the spa and front balcony. Enter the front door and you are welcomed by a nice bottle of wine. So spacious, great for groups or multiple families."

Secluded 6 bedroom home with stunning views.

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely views and very clean"

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."

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."

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. "

Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

8/10 Good

"Nice and tidy. Good amenities. Instructions clearly communicated. Lovely location"

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An outdoor café with tables and chairs, black umbrellas, and a view of the sea.

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

8.0/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Discover the wineries in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

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A steam train on a wooden bridge with passengers.

Dandenongs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dandenongs during your travels in Melbourne. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this family-friendly area.

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A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery, including ferns and various trees.

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Singleton Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Singleton Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander the gardens and waterfront in this romantic area.

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Tree Fern Gully Track

You can take time to visit Tree Fern Gully Track during your travels to Melbourne. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

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Olinda Falls

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Olinda Falls, a lovely green space in Melbourne. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

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Rainbow Gully Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Rainbow Gully Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Fiddlers Green Bushland Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Fiddlers Green Bushland Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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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 travelers like for its golfing and wineries. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 38 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 are there close to William Ricketts Sanctuary?

Expedia has 38 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near William Ricketts Sanctuary.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near William Ricketts Sanctuary?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near William Ricketts Sanctuary, click here.

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 favorites close by William Ricketts Sanctuary. You can enjoy nature at National Rhododendron Gardens, Dandenongs, or Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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Our top choices for William Ricketts Sanctuary hotels

1. Arnica Views

2. Observatory Cottages

3. The Loft In The Mill Boutique Accommodation

4. Panorama Retreat & Resort

5. Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

6. Emerald Ridge

7. Clarendon Cottages

8. Belle Le Vie

9. Yering Gorge Cottages

10. Sage Melbourne Ringwood

11. Ringwood Royale

12. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

13. Re'em Yarra Valley

14. Aquila Nova Retreat

15. Rydges Ringwood

16. Quest Glen Waverley

17. Chateau Yering Hotel

18. Burwood East Motel

19. Victoria House Motor Inn

20. Rowville International Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to William Ricketts Sanctuary

Top William Ricketts Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Mountain Villa with Spa and Lush Gardens

Luxury Home with a spectacular view

Secluded 6 bedroom home with stunning views.

Fern Cottage - Romantic spa cottage in Mount Dandenong

Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

Observatory Cottages

Tudor Cottages Mt Dandenong

Other attractions near William Ricketts Sanctuary

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

Dandenongs

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens

Singleton Reserve

Tree Fern Gully Track

Olinda Falls

Rainbow Gully Reserve

Fiddlers Green Bushland Reserve

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