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Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara

3.0 star property
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara offers a peaceful escape where travelers connect with nature while enjoying comfortable amenities and scenic surroundings

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Sweet Dreams Retreat, next to Serendip Sanctuary, offers a peaceful environment. The sunny terrace and scenic rooms with WiFi are perfect for travelers seeking a break in natural surroundings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Lara, a neighbourhood in Geelong, Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara is in a rural area and near a boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kevin Hoffman Walk and Serendip Sanctuary, while The Carousel and Geelong Performing Arts Center are popular local attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Geelong Botanical Gardens. Visit our Geelong travel guide
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Map
69 Curletts Road, Lara, VIC, 3212

What's nearby

  • Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals. It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.
    Serendip Sanctuary
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kevin Hoffman Walk
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Six Ways Bell Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lara Heritage and Historical Museum
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lara Dog Park
    6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Lara Station
    3 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sixways Fish & Chips Shop
    16 min walk
  • Rods Bakery
    17 min walk
  • Shell Club
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Hungry Jack's Burgers Little River Geelong Bound
    19 min drive

About this property

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara

Guest house near Kevin Hoffman Walk
Located close to Serendip Sanctuary, Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and a nature reserve
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, eco-friendly cleaning products and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 February 2026 to 28 February 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 40.0 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sweet Dreams Retreat Lara Guesthouse
Sweet Dreams Retreat Guesthouse
Sweet Dreams Retreat Lara
Sweet Dreams Retreat
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara Lara
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara Guesthouse
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara Guesthouse Lara

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara located?

Located in Lara, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Kevin Hoffman Walk and Serendip Sanctuary. You Yangs and The Carousel are also within 12 mi (20 km). Lara Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly proprietor, comfy room, was good for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love staying here, quiet, has great nature nearby and feels like a resort .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful host. Comfortable bed and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really loved Janita and her friendly hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Host was lovely and room was nice and comfortable. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. Janita’s space is so warm and homely. She is very welcoming and accommodating. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Thank you and we highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to Avalon airport. Comfortable, clean and sweet to look at. Juanita was so helpful and thorough. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good & comfortable bed. Lovely room and good area information
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet- a great base to explore from. The deck is lovely with seating areas and a hammock to relax in. Thank you Janita.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spaciousness clean room Charming Lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with a spacious shared balcony ideal for lazing around. Close to Serendip and the You Yangs for wildlife viewing and walking, and pleasant walks nearby along Hovell Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place. We only stayed for one night but it had everything we needed and was nice, clean and comfortable. The host was lovely also!

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay. Restaurants close by. I was doing the local 10km fun run at the Serendip Sanctuary which was less than two kilometres drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable. Could have had a small table and extra small chair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and restorative

We did not know exactly what to expect when we booked our one night at this little gem. It was just the perfect place to arrive to after our travels throughout Victoria and NSW. It was peaceful and welcoming. Janita was a wonderful no fuss host. She took time to give excellent suggestions for our extra day sightseeing in and about Geelong
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chiara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good communication from host. Comfortable room / bathroom well set up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Janitas communication and check in directions were spot on. She went the extra mile to make sure everything was just right, including heating the room to be warm as it was a lot colder than where I was travelling from. The rooms are inviting and cosy, with a beautiful outlook.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely, quiet, restful sleep in a comfy bed. Loved waking to bird and insect song. Wish we had more time to spend sitting relaxing on the lovely deck.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Great overnight stay Would have been nice to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful Stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, spacious room and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect. Would recommend and would stay again. Exceptional location to national and regional parks in the area, nature, food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LIANJIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience with Janiya and her room, especially the fruit trees.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and secluded

The stay was very comfortable and nature as backyard. Room was clean, well stocked for b/f and Janita was very helpful and communicative. Highly recommend the place to anyone visiting Lara or nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017