Panorama Retreat & Resort

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Outdoor pool
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Panorama Retreat & Resort in Kalorama balances comfort with nature. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before the outdoor pool. The lobby fireplace offers a cozy spot, while tennis courts and meeting rooms complete the amenities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is RM316
RM348 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Room options

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The Cottage

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Standard King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Kalorama, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, Panorama Retreat & Resort is in a rural area. SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Ripple Dandenongs Massage Day Spa and Beauty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Knox and Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at State Basketball Centre, or consider a night out at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
Map
180 Olinda Creek Road, Kalorama, VIC, 3766

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Olinda Falls - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Mooroolbark Station - 14 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York on Lilydale - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paperbark Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Panorama Retreat & Resort

Hotel near Dandenong Ranges National Park
A garden, a fireplace in reception and a conference centre are just a few of the amenities provided at Panorama Retreat & Resort. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, luggage storage and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property, wedding services and a banquet hall
Room features
All 60 rooms offer comforts, such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.35 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.35 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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
The seasonal pool will be open from October to March
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

CountryPlace Hotel Kalorama
CountryPlace Kalorama
CountryPlace Hotel
CountryPlace
Panorama Retreat Resort
Panorama Retreat & Kalorama
Panorama Retreat & Resort Hotel
Panorama Retreat & Resort Kalorama
Panorama Retreat & Resort Hotel Kalorama

Frequently asked questions

Does Panorama Retreat & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panorama Retreat & Resort on 16 Oct 2025 start from RM 316.16, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Panorama Retreat & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Panorama Retreat & Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panorama Retreat & Resort located?

Located in Kalorama, this hotel is steps away from Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Olinda Falls and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Panorama Retreat & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mubeen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
need a better late check in so the phone operator knows where the key box is Otherwise fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Loris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A truly peaceful and spacious retreat when there were no conference bookings. Quiet and isolated but within reasonable range of towns and services. Good Basic accommodation and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a room with all the facilities I needed, plus coffee available all day in dining room. It was a very good price for my needs.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DOMINIC SAVIO

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay with beautiful mountains.

Panorama Retreat & Resort is located in the beautiful mountains, but my room was very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and grounds. A bit dated, but the room was sufficient for our needs. Bed was hard and had two singles pushed together (to make a king). Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat there but the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very tired and in need of a refresh. The lights are dim and some power points have been blanked off. The TV and supplementary heating barely work. This gives the feeling of cheap and mean management.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens & loved the spring flowers & seeing the bunnies. Was well located for visiting the Dandenong villages
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicky our waitress was amazing and a great hostess.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Drukshini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked 1 overnight stay and checked-in around 8 pm on Saturday. Reception had closed by 4 pm and my room key was sitting on the counter in an envelope with my name on the outside. The facility actually has a locked after-hours room key safe, but, this was not used instead. This felt very unsafe to me. The ground floor was extremely noisy with the other customers pacing back and forth and shouting in the courtyard. A very disruptive place. I wouldn't stay here again. I left the next morning at 6 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern conference center on dirt road. Quiet, beautiful birds. Large screen TV with fireplace in community room. Sweet staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great surrounds & privacy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice spot in the mountains, nice spot for access to local hiking trails. A good spot to wait out rainy weather during our stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the grounds are beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small bathroom, Bed just comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our needs. Staff accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The surroundings were beautiful and great facilities . We loved that The room itself was basic but good for the couple of nights we stayed. Could have had a fridge . Room was very cheap which was great Bathroom extremely small and hard to move around in though . We were disappointed that we weren’t able to pay for a buffet breakfast. We were told this by staff but saw this was available to other guests . A breakfast option may be something to look at for other guests not just big groups
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was delightful. A shelf and a clothes hook or two in the bathroom would help a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a conference centre. It has clean rooms with queen bed and ensuite. A nice quiet stay for me, a single traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All great thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a beautiful setting in bushland. Getting there and finding the exact location of the property was confusing as it was advertised as Panorama Resort and Retreat but we drove quite a long way out of our way and had to turn back down a narrow dirt road as the property still had a former sign on it that read 'Country Retreat'. This time we wasted trying to find it resulted in us being late for my niece's wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jewel

Liked: Staff & service
If weather had been fine might have been a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were noisy and weirdly the tv only had abc channels. There was also an odd rule about no alcohol bought into the rooms, which if you had it then it would be taken from you. There was no kettle either and the shower door came off the rails. Also the walls were paper thin and could hearing everyone coughing and snoring. Plus the ducted heating was not able to be controlled via individual rooms so it was on all night, coming on and off every couple of minutes. Overall it made sleep impossible and I had a very uncomfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025