Narre Warren is a eastern suburb in the greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, area and provides tourists with opportunities for hiking and climbing on Mount Dandenong. This town also features one of the largest shopping centers in Australia, Westfield Mountain Gate. No accommodations are in Narre Warren, which is primarily residential, but hotels are available in nearby Lynbrook and Dandenong. Narre Warren also has a rail transit station, making a trip to downtown Melbourne less than an hour.
Located in Lynbrook, the Lynbrook Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Narre Warren, via State Route 12. This hotel features trendy décor in the lobby area, such as contemporary art and an on-site restaurant, International Buffet Bistro, has an upbeat atmosphere; the restaurant also features a full-service bar and outdoor seating. Lynbrook Hotel hosts a weekly poker night on Tuesdays. The 24 guest rooms have seating areas and four of the rooms have Whirlpool tubs. Local eateries and department store shopping is less than 10 minutes from the hotel at Hampton Park mall.
The Chifly Doveton hotel is right off the Princes Highway, making a trip to Narre Warren approximately 10 minutes. This hotel is a five-minute drive from Myuna Farm, where visitors are allowed to pet farm animals, such as goats, sheep and pigs. The farm has a picnicking area and hosts an annual Christmas Carol event in December. The hotel provides dining at the on-site Coldwater Creek Tavern, which serves gourmet pizza and pub fare items; the Tavern offers room service. The Chifley suites have king-sized beds and Whirlpool tubs.
The Ramada is in the heart of Dandnong's central business district, less than 15 minutes from Narre Warren. Hotel facilities include a fitness room and the Coffee Bar Cafe; this restaurant serves sandwich items and bottled beers. The Ramada Encore provides courtesy shuttle transportation to Melbourne International Airport, approximately 45 minutes away. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the Drum Theatre on the Princes Highway; the venue hosts live theatrical performances and dance concerts. The Dandenong Market, built in 1886, features a farmer's market setting with dining and shopping vendors.
Narre Warren is a 20-minute drive from the Sandown Regency Motor Inn in Noble Park. This Noble Park hotel is right off the Scoresby Freeway, making a day trip to Sunnyside Beach in Mornington Peninsula approximately 30 minutes; this beach offers chances for swimming and scuba diving in Port Phillip Bay. The Sandown Race Course hosts horse-racing events less than 10-minutes away from the hotel. The hotel has 33 rooms, four of which have kitchens. Some of the rooms have Whirlpool tubs. Pastels in the Garden, the hotel's restaurant, serves seafood entrees and provides views of the hotel's garden area; the menu changes seasonally.
