Bayswater is a small suburb in the eastern region of Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and it's location right off the Mountain Highway makes a trip to Dandendong National Park less than 30 minutes. This suburb is only a 45-minute rail ride or drive to the restaurants, shops and attractions in Melbourne's central business district. Although no hotels are in Bayswater, vacationers can find accommodations in the nearby towns of Ferntree Gully and Croydon.
The Ferntree Gully Hotel in Ferntree Gully is only a 15-minute drive southeast of Bayswater, and some of the guest rooms have whirlpool tubs and sleeper sofas. Hotel guests receive a 10 percent discount on meals at the on-site restaurant, Martini's Bistro. This dining establishment serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. Cocktails, imported beers and wines are available at the hotel's Irish-themed lounge, Flanagan's. Off-site dining is within five minutes of the hotel on the Burwood Highway, which includes the Jade Pavillion Chinese Restaurant and Pizza Lovers. During the winter months, hotel guests can take a 15-minute trip to the Cardinia Reservoir, which provides fishing and canoeing activities. Hiking trails and bird-watching opportunities are available at the Sherwoode Forest Park, less than 10 minutes from the hotel.
Ferntree Gully Hotel
1130 Burwood Highway
Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156
Australia
61-3-9758-6544
ferntreegullyhotel.com.au
The Golden Pebble Hotel, located in Wantime, is only a five-minute drive from Bayswater, and is less than two miles from the East Link motorway. This highway offers quick access hiking and bicycling activities at Dandedong Valley Metropolitan Park, and the attractions in Melbourne's central business district, which is less than 40 minutes from the hotel. Popular attractions in downtown Melbourne includes the theater district, which features Broadway-style musicals at Her Majesty's Theater, or new dramatic works at the Malthouse Theater. Golden Pebble is within five minutes of local restaurants on Stud Road and Boronia Road. Some of these restaurants include Henry's and Pebble Bistro. On-site dining is available at Nobles Restaurant, a casual eatery with menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other hotel features include a 24-hour fitness center and refrigerators in all the guest rooms.
Golden Pebble Hotel
500 Boronia Road
Wantime, VIC 3152
Australia
61-3-9837-8800
goldenpebble.com.au
Situated 10 minutes north of Bayswater, in the city of Croydon, is the Dorset Gardens Hotel, a trendy, mote style accommodation with 45 guest rooms and the on-site DG Night Club. This night spot is a favorite of locals in Croydon, and features dance music along with an extensive list of beers and cocktail drinks. The hotel also features a bottle shop, which allows guests to purchase their own bottles of liquors and wines. Lunch and dinner menus are provided at the hotel's restaurant, DGH Bistro, while off-site restaurants are only a five-minute drive on Main Street. The hotel is also a five-minute walk from the Croydon train station, which makes a trip to Melbourne only 40 minutes. Avid golfers who are staying at the hotel are within 10 minutes of the 18-hole Croydon Golf Course.
Dorset Gardens Hotel
335 Dorset Road
Croydon, VIC 3136
Australia
61-3-9725-6211
dorsetgardenshotel.com.au
