[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lakeside Retreat & Business Lakefront guesthouse in Melbourne with free parking - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Lakeside Retreat & Business offers a serene escape near Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Guests love the garden setting and outdoor terrace with nature's sounds. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMelbourne-Hotels-Lakeside-Retreat-Business.h30454977.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMelbourne-Hotels-Lakeside-Retreat-Business.h30454977.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located on a lake, Lakeside Retreat & Business is in Cranbourne West, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and Dandenong Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coloured Sands and Peninsula Hot Springs. Check out an event or a game at Cranbourne Racecourse, and consider making time for Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Guest houses in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Guest-Houses.d178283-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.11016%2C145.23611&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gSKtpNHMtZ4mzakKN-7TcTpYxaM=) 6 Eros Cres, Cranbourne West, VIC, 3977 ### What's nearby - Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne - 5 min drive - 5.0 km - Cranbourne Racecourse - 6 min drive - 5.3 km - Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - 13 min drive - 17.4 km - Fountain Gate Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 16.3 km - Monash University - 24 min drive - 32.1 km ### Getting around - Lynbrook Station - 6 min drive - Somerville Station - 14 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Carl's Jr - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bill Cranbourne - ‬4 min drive - ‪Banqueta - ‬4 min drive - ‪Okami - ‬12 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Lakeside Retreat & Business Guesthouse near Cranbourne Racecourse Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Lakeside Retreat & Business provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this guesthouse include: - Free self parking - Express check-in, meeting rooms, and a water dispenser - Luggage storage and a TV in the lobby - Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes. More amenities include: - Heating and ceiling fans - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries - 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels - Communal kitchens, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Villa (4 Bedrooms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57125500/57125476/e795a4d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Captivating Large 4br@narre Warren Narre Warren - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=57125476&PinnedHotelID=57125476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9300000/9295500/9295499/5adb0790.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Terrace at The Settlement Cranbourne - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 465 reviews CA $116 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=9295499&PinnedHotelID=9295499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6720000/6713400/6713400/ee4e669e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Frankston on the Bay Frankston - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 862 reviews CA $161 CA $179 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=6713400&PinnedHotelID=6713400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - 24-hour business center - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - On a lake - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Shared bathroom - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels - Netflix - Pay movies - Streaming services ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Shared kitchen access - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Heating - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you ### Access methods Access code, host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Lakeside Retreat Business Apartment Cranbourne West Lakeside Retreat Business Cranbourne West Lakeside Retreat Business Guesthouse Cranbourne West Lakeside Retreat Business Guesthouse Lakeside Retreat Business Cranbourne West Lakeside Retreat Business Guesthouse Lakeside Retreat & Business Cranbourne West Cranbourne West Lakeside Retreat & Business Guesthouse Guesthouse Lakeside Retreat & Business Lakeside Retreat & Business Cranbourne West Lakeside Retreat Business Lakeside Retreat & Business Guesthouse Lakeside Retreat & Business Cranbourne West Lakeside Retreat & Business Guesthouse Cranbourne West ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Retreat & Business pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat & Business? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat & Business? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat & Business? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Lakeside Retreat & Business located? > Located in Cranbourne West, this guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cranbourne Racecourse and within 9 mi (15 km) of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and Seaford Pier. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and Dandenong Plaza are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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