Lilydale Lodge - Shared

Hotels
8.7 (82 reviews)
4 Yeats Street , Castlemaine , au

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly hosts
Convenient location
Clean facilities
Cozy atmosphere
Cons:
Poor communication regarding bookings
Limited amenities access

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Room and bathroom were very clean and well-maintained, but issues with shared spaces and lack of kitchen access noted.
Service
9.31
Hosts were friendly and welcoming; however, poor communication regarding double booking affected experience.
Location
9.35
Conveniently located close to town with great accessibility.
Room Quality
8.8
Cozy and spacious rooms, but some guests found the bed too low and uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.33
Good bathroom facilities and clean rooms, but limited kitchen access and outdated kettle noted.
Value for Money
8.29
Generally good value considering location and atmosphere, but some amenities lacking.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Tea and coffee available, though kitchen access was limited.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall a pleasant stay with welcoming hosts and good facilities, despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:41

Property Description

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience with air conditioning, microwave, and complimentary WiFi.

Outdoor Recreation
Explore the beautiful garden views, terrace, and enjoy cycling nearby.

Convenient Location
Located near top attractions such as The Convent Gallery Daylesford and Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens.

Book now for a relaxing stay at Lilydale Lodge - Shared and make unforgettable memories!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 82 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Jill • couple • au
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Annie • couple • au
9
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Eternity Cathryn • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Beautiful serene area.
Large airy room. Tea & coffee making facilities.

Cons:

Felt intrusive of owners when using kitchen. Maybe a small fridge should be handy.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Fozard • couple • au
10
Lovely just couple. Very warm and welcoming. Neat and clean room.
Pros:

Lovely just couple. Very warm and welcoming. Neat and clean room.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

No breakfast.

Cons:

Bed higher off floor.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • au
7
We were welcomed and felt comfortable.
Pros:

Nice and quiet and great house archiecture

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Marilyne • solo_traveller • au
8
Very enjoyable and met my needs as a tired working traveller
Pros:

I left early for work. Lodge was not far to travel to work.
Room was inviting, silent and very comfortable.
Kettle for coffee / tea in room.
Large mirrow to check dress for the day.
Plugs for phn. Soft night light was welcomed.

Cons:

Nothing to tell. Room, tea / coffee hot shower met my needs.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
8
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • au
1
Cons:

Terrible communication. To be told 30 minutes before check in time that we can't stay because of a double booking is unacceptable. When asked to contact us when they found alternative accommodation (which the provider and Booking.com are required to do) we got no contact and ended up having to organise ourselves instead of enjoying our wedding day.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • solo_traveller • us
9
Cozy room in a stylishly antique house
Pros:

Cozy room in a stylishly antique house. Hosts are active bushwalkers, so are familiar with bushwalkers' needs. Room and bathroom were very clean and well-maintained. I ended up using the climate control for heat due to the chilly weatherm and it quickly made the room comfortable.
The two guest rooms are off a hallway that ends with the shared bathroom. The hosts occupy the other side of the house.

Cons:

Plastic rather than stainless steel water kettle. Could have used a bit more counter/table space to spread out my stuff. There is a little counter with a chair, so it is possible to work on a laptop if you move some stuff around.

2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
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Max • extended_group • au
9
2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • extended_group • au
9
2025-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • couple • au
8
Pros:

High ceilings, clean room, large window that I could open, lovely home and hosts

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • family_with_children • au
6
Disappointing stay.
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

Requested two single beds Found it very difficult at 75
to crawl in and out of single bed so close to the floor, barely 18” off the floor, with my hip pain and right foot post surgery. Will post photo if I can manage it.

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo_traveller • au
10
Perfect little spot to rest my head.
Pros:

Stunning location and close to the main areas. Great hosts, I felt very welcome and comfortable.

2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Frankie • couple • au
10
Irma, Oliver and Pinot were friendly and certainly made us feel welcome.
Pros:

Close to town. comfortable and clean. Nice outlook.

2025-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lasek • solo_traveller • au
9
Very comfortable, clean and friendly hosts
2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Carol • extended_group • au
10
Warm friendly hosts, good facilities and easy access
Pros:

Friendly hosts, good hosts, would highly recommend

Cons:

Party next door but settled eventually

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • au
10
Very comfortable, enjoyable stay
Pros:

Spacious, pretty room with view onto back garden. Quiet house with welcoming owners who let guests use communal sitting room and kitchen. Would happily stay there any time I visit Castlemaine.

2025-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
6
Clean and a nice bed to sleep in.
Cons:

The accommodation offered was very European style.
Host was polite and welcoming however all doors were closed giving a feeling of distance and the stated shared area also was closed off as the Host was showing us to our room.
A request to share some kitchen facilities was met with a hesitant yes and there was no TV, radio or tissues in the room.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee