Foothills

Hotels
8.7 (621 reviews)
48 Edinburgh Road , Lilydale , AU

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Large and comfortable rooms
Beautiful location
Cons:
Limited food options
Inconsistent cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Mixed reviews on cleanliness; some rooms noted as spotless while others mentioned dirty windows.
Service
9.18
Staff described as accommodating and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.22
Beautiful environment mentioned often; tranquil with lovely gardens.
Room Quality
8.87
Large and comfortable rooms highlighted; some concerns about bed comfort.
Amenities
8.7
Standard amenities provided; some missing items noted, but room for self-catering available.
Value for Money
8.86
Generally regarded as excellent value for the quality of service and accommodation.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Lack of on-site dining options mentioned; some guests would like breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
8.88
Positive experiences overall; repetitive praises for peaceful environment and staff service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:16

Property Description

Tranquil Bushland Retreat
Escape to the serene Foothills Conference Centre nestled in 20-acres of natural bushland in Mooroolbark.

Scenic Garden Views
Indulge in stunning garden views from every room, complete with a flat-screen TV and cable channels for your entertainment.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of heating, tea/coffee facilities, a refrigerator, desk space, wired internet, and ironing facilities in each room.

Book your peaceful getaway at Foothills Conference Centre Mooroolbark, just minutes away from Lilydale and the picturesque Dandenong Ranges.

Important information:

Guests arriving outside normal hours of operation are kindly requested to inform the property in advance in make alternate arrangements. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 621 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Kylie • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Very comfortable,great location.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Hillerton • couple • nz
8
A little like being in a ghost town - I think we may have been the only guests on this occasion!
Pros:

Enormous bedroom - and an even bigger bed, which was also extremely comfortable.
Facilities were all perfectly adequate and everything worked.

We loved the quietness and solitude of the location; I'm sure it would be a wonderful venue for a conference or wedding. Far away from the craziness of metropolitan Melbourne.

Cons:

The card access to the door was a little idiosyncratic, but once we had mastered it there was no problem.

Room service was somewhat hit and miss - sometimes we had clean towels, sometimes the bed wasn't made - but no actual complaints. We were grateful for what was done.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Obert • couple • au
10
Pros:

Good service

Cons:

All good nothing to add

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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maraki • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • au
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • au
8
Lovely location, room and close to shops and restaurants.
Pros:

really nice location, very quiet no road noise. room was clean and neat. house keeping came and reset the room which was nice as we were only there for 2 nights

Cons:

nothing not to like, was a good experience all round

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jamieson • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Kartik • family_with_children • au
8
Great, comfy stay with a large room. Some thoughful changes would make this a 10/10
Pros:

Clean, comfy, good sized room (we stayed in the executive king suite) in beautiful surroundings. The views of the hills from right outside of our room, and proximity to the playground made it quite worthwhile.
Great heating/cooling and everything you needed on hand. Large, comfy bed.
Staff was very helpful at check in, and available via a mobile number after hours.
Would stay again.

Cons:

The bathroom's light and exhaust fan switch is the same switch, and the door to the bathroom is frosted glass. This means that if you shower before bed, you're either leaving a moist bathroom, or blasting your room with light. Either splitting the switches or having a window in the bathroom would solve this issue.
The couches are pleather and quite hard, makes it difficult to sit on for a long period (like for watching a movie). Easy to wipe down to clean though (with a toddler)!
The decor is a bit aged
The car park is about 50 - 80 meters away (depending on the room you get). No trolley provided meant multiple trips for me from the car to the room.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Lorenda • family_with_children • au
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • au
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Pier • solo_traveller • au
9
Serenity in the foothills
Pros:

A very comfortable, well appointed, spacious room in a function complex, which is itself located in a beautiful, quiet foothill setting. I chose this accommodation as it was very convenient for me in order to visit nearby family and friends, and grandchildren's sporting activities. The best part was the quiet at night, no traffic, loud cars or motorbikes, sirens, etc. I loved waking to the sounds of bird calls. I 100% pick that over being close to cafes, shopping and restaurants and NOISE.

Cons:

There was absolutely nothing to dislike.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • au
10
Pros:

Bed and room was perfect

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
9
We enjoyed our stay, the location was ideal for our needs. Thank You
Pros:

Location was great.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
10
Thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Pros:

Just a quiet comfortable place to stay.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • au
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Beautiful gardens, clean rooms. Comfy bed.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • au
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • extended_group • au
10
Better than expected! easy and comfy
Pros:

The room had everything we needed. The bed was BIG and comfy. parking was convenient. Check in and out was easy.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee