Foothills

Hotels
8.7 (617 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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 17 years old stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 617 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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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
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Kaysha • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The location was absolutely beautiful. Parking was easy and spacious the buildings and rooms were immaculate. Away from busy roads it was almost as if you were in the middle of the country the staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Valerio • family_with_children • au
7
Pleasant
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Ariel • couple • au
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • au
6
It achieved what we needed a bed for the night other than that cannot say I would recommend it......
Pros:

Not much sorry

Cons:

staff was at best not interested when I left also the room looked tired (broken tile in the shower) and the small light near the bedroom did not worked, no electric blanket either, sorry it is winter........ no breakfast facilities I should of asked BUT could not that was not available on the wedpage. It seems a conference centre bar and breakfast but other people like myself needing a stop over......just a bed

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Celine • couple • au
8
Was really convenient to access, spacious rooms and were accommodating to requests
Pros:

It's a nice place and facilities are great. Rooms are spacious and well equipped.

Cons:

Needs more lighting in the guest carpark

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • au
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Leesa • couple • au
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

Bed were very comfortable. We liked everything about the room including the bathroom (nice bath). In the lounge section, used the microwave and tea/coffee. BYO wine and used the wine glasses.

Cons:

Noticed the bathroom door needs a "stopper" as it bangs against the bath and could use a fly screen on the window.
We would have liked to have dinner at a restaurant on site but could not due to conference booking.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee