With a stay at Foothills Conference Centre in Melbourne (Mooroolbark), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dandenong Ranges National Park and Dandenongs. .This motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lillydale Lake and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Beryl Phillips Nature Reserve.
Dandenong Ranges National Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Dandenongs - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
Olinda Falls - 15 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Lilydale Station - 7 min drive
Belgrave Station - 24 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
York on Lilydale - 3 min drive
Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - 5 min drive
Morrison Cafe Bar - 6 min drive
Billy Goat Hill Brasserie - 6 min drive
La Lupa Romana - 5 min drive
About this property
Foothills Conference Centre
Suburban motel with free parking connected to the convention center in Melbourne
Foothills Conference Centre offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
This Melbourne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this motel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and a reception hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Playground
Family friendly
Cot (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 floor
3 buildings
Built in 2009
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (noon - 4 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [The Cottage]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
Foothills Conference Centre Motel Mooroolbark
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Reviews
Foothills Conference Centre Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We have stayed at this property before.
Our room was good as it was last time. A little dated though. The lighting was really bad on our eyes...quite dull. Our bed was extremely comfy...even if it was two beds joined together. Our last room we stayed in, neither of us got much sleep as the bed was extremely uncomfortable...so we were really happy to get a comfortable bed...even if we had to pay a little more than our last visit. I've never known the dining room to be open to eat in...so we've always had to leave the area to go elsewhere to eat. We had a manual for a microwave, but we didn't actually have a microwave in our room, which was strange.
The receptionist is beautiful on both of our visits. She is friendly and has great people skills. A gem.
It was close to where we were attending a wedding. Didnt spend much time there - it was basically somewhere to sleep for the night. Beds were large, clean and comfortable.
Comfortable and clean, okay for a quick trip and if you’re not planning on staying in your room. Shower isn’t the best, but customer service was great.
We stayed here as a last minute decision. The establishment was probably a conference centre but now largely unused. Room was comfortable and quite large but surroundings were in need of some TLC. . It was close to some good restaurants in the nearby shopping centres. I t felt a bit spooky being the only guests in the wing but could be pleasant if the place was full.
Trish
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ganapathi
6 Jan 2025
Ganapathi
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
John
23 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property has so much potential to attract guests. The leisure facilities are good but in need of some maintenance - especially the tennis court and games room. Our room was great and the bed and facilities were very comfortable for our stay of 8 nights. Our room was very quiet and restful which was lovely. In our room were two small cups - one plate and one bread and butter plate. We had no sharp knives or board to cut on was available. We purchased a cleaning sponge cloth to wipe down the benches. The daily cleaners did not vacuum our room during our stay and plates, bowls and utensils were rinsed out under the tap in the bathroom and wiped with a tea towel which we had for 8 nights. The cups mysteriously disappeared the night before we left and we had no hot drink before we left on Saturday morning. The gardens are all in need of weeding and the weeds outside our unit were cleared by my wife before we left this morning - as much as could be done. My wife watched the nice girls doing the gardening weeding and they need to be taught how to do this type of work. The outdoor furniture was dirty and needed cleaning. We hope these comments are constructive as we did enjoy our time as guests.
Great place in the foothills. Lovely large rooms and very comfortable
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Genevieve
28 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, however as we were coming and going late and early, being in the farthest room from the car park was a bit inconvenient and I felt sorry for other guests.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Foothills. The rooms are a great size, comfortable and tastefully decorated.
The bed is enormous and super comfy! Our room was in D block which was super quiet.
The location is absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous maintained gardens and the venue nestled among a stunning forest setting.
We didn't have our children with us this time but there is a playground and games room that would be wonderful for kids.
The lady at reception who checked us in was really friendly and helpful.
We will definitely stay at Foothills Conference Centre next time we are in the area.
Have stayed here twice and have always experienced quick check in and a comfortable stay. Great place to stay when attending an event in the Yarra Valley.