Book Big4 Castlemaine Gardens in Castlemaine
About the Hotel
Accommodations and Room Options
The park offers a variety of stays: luxury villas with full kitchens and three bedrooms, glamping safari tents with claw baths on private decks, and powered ensuite sites with modern bathrooms. Cabin options include Double Studios, Queen Family Studios, and Three-Bedroom Villas. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, DVD player, kettle, and free WiFi. Some villas and glamping tents overlook the botanical gardens. The park also features pet-friendly camping sites (dogs on leash allowed on sites but not inside cabins).
Dining and Local Food
Guests can cook at the Bush Hut Camp Kitchen, which has BBQ and pizza ovens. The park also hosts a happy hour with nibbles at the bush hut. Across the road at The Mill complex, you'll find Das Kaffenaus coffee, a bakery, brewery, winery cellar door, and a provedore. The Bridge Hotel, a short walk away, serves hearty meals and cocktails. The Railway Hotel and ShedShakers Taproom are also nearby.
Leisure and Family Activities
The park has a games room with air hockey, a supervised kids' club (during holidays), indoor play area, and outdoor play equipment. There's a soccer pitch and a sensory garden for kids. The adjacent Castlemaine Botanical Gardens offer walking trails and a playground. The public pool is next door (additional fee). The park also provides board games, puzzles, and a shared lounge. Adult recreation includes an IT hub for remote work and a camp kitchen with communal areas.
Location and Nearby Attractions
Located right next to Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and the public pool. Across the road from The Mill complex with shops, cafes, and a brewery. A 15-minute walk to Castlemaine town centre, the Theatre Royal (live performances), and the historic town of Maldon (17 km cycle ride). Within 36 km of Central Deborah Gold Mine and 38 km from Bendigo Train Station. The park backs onto bushland with kangaroos and birdlife (kookaburras, magpies). Nearby events include the Castlemaine Jazz Festival.
Services and Guest Support
Services include express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and after-hours arrival information via text. The park has CCTV, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms. It is wheelchair accessible with lowered sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails. Other services: car hire, laundry facilities, meeting/banquet facilities, and a shared kitchen. Pets are allowed on leash on campsites.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Car hire
- Laundry
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
