Book Sanctuary House Resort Motel in Healesville
About the Hotel
Rooms and Accommodations
Sanctuary House Resort Motel offers multiple room types: standard double rooms, deluxe queen rooms, family self-contained units, spa suites, and separate cedar cottages. All rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with free Foxtel, free WiFi, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and a queen-size bed. Some deluxe rooms feature corner spas and garden views. Family units include a kitchenette with microwave, toaster, and basic utensils. The cedar cottages have a private porch and are set back among native trees.
Dining Options
The onsite restaurant serves dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, focusing on locally sourced ingredients-examples include smoked chicken salad with pear, nectarine, and walnut. A hearty cooked breakfast is available before checkout. The restaurant also offers a children's menu, special diet options (e.g., gluten-free), and wine/champagne. Note: the restaurant may be closed on weekdays; guests should confirm opening hours before their stay.
Leisure and Entertainment
Guests have access to an outdoor seasonal swimming pool (cleaned daily), a children's playground, badminton equipment, a games room with pool and table tennis, and a picnic area with BBQ facilities. The property has a short bushwalking trail through native bushland where kangaroos and crimson rosellas are frequently spotted. The grounds include a pond with waterlilies and sun terrace. All facilities are free and open to guests.
Location and Transportation
The motel sits on 10 quiet acres, a 5-minute drive from Healesville town centre and a 10-minute drive from Maroondah Reservoir Park. It is walking distance to Healesville Sanctuary (zoo) and a short drive to Yarra Valley wineries (e.g., Domaine Chandon, Yering Station). The nearest bus stop is on Healesville's main street (Bus #685). Free parking is available at the property, and the motel offers a shuttle service to local attractions (fee applies).
Services and Facilities
The motel provides free WiFi throughout, free parking (including accessible spaces), and a shared lounge with TV. Business services include a meeting/banquet hall (seats up to 80 people) with audio-visual equipment. Laundry service and luggage storage are available on request. The front desk is staffed 7 AM-9 PM; after-hours check-in is accommodated by prior arrangement. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers.
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Price and Room Availability Calendar
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Badminton
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
