HOLLY LODGE is luxury accommodation located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges - Mt Dandenong and Olinda area at 7 Erith Lane, Kalorama. It offers top quality bed and breakfast accommodation set in an acre of gardens, surrounded by a national park and with breathtaking panoramic views both day and night. It’s a place where you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area or retreat for a time of pampered indulgence.
Located only 40 minutes drive from Melbourne (the capital of Victoria) and close to Mt Dandenong’s Sky High lookout, Olinda, the Yarra Valley and Puffing Billy, Holly Lodge provides excellent, self-contained, pet friendly accommodation in beautiful surroundings. It’s the perfect getaway for a night, a weekend or a week.
Holly Lodge meets and exceeds the high standards set by RACV and AAAT 
bed and breakfast classification for hospitality, comfort and cleanliness. These high standards are a result of many years experience in the hospitality industry by your friendly host, Stephen Magnuson.
Holly Lodge Bed and Breakfast has a range of accommodation options; two romantic cottages, two self-contained suites, a two level retreat or a 50 square Lodge that’s just perfect for large family gatherings, special occasions and weddings. Featuring spas, log fires and views of the lights of Melbourne or the surrounding gardens.
In-house massages are available from our qualified masseuse and baby sitting can also be provided.
The provisions for a continental breakfast (including delicious country baked bread) are included in the overnight price.
The local area is full of great restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, intriguing shops and many cosy cafes.
The Dandenong Ranges and Kalorama in particular, are home to some of the most spectacular scenery in Victoria. Local attractions in Mount Dandenong include stately European gardens, the William Ricketts Sanctuary, the Puffing Billy steam train and a variety of nature walks. We’d be delighted to help you make the most of your stay by providing you with interesting and helpful information on local attractions – including a Walking Trail Map of the Dandenong Ranges.
Planning a wedding?
There are so many beautiful places in the Dandenongs to hold a easy wedding whether you want an intimate outdoor wedding in glorious natural surroundings or a more formal occasion in any of the wide variety of churches, chapels and wedding venues in the area.
The spacious Holly Lodge is the ideal place for your family and friends to stay and our Honeymoon Suite or Cottage is just perfect for your wedding night or an extended stay.
We can organise taxis from the Holly Lodge to your chosen wedding venues. Delivery of meals or finger food for a pre-wedding party can be arranged with local restaurants.
Some of the Mount Dandenong wedding reception venues that are available include: