Royal Mail Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grampians National Park
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Balcony
Bar (on property)
Reception
Outdoor pool
Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Cottage) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
98 Parker Street,, Dunkeld, Victoria, 3294
  • Nerissa Major's Art Studio
    1 min walk
  • Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre
    2 min walk
  • Dunkeld Community Park
    2 min walk
  • Hamilton, VIC (HLT)
    32 min drive

Room options

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Cottage)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Two-Bedroom Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Mountain View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Mt Sturgeon Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dunkeld

At Royal Mail Hotel you'll be within steps of Nerissa Major's Art Studio and Dunkeld Community Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .The restaurant, Parker Street Project, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a short walk of this 3-property class Dunkeld hotel include Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Dunkeld Arboretum.

What's nearby

  • Nerissa Major's Art Studio - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunkeld Arboretum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dunkeld Racecourse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mt Sturgeon - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Glenthompson Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parker Street Project - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Izzy's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mountain View Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Izzys Restaurants - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Java Jive - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Royal Mail Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grampians National Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Royal Mail Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dunkeld hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1997
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Royal Mail Hotel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary dressing gowns. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Dunkeld hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parker Street Project

Family friendly

  • Cot
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 55 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of AUD 55.00 per stay
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: AUD 55.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 55 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mail Hotel
Royal Mail Dunkeld
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Royal Mail Hotel?

Yep, Royal Mail Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Royal Mail Hotel have a pool?

Royal Mail Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Does Royal Mail Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Mail Hotel?

No, Royal Mail Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Mail Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Mail Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Royal Mail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one night at Mt Sturgeon one-bedroom cottage, it's a beautiful property with a great view of Mt Sturgeon. Comfortable bed, but the pillow was too firm for me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roomy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dunkeld stop over
Lovely spot to stop over on a trip from Melbourne to Adelaide. Parker Street restaurant very impressive. Great food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This Royal Mail truly Delivers.
Situated in the shadow of Mt. Sturgeon The Royal Mail Hotel offers a choice of accommodation to suit all type of visitors. On a recent trip I stayed in the One Bedroom Apartment and it was more like a home. An abundance of space over two levels and simply yet adequately furnished to make it feel like home away from home. The Garden Cottages are more compact but still very, very roomy. Duikelt is small but there are a few options for food, from breakfast to dinner. If you don't want to leave the Royal Mail grounds then I highly recommend the onsite casual dining restaurant, the Parker St Project. Don't let 'causal dining' fool you - the menu is intriguing, and the food excellent. Wiht an extensive drinks list you really are spoilt for choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Mount Martha, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic two day stay at the royal Mail, couldn't fault anything, all staff warm, helpful and passionate about their job. Food inventive utilising local produce, all delicious especially the duck. An extremely relaxing two day stay .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a short break .Accomadation good walks fantastic food and staff . Recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy cottage stunning backdrop
Warm, cosy cottage with open fireplace, wonderful bed and great breakfast hamper. Had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay and eat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marion, Mornington Peninsula, Vic, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very welcoming. The room was beautiful and we enjoyed the view of the Grampians. We dined in the restaurant and staff were great and the food delicious. We would happily return for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Brendan, Victoria,Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely but pricey
The hotel specifically was very nice but feel wasnt deserving of a $245 p/n stay. Maybe $200...but that was just our thoughts. Had a meal across the road and it was og high quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

miguel, mount gambier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful surprise in grampian country
I was looked after very well by all the staff and the food was to die for, and , all of this in a small village in country Victoria, miles from Melbourne and Adelaide. If one person can create this dream imagine what could be done with small country towns if people of similar circumstances did likewise. It creates employment, encourages tourism and prevents these towns from becoming ghost towns, I will be back , with my wife and a few friends , to enjoy the experience all over again. Miguel Zalapa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent except not having any ice for our room and the staff asked us to go across the street and ask the cafe if they had ice. The cafe didn't have ice either. The staff and wait staff were fantastic especially Myriam and Kate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stop along the way
Great stay across the road from the Royal Mail Hotel. The restaurant was terrific and really good value too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel amazing scenery
Have stayed at Royal Mail periodically over the past 18 years. Love the scenic outlook. Rooms comfortable but a bit tied. Dining at Parkers an amazing experience. Staff excellent. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Siegbert , Germany 🇩🇪

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a recommendation for this hotel. On our way to South Australia was this the perfect place. Dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well Worth It
The hotel was pleasant; the purpose of the stay was to dine at the hotel's restaurant. The restaurant was worth every penny, even if we did need lots of pennies. We compare the hotel's restaurant favourably against the Berowra Waters Inn on the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney. Being at the foot of the Grampians was a nice scenic addition.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Lovely stay with the exception of road noise through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Angela
The staff were very friendly and helpful, they offered a free lift from our rooms to the restaurant and back. They were very informative about the local area. An absolute delight. I had never been to the Grampians, I highly recommend them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018