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Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Porch
Double Room | View from room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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69 Curletts Road, Lara, VIC, 3212
  • Place, Kevin Hoffman Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Serendip Sanctuary
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lara Heritage and Historical Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Family Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara

This smoke-free guesthouse features a garden, barbecues and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara offers 2 accommodations with DVD players and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Geelong guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

During your stay at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara, you're just a quick walk from Kevin Hoffman Walk. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Kevin Hoffman Walk and Serendip Sanctuary
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Geelong guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 February 2026 to 28 February 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 40.0 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 116 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly proprietor, comfy room, was good for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love staying here, quiet, has great nature nearby and feels like a resort .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful Stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Great overnight stay Would have been nice to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful host. Comfortable bed and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really loved Janita and her friendly hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, spacious room and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Host was lovely and room was nice and comfortable. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect. Would recommend and would stay again. Exceptional location to national and regional parks in the area, nature, food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good & comfortable bed. Lovely room and good area information
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to Avalon airport. Comfortable, clean and sweet to look at. Juanita was so helpful and thorough. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. Janita’s space is so warm and homely. She is very welcoming and accommodating. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Thank you and we highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

LIANJIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience with Janiya and her room, especially the fruit trees.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and secluded

The stay was very comfortable and nature as backyard. Room was clean, well stocked for b/f and Janita was very helpful and communicative. Highly recommend the place to anyone visiting Lara or nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spaciousness clean room Charming Lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet- a great base to explore from. The deck is lovely with seating areas and a hammock to relax in. Thank you Janita.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with a spacious shared balcony ideal for lazing around. Close to Serendip and the You Yangs for wildlife viewing and walking, and pleasant walks nearby along Hovell Creek.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay. Restaurants close by. I was doing the local 10km fun run at the Serendip Sanctuary which was less than two kilometres drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place. We only stayed for one night but it had everything we needed and was nice, clean and comfortable. The host was lovely also!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and ice and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and well stocked room. Janita stayed up till I arrived to show me the room. It was a simple overnight stay but it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and tranquil. Very well supplied with everything you needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chiara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good communication from host. Comfortable room / bathroom well set up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable. Could have had a small table and extra small chair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024