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Our Accommodation

Our Lodge comprises 11 rooms in the on-site accommodation wing, including kings, twins and bunks.
All rooms have their own private ensuite and are situated close to all the amenities.


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Functions Meetings

From business meetings and events to special interest gatherings and courses - Chestnut Hill Conference Lodge has the the capacity to cater for your functions.
Many of our visitors book multi-day events, taking advantage of our on-site accommodation and home style cooking, just an hour from Melbourne's CBD in the majestic natural beauty of the Dandenong Ranges.

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Our Heritage

There has been a property located at Chestnut Hill from as early as the 1890s when Kallista was known as South Sassafras and was the holiday getaway destination of Melbourne's rich and famous.
Later, the Dandenongs became well known for it's abundance of fruit farms and the home of artists and writers of the age.
Chestnut Hill Lodge has a long and varied history and has always played its part in this wonderful Dandenong Ranges community.

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Kallista Stores in 1932 Squire Kennon

Multi-use Venue

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How to find us

Chestnut Hill Conference Lodge is nestled amongst majestic forests and manicured gardens away from the madding crowds of Melbourne and the suburbs.

It is situated in the Danedenong Ranges township of Kallista on the main Monbulk Road from Belgrave. 

Mobile phone connections can sometimes be intermittent, so for your convenience, we suggest you print out this detail map, by clicking on  icon below the map, to enable you to locate us once you arrive in Kallista.

 

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Functions

Chestnut Hill Conference Lodge offers budget group accommodation with meals.  Small businesses enjoy the Lodge exclusively.  It is a quiet hideaway in the hills to enable successful team projects.. 

Whatever the event, function or occasion, you will receive the same welcoming hospitality and excellence of service.

Chestnut Hill Conference Lodge is a family run business and we pride ourselves on being flexible and accommodating to the needs of our guests.

 

Small functions of up to 50 guests can enjoy the use of the dining room or living room.  Round tables of 10 or rectangular tables of 6 people are used with grey function seats and white tablecloths.

Special setups can be supplied if required, by quotation.

Nature and walking groups

Nestled within the iconic Dandenong National Park, our venue is perfectly placed for those seeking to connect with nature.

Gatherings and Meet-ups

What better place to connect with old friends, family or colleagues for special events or reunions?

Business meetings and forums

Business groups of all types take advantage of Chestnut Lodge facilities.

Tourist Breaks

The Dandenongs offers an abundance of attractions and what better way to fully enjoy the potential than a stay with us?

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The Accommodation

The Lodge


Upon arrival, our guests are welcomed into the Dining Room, with wide windows, a view of the forest, a pool table and a choice of teas/coffees. This is also where you will enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with hot selections and other meals.

There are two lounge areas that can be utilised. Guests are invited to take advantage of the downstairs Living Room with a cosy fireplace and a relaxing atmosphere or the smaller upstairs meeting room with comfortable chairs and a quiet space for reflection or conversation.

The Lodge incorporates 11 bedrooms of varying sizes, but most provide a spacious king bed and a set of bunks. The king bed can be separated to supply two single beds if preferred for group retreat style accommodation.

Each room has a private ensuite. Used primarily as a retreat centre for groups, we do not provide tvs or minibars in the bedrooms. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in main function rooms.  There is no kitchenette.  Teas and coffees are available for the duration of your stay in the dining room.

 

Customer Comments

These are just a few of the reviews we have received recently from visitors..

This place is fantastic!

This place is fantastic!! The staff here are too good. Cathy and Rob do a great job, they make you feel welcome and go the extra mile to make you comfortable. They are very professional and they do want the guests to have a good experience. They are best!

Michael

We will be returning

We have just returned home after a wonderful weekend at Chestnut Hill Conference Centre with our craft group of 12 ladies. Our hosts Cathy and Rob were perfect hosts. Thanks heaps.  Meals were wholesome, homemade and plentiful.  The accommodation was fabulous..very relaxing. Value for money. Will be returning in the near future.

Lynette

Highly recommended!

What an exceptional place!! If you need somewhere for a conference, retreat or perhaps a family reunion, this place is ideal. I have been holding a six day live in course training funeral celebrants since 2012, usually twice a year. Catherine and Robert, the hosts, could not make you more welcome. With 11 bedrooms (all with ensuites) they can accommodate up to 30 but mine is a maximum of 11, which means everyone has their own room and space. The meals are gourmet and plentiful, although my waistline does tend to expand further with each visit!  Cannot recommend this highly facility highly enough!!

Robyn