Cranbourne Travel Guide

Melbourne

A vast, open landscape with a long, straight path leading through a field of circular mounds under a partly cloudy sky.
A landscaped garden with red soil, yellow flowers, and green shrubs.
A landscaped garden with red soil, green plants, and circular patches of vegetation.
A landscaped garden with red soil, green shrubs, and yellow flowers.
A calm river with boats, a stone bridge, and surrounding greenery.

Stay near popular Cranbourne attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Explore the great outdoors at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, a lovely green space in Melbourne. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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Things to do

Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

฿3,854
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne
Phillip Island Medium Size Group Tour

Phillip Island Medium Size Group Tour

฿4,333
per adult
Phillip Island Medium Size Group Tour
Luxury Phillip Island Tour for Families & Explorers [up to 10Pax]

Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour – Max 11

฿4,827
per adult
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour – Max 11
Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

฿25,901
per adult
Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

฿942
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

฿5,001
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour
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Top hotels in Cranbourne

The Terrace at The Settlement

The Terrace at The Settlement

4 out of 5
Cnr South Gippsland Hwy & Camms Rd Cranbourne VIC
The price is ฿2,753 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,753
฿3,028 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Terrace at The Settlement
Sage Melbourne Ringwood

Sage Melbourne Ringwood

4.5 out of 5
211 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC
The price is ฿3,054 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,054
฿3,359 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (919 reviews)
"Very pleasantly surprised. Room was very clean, large and well maintained. Across the road from the train station. Thanks."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Sage Melbourne Ringwood
Quest Glen Waverley

Quest Glen Waverley

4.5 out of 5
353 - 361 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC
The price is ฿3,741 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿3,741
฿4,115 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Quest Glen Waverley
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone VIC
The price is ฿5,559 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿5,559
฿6,115 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection
ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley

ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley

3.5 out of 5
297 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC
The price is ฿2,396 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿2,396
฿2,636 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was comfortable and I had a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean and had many of the necessary amenities. I missed having a microwave in the room."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

4 out of 5
38 DALMORE DRIVE Scoresby VIC
The price is ฿4,074 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿4,074
฿4,481 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (288 reviews)
"Motel and staff are very high quality. It would have been nice to receive a complimentary bottle of water for the price you pay for the room. Breakfast buffet was ok. We came more at the end of service..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park
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Where to stay in Cranbourne

Find the best Cranbourne areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red double-decker bus with 'City Sightseeing Melbourne' branding parked in front of a modern glass building.

Melbourne Central Business District

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a prominent bridge over a river, modern skyscrapers, and historic buildings.

Southbank

Are you interested in stunning river views, first-class casinos and popular shops? A visit to Southbank might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Crown Casino and Melbourne Recital Centre.

A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and the sun setting in the background.

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Melbourne City Marina while you're in town.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, boats docked at the pier, and a seagull on the shore.

Sorrento

Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal.

A rocky outcrop on a beach with waves crashing nearby during sunset.
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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

Cranbourne Travel Guide