What is Emerald like?

Emerald is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its theatres, shopping and restaurants. Are you looking for Emerald travel tips? Make sure that you visit Emerald Lake Park and Cardinia Reservoir while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Emerald?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Emerald Ridge is the highest ranked property in Emerald. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels will I find in the Emerald area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Melbourne, choose from one of Expedia's 15 hotels and other accommodation options in Emerald.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Emerald, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Emerald.

What are the top things to see and do in Emerald?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Emerald Lake Park, Cardinia Reservoir and Emerald Bushland Reserve. You could also plan a visit to Gemco Community Theatre or Mount Majestic Bushland Reserve while you're in the neighbourhood. Clematis Park Bushland Reserve, Menzies Creek Bushland Reserve and Wright Forest Bushland Reserve are just a few of the places to visit in and around Emerald. You might also plan a visit to Selby G196 Bushland Reserve when you're sightseeing in Melbourne.

How can I get around Emerald and the greater Melbourne area?

If you want to venture out of town, Emerald Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Lakeside Station.

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Our top choices for Emerald hotels

Emerald Ridge

Emerald

Patchareeporn

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Frankston Bay Motel

Frankston, 35.8 km from Emerald

Greg

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Nightcap at Manhattan Hotel

22.6 km from Emerald

Darrren

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

Warburton Motel

Warburton, 31 km from Emerald

Adrian

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Koo Wee Rup Motel

29.8 km from Emerald

Joslyn

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Nightelier Carrum Downs Sands Hotel

29 km from Emerald

Gary

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

Econo Lodge Lilydale

20.9 km from Emerald

Brennan

includes taxes & fees

14 May - 15 May

Yarra Valley Motel

20.7 km from Emerald

Maria

includes taxes & fees

28 May - 29 May

Golden Pebble Hotel

19.2 km from Emerald

AL

includes taxes & fees

15 May - 16 May

Re'em Yarra Valley

26.2 km from Emerald

Karen

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

The Studio Yarra Valley

34.7 km from Emerald

Tom

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Foothills Conference Centre

18 km from Emerald

Jason

includes taxes & fees

13 May - 14 May

Nightcap at Ferntree Gully Hotel Motel

13.1 km from Emerald

Peter

includes taxes & fees

28 May - 29 May

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Burwood East Motel

26.5 km from Emerald

Murray

includes taxes & fees

23 May - 24 May

Buttercuphill B&B

Warburton, 30 km from Emerald

Mathew

includes taxes & fees

14 May - 15 May

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Nightelier Doncaster

30.5 km from Emerald

Wayne

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

19.3 km from Emerald

Janelle

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Box Hill Motel

29.5 km from Emerald

Allyson and Brendan

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort

32 km from Emerald

John

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

1 bedroom, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Yering Gorge Cottages

27.1 km from Emerald

Djurdjica

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

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Sorrento

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Top Emerald Hotel Reviews

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

10/10 Excellent

"I was very happy I think better lighting on the after hours swipe to enter would have been easier push/pull door to open. Even other guests found it confusing and staff had to come let us in"