What is Lilydale like?

Lilydale is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its spas, wineries and bars. Make sure that you visit Lillydale Lake and Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail as part of your Lilydale travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Lilydale?

For your stay in Lilydale, Econo Lodge Lilydale is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Lilydale area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Melbourne, choose from one of Expedia's 10 hotels and other accommodation options in Lilydale.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Lilydale.

What can I see and do in this Melbourne neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Lilydale with a visit to Lillydale Lake and Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. A visit to Coldstream Hills is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Beryl Phillips Nature Reserve is one place you might want to visit in the area around Lilydale. When you're sightseeing around the area, The Eastern Golf Club and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong are a couple of other sights to visit.

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

Ready to get out and explore the city? Lilydale Station is the closest metro station.

Top 10 Lilydale Hotels of 2026

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1. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 35.7 km from Lilydale

Katrin

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A modern apartment with a grey sofa, teal armchair, and a small round table with a vase of flowers. A kitchen with white cabinets and a large window offering a city view is visible.

2. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 35.2 km from Lilydale

Douglas

includes taxes & fees

16 Dec - 17 Dec

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

3. Meriton Suites Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 35.4 km from Lilydale

Alastair

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple pendant lights, and a city view through large windows.

4. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 35.5 km from Lilydale

Donna

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

A grand lobby with two escalators, a central fountain, and ornate wall panels.

5. The Langham, Melbourne

Southbank, 34.6 km from Lilydale

Peter

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A modern building entrance with a glass canopy, large stone columns, and potted plants.

6. View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 34.3 km from Lilydale

philip

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, glass railings, and hanging plants.

7. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 35.6 km from Lilydale

Nathan

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

8. Clarion Suites Gateway

Yarra Riverfront, 35.2 km from Lilydale

RICKY

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

An outdoor seating area with string lights, tables, and chairs, under a clear sky.

9. Yarra Valley Lodge

6.2 km from Lilydale

Juanita

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A grand lobby with a central staircase, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

10. The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 34.4 km from Lilydale

Christine

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A modern bar area with wooden accents, a counter with bar stools, and shelves of bottles.

11. Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 34.6 km from Lilydale

Paula

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.

12. Yarra Valley Motel

Lilydale

Chace

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

The entrance to the Hotel Grand Chancellor with a public parking sign.

13. Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 34.2 km from Lilydale

KAYLENE

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a plate of food, a water bottle, and a painting of a cityscape.

14. ibis Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central Business District, 35 km from Lilydale

Mohamed Fawad

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A bar area with leather seating and a variety of bottles on shelves.

15. Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 34.8 km from Lilydale

Nicola

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building with large windows.

16. Nightcap at York on Lilydale

4.3 km from Lilydale

warren

includes taxes & fees

16 Dec - 17 Dec

A modern lobby with a central circular reception desk, a large wall-mounted artwork, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

17. Rydges Melbourne

34.1 km from Lilydale

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with wicker furniture.

18. Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Melbourne Central Business District, 34.6 km from Lilydale

yifan

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

19. Econo Lodge Lilydale

Lilydale

Afifa

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear water, and exercise equipment in the background.

20. Mantra on Russell Melbourne

34.3 km from Lilydale

Pascal

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

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Compare popular hotels in Lilydale

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Yarra Valley Motel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 528 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Lilydale	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 284 reviews	View
Yarra Valley Lodge	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Nightcap at York on Lilydale	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 398 reviews	View
Yering Gorge Cottages	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 360 reviews	View

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Rye

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