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 14 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 Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve. You could also plan a visit to Gemco Community Theatre or Emerald Bushland Reserve while you're in the neighbourhood. Clematis Park Bushland Reserve, Mount Majestic Bushland Reserve and Menzies Creek Bushland Reserve are just a few of the places to visit in and around Emerald. Wright Forest Bushland Reserve and Selby G196 Bushland Reserve are also worth a visit when you're out 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

HK$1,467 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

1 bedroom, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Yering Gorge Cottages

27.1 km from Emerald

Djurdjica

HK$2,025 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

Econo Lodge Lilydale

20.9 km from Emerald

Tim

HK$708 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Frankston Bay Motel

Frankston, 35.8 km from Emerald

Deborah

HK$2,042 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jun - 27 Jun

Elizabethan Lodge

29.8 km from Emerald

Darrren

HK$548 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Dingley Hotel

28.9 km from Emerald

Karen

HK$966 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Dorset Gardens Hotel

19.4 km from Emerald

victoria

HK$741 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9 PM, pool loungers

Nightcap at York on Lilydale

16.7 km from Emerald

Jamie

HK$637 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Foothills Conference Centre

18 km from Emerald

Jason

HK$878 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

19.3 km from Emerald

Janelle

HK$1,229 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Koo Wee Rup Motel

29.8 km from Emerald

Joslyn

HK$845 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Sage Melbourne Ringwood

22.4 km from Emerald

Elie

HK$790 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Yarra Valley Motel

20.7 km from Emerald

Maria

HK$736 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

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

Nightelier Doncaster

30.5 km from Emerald

Wayne

HK$698 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Mulgrave Motel

24.8 km from Emerald

scott

HK$858 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Golden Pebble Hotel

19.2 km from Emerald

Debbie

HK$740 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

Knox International Hotel & Apartments

21.1 km from Emerald

Crystal

HK$667 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

Nightcap at Ferntree Gully Hotel Motel

13.1 km from Emerald

Crystal

HK$579 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Canterbury International Hotel

25.7 km from Emerald

Zoheb

HK$629 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Dandenong Motel

20.9 km from Emerald

Peter

HK$713 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

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