Nightcap at York on Lilydale

room 13 had an updated bathroom and on the ground floor which was great for my elderly mum. But could not get coverage for the WIFI or phone coverage from my room. Room 28 was my son's room and he could get the free wifi but it was not updated and the shower was not very safe as it was a corner tub that he had to climb into.

free wifi was hit and miss breakfast on the weekend was not great. My mother and I had Dry toast and over cooked poached eggs. Had to ask for some butter as was gagging on the dry toast and the poached eggs were hard so no lubricant there, My son had the fried eggs and they at least were not overcooked. My brother liked the full breakfast that he had.

Rooms and pool/outside bar area were very nice, beds super comfortable

Wifi didn’t work unless in common areas, tennis court was worn out with no net which was a bummer as we were looking forward to playing, food at the sports bar was terrible.. we ordered a variety of food & each dish was very poor in taste, better to just go there for drinks.. bistro was much nicer when we went the second night however the outdoor area there could use a touch up and clean, looked old & like it’s not taken care of out there.. room service never worked either when we tried scanning the QR codes & no one answering reception phone when we tried to call to order breakfast to our room.

We stayed here recently, and our original review remains valid: We've stayed at this hotel twice previously - and recommend the upper spa rooms (if climbing in and out of the raised tub/shower is not a problem), especially those with a view to the small lake. The large rooms also have a great view towards the bushland, with birds, etc - and are in a relatively quiet setting, though background noise (talk & music) can be heard from the bistro/bar on busy nights. It wasn't too intrusive to us however. The bed is comfortable and there is tea/coffee, milk and complementary bottled water, sofa, table and chairs and a balcony facing the lake/bush. We will stay again when is this area.

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We've stayed at this hotel twice previously - and recommend the upper spa rooms (if climbing in and out of the raised tub/shower is not a problem), especially those with a view to the small lake. The large rooms also have a great view towards the bushland, with birds, etc - and are in a relatively quiet setting, though background noise (talk & music) can be heard from the bistro/bar on busy nights. It wasn't too intrusive to us however. The bed is comfortable and there is tea/coffee, milk and complementary bottled water, sofa, table and chairs and a balcony facing the lake/bush. We will stay again when is this area.

Nil.

Staff were great communicators, very accommodating and attentive. Facilities were spatious, immaculately clean and all creature comforts were catered for. Appreciated the attention to detail in our room. Many on site options for food, drinks, gaming, music, but none interfered with our quiet enjoyment. Our balcony view was exceptional and we loved walking round the lake and lounging by the outdoor pool after a dip. All in all, a perfect little weekend getaway, easily accessible by public transport with the feel of being sheltered in the countryside despite proximity to town. Must return for the Yacht Rock Festival in December!

I came to see Everclear, and because the hotel is about an hour out of the city, I chose to stay there instead of going back into the city late at night. The venue and concert was fantastic. It was intimate which made it an even better experience. My room was spacious, clean and quiet. I had a nice view outside and in the morning I was even greeted by some ducks that came up to my back door. If I'm ever back this way for another concert I will definitely stay at the York on Lilydale again.

Just a note for people who come by pubic transport (like I did). The bus stop is right outside the hotel, which is great, but if you feel like a late lunch or afternoon coffee and snack you will need to go into the township itself as there are no cafes near the hotel. I arrived around 4pm but the restaurant didn't open until 5:30 so I couldn't get a cappuccino. However, when the restaurant opened for dinner it was very nice.

Surprisingly very good. Rooms are clean and I’d love this bathroom in my house. Rooms quiet and couldn’t hear other people or doors slamming. Slept until 8am before we heard any noise. Back sliding doors with big screens open onto grass parkland area that could be left open all night or you could run the air conditioning or heating that seems silent. Really surprised given it has zero street appeal. The pool is excellent for kids and there is a bistro and a totally separate what seems a new bar and outdoor area. If I lived local I’d probably come here if a weekend it was that good.

street appeal lame

No breakfast available which was disappointing

I was extremely unhappy that I had to provide my drivers licence when I checked in, and details were keyed into computer. This has never happened in any establishment I have stayed. I am very uncomfortable with this invasion of my privacy and risk. Was told it was secure. What rubbish, nothing is secure these days. There is absolutely no reason to do this. Was told that it was to make sure the credit card and ID matched?? Why? They had already been paid. If it was a concern maybe the woman could have sighted licence, but why take all the details. Once I return home I will be taking this up with management.

Have stayed here a couple of times before so we knew what to expect. Love the location nice an peaceful, great staff an the bristo good value for money. Had all the basics so was good.

It's not really a dislike, but it would have been great if the room came with a microwave!! We stayed in match cheaper places an even they provided a microwave!! Oh 1 thing the handy clothes line in the bathroom was broken.

It was a lovely and relaxing place to stay, kids loved it. We will definitely come again.

The fold out couch bed sheets were stained and dirty and there was also old food that came out of the couch in room 34. We had to wait over an hour and a half for our breakfast. Also wait staff were wonderful and very apologetic. It was advertised we could have breakfast in our rooms so we were excited about that. It ended up not being available