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DORSET GARDENS
Special Place for Special Occasions Built in 1967 by Wally Elms, Dorset Gardens Hotel was a popular destination with travellers and locals. Now, in the more recent years Dorset Gardens has become a popular icon, offering more array of entertainment than ever before. 3
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DORSET GARDENS
Accommodation Located at the base of the Dandenong foothills, the Dorset Gardens Hotel is the perfect place to stay. Whether you’re on business, attending a conference or looking for a place to relax and stay, our motel accommodation caters for all needs with a variety of room types available. Located adjacent to the hotel complex, guests can also enjoy the convenience of all the hotel facilities in close proximity. Our 3.5 star motel accommodation provides spacious rooms with all the amenities guests require. The property offers 45 motel style rooms including 2 Family Rooms, Double & Twin and a newly refurbished 5 bedroom Apartment with private courtyard. Our helpful and friendly staff are on hand and look forward to making sure your stay is a relaxing and comfortable experience.
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Dorset Gardens Corporate Packages The Dorset Gardens Hotel & Entertainment Complex is the ideal venue for your company’s next conference or seminar, with state of the art rooms and seating capacity for 10 to 300 guests, catering for all kinds of corporate gatherings. Our personalised and comprehensive packages are designed to eliminate all of the hassles associated with planning your conference day. Our menu selection allows you the flexibility to create nutritious working lunches and revitalising refreshments. Our friendly and attentive management and staff will ensure all your requirements are met. We will be sure to impress all your clients.
Standard conference equipment available on site: • Whiteboards • Flipcharts
• TV and VCR • CD Players
• Cordless Microphone • Lectern
• Screens
• Data Projector (available for hire) Additional Audio/Video requirements can be arranged through our preferred supplier.
Services available on site: • Faxing
• Black & White Photocopying
• Wireless broadband-hourly, daily and weekly plans are available.
Room Setups & Numbers Room
Boardroom
U-shape
Theatre
Rounds
Cocktail Presentations
Boardroom
20
20
30
30
50
The Elm
NA
30
200
150
250
The Samara
NA
30
150
150
200
Samara/Elm
NA
NA
350
300
450
For room hire pricing structure please contact our Events department on 03 9725 6211.
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DORSET GARDENS
Deluxe Conference Package Minimum of 10 guests
Deluxe all day Package @ $45.00 per person Morning Tea Working Lunch Afternoon Tea • Mints
• Note Pads
• Room Hire
• Conference Room set to your requirements • White Linen
• Continuous Tea & Coffee Station
• Water Stations at each guest seating Breakfast, Buffet and Plated Menu options are also available. *Prices are subject to change without notice.
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Functions
DORSET GARDENS
Our recently refurbished function room provides the ideal location for an exclusive event of any size. We offer an array of function areas that will accommodate your specific event requirements. Function Areas & Capacity Room
Cocktail
Sit down/Buffet
The Lantern
50-120
30-80
The Elm
50-250
50-150
The Samara
50-250
50-150
Elm/Samara
250-500
150-350
Gazebo & Courtyard
150
N/A
For room hire pricing structure and all our menu options please contact our Events department 03 9725 6211.
Dorset Gardens offers versatile spaces to suit any room layout and dĂŠcor. This means the spaces may be customised to suit your needs - rather than you changing your creative plans. You can be guaranteed that every function at Dorset Gardens is treated to our beautifully prepared fresh cuisine, a selection of wines, great local wines and beers and a funky cocktail list that boasts the best choices in Dandenong Ranges, all served by our professional and friendly staff.
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Weddings CEREMONY With only one wedding a day at Dorset Gardens, we guarantee you exclusive use of the gardens and the gazebo as part of a personalised package. The tranquil gazebo offers a magical location for your outdoor ceremony. You can walk past the flowing waterfall through the gardens and down the red carpeted aisle complete with your favourite music gently playing in the background. As the dusk sets in, this fairy lit gazebo is truly a fairy tale ceremony venue. In the event of inclement weather we can simply move your ceremony into one of our newly renovated rooms. What better way to finish off your ceremony with celebratory champagne served in the courtyard!
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DORSET GARDENS
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Weddings
DORSET GARDENS
RECEPTION Whether a grand affair for up to 300 guests or an intimate gathering for 10 guests, Dorset Gardens reflects romance and elegance to make your wedding day very special and a memorable occasion. To ensure your wedding is unforgettable our team can assist you in tailoring your reception, by individualising your colours, your menu, table layout, reception music and entertainment. With your booking, you will also receive a romantic and luxurious Bridal Suite on your wedding night at Dorset Gardens with a complimentary bottle of champagne; discounted room rates will also apply to all your guests on this special day.
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Entertainment BISTRO
DG NIGHT CLUB
The Dorset Bistro is the perfect place to wind down, relax, and catch up with friends, family and colleagues.
DG’s has been a local favourite for many years. With a friendly crowd, a great mix of music, regular drink promotional nights and giveaways.
With subtle lighting and quality furnishings, the Gardens Bistro ensures comfort and enjoyment. The menu is Modern Australian with traditional influences.
With professional DJ playing a large variety of the best dance and party music you’re invited to enjoy an always exciting atmosphere and uplifting night.
Dorset Gardens menu with weekly chefs specials incorporates all the best local seasonal produce, presented in the most innovative style, designed to impress the most discerning guests resulting in visual and taste sensation on every occasion. The Bistro with affordable quality meals, table service, a children’s play area as well as two exclusive private dining rooms is the best choices in Dandenong Ranges, all served by our professional and friendly staff. You can be guaranteed that every booking at Dorset Gardens is treated to our beautifully prepared fresh cuisine, great local wines and beers and a funky cocktail list. Gardens Bistro is open seven days for lunch and dinner. Bookings on 03 9725 6211 are recommended.
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Open Friday & Saturday Nights : Free Entry before 10pm.
Other facilities the venue offers: • Sports Bar & Beer Garden
• TAB Lounge
• Drive Thru bottle shop • Courtesy Bus
DORSET GARDENS
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For more information on all our motel/hotel and functions facilities please contact us on 03 9725 6211 or visit our web site on; www.dorsetgardenshotel.com.au 16 Photography & Design moko creative ©2010
Thank you to our suppliers:
Ace Marquee Hire: Boronia 03 9762 7134 www.acepartyhire.com.au Linen hire from Di Simmons 9500 2499 www.linenhiredi.com.au O’Reilly’s Flowers of Croydon 9723 4457 Sweet by Nature 9456 9300 www.sweetbynature.com.au