Multilevel lush gardens surround this luxury retreat, creating a tranquil escape. Inside, guests enjoy first-rate breakfast with fresh bread and juice. The spa provides perfect relaxation before returning to spacious rooms with private hot tubs and comfortable pillowtop beds.
The Patch, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to Aquila Nova Retreat. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Cape Schanck boardwalk are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens and Cream at Sassafras. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at State Basketball Centre, or consider a night out at Kilsyth Sports Centre. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
Luxury bed & breakfast near Dandenong Ranges National Park
Free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Aquila Nova Retreat. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Express check-out and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private hot tubs and fireplaces, as well as perks like premium bedding and furnished balconies.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with jetted tubs and rainfall showers
50-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers
How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Nova Retreat?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Nova Retreat on Oct 26, 2026 start from ₩405,993, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aquila Nova Retreat?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Aquila Nova Retreat?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Aquila Nova Retreat located?
Located in The Patch, this luxury bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Frank Irvine Reserve and Kallista Bushland Reserve. Grants Picnic Area and Dandenongs are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Aquila Nova Retreat Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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I actually couldn’t rate this property higher… it was one of the best places I’ve ever stayed and the attention to detail in the rooms was beyond impressive…
Amazing place and would recommend to everyone…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Molly
Dec 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A gorgeous place to stay. We loved our time at Aquila and felt so relaxed and refreshed being there. The room was clean and cosy, especially with the fire on. The amenities were fantastic and the bottle of bubbly readily enjoyed! We both found the bed to be comfortable and had a real quality night's sleep. Couldn't fault it, thank you for having us!
The Luna suite at Aquila Nova was the perfect base to celebrate our wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday.
Arina greeted us just as we arrived and took us to the suite, and was an excellent host, making our stay extremely memorable.
This is a great property, with a very large, lush garden with multiple levels, and the stay was very tranquil as a result.
From the large room to the spa to the comfy bed to all the various amenities, including the fresh bread and juice and wine provided, made it the perfect stay.
We'll definitely be back again, and highly recommend a stay at Aquila Nova, you won't regret it!
Thanks so much Arina and Alex for the amazing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nicole
Mar 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The consideration given to customer comfort was amazing, they thought of everything. The quality of the breakfast and food was first rate.
To be honest, I felt with the price we paid for a night, that wasn't even a public holiday was too high. The room smelt musty, the traffic on the road was noisy and there was only one small screen on the front door to get any fresh air. We also couldn't get any T.V channel reception and had to watch the show we wanted on our phone.
Being honest, I wouldn't return for that price. I am usually someone who tries to leave a good review but I felt that future customers need to be fully informed.
It was an excellent curated room, every little details was well thought out in it's design. The little things included in the room added to the overall experience. I highly recommend this room for a romantic get away
Our fleeting stay was just beautiful, superbly appointed, everything was thought of. Our first visit to a B&B and if I am going to stay away I wanted luxury! Not disappointed. will be back.
We used Aquila Nova Retreat (Luna room) as our bridal getting ready room and wedding night accommodation. Arina was welcoming and very accommodating for us, thank you!
Stayed one night in the Luna suite and wished I had booked more nights. This is one of the best places I have ever stayed at anywhere. We arrived to find a beautifully baked bread roll, still warm from an oven, waiting for us on the kitchenette bench. Best tasting roll I've eaten in a long time. Lovely olive oil and balsamic was supplied. The four poster bed was made immaculately and the place itself was utterly spotless. Everything was perfect and the attention to detail was flawless - from how the cushions were arranged on the sofa, even to how the cutlery was arranged in the drawers! The views onto the garden were very relaxing. Good quality coffee and condiments. Breakfast supplies were utterly fresh. Amazing manuka honey toiletries in the bathroom. Spa bath was relaxing. Can't fault the place! Do yourself a favour and stay here. I will definitely come back here for a longer stay.
We really enjoyed our stay in the Sol room. There was so much attention to detail, from providing bath salts for the spa to including little chocolates around the room. Gorgeous views of camellia trees and the forest over the road. And the gardens on the property are really beautiful. We went for a wander one night and found a sugar glider in one of the trees. We ended up spending a whole morning just sitting at the little table, reading and sketching. It was very comfortable and cosy.