For those wanting to stay overnight for a theatrical event, a brief summary of the closest accommodation available around the area. (Prices may vary slightly. Updated 29 June 2011)
There are 2 motels:
The COMFORT INN is on the south side of the South Gippsland Highway just before the Foster turn-off as you approach from Melbourne.
Their rates range from $95 single or $99 double in a Queen sized bedroom [2 people] thru’ to $115 for 3 people in a Queen & Single room, to a divided room [2 bedrooms] at $205 holding 6 people.
All rooms are fully serviced and there is an on-site pool. Breakfast is not covered in the charge but room service is available from the café. The licensed restaurant serves evening meals.
The motel is 3 minutes walk thru’ parkland to the Foster hall.
Hosts are Stephen and Lynn. Phone 5682 2022, FAX 5682 2898, or fostfost@bigpond.com
The other is the WILSON’S PROMONTORY MOTEL which is in the main street (Station Road), about a 2 minute walk to the hall.
Their rates are: $85 single or $95 double. A light breakfast costs $7 – cooked $12.
They have a variety of bed combinations in their different rooms.
Call Samantha on 5682 2055. FAX 5682 1064, or wilsprommotel@dcsi.net.au
PROM CENTRAL CARAVAN PARK is in Nelson Street [about a 5-minute walk to the hall]
All cabins have en-suite, and are $95 per double off-peak. There are options in the cabins: 4 have 2 doubles and 1 single, 4 have 1 double and 4 singles, and 1 has 2 doubles and 1 single @ $125 per couple. Extra people over the ‘double’ price are charged an extra $20 pp.
These are self-catering cabins and the advice is to bring bedding. Linen can be supplied at an extra fee of $12 pp.
There are options in the cabins: 4 have 2 doubles and 1 single, 4 have 1 double and 4 singles, and 1 has 2 doubles and 1 single @ $125 per couple. Extra people over and above the ‘double’ price are charged an extra $20 pp.
These are self-catering cabins and the advice is to bring bedding. Linen can be supplied at an extra fee of $12 pp.
Telephone Gwen or Alan on 5682 2440. FAX 5682 1535, or email promcentral@promcentralcaravanpark.com.au
Webpage: www.promcentralcaravanpark.com.au
Mention that you’re in town for the One Act Plays.
The WARRAWEE HOLIDAY UNITS are a 3 or 4 minute walk to the hall, [100m from the Pub].
Each unit has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with 2 singles. They are self-contained with a kitchen. No food provided. $100, $20 pp extra, for each unit.
‘Phone Mohya or John on 5682 2171 or jmdavies@wideband.net.au
….also the PROM COAST YHA, which has been established in the renovated cottage right next door to WARRAWEE. It operates as a 10-bed backpackers hostel with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. $60 per double, $30 for a bunk bed.
‘Phone Mohya or John on 5682 2171 or jmdavies@wideband.net.au
Then there are other cottages and accommodation. The nearest to the hall [about 5 minutes walk] is ROSE COTTAGE at 21 Victory Avenue [northern extension of Main Street]. Here there is one en-suite cabin for 1 or 2 people. No food is provided, but there are food preparation and cooking facilities. There’s a laden lemon tree for your fish ‘n chips.
$60 for 2 people, $40 for one. ‘Phone Margaret on 5682 2628.
LITCHFIELD LODGE would be the only B &B that could claim to be right in town – it’s about a 2 minute drive, or a 5-minute walk to the hall thru’ the school grounds. Here there are 3 bedrooms with en-suites and courtyards. Two of the bedrooms have queen-size beds, the other a double. There are also a couple of folding beds that are available for extras. $120 per room includes breakfast. The whole house [of 3 rooms] is yours for $300 per night
‘Phone Meg on 5682 1760, or litchfield@dcsi.net.au Mention that you’re in town for the One Act Plays.
Three kilometres on the Melbourne side of Foster is the newly opened EAGLES OUTLOOK B&B at 3600 South Gippsland Hwy, Foster.
Eagles Outlook offers clean and comfortable accommodation for a single or a couple in a delightful bush garden setting surrounded by farmland.
Accommodation is under the roofline of your hosts’ home but with your own entrance it is fully private and self-contained. From either your own dining room or private garden area you will enjoy spectacular views over Foster township, the waters of Corner Inlet and the mountains of Wilsons Promontory.
$110 includes continental breakfast.
Check it out on the web at www.promcountry.com.au/eaglesoutlook.
Hosts: Chris & Raymond For bookings and enquiries: phone 0407 540 269 or 5682 1567 or email eaglesoutlook@bigpond.com
For complete details of local accommodation go to www.promaccom.com.au
