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 10 May 2012)
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 $105 double in a Queen sized bedroom [2 people] thru’ to $120 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 Cody Gully Retaurant serves evening meals for motel guests and the public.
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 @ $110 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 @ $110 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
The WARRAWEE HOLIDAY UNITS – 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. $120 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
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. ($100 for a single)
‘Phone Meg on 5682 1760, or litchfield@dcsi.net.au
EAGLES OUTLOOK is 3 kilometres on the Melbourne side of Foster at 3600 South Gippsland Hwy. This new B&B 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 provisions for a 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
A FARE WITH NATURE @ PROM ROAD FARM – 718 Foster Promontory Road, just 8km from Foster township.
Enjoy luxury in-house accommodation and the opportunity to get back to basics with Mother Nature in all her glory with stunning sunrises, glorious 3000 views over Bass Strait (Shallow Inlet, Sandy Point and Waratah Bay), Wilsons Promontory, Corner Inlet and the Strzelecki Ranges. This new B&B is set on a 400 acre dairy farm with huge landscaped gardens: an artist, photographer and bush walker’s paradise.
$200 per couple self contained or $240 with bed & Breakfast.
Host: Rhonda Bland.. Bookings: (03) 5687 1111 Mobile: 0438 407 022
Email: ronka2000@hotmail.com
For complete details of local accommodation go to www.promaccom.com.au
