Visitor information

Location

The Bays Hospital is located on Vale Street in Mornington.
Melways Ref: 104 E12

Hospital visiting hours:

Monday to Friday: 10am – 7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Please be mindful that late evening and long visits may be tiring for patients.

Maternity patient rest time: We do not allow visitors in the maternity ward between 12 midday – 3pm.

Maternity ward visitor limit: One partner or support person is welcome any time with no time limit. Siblings are welcome. Patients can have a maximum of two additional visitors per day.

Visitor requirements

Please don’t attend the hospital if you are feeling unwell.

What not to bring

Due to infection control risk, please do not bring the following items to the hospital:

  • Potted plants
  • Latex (rubber) balloons

Cut flowers and foil (mylar) balloons are welcome.

Parking

The Bays provides free car parking for all patients, visitors and staff. The main entrance car park is located via Vale Street. There is a convenient drop off turning circle located at the main hospital entrance. Disabled car parking is available close to the main hospital entrance in the Vale Street car park.

A few car parking spaces have been reserved for our doctors. Please do not leave your car unattended in our turning circle or park in our doctor car parks. Our doctors may need quick access in the case of medical emergencies.

Staff and Doctor parking is provided at the rear of the hospital (entry via Elizabeth Street).

There is car parking available in the Elizabeth Street staff car park for Peninsula Gastroenterology patients. These spaces are well-signed.

Public transport

The following Peninsula bus services stop at the Main Street side of the hospital:

  • 785 from Frankston Railway Station via Mornington East
  • 781 from Frankston Railway Station via Mt Eliza

Taxis

Frankston Taxis phone: 03 9786 3322
Peninsula Radio Cabs Service phone: 03 5981 2233