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About the Hotel
1309 Melba Highway,
Yarra Glen,
Australia,
3775,
Victoria
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley is a 5-star winery retreat with 70 accommodation rooms and suites nestled on 7 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Yarra Valley.
Luxury Suite Comforts
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley offers luxurious bedding, split system heating and cooling, mini-bar, and outdoor furniture on private decks where guests can sip wine under a blanket of stars.
Fine Dining Experience
Restaurant 1309 serves modern Australian cuisine featuring fresh seasonal local produce crafted by Executive Chef Grant Flack and Sous Chef Beth Candy, complemented by award-winning Balgownie wines produced from 7 hectares of Yarra Valley vineyards.
Wellness and Recreation
The resort features an indoor heated pool with solar system, steam room, gym, and onsite endota spa offering unique treatments including an infrared sauna with color light therapy. Time Out Adventures provides leisure activities such as Segway Eco-Adventure Tours, Laser Clay Target Shooting, and Archery.
Strategic Valley Location
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley is located 60 km from Essendon Fields and just 5 minutes from central Yarra Glen, providing a prime vantage point to explore the Yarra Valley region.
Winemaking Heritage
Guests can meet inhouse celebrity winemaker Tony Winspear who has been nurturing Balgownie Estate grapevines since 1994, overseeing production from both the Yarra Valley vineyards and the original Bendigo Winery where the legacy began in 1969.
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Free Wi-Fi
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24-hour services
24-hour reception
Babysitting
General
Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Full body massage
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
1309 Melba Highway,
Yarra Glen,
Australia,
3775,
Victoria
Map view
1309 Melba Highway,
Yarra Glen,
Australia,
3775,
Victoria
City landmarks
Garden
Alowyn Gardens
860 m
Landmark
Yarrawood Winery
820 m
Landmark
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
860 m
Park
Yarra Glen Recreational Reserve and Showground
2.7
km
Winery
Train Trak Wines
3.4
km
Landmark
Yarra Valley Gifts
3.8
km
Landmark
De Bortoli
3.7
km
Church
Tarrawarra Abbey
4.8
km
Museum
TarraWarra Museum of Art
6.6
km
Nearby
Balgownie Estate
320 m
Restaurants
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa
50 m
1309 Melba Hwy
Reviews and Ratings
Real comments from travelers who have already stayed
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 7 reviews
8.6
8.6/10 based on 1782 reviews
Jimmy
United Kingdom,
May
2024
7.8/10
The hotel's location is fantastic with a room facing the sunset, which I loved. The rooms were extremely comfortable with all expected amenities, although ventilation was an issue and had to keep the terrace window open all the time, causing it to be freezing. The service was friendly and welcoming, but there were instances of excessive noise from above. The dining experience was good, but with limited vegetarian options. The hotel's location was great for a morning stroll, similar to South Africa's Stellenbosch region. The buffet-style dining was worth every penny, although some dishes were cold despite being in warmers.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were extremely comfortable with all amenities but had ventilation issues and noise from above.
Service
7.0
The service was mostly pleasant with some noise disruptions.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic with a room facing the sunset and great for a morning stroll.
Dining
8.0
The buffet-style dining was worth it, although some dishes were cold.
Facilities
8.0
Facilities were good overall.
Barbara
United Kingdom,
March
2024
6.6/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were a bit disappointing with cleanliness issues, but the suite had a lovely view of the winery. The service was friendly overall, but there were some rude encounters. The location was fantastic for a quiet break, but the walking trail needed maintenance. The dining experience was subpar, especially considering the high prices. The facilities were decent overall.
Rooms
5.0
The room was disappointing in terms of cleanliness with skid marks in the toilet and footprints on the bathroom floor, but the suite had a beautiful view of the winery.
Service
7.0
The service was mostly friendly, although there were some encounters with rude staff members.
Location
8.0
The location was fantastic for a nice quiet break and was conveniently close to major transit around the area, but the walking trail needed maintenance.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a shocker, with cold food and unprofessional staff. The prices were way too high for the quality offered.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent, with some room for improvement.
Linda
United Kingdom,
January
2024
7.2/10
The hotel provided a small and depressing room, but redeemed itself with a comfortable large bedroom and separate living area. The restaurant experience ended disappointingly, leaving a mixed feeling from the stay.
Rooms
7.0
The room we initially received was small and depressing, but they were able to offer us a comfortable large bedroom and separate living area.
Service
9.0
The service was great, and they even delivered a complimentary breakfast provided by a nearby chocolate factory, which was delicious.
Location
8.0
The location was great considering we had an event very close by, although it needs updating.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were not very good and quite expensive, with an unsatisfactory experience for the price.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had many options and facilities, but they need some improvements to justify the price.
Michael
United Kingdom,
December
2023
8.6/10
The location is breathtaking, and the dining experience is lovely. However, there were some issues with the setup for lunch and sharing the breakfast area with outside visitors.
Rooms
9.0
The room was very well planned, clean, and had a balcony with beautiful countryside views. The only downside was the inconvenient ground sitting wardrobe.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly, helpful, and attentive, making our stay enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The location was stunning and relaxing, especially amidst autumn with the leaves turning. The views and comfort provided were exceptional.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was pretty average, although the Dutch products were a nice touch.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were nice with a great view, though there were some issues with sharing spaces with outside visitors.
clean
shared spaces
John
United States,
November
2023
7.6/10
The hotel is situated in a serene and picturesque location surrounded by vineyards, offering a great escape close to nearby towns and attractions. The rooms, though lacking a view, were clean and comfortable with some nice touches, but noise could be an issue at times. The dining experience, while excellent in food variety, felt a bit overpriced for the buffet system. The service went above and beyond to make our stay special, despite the restaurant being fully booked. Overall, a lovely location with notable room amenities and top-notch service.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, although missing a view. Some nice touches were appreciated, but noise levels could be excessive at times.
Service
9.0
The staff was very helpful and attentive, going above and beyond to enhance our stay with thoughtful gestures.
Location
8.0
The location is very serene and picturesque, surrounded by vineyards and a short drive to nearby attractions, offering a peaceful getaway.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience, with excellent food variety, felt overpriced for the buffet system in place.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided were a nice touch to enhance our stay, adding to the overall comfort and convenience.
Frank
United Kingdom,
July
2023
7.4/10
I stayed at the hotel and had a mixed experience. The rooms provided were very comfortable, but the small window facing the walking path made it feel a bit claustrophobic despite paying for an upgrade. However, the spacious rooms with an excellent view were lovely. The service was top-notch, from the organized early check-in to the friendly and attentive staff, who were very nice and knowledgeable. The location was brilliant, with spectacular views of the valley, even though there were issues with the breakfast service and staffing. The dining experience had its ups and downs, with ample selection but some limitations and crowds during peak times. Overall, a good stay with room for improvement.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very comfortable and spacious with an excellent view.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly and attentive, organizing an early check-in and being knowledgeable.
Location
7.0
The location was brilliant with a beautiful view of the valley, but there were some issues with the breakfast service.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had ample selection but also some limitations and crowding during peak times.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good, but improvements could be made in the dining area.
comfortable rooms
breakfast limitations
Nigel
United Kingdom,
June
2023
8.2/10
The hotel was pleasant and quiet, offering quality rooms equipped with a comfortable hot-tub bath. The staff was friendly and attentive but couldn't fix an issue during our stay. The peaceful nights provided a good sleep.
Rooms
9.0
The quality rooms were equipped with a comfortable hot-tub bath, offering a quiet and pleasant stay.
Service
9.0
Our hosts were more than helpful with a delightful attitude, offering excellent service including room service, housekeeping, welcome drink, and tour assistance.
Location
8.0
Dedicated to wine and vineyards, the central location was perfect for our hot air ballooning activity, although it was a bit off for other Cellar Doors.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience provided ample choices delivered to our room, although it was a bit limited in vegetarian options.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered quality facilities to enhance our stay.
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