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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with spa services and a restaurant

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Exterior
Japanese garden
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse offers a peaceful getaway with serene surroundings. Enjoy the 18-hole golf course, spa treatments like massages and body wraps, and regional dishes at the restaurant. Guest rooms have WiFi, and the property includes a hair salon and library.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style (one night)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Futon OR 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style (two nights)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style (two nights)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Futon OR 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
7 Lakeside Drive, Hepburn, VIC, 3461

What's nearby

  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Convent Gallery - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Daylesford Sunday Market - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake Daylesford - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliffys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pastry King Cafe Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat

Upscale hotel adjacent to a golf course
At Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a Japanese garden. Tee up with amenities like a golf clubhouse at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor hot springs or outdoor private bath, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, reflexology, or aromatherapy. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Shizuka Ryokan, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and express check-out
  • Golf cart on site, tour/ticket assistance, and local meal delivery service
Room features
All guestrooms at Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • Shizuka Ryokan

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Books
  • Cooking classes
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 102 ºF
  • Hot stone massages
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Prenatal massages
  • Private outdoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: AUD 30 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately AUD 35 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 30 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hotel Hepburn
Shizuka Ryokan Hepburn Springs
Shizuka Ryokan Hotel
Shizuka Ryokan Hotel Hepburn Springs
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hotel Hepburn Springs
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hotel
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hepburn Springs
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hepburn
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese house
Shizuka Japanese Hepburn
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hotel
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hepburn
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hotel Hepburn

Frequently asked questions

Is Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 11:00 PM for a fee of AUD 30.

What time is check-out at Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat located?

Situated in a regional park, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hepburn Springs Golf Course and Portal 108. Hepburn Regional Park and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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