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Jackalope Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a winery

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Den | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Vineyard with Bath including Breakfast | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool
Interior
Consider a stay at Jackalope Hotel and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, an attached winery, and a terrace. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts a tasting room, a vineyard, and winery tours. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a facial, or a massage. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and local and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Vineyard with Bath including Breakfast | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Vineyard with Bath including Breakfast

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 38 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace with Bath including Breakfast | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Terrace with Bath including Breakfast

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lair Suite including Breakfast | View from room

Lair Suite including Breakfast

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Vineyard with Shower including Breakfast | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Vineyard with Shower including Breakfast

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace with Shower including Breakfast

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
166 Balnarring Road Merricks North VIC, 3926, Merricks North, VIC, 3926

What's nearby

  • Port Phillip Estate - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Mornington Racecourse - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Martha Cove - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Stony Point Rd Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bittern Station - 7 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balnarring Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peppys Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪R&K Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Somers General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fontalina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Jackalope Hotel

Luxury hotel located in Merricks North
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, an attached winery, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Jackalope Hotel. Sip and savor at this hotel, which boasts a tasting room, a vineyard, and winery tours. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a facial, or a massage. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and local and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Jackalope Hotel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Doot Doot Doot
  • Flaggerdoot
  • Rare Hare

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Jackalope Hotel Merricks North
Jackalope Merricks North
Jackalope Hotel Hotel
Jackalope Hotel Merricks North
Jackalope Hotel Hotel Merricks North

Frequently asked questions

Does Jackalope Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Jackalope Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Jackalope Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jackalope Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Jackalope Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Jackalope Hotel located?

Located in Merricks North, this luxury hotel is steps from Willow Creek Vineyard and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Tubbarubba Bushland Reserve. Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve and Lornas Triangle Bushland Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Jackalope Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we stayed at in Australia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning building and landscape.High quality food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples getaway to

Amazing stay at jackalope. Loved every minute.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preet, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. We loved sipping on cocktails while relaxing in the outdoor spa and pool. Food was incredible! Highly recommend Doot Doot Doot restaurant. We have already booked in another trip next year! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arezoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5* rating - but need to hire more staff !

Hotel is beautiful - views across the vineyards from infinity pool are stunning. Rooms are very well appointed, great bathrooms and free minibar a nice touch. However - only negative point - the service was *excellent* by the staff - I cannot fault the effort by the people working there ... BUT - they felt understaffed across hotel. 1 poor guy/girl working pool service for 16-20 people on beds. 1-2 boys or girls on front desk with no porters to help luggage so they have to do that. At times they seemed over-run. Great shame because everything else was faultless - and the staff were great, they just had too much to cover
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sexy, Slightly out of Focus

The property is gorgeous: the vineyard, the pool and the interior common space design. The staff was perfectly nice but for example there was no one coming out to the parking lot to collect luggage as we arrived and left, they misplaced our car key briefly. The rooms seem to focus on design over function & practicality. The bedding was not as nice as other hotels at this price point. The breakfast was fabulous! Delicious, fresh and with excellent service. And the on demand in room popcorn was a nice fun touch. At a slightly lower price point it would have been perfect. At these prices it could have used a tiny bit more attention to detail.
The vineyard view room.
Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Temmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So beautiful!

The hotel is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. From the moment we walked through to the front desk til check out an outstanding experience to stay at Jackalope. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is so much to like about this property if you are young and into canned rap music! We for the three nights there and arrived Saturday mid afternoon. They had 3 Hens parties and the noise in the restaurant Rare Hare was intolerable! There was seating outside but not enough umbrellas and at 29 degrees just too hot. The bar which is lovely was also too noisy and again the canned rap music. We sat outside of there again no umbrellas with rap music blaring outside and we were the only ones there but they couldn’t turn it down. The good is absolutely delightful and could not fault this especially the breakfasts which are to die for ! We did the degustation menu on Sunday night (part of the Indulgence package) whilst the good was beautiful you either like them or not! This was served in Doot Doot Doot their signature restaurant. Doot Doot Doot is the only restaurant open on a Monday and only does deguststion so unless you want to pay the price or do the same dinner you have to go off site. They will make the booking and take you to/from the restaurant. Again the canned music which we asked to be turned down and then it was so appalling we had to ask them to change the music, WHY do restaurants/retreats think that everyone likes the music and likes it loud. They were a few oldies - 50 and over and I spoke to a couple who complained about the same thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great servce, we had to leave early so they had a breakfast box and coffee ready for us so we wouldnt miss breakfast. Stunning venue, amzing food and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would have got five stars for everything but the service in the bar did not quite match the other brilliant staff. Personally we thought the dining room was a bit severe and too regular in layout but we are being super critical. And should have opened the net curtains for breakfast to enjoy the view- super critical again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing hotel, lovely setting, great bar and pool, brilliant staff and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed that no toiletries provided by a luxury hotel which is at a remote location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magiskt hotell!!

Superfint hotell med magisk utsikt!!! Extremt bra service där de gav tips om de olika vingårdarna!! Om vi åker tillbaka så kommer vi garanterat bo här igen!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, only the cleanliness was a bit dissappointing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

shuyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

一切都很满意！

入住JACKALOPE有种当农庄主的感觉，黄昏时分躺在温泉泳池中看着对面的葡萄园非常的解压！ 所有的沐浴用品都是我喜欢的杜松香调，晚上睡觉发现连枕头都用了杜松来熏香，整个酒店的硬件和房间细节都做的非常好 另外还尝试了酒店的晚餐和酒吧的鸡尾酒，都相当不错，有惊喜！
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful experience in every kind of way- food, scenery, wine and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Stay

My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at Jackalope for my birthday. Our stay was absolutely amazing, from arrival to departure, The ladies at reception were helpful and nothing was a bother. Great infinity pool and don't forget to bring your bathers! We would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotel and unbelievable pool. The tasting menu was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kfir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely hotel will stay again

Such a beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

lisa, victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience

Could not fault Jackalope, from the thoughtful extras to the striking architecture. Friendly, professional staff, gorgeous views, fabulous food. Magnificent swimming pool with spa (great massages) and bar areas. Painstaking attention to detail. Staying at Jackalope is an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

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