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Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a winery and a full-service spa

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Two Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking | Private kitchenette | Fridge, espresso maker, electric kettle, dining tables
The Director's Suite Free WIFI and parking | View from room
The Director's Suite Free WIFI and parking | Private kitchen | Fridge, espresso maker, electric kettle, dining tables
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley is minutes from Yarrawood Winery, offering a full wine country experience. Guests can sample vintages, book spa services, swim in the indoor pool, and enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and attentive staff are highlights.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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The Director's Suite Free WIFI and parking | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

The Director's Suite Free WIFI and parking

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Terrace Room Free WIFI and parking | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Garden Terrace Room Free WIFI and parking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Queen Room Free WIFI and parking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior One Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking | View from room

Superior One Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Corner Suite Free WIFI and parking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Two Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking

Two Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Two Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking

2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premier Two Bedroom Suite Free WIFI and parking

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Signature Suite Free WIFI and parking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Signature Suite Free WIFI and parking

2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Signature Suite Free WIFI and parking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1309 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen, VIC, 3775

What's nearby

  • Alowyn Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Yarra Valley Chocolaterie - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yarrawood Winery - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • De Bortoli - Yarra Valley - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 18 min drive - 14.6 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roadside donut van - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪De Bortoli Winery & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sister Mary Louise - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley

Luxury hotel near Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
Located close to Alowyn Gardens and Yarrawood Winery, Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley provides an attached winery, a terrace, and a garden. Sip and savor at this hotel offering a tasting room and a vineyard. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, 1309 at Balgownie, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and wedding services
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 35 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1309 at Balgownie

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per day

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
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
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Balgownie Estate
Balgownie Estate Resort
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort Yarra Glen
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Yarra Glen
Balgownie Resort
Balgownie Vineyard
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Hotel Yarra Glen
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort And Spa
Balgownie Vineyard Retreat Hotel
Balgownie Vineyard Retreat Resort
Balgownie Estate Resort Yarra Glen
Balgownie Estate Yarra Glen
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Hotel
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Spa
Balgownie Estate Vineyard
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort Spa
Balgownie Estate Resort an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Hotel
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort Spa
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Yarra Glen
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Hotel Yarra Glen

Frequently asked questions

Is Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

What time is check-out at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Yarrawood Winery and Alowyn Gardens. Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and De Bortoli - Yarra Valley are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and if you are booking the hot air balloon, recommended to stay here as it is the pick up point
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A rather wonderful oasis with both fine dining and wine tasting onsite, both of which we enjoyed very much. The room was also very nice. Reception staff attention to detail and knowledge was middling so recommend that the management consider actions there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here with another couple for a relaxing weekend in the Yarra valley. The location is amazing, beautiful views and an amazing team and restaurant. We enjoyed the 3 course dinner and the food is sublime. The wine matching to the meals was top notch and we will definitely be back. Thanks Balgownie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, staff were lovely. We got upgraded to a one bedroom apartment which was a nice surprise. My daughter has food intolerances and they were a great help with heating up pre prepared food etc. Breakfast was beautiful with gorgeous views over the Yarra Valley. I would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eulalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant without being ‘stuffy’, very clean, picturesque views, food was delicious, staff were friendly and welcoming. Lovely family mini break in the Yarra Valley.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful stay, great rooms and facilities and fantastic dinner at their restaurant - will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location wonderful atmosphere had a lovely stay .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed how beautiful the room was. Specifically the shower pressure was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accomodation with quiet grounds, friendly staff and just a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in the Yarra Valley. Very nice modern facilities and amenities, friendly and professional staff, outstanding breakfast and dining
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A relaxing break. They made my friend feel extra special on her birthday and took the time to always check in on us. A wonderful team of people. Beautiful location and comfy beds! Thanks for a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andryei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Perfect Family Getaway at Balgownie Estate! We had a wonderful time staying at Balgownie Estate with our family. The location is peaceful and surrounded by beautiful vineyards and rolling hills — perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable for us and our kids. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. We loved the on-site restaurant — the food was delicious, and they had great options for both adults and children. There were plenty of things to do nearby, including wineries, chocolate and cheese shops, and fun outdoor activities for the kids. We especially enjoyed the hot air balloon views in the morning and the stunning sunsets in the evening. Highly recommend for families looking for a relaxing Yarra Valley experience with a touch of luxury!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lack of soundproofing in the rooms unfortunately took away from being able to wind down & relax. It was if the walls were paper thin. We could hear a whole family of people in the rooms below us speaking loudly & playing games up until after 12midnight. The staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tameka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and were fortunate to receive an upgrade on our room. Our meals were really good. We would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position and beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed vibe- great rooms! Dinner Meal at 1309 was slightly disappointing for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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