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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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The Director's Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, espresso maker, electric kettle, dining tables
Two Bedroom Suite | Private kitchenette | Fridge, espresso maker, electric kettle, dining tables
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs
The Director's Suite | View from room
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
  • Spa
  • Gym
Spa reception

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers in-room massages and wellness treatments such as body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and manicures/pedicures.

Room options

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One Bedroom Suite | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Suite

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

Deluxe Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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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42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Signature Suite

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

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

Premier Two Bedroom Suite

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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Garden Terrace Room | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Garden Terrace Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Suite | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

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View from room

Premier Corner Suite

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 The Director's Suite

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

The Director's Suite

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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Superior One Bedroom Suite | View from room

Superior One Bedroom Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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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About the neighborhood

Located in Yarra Glen, Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley is in a rural area. Yarrawood Winery and De Bortoli - Yarra Valley are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Alowyn Gardens and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Consider Rochford Wines Yarra Valley for a night out, and don't miss Healesville Sanctuary, a top local attraction. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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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

  • ‪Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Bortoli Winery & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yarra Glen Grand Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tarrawarra Estate - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domaine Chandon - ‬13 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 vineyard and a tasting room. Indulge in a body wrap, a body treatment, and a facial 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), meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a reception hall, and luggage storage
  • 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

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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