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The Best Luxury Accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula to Check Into in 2025
For an unforgettable stay, book a night or two in the best luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Mornington Peninsula is your classic overachiever – not just doing everything, but doing it incredibly well. Just over an hour outside of Melbourne, you’ll find sweeping beaches, picturesque towns and stunning nature walks, plus hatted restaurants and boutique wineries worth dropping a pretty penny at.
The best luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula is far from shabby either, from gorgeous vineyard villas to marvellous boutique hotels available for your nightly repose. These are our top picks for a blissful weekend escape.
The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs
Opening June 2025, The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs is the dreamy new hideaway you need to know about. Perched high on the ridge with panoramic views across the Mornington Peninsula, five standalone villas are hidden within a secluded screening of native bushland, offering the ultimate private escape. Think muted tones, handcrafted finishes, a pre-set fireplace, Aesop amenities, and a complimentary minibar stocked with Ten Minutes by Tractor wine.
Start your mornings with breakfast at Thyme, soak daily in the geothermal springs (including your very own private pools), and wind down with Illy coffee, yoga, and star-gazing on your balcony. Every detail is curated for quiet luxury and deep rejuvenation.
With turn-down service, spa lounge access, and even a complimentary Alba tote, this retreat is serenity wrapped in luxurious style.
Book your stay with Alba Thermal Springs
The Eco Lodges at Peninsula Hot Springs
Set within the lush, geothermal wonderland of Peninsula Hot Springs, the new Eco Lodges are a dreamy, sleep-centric sanctuary designed to totally zen you out. Think king beds, ambient lighting, geothermal baths in your room, and moody soundscapes made for deep rest. Each luxe lodge is packed with wellness touches — mineral salts, sleep masks, and art by local creatives — so you can wake up rested and radiant. With full access to the springs, daily wellness sessions and a nourishing brekkie included, it’s the new Mornington Peninsula accommodation your soul has been craving.
Book your stay with Peninsula Hot Springs
Oakstone Estate
Oakstone Estate is where countryside calm meets luxury living, hidden away on three lush acres in the heart of Mornington. This private guesthouse is a total scenestealer — think soaring cathedral ceilings, a gas log fire, a sleek marble kitchen, and bifold doors that spill out onto your very own pool terrace. With a tennis court, spa, trampoline, and serious privacy, this is the kind of stay that makes you forget the rest of the world exists.
Book your stay with Oakstone Estate
YOKO Luxury Cabin
Cast off near Blairgowrie, YOKO Cabin is a dreamy Japanese-Nordic hideaway made for slow living and sweet escapes. With luxe linens, a wood-burning fire, Aesop touches, underfloor bathroom heating and garden views from every corner, this two-bedroom stunner is small in size but huge in charm. Slide open the doors, pour a glass of wine, and settle into the fire pit under the stars. Chic, serene, and perfectly secluded — this is cabin life, but make it designer.
Book your stay with YOKO Luxury Cabin
Onshore Retreat
Set just footsteps from St Andrews Beach, Onshore Retreat’s Back Beach Lodge is a sun-kissed sanctuary wrapped in 6800 square metres of native bushland. This restored 70s loft-style luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula boasts soaring ceilings, a cosy fireplace, and a private deck perfect for sunset sipping. Dive into the jacuzzi or unwind in the infrared sauna after beach adventures. With family-friendly bedrooms and chic European charm, it’s the ultimate blend of rustic cool and coastal luxe.
The Dairy at Splitters Rest Farm
Curled into the rolling hills of Main Ridge, The Dairy at Splitters Rest Farm is a rustic-luxe dream where you can make all the memories on the Mornington Peninsula. This charming two-bedroom cottage pairs polished concrete floors with a country warmth, offering views of a veggie garden, a solar-heated pool, outdoor bathtubs, and even a tennis court. Wander past grazing horses and cows, or kick back with wine in hand as the sun dips low. It’s the ultimate farm-meets-finesse escape — a place you’ll never want to leave.
Jackalope Hotel
This striking boutique hotel is dripping in unforgettable design and premium experiences. Jet black interiors, eye-catching modern art and an outdoor infinity pool set before the estate’s vineyard are just some of the features that have made Jackalope a destination on the Mornington Peninsula.
Across their 45 luxury rooms, you’ll find rain showers, floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces, while larger suites also boast fireplaces and vineyard views. The hotel is also home to acclaimed venue Rare Hare, fine diner Doot Doot Doot and sumptuous spa services – so you’ll never have to (or want to) leave.
166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North
Intercontinental Sorrento
The Intercontinental Sorrento has quickly reestablished itself as the place to stay on the Mornington Peninsula. Drawing on 150 years of heritage in a stunning refresh, every inch of the space reveals timeless coastal glamour. You certainly won’t be spending all your time inside though, with a curated range of experiences at your door, including primo restaurants and disco decadence at late night speakeasy Barlow.
1/21 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento
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Book your stay with The Intercontinental Sorrento
Hiraeth
Just 500 metres from Mount Martha’s iconic beach boxes, Hiraeth offers the ultimate Mornington Peninsula escape. This exquisite home embraces seamless indoor-outdoor living with a solar-heated infinity pool, cedar spa, outdoor bath, and wood-fired pizza oven for relaxed entertaining.
Enjoy modern comforts like smart TVs, ducted heating, and a coffee machine. With a prime location and luxurious amenities, Hiraeth is not just a home—it’s a lifestyle. Perfect for those seeking an indulgent summer retreat, offering a true sanctuary by the coast.
Mount Martha
Hotel Sorrento
There’s a room for every type of traveller at Hotel Sorrento, whether you’re gazing at boats from the classic bay rooms or soaking in the sunshine from a private studio balcony. The hotel’s design blends natural materials like limestone, European Oak, and tan leather, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Indulge in contemporary Cantonese cuisine at the in-house restaurant, Shi Hui Shi, for a memorable dining experience. Perfectly positioned for relaxation and rejuvenation, Hotel Sorrento makes every stay a seamless blend of comfort and style.
5/15 Hotham Road, Sorrento
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Book your stay with Hotel Sorrento
Maude
Welcome to Maude, where summer dreams come alive. This luxurious haven is designed for ultimate relaxation and fun, blending the best of both worlds. Picture days spent lounging by the expansive pool, soaking in the spa, playing tennis, or sinking a shot on the billiards table.
With seamless indoor-outdoor flow and every luxury at your fingertips, it’s the ultimate Mornington Peninsula accommodation for families and friends to come together and create unforgettable memories.
Mount Martha
Martha Beach House
Captivating doesn’t even begin to cover it. Martha Beach House is a private villa serving up big South of France energy, where summer is endless and luxury is served up with a soft palette and luxurious details.
A true sensory experience, it will envelop you with its sophisticated ease and revive and energise you swiftly. Tranquil and refined, this is the perfect luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula to book in your next friendly retreat.
This seaside beauty sleeps eight, has a day-spa like ensuite that dreams are made of, a marble-splashed kitchen and even a circular pool. You might have to fight us for a chance to stay here.
Mount Martha
Polperro Villas
For the ultimate winery weekend, opt for a stay amongst the vines at Polperro Villas, a stunning working property in the heart of Red Hill. Famous for its single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, Polperro Wines follows a mix of organic and biodynamic principles and is even home to a hatted restaurant showcasing dishes using home-grown produce.
The on-site boutique accommodation features a tranquil farmhouse alongside picturesque self-contained villas, each offering a beautifully appointed kitchen, a private balcony, and some of the most luxurious inbuilt bathtubs we’ve seen – ideal for unwinding with a glass of local wine.
150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill
Camillo Beach House
An artful oasis, Camillo Beach House is home to some of the best luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula.
The charming mid-century marvel is made for escaping the hustle of the city on a weekender trip in style, as an oasis in every sense of the word.
The joy-igniting space was dreamt up to delight holiday-seekers, artists and romantics looking for a coastal reverie away to call home, striking a balance between sophistication and charisma.
A stay here is quite like sojourning in a private gallery, where guests will discover twenty-five original works by up-and-coming artists and renowned names, and the coastal views and complimentary Negroni offering upon arrival will ensure its place as one of the finest stays in Mornington.
Blairgowrie
Lancemore Lindenderry
Experience a fine example of luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula at Lancemore Lindenderry, a boutique hotel with 40 spacious rooms. Here, days can be spent exploring farmgate trails, visiting cellar doors and hiking coastal trails before retreating to your impeccably kept room for well-earned rest. The property is surrounded by spectacular vistas while inside there are five lounges for relaxing in, including multiple fireplaces to keep things toasty during winter.
142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill
Book your stay with Red Balloon
Book your stay with Lancemore Lindenderry
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Designer Beach Studio
Located only three minutes walk to the shore, this beautifully designed Mount Martha Beach Studio is perfect for anyone who loves to start their morning with an ocean dip. Ideally sized for couples, you’ll be admiring the handsome ply ceilings, skylights and marble accents while relaxing in the lush garden courtyard or reading in the window daybed.
Mount Martha
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Undertaking a luxury renovation in 2018, RACV Cape Schanck is a lavish five-star resort that leaves no stone unturned when it comes to providing a memorable stay. Rooms make the most of the Mornington Peninsula’s famed views across Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, as well as the rolling green of its 18-hole championship golf course.
Play a leisurely round, sip a tipple at the bar and graze your way through a meal at one of their top-notch on-site restaurants before unwinding with a rejuvenating massage and a sound sleep.
Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck
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Arthurs Views
Planning an anniversary getaway? Make Arthurs Views your top choice. Tucked just below Arthurs Seat’s summit, this romantic retreat offers five luxurious, child-free suites surrounded by stunning scenery and panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay.
Enjoy a complimentary tasting at Ten Minutes by Tractor winery, beach strolls, intimate dinners, and nearby hot springs. For the ultimate indulgence, book a spa suite with a cosy electric log fire and breathtaking views, making it some of the finest luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula.
10 Nestle Crescent, Arthurs Seat
Made the most of your weekend away in the best luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula, and ready to explore more of Victoria? Why not book a tiny cabin for a rural escape, or embark on a cruisy road trip?
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