Romantic Getaways in Victoria: Stunning Stays You'll Fall in Love With

If you’re on the lookout for an ideal getaway in the name of love, then you’re in luck. Victoria is spoilt with amorous locations that are perfect for love birds, and conveniently located just a short drive from Melbourne.

Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, honeymoon, Valentine’s Day, or simply just a night away to let the sparks fly, here are eight truly charming romantic getaways in Victoria that are guaranteed to deliver on romance. 

Poet's Lodge

Stylish and wholesome, Poets Lodge provides busy couples with the ultimate country escape. Made up of three different accommodation offerings, including the Main House, Garden Loft and Old Jacks Cottage, Poets Lodge has the perfect couples retreat for everyone. Across each dwelling you can expect cosy yet bright interiors, beautiful natural surrounds and all the creature comforts of home. For romantic stays for two, the Garden Loft and Old Jacks Cottage are your best bet. Both provide an intimate setting for a romantic sojourn and come complete with opulent cast iron baths. If you want to make it a group couple's getaway with your closest friends, then book the four-bedroom Main House with its roaring fireplace and quaint communal spaces.

From $325 per night

62 Raglan Street, Daylesford

The Sebel Yarrawonga

Sitting pretty on the Murray, The Sebel Yarrawonga provides the perfect accommodation for couple's looking for both relaxation and adventure. With resort-style amenities like the poolside bar and golf course, alongside well-appointed rooms and delicious dining options, you and your partner will find yourselves really embracing holiday mode.

From $219 per night

40 Silverwoods Boulevard, Yarrawonga

Werribee Mansion Hotel and Spa

One of the most impressive hotels in the country is located an easy half hour drive from the city; to step into Werribee Mansion is to soak up the romance and history of times gone by. Sexy, opulent and grander than grand, when it comes to the best romantic getaways in Melbourne, Werribee Mansion is sure to get you in the mood. Heritage-listed and effortlessly glamorous, here you can wrap up in robes and indulge in a daylong spa session. Or, simply lounge around your boutique accommodation with champagne on ice. Naturally. 

From $309 per night

K Road, Werribee 

The Timber and Stone Retreat

If Tuscany is more up your alley, then you and your loved one will revel in a stay at The Timber and Stone Retreat, nestled in a quiet little pocket of the quaint township of Malmsbury. Located just over an hour’s drive outside the city, this Tuscan-inspired hideaway features striking timber trusses and majestic arched windows, salvaged from an old villa in Italy. One look at the home’s light-filled interiors, charming French doors and lush surrounding gardens, and you’ll fall instantly in love. 

From $275 per night (Minimum two-night stay on weekends)

Malmsbury

Cosy Tents

Nestled in the hills of the Hepburn Shire, Cosy Tents’ bell tents come so stylishly fitted out, you may just think you’re staying in a luxury hotel, rather than glamping in the Victoria countryside. Not only does this ideal location offer many nearby wineries — as well as neighbouring the spa capital of Australia, Daylesford — it also provides all the finer details that one may (will) miss when simply camping — a full queen or double size bed with luxury bed linen, a Bluetooth speaker, and access to hot showers, to name a few.

From $235 per couple, per night

6A Kanga Road, Yandoit 

QT Falls Creek, High Country

For a swoon-worthy winter escape, look no further than QT Falls Creek. The ski-in ski-out aparthotel offer lovebirds the perks of a lavish boutique hotel with the privacy of self-contained lodgings. Surrounded by the stunning snow-capped mountains of Victoria’s High country, these secluded guest suites come complete with outdoor hot tubs for you and your beau to enjoy after a day on the slopes. Foodies can wine and dine the weekend away at one of the property’s two restaurants before cosying up at the bar for a nightcap.

From $599 per night

17 Bogong High Plains Road, Falls Creek

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill

Set in a leafy 30-acre estate amid gardens, lawns and a vineyard, Lindenderry at Red Hill takes just over an hour to reach by car from Melbourne, though you’ll feel like you’re a world away. There are just 40 guest rooms available, each with their own understated elegance, ensuring you have a beautiful, romantic getaway in Victoria. For a special occasion, opt for their ‘Wine & Dine’ package where you can enjoy a delicious three-course meal within the in-house Linden Tree Restaurant while savouring a glass of the estate’s homegrown wine. And come morning, a specialty country-style breakfast awaits.

From $390 per night 

142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill

Clifftop at Hepburn

Less than a two-hour drive from Melbourne, Clifftop at Hepburn is an architecturally designed romantic getaway retreat renowned for its picturesque view, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, a private spa for two, and a daybed overlooking the surrounding bushland, appearing as though you’re suspended in thin air. You can up the romance with their ‘Lovebirds Package’, which will have you and your partner arriving to your favourite music, sprinkled rose petals, fireplace set, romantic candles flickering, spa filled with bubbles, and Champagne on ice accompanied by strawberries and a decadent chocolate dipping sauce. 

From $445 per night

209/219 Main Road, Hepburn

The Tower' at Mount Ophir Estate

This elegant French Provincial property was originally built in 1903 and has since undergone a luxurious transformation. Set within Mount Ophir Estate, a unique and exclusive venue in the rural district of Rutherglen in northern Victoria, this truly unique listing features three levels with a spiral staircase that leads to a private sitting room on the second floor and a bedroom suite at the top. Stay here to fully immerse yourself in an extraordinary architectural landmark in Australian winemaking history. 

From $280 per night

168 Stillards Lane, Rutherglen

Cortes Cottage

A secluded farm stay, custom made for cozy nights in – best paired with a glass of wine and a roaring fire – Cortes Cottage is a lovingly renovated weatherboard in the lush King Valley. Considered one of the most romantic getaways in Victoria, a rainfall showerhead and a claw-foot tub along with a record player in the lounge room set the mood for a slow weekend full of downtime – all complemented by the occasional winery trip.

From $242 per night

235 Schlapps Road, Gapsted

Vintage House Daylesford

If you’d prefer to stay in a home away from home rather than a hotel, consider a stay at the Vintage House Daylesford. This 1860's miner's cottage on the border of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, has been renovated and styled as though it's been plucked straight from a designer magazine, providing an intimate and romantic getaway in Victoria. It's everything you'd want in an amorous escape – from its deep, dark, and moody interiors to the acres of land and fruit trees that surround. This beautiful bolthole is a hotbed of romantic (and delicious) adventures. 

From $385 per night (two-night-minimum)

Any of these romantic getaways in Victoria take your fancy? Or maybe you want even more to impress your other half. Fret not, we've got plenty to keep you and your loved one entertained. If you're thinking of a date night, these romantic restaurants have got you covered.