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Subscribe The Best Luxury Stays in Victoria for a Chic Weekend Away
You don’t have to venture too far from home to find luxury accommodation in Victoria, complete with stunning surrounds.
Victoria was made for beautiful getaways. From coastal hideaways and vineyard retreats to design-led stays in the countryside, some of the state’s most memorable escapes sit just a few hours from Melbourne. If you are planning a romantic weekend, a celebratory group trip or a restorative break close to home, this guide to the best luxury accommodation in Victoria brings together the stays worth booking.
From the Mornington Peninsula and Daylesford to the High Country and beyond, these luxury stays in Victoria pair striking settings with serious style, making every weekend away feel a little more special.
Hotel Vera
Ballarat’s Hotel Vera has serious main-character energy. Set inside a grand 19th-century mansion on Sturt Street, this boutique stay makes an entrance before you have even checked in, then backs it up with just seven art-led suites that feel richly considered and indulgent. Downstairs, Babae seals the deal with destination-worthy dining, so one night can very quickly turn into a full Goldfields weekend.
710 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central
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The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs
The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs brings overnight luxury to one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most coveted wellness destinations. Perched above the springs in Fingal, five boutique villas and two studio rooms pair minimalist interiors, fireplaces, Aesop amenities and horizon views with a deeply restorative sense of calm.
Private bathing and breakfast at Thyme are included, making this an exceptional choice for special occasions, soft resets and indulgent Peninsula weekends away.
282 Browns Road, Fingal, Mornington Peninsula
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Mitchelton Hotel
Mitchelton Estate makes a Nagambie weekender feel gloriously cinematic, all vineyard rows, river light and long lunches that blur into sunset pours. The hotel rooms are design-led and deeply considered, with private terraces framing vines or the Goulburn, while the wider estate stacks the itinerary for you: cellar door tastings, a striking infinity pool, spa time and excellent dining. Come for one night, leave plotting birthdays, anniversaries and an immediate return with friends next season.
Mitchelton Estate, 470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie
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Trawool Estate
Trawool Estate brings a more refined take to a bush escape in the Goulburn Valley Ranges, pairing valley views with excellent dining and a relaxed country setting. Turbine is a major drawcard, while the mix of suites and family-friendly rooms makes it easy for different styles of stay. Spend the day cycling the Great Victorian Rail Trail, then return for the solar-heated pool, a game of tennis, and a slower evening overlooking the landscape.
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Camillo Beach House
Camillo House on the Mornington Peninsula brings an art-led take to coastal accommodation, set high on Blairgowrie’s dunes in a striking mid-century home by founder Clare Hillier. The interiors feel both considered and inviting, with 25 original works by emerging and established artists turning the space into a private gallery. Thanks to Camillo’s Artist Retreat program, the collection continues to evolve, while coastal views and a complimentary Negroni on arrival add to the sense of occasion.
Blairgowrie
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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.
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. FYI, its heated. Sorry, we actually think this might be heaven. You might have to fight us for a chance to stay here.
Mount Martha
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Coombs Hill Barn
Coombs Hill Barn is a stay with real provenance and presence. Originally built in Indiana more than 160 years ago, this restored American barn now sits beneath Mount Buller on 100 acres of farmland, reimagined as a deeply memorable country escape. The setting feels expansive and private, ideal for romantic weekends, family gatherings, or long-overdue time away. Spend the day exploring the Delatite Valley, then return for a glass of red at the outdoor dining table, where the views stretch wide and afternoons slip beautifully into evening.
Merrijig
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Lancemore Milawa
Set in Victoria’s High Country, Lancemore Milawa brings vineyard-country ease to one of the state’s most beautiful regions. Following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment by designer Hana Hakim of The Stella Collective, the 40-room retreat feels considered and inviting, with interiors shaped by the tones and textures of the King Valley. Summer calls for poolside hammocks, winter for roaring fires, and Merlot adds another reason to book, with chef Aaron Jose (ex-Momo) steering a produce-led menu.
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Ross Farm
Ross Farm in South Gippsland is a stay with serious design credentials and a strong sense of place. At The Barn, inspired by Wilsons Prom, earthy textures meet striking details, from brass accents and flecked pink granite to an aged-steel spiral staircase that gives the space real drama. There is a Japanese timber bath for long soaks, plus a fire pit made for red wine and clear-sky evenings.
For something more intimate, The Cabin wraps guests in timber, eucalyptus tones and cypress-panelled baths, creating a softer, cocoon-like retreat. Together, they make Ross Farm one of the most memorable luxury stays in Victoria, beautifully suited to slow weekends in the Tarwin Valley.
Meeniyan
InterContinental Sorrento
If the Amalfi Coast had an Australian counterpart, InterContinental Sorrento would be in the running. This seaside stay brings a more elevated take on Peninsula luxury, pairing contemporary rooms with the ease of a destination made for long afternoons. The terrazzo-style pool deck and spa set the mood, while Audrey’s by Scott Pickett adds serious dining credentials, with oysters, crayfish and abalone on the table. With bay views and a strong sense of occasion, it is a standout for a special coastal escape.
Sorrento
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Vintage House
Situated between Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, Vintage House is a charming pick for luxury accommodation in Victoria. Once an 1860s miner’s cottage, the two-bedroom retreat has been beautifully restored with soaring three-metre ceilings, grand arched windows and an open fireplace. Surrounded by willow, pine and fruit trees, it also features three baths and a generous veranda table for long alfresco lunches and celebratory weekends away in the Daylesford countryside too.
Daylesford
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Clifftop at Hepburn
Perched above a dramatic cliff edge, Clifftop at Hepburn is one of Victoria’s most arresting stays, with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto sweeping views across rugged bushland and wildflower-dotted slopes. The architecture keeps the landscape front and centre, creating a stay that feels both exhilarating and deeply still. It is a standout for anyone craving seclusion, striking design and the sort of outlook that reshapes your whole weekend.
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Breakneck Gorge Oikos
Breakneck Gorge Oikos turns a Hepburn Springs escape into something almost cinematic, with 360-degree views across rolling hills and a rare sense of seclusion. This architectural retreat is made for switching off, long soaks, and slow afternoons after wandering the region’s mineral springs. The freestanding tub is the headline act, framed by a landscape so expansive it makes the outside world feel very far away.
Elevated Plains
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Drift House
Set in breathtaking seaside Port Fairy, Drift House isn’t about 5-star extravagance. Rather, this Victorian beauty is about the bespoke touches that stay with you long after you check out. A boutique hotel that brings its very own brand of “sexy luxury” to the table, the four stylish private suites offer up a unique stay that’s rich in both comfort and character.
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The Estate Trentham
The Estate Trentham is a beautifully restored three-bedroom Federation house set among lush gardens just over an hour from Melbourne. Inside, Scandinavian restraint meets mid-century warmth, with clean lines, generous textures and spaces made for switching off. Outside, herb gardens and a mini orchard add to the sense of country ease. It is the sort of weekend stay that makes you want to light the fire early and settle in for the night.
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The Vineyard Residence at Feathertop
Set among rolling vines with Mount Buffalo on the horizon, The Vineyard Residence at Feathertop is a stay of serious beauty and scale. This architectural retreat pairs clean lines with a warm, wine-country ease, with four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and space for ten across beautifully considered interiors. Floor-to-ceiling glazing keeps the landscape in constant view, while the open-plan kitchen spills out to an alfresco lounge, a Tuscan-style outdoor kitchen and poolside dining area made for long lunches and late pours.
Porepunkah
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The Pole House
Set on a towering stilt overlooking the ocean, the architecturally designed Pole House is arguably one of the country’s most iconic stays. Towering above the Great Ocean Road in seaside Fairhaven, this minimalist luxury home comes complete with a floating walkway and floor to ceiling retractable glass walls. Needless to say, it offers up the kind of views you can only dream about.
Fairhaven
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Jackalope
Jackalope brings high-design drama to the Mornington Peninsula wine region, pairing a striking contemporary hotel with a heritage homestead, an infinity pool and a bold art collection. Dine at Doot Doot Doot, then settle in at Flaggerdoot for cocktails before bed. It is a strong pick for anyone drawn to luxury stays with personality, polish and a little theatrical flair.
Merricks
Brae
The accommodation arm of Brae, one of Australia’s most acclaimed dining destinations, these six guest suites are beautifully considered and deeply connected to place. Built with recycled materials, the design balances clean lines with warmth, while overhead star-gazing skylights, private outdoor areas and views across the Otways hills make the stay feel quietly special. In Birregurra, the only thing left to do is secure your table in the dining room.
Birregurra
Pension Mauritz
Pension Mauritz brings alpine chalet charm to Victoria’s High Country, with a European feel that makes a Mount Hotham trip feel all the more special. Just 13 kilometres from the slopes, this character-filled stay sleeps up to ten guests, making it a smart pick for families or groups. Spend the day on the mountain, then come home to a crackling fire, warm interiors and the easy comfort of a classic ski-weekend setup.
Dinner Plains
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Lake House
Lake House is Daylesford at its most iconic, a long-loved retreat set beside the water and framed by the greenery of Wombat State Forest. Rooms and suites are richly comfortable, the wine cellar is exceptional, and the restaurant remains one of regional Victoria’s great destinations. Then there are the treetop mineral spas, which lift the whole experience again, turning a weekend away into something deeply restorative and memorably indulgent too.
Daylesford
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‘The Tower’ at Mount Ophir Estate
Rising from the vines in Rutherglen like a storybook château, The Tower at Mount Ophir Estate slips you into another era, all romance, grandeur and old-world character. Built in 1903 and beautifully reimagined, this three-level escape feels richly atmospheric from the moment you arrive. A winding spiral staircase leads to a private sitting room, then up to the bedroom suite at the crown, where sweeping views across the vineyards make every hour feel a little more cinematic.
Rutherglen
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If this guide has you dreaming up your next escape, head to our Destinations page for more beautiful travel inspiration across Victoria and beyond. You could also add a winery on the Peninsula or a day spa to the itinerary while you’re at it.
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