Babymoon Victoria: Where to Book Your Prenatal Getaway
Be pampered from head-to-toe before the baby arrives with a stay at one of these babymoon Victoria destinations.
It’s high time you indulged in some much deserved alone time before one becomes two. So join us as we explore the best prenatal retreats and babymoon destinations in and around Melbourne – calming havens where you can escape for a day or more and do nothing but relax and recharge in luxurious comfort. After all, if there’s anyone who deserves some pampering; it’s you (and your bump). Take inspiration from these luxurious babymoons in Victoria.
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Renovated in 2018, RACV Cape Schanck is a lavish five-star resort that leaves no stone unturned when it comes to providing a memorable babymoon in Victoria. Rooms make the most of the Mornington Peninsula’s famed views across Port Phillip Bay and the Bass Strait, as well as the rolling green of its 18-hole championship golf course. Dads-to-be can play a leisurely round and grab a beer at the bar while mums should make a beeline for the One Spa and zen out with a 60-minute ‘Mother To Be’ massage, mani-pedi or facial. Spend your nights grazing through a meal at one of their top-notch restaurants before banking some much needed sleep before bub comes.
Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck
Huski Apartments
For a winter babymoon in Victoria, look no further than Huski Apartments in Falls Creek. While skiing is off the cards for now, the award-winning residence offers parents-to-be all 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 apartments come complete with outdoor hot tubs for you and your beau to enjoy after a long day of eating, drinking (hot chocolate) and cosying up on the couch. Located right in the heart of town, there’s plenty for you to see and explore should the cabin fever start to set in.
3 Sitzmark St, Falls Creek
Lon Retreat
Bask in the sweet sound of silence on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula. With only seven luxurious suites, a mineral spa and just steps from the ocean, Lon Retreat feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It offers a bunch of seasonal relaxation retreats including spa treatments, farm-sourced meals that can be enjoyed from your suite and unlimited access to the heated mineral pool throughout your stay. For parents-to-be, it's the perfect babymoon destination in Victoria.
25 Gill Road, Point Lonsdale
Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel
There’s something in the air at Hepburn Springs. Indeed, mineral springs have long been associated with their natural healing properties, and where better for expectant mamas to revel in the earth’s natural elements? A grand 1930s Art Deco hotel and holistic wellness sanctuary, at Peppers you’ll discover specialised treatments that promote a state of calm and wellbeing for both you and your baby.
124 Main Road, Hepburn Springs
Clifftop at Hepburn
If you thought you’d seen some spectacular views before, just wait until you look out from the awe-inspiring floor to ceiling windows at Clifftop at Hepburn. While there is no deluxe package for mums to be, it offers the perfect setting to switch off and enjoy the peace and quiet before the little one arrives. Less than a two-hour drive from Melbourne, Clifftop at Hepburn is an architecturally designed 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.
209/219 Main Road, Hepburn
Body Freedom
Feeling a little too fragile to travel but still after a babymoon in Victoria? Proof that supreme relaxation can come with an urban postcode, South Melbourne’s Body Freedom offers a Multi Visit Mum to Be Treats package. Encompassing seven pregnancy massages and three specialised facials (all of those hormones can affect your skin), this is just the place to disconnect and spend a day blissing out in total comfort. With a background in nursing and midwifery, the founder wanted to ensure that Body Freedom combined the technical with relaxation to ensure a comprehensive experience for mummas to be.
392 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Shizuka Riyokan
A Japanese inn set amongst the gums, Shizuka Ryokan is a true haven. Drawing on centuries of tradition, this soothing retreat blends holistic spa treatments with sleek accommodation. Designed for pregnant couples, their babymoon package provides ease and comfort as well as a series of handy take home techniques and their signature omakase banquet.
7 Lakeside Drive, Hepburn Springs
Mt Ida (eco) Cabin
Rustic and remote, Mt Ida Cabin is a luxurious reimagining of the classic Australian shed complete with breathtaking mountain views and a secluded bush setting. Perfect for the more adventurous of babymooners, this off the grid beauty offers floor to ceiling windows from which to view those spectacular country sunsets beside the roaring log fire.
401 Northern Highway, Heathcote
Mansion Hotel and Spa at Werribee Park
Half an hour’s drive from central Melbourne, you’ll find an oasis of calm hidden within the heritage-listed Werribee Mansion. As well as luxe rooms fit for a babymoon, you’ll also find a luxe spa with treatments catered especially for mums to be. They even use a table designed to house your bump, while skilled masseuses work to ease and soothe your changing body.
K Road, Werribee
Lake House
Looking for a babymoon in Victoria? This is the one to book! A tranquil retreat on the water by the Wombat State Forest, the Lake House offers a touch of luxury in Daylesford. A truly magical escape with breath-taking scenery, you’ll find solace in the Something Special for Expecting Mums package. From a nurturing massage and body scrub to a holistic Mum to Be Ritual; this is just the place to celebrate your impending motherhood.
4 King Street, Daylesford
Woodman Estate
Nestled within acres of lush bushland, Woodman Estate offers an indulgent range of treatments for one of the best babymoons in Victoria. Designed with the safety of you both in mind, everything from pedicures to soothing mud wraps is carefully catered to the stage of your pregnancy. Then, you can kick back and enjoy the spoils of the luxury estate, from elegant rooms to dining at the acclaimed restaurant.
136 Graydens Road, Moorooduc
Getaway Glamping
If you’re really looking to relax and get some much-needed peace and quiet before your bub arrives, then this glamping escape on stunning Phillip Island is the place for you. The glamping team will set up your spacious bell tent at one of the caravan parks or camping spots and deck it out with plush queen-size air beds, blankets, linen, heaters, and kitchen appliances. From beautifully appointed bell tents you can take in stunning vistas, breathe in the fresh ocean air and relax under the stars.
Cowes, Victoria
Chocolate Gannets
One of Victoria’s most gorgeous getaways, Chocolate Gannets is the perfect spot for parents-to-be to kick back, relax and enjoy a babymoon. Perched along the Great Ocean Road in seaside Apollo Bay, their uber romantic beachfront villas come complete with a deep spa bath, fireplace and sweeping ocean views. From the spa room, soon-to-be parents can unwind on the dreamy front deck where sun loungers have been perfectly positioned to soak up the serenity. As if we needed another reason to book a trip to this stunning spot!
6180 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Booked in your Victorian babymoon destination and looking for more travel inspo? Be sure to head straight to our Destinations page for all our favourite travel spots and the most beautiful escapes. Looking for something special a little closer to home? Find out where to wine, dine and brunch this year, as well as where to get your culture, festival and food fix.