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About
Award-winning luxury boutique hotel in Victoria's High Country wine region. This 40-room vineyard retreat sits among the merlot grapevines at the base of the Alpine National Park with views of Mount Buffalo and the historic Brown Brothers winery across the road. Barefoot luxury meets rugged High Country with multi-million dollar refurbishment by The Stella Collective, winner of 2023 AHEAD Award for Best Hotel Renovation. Mediterranean and Moorish-inspired design with polished concrete floors, indoor-outdoor flow, poolside hammocks, fire pits, rooftop terrace, sauna, and manicured gardens. Spacious accommodations (33-66sqm) feature king-size beds, luxurious bouclé daybeds, Samsung Smart TVs, and mini-bars. Choose from Garden rooms with private ground-floor terraces, Balcony rooms with elevated vineyard views, or Suites with spa baths and kitchenettes. Family interconnected rooms available with beds convertible to king singles. Rooms oriented for sunrise views to Mount Buffalo or sunset views over Brown Brothers vineyard. Hedged gardens feature wisteria blooms in spring and fragrant rose borders near the fish pond. Restaurant Merlot Bar showcases seasonal paddock-to-plate dining with floor-to-ceiling vineyard views. Perfect for wine country escapes, foodie getaways, romantic retreats, family holidays, and culinary experiences. Walk to Brown Brothers cellar door (across the road), take a short trip to Milawa Cheese Factory, and village. Ideal base for gourmet touring, Murray to Mountains Rail Trail cycling, hot air ballooning, and exploring the King Valley's Italian-influenced wine scene. All rates include breakfast, parking, and WiFi.
361 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.2
- Staff
- 8.8
- Location
- 9.1
What Guests Say
- “Looked like a French winery. Staff experienced.”
- “beautiful property and surroundings. spacious clean rooms”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Airport Shuttle
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Family Garden Room - Free Parking and Wi-Fi Included
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Garden Sunrise - Includes Breakfast, Parking and WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4Balcony Sunset Suite - Includes Breakfast, Parking and WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Superior Balcony Sunrise - Includes Breakfast, Parking and WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Balcony Sunset Suite - Free Parking and Wi-Fi Included
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Superior Balcony Sunset - Includes Breakfast, Parking and WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Garden Sunrise - Free Parking and Wi-Fi Included
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Family Garden Room - Includes Breakfast, Parking and WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4Garden Sunset - Includes Breakfast, Parking and WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Garden Sunset Suite - Includes Breakfast, Parking and WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4Superior Balcony Sunrise - Free Parking and Wi-Fi Included
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Superior Balcony Sunset - Free Parking and Wi-Fi Included
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Garden Sunset - Free Parking and Wi-Fi Included
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Garden Sunset Suite - Free Parking and Wi-Fi Included
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 361 reviews
Pros +
- Looked like a French winery. Staff experienced.
- beautiful property and surroundings. spacious clean rooms
- Lovely quiet location.Calming vistas.Generously sized room and facilities. Great breakfast and dining.Very accommodating and engaging Lancemore personnel.
Cons -
- food was challenging to obtain. My EA said it had a restaurant, but there were time restrictions that I would have appreciated this information up front.
- Restaurant food very expensive, alcohol prices were ridiculous and the fixed menu was very average.
- The included breakfast was disappointing. Hot meals were by order only, the serving sizes were "nuova cuisine". Common items, like toast, having to be asked for separately as well as butter/marg. Pastry choices were limited, coffe/tea service very slow. A buffet style, particularly on busy days, would have been a better option.Even with a generous Genious Discount, cost per night was still high.
Looked like a French winery. Staff experienced.
beautiful property and surroundings. spacious clean rooms
food was challenging to obtain. My EA said it had a restaurant, but there were time restrictions that I would have appreciated this information up front.
Lovely quiet location.Calming vistas.Generously sized room and facilities. Great breakfast and dining.Very accommodating and engaging Lancemore personnel.
Beautiful location
Restaurant food very expensive, alcohol prices were ridiculous and the fixed menu was very average.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was large, modern and well lit. Balcony furniture was comfy and clean but the lack of extensive paving made walking in crushed rock "messy". Nice common lounge with open fireplace. Large wall mounted TV.
The included breakfast was disappointing. Hot meals were by order only, the serving sizes were "nuova cuisine". Common items, like toast, having to be asked for separately as well as butter/marg. Pastry choices were limited, coffe/tea service very slow. A buffet style, particularly on busy days, would have been a better option.Even with a generous Genious Discount, cost per night was still high.
Property is lovely, modern, although a little sparse and cold. It was a particularly cold weekend and the restaurant felt quite cold. The rooms also have concrete floors unheated which made it feel cold. I expect this property would be a nicer stay in summer. The staff were lovely & warm but it appeared understaffed. Food was hit and miss, some dishes amazing (waygu entree) some not so much (rainbow trout main). The grounds are lovely and its in a wonderful location for wine tasting. We were just there overnight and needed somewhere to stay for the evening. I will try returning in summer for a few nights to take full advantage of the property and location.
Noisy, the concrete floors and thin walls led us to hear our neighbor coughing for most of the night. Does make the room feel quite cold with the concrete being unheated. Carpet would have felt warmers. Shame the fire place in the sitting room wasn't on. Was certainly cold enough for it. I feel if I had paid full price for the night I would have been rather disappointed but the deal we picked up for the night and breakfast has led to the better ratings.
Room need a different type of chair. the couch is impossibe for an older person
Staff were fantastic and special
Beautiful location, great team, local recommendations
Nice place and staff... food was exceptionally good.
Sound proofing isn't brilliant and the acoustics means sound travels. The only annoyance was in the restaurant, where kids on a large table were allowed to watch their iPads with the volume turned up. No staff directed them to stop, so out meal was spoiled by having to listen to a kid's TV programme.
The staff were very welcoming as we arrived, the aesthetic of the hotel is modern and nice, the breakfast was delicious and the hotel is close to Miliwa attractions.
It seems extremely over priced for what it is. The “spa” isn’t heated, nor is the pool and that area was very dated. The bathroom in the room was very basic and didn’t have a bath. I expected better for the rate they charge.
Large sized rooms. Comfortable beds. Clean.
It felt sparse and lacking in finish particularly in the bathrooms and wide empty corridors. We were there midweek but it felt very empty and lacking in atmosphere especially the restaurant. The air conditioning in the restaurant was malfunctioning and it was freezing.
spacious room, bed was nice just a bit too soft for us. Both dinner and breakfast were fantastic.
shared balcony - having a family next door, noise travels, when we were there it was not busy and there were lots of vacant rooms so unsure why we couldnt have had a little more space (even just one room) between us and other guests.
Restaurant was lovely, views to roses and vineyard was beautiful.
Doorways floor grates and doors needed a clean. Plug didn’t work well.
Good location
This hotel didn’t meet our expectations in a number of ways.First..the food at night was really bad..not sure what the chef was doing but it was just awful.The beef ribs were flooded in overdone sauces,the lamb was tough and the crème brûlée looked and tasted nothing like cream brûlée!Breakfast was average with the typical fruit of watermelon,melon and pineapple like every other hotel in Australia.Finally,whilst the hotel is only two floors..not to have a lift for luggage alone ect is just unacceptable for a high class establishment.The windows in the bedroom were filthy
Nice location, just across the road from Brown Brothers Cellar door (worth a visit).A 5 minute walk to the local pub - great meals and fun mixing with the locals.Very quite. We used as a base to explore regional Victoria.. Bright (50mins) and Beechworth one morning and then back for wine tastings in the afternoon.Another day Explored nearby (15 mins) Wangaratta and then doubled back to King Valley ( go to Pizzini wines) for wine tastings.The hotel has some nice open spaces and a nice pool area... weather in mid Feb was cool overnight but beautiful days up to 30 degrees.
Breakfast wasn't til 7.30am - we are early risers so had to kill some time. The walk up to the cheese factory (not open that early) and back killed an hour.The staff struggled a bit with basic orders for meals/ coffee..easily fixed and pleasant with an apology but the difference between good and great.
We were on a ground floor standard room doors opened out to nice pond, pub up the road was good
Very good
Breakfast , No toast provided , pastries not fresh
Central quiet location with friendly staff .The restaurant has great meals.
We couldn’t fault the service or accommodation .
Very friendly staff. Lovely room with good climate control (very hot weather during our stay). Great location across the road from Brown Brothers and next to vines. Comfortable bed. Nice balcony looking over the gardens. Yummy breakfasts.
Location, facilities, rooms and the scenery ... 5 starsBreakfast was fantastic and included in the room price.Swiftly put a fold away bed for our daughter. It was a fabulous bed for her. Very comfy.Staff impeccable ? What a gem of a find, right opposite Brown Brothers ... bonus!We'll be back
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Fence around pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool cover
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Airport Shuttle
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Lower bathroom sinks available
- Squash
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 1 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Location
Milawa-Bobinawarah Rd , Milawa
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