Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley - Yarra Glen
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5-star winery resort with on-site vineyard and endota spa
Winery & Wine Experiences
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley holds a 5-star Winery Rating by Halliday Wine Companion, a rating based solely on wine quality. Guests receive complimentary wine tastings at the cellar door, where they can sample estate-grown wines including Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The hotel also offers hands-on winemaker experiences, allowing guests to blend their own wine under expert guidance.
Dining
The on-site Restaurant 1309 serves award-winning modern Australian cuisine that focuses on seasonal local produce. A High Tea experience is available every Sunday afternoon, featuring a three-tiered platter of sweet and savoury treats with free-flowing Cuvée bubbles. The restaurant also offers a dinner menu with options like porterhouse steak and pumpkin gnocchi, paired with wines from the estate.
Wellness & Spa
The dedicated endota spa on-site offers exclusive wellness treatments including couples massage, body wraps, and facial treatments. Guests can use the indoor heated pool and fitness centre, though the pool is currently empty and closed according to recent reviews. The spa also provides body scrubs, manicure and pedicure services, and a spa lounge for relaxation.
Accommodations
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Yarra Glen offers 70 well-appointed accommodation rooms and suites, including the One-Bedroom Suite with Spa Bath and private balcony. Each room provides free internet access, cable TV, and air conditioning, with suites offering kitchenettes and views of the Yarra Valley. The hotel has undergone recent renovations, with new buildings receiving positive guest feedback for their spacious layout and comfortable beds.
Location & Activities
The hotel is a 1-hour drive from Melbourne, placing it within reach of city attractions while offering a quiet vineyard setting. Healesville Sanctuary is a 20-minute drive away, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-Creamery is nearby for additional day trips. Balgownie Estate was awarded Bronze Business Event Venue in 2021 at the Victorian Tourism Awards, making it a suitable choice for corporate retreats and team-building activities.
- Winery: 5-star rating by Halliday Wine Companion, on-site wine production
- Spa: endota spa with full-body massage, facial treatments, and spa packages
- Dining: Restaurant 1309 with award-winning modern Australian cuisine and Sunday High Tea
- Accommodations: 70 rooms and suites including spa suites with private balcony
- Events: Bronze Business Event Venue 2021, scenic spaces for weddings and corporate functions
- Location: 1-hour drive from Melbourne, 20 minutes from Healesville Sanctuary
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed or 1 Queen-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Children's buffet
Cots
Fitness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Full body massage
Room view
- Garden view
- Mountain view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
| 💵 Lowest room price | 152 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 57.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Essendon Fields, MEB |
Location
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- Nearby
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