Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley

Architecturally stunning (particularly main building), welcome wine tasting, outlook from main building for breakfast, fairly comfortable

Rooms were very spacious and comfortable. Bed was super comfortable. Lovely food in the restaurant and bar food too. The staff at the restaurant were 10/10 - reception have a bit of work to make it to a 10. Great engagement when I had queries prior to arriving. Endota Spa was wonderful!

Staff very helpful and friendly and nice dining room for dinner. We were given an upgrade to a Deluxe room on the top floor with a separate bedroom and living room with balcony and view. It was a cold day and the aircon was set to 16 degrees cool and we couldn't adjust it. A staff member came to our room and spend over half an hour working out how to change the aircon setting from cool to warm. It was lovely of her but shouldn't have been necessary. I found the bed comfy.

We chose this hotel primarily for the hot air balloon riding, and it certainly did not disappoint. One of the best parts was not needing to travel too early for the ride, which made our mornings much more relaxing. The staff at the hotel were incredibly friendly and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. We also appreciated the complimentary wine tasting event – it was a lovely touch! Breakfast was another highlight; it was great and provided plenty of options to fuel our day. We were delighted that we could extend our check-out time as well. Additionally, if you're a fan of walking trails, this location offers a huge network of trails that are perfect for exploring. Overall, we had a fantastic experience, and I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great getaway!

The views were stunning, and the rooms were modern and comfortable. The staff are fantastic and so friendly, from the front desk to the restaurant and the cellar door. So accommodating and helpful. The food was great and highly recommended the wine tasting. Spa experience was perfect.