Araluen Lodge Yarra Valley
Highlights
- Savour breathtaking views from the Hillside Spa Villas, enhancing your relaxation in the stunning Yarra Valley.
- Unwind in stylishly decorated self-contained villas, complete with a double spa bath for ultimate comfort.
- Explore the lush gardens and observe local wildlife from your private terrace, connecting you to nature.
- Enjoy the convenience of a communal lounge and kitchenette, perfect for gathering with friends or family.
Araluen Lodge is located on three acres in the Yarra Valley’s Steels Creek Valley. The property offers seven rooms – three self-contained spa villas and a Lodge with four individual accommodation rooms.
Stylishly decorated, each villa is self-contained, providing views of the property garden or Steels Creek Valley. King bed and a separate sofa, with a foldout double bed allowing accommodation for a maximum of three adults or two adults and two children under ten years sharing the sofa bed. Outstanding villa features include a Bluetooth speaker, large smart television, gas log fire, lounge, kitchenette, furnished deck with barbecue and ensuite with separate shower and double spa bath. Children are welcome in villa accommodation.
The Lodge is an adult-only building offering four private accommodation rooms, each with a renovated ensuite. Rooms accommodate a maximum of two adults. Each room has french doors to the garden or direct access to the pool. A communal building also offers a large lounge, sunroom, and kitchenette space—ideal for enjoying with friends, intimate functions, or watching the wildlife pass by. Rooms can be booked individually or as a group booking.
The property also offers an outdoor solar-heated pool, car parking and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Araluen is conveniently located one hour from Melbourne city. The property is close proximity to the region’s renowned wineries and attractions.
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- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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Deluxe Lodge and Boutique Lodge Rooms
The Lodge at Araluen offers four individually designed, luxurious, and generously sized lodge rooms, each with a private en-suite. These rooms feature French doors that open out to the garden, allowing guests to explore the countryside and observe the beautiful Australian wildlife.
Each room is individually decorated, offering guests a luxurious, yet cosy ambience with a king-size bed, electric blankets, in-room dining facilities including a microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery, dining table for two, lounge chair, television and more. Newly renovated private en-suite offers: shower, vanity, toilet, hairdryer, heater, towel rail, plush bathrobes, and ASPAR toiletries.
Guests in the Lodge have access to a communal lounge and sunroom equipped with ample seating, a large smart television, a JBL Bluetooth speaker, a kitchenette featuring a Nespresso coffee machine, and a wood fire heater. An ideal space to come together when travelling in a group with friends, relax in the quiet or use as a bridal suite for wedding group accommodation.
Continental breakfast is included in the bed and breakfast tariff. Guests also have access to an outdoor solar-heated swimming pool, ample car parking, an outdoor pizza oven, a Weber barbeque and the property grounds.
2 adults per room, max capacity.
Hillside Spa Villas
Araluen offers two Hillside Spa Villas, built to the highest standard with breathtaking views of the Valley and property grounds.
Villas offer a king-size bed with luxury linens and pillows. The sofa in each villa folds into a double bed allowing extra capacity. Villa ensuite; double spa, separate walk-in shower, ASPAR toiletries, bath robes, and heated towel rail and flooring.
Refurbished in May 2019, each villa has been stylishly decorated offering all the comforts of home. Self-contained and features a lounge with a gas fireplace and split system opening onto a wide elevated furnished elevated deck with views of the garden and surrounding valley. Additional villa amenities; fully equipped kitchenette, gas cooktop with range-hood, bar fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with pods, dishwasher, gas fireplace, air-conditioning, 65′ smart television, Bluetooth speaker, and Wi-Fi. Villa ensuite; double spa bath, separate walk-in shower, toilet, heated flooring and towel rails, Sheridan towels, ASPAR toiletries, bath robes.
Tariff includes continental breakfast. Guests have access to the outdoor solar-heated pool with sun lounges and umbrellas, car parking, barbeque, and an outdoor woodfire pizza oven.
Villas are popular for romantic getaways or for brides needing a base for wedding preparations.
Garden Spa Villa
The Garden Spa Villa has been built to the highest standard, with views of the garden and swimming pool.
This villa offers a king-size bed with luxury linens and pillows. The sofa folds into a double bed allowing additional capacity. The private villa ensuite provides a double spa, a separate walk-in shower, ASPAR toiletries, plush bath robes, hairdryer and heated towel rail and flooring.
Refurbished in May 2019, each villa has been stylishly decorated offering all the comforts of home. Self-contained and featuring a lounge opening onto a large outdoor furnished deck with views of the garden and surrounding valley.
Additional villa amenities; fully equipped kitchenette, gas cooktop with range-hood, bar fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with pods, toaster, kettle with complimentary tea and coffee, dishwasher, gas fireplace, air-conditioning, 65′ smart television, Bluetooth speaker, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The ensuite provides a double spa bath, separate walk-in shower, toilet, heated flooring and towel rails, Sheridan towels, ASPAR toiletries, and plush bath robes.
The tariff includes continental breakfast. Guests have access to the outdoor solar-heated pool and car parking.
Villas are popular for romantic getaways or for brides looking for a base for wedding preparations.
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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