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FITZROY: Quest Royal Gardens SOUTHBANK: Langham Hotel
Apartments $$ $$$
Self-catering Luxury Western Victoria
8 Royal Ln, VIC 3065 1 Southgate Ave, VIC 3006
Tel (03) 9419 9888 Map 2 D1 Tel (03) 8696 8888 Map 1 C4 AIREYS INLET:
∑ questapartments.com.au ∑ melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au Airey’s Inlet Getaway Resort $$$
The apartments here are modern, At the Langham you will find Character
and there is a pool and barbecue luxury at its best, with chandeliers, 2 Barton Court, VIC 3221
in the shared garden. sweeping staircases and marble Tel (03) 5289 7021
bathrooms. Superb facilities. ∑ aireysinletgetaway.com.au
RICHMOND: Fantastic leisure facilities, gardens
Amora Hotel Riverwalk $$ ST KILDA: Base Backpackers $ and proximity to the ocean make
Value for Money Hostel this a popular resort.
649 Bridge Rd, VIC 3121 17 Carlisle St, VIC 3182
Tel (03) 9246 1200 Tel (03) 8598 6200 Map 5 C5 APOLLO BAY: Chris’s Beacon
∑ melbourne.amorahotels.com ∑ stayatbase.com Point Restaurant & Villas $$$
Pleasant apartments or clean, This is a budget hostel with a Luxury
modern rooms with lovely views. modern vibe. One special feature 280 Skenes Creek Rd, VIC 3233
is its women-only level, ideal for Tel (03) 5237 6411
RICHMOND: safety-conscious lone females. ∑ chriss.com.au
Richmond Hill Hotel $$ These well-equipped villas are
Character DK Choice situated high above the town.
353 Church St, VIC 3121 Floor-to-ceiling windows offer
Tel (03) 9428 6501 Map 4 E2 ST KILDA: The Prince $$ stunning views.
∑ richmondhillhotel.com.au Boutique
Housed in a beautiful heritage- 2 Acland St, VIC 3182 BALLARAT:
listed Victorian terrace. Choice of Tel (03) 9536 1111 Map 5 B5 Comfort Inn Sovereign Hill $$
basic or more elegant rooms. ∑ theprince.com.au Character
Slick minimalist design and 41 Magpie St, VIC 3350
SOUTH YARRA: understated luxury hide behind Tel (03) 5337 1199
Hotel Claremont $ the Art Deco façade of this ∑ sovereignhill.com.au
Character boutique hotel. The rooms are Accommodations here range from
189 Toorak Rd, VIC 3141 all tastefully decorated and up-market suites to bunk room
Tel (03) 9826 8000 good value. Spend a relaxing units. Close to Sovereign Hill.
∑ hotelclaremont.com day at the spa before enjoying
Friendly and popular budget dinner at the celebrated BENDIGO: Hotel Shamrock $$
hotel with comfortable double or restaurant, Circa. Character
family rooms and dorm bunks. Cnr Pall Mall & Williamson St, VIC 3550
Tel (03) 5443 0333
SOUTH YARRA: ST KILDA: Tolarno Hotel $$ ∑ hotelshamrock.com.au
The Como Melbourne $$$ Boutique Elegant, affordable rooms in one
Luxury 42 Fitzroy St, VIC 3182 of Bendigo’s best hotels. A fixture
630 Chapel St, VIC 3141 Tel (03) 9537 0200 Map 5 B4 on the social scene since 1854.
Tel (03) 9825 2222 Map 4 E5 ∑ hoteltolarno.com.au
∑ comomelbourne.com.au The Tolarno is a style-driven CASTLEMAINE:
Stylish pad with a bar favoured boutique hotel that features bold Castlemaine Colonial Motel $$
by celebrities. Cool, minimal contemporary design through- Character
design with colourful accents. out the property. 252 Barker St, VIC 3450
Tel (03) 5472 4000
SOUTHBANK: ST KILDA ROAD PRECINCT: ∑ castlemainemotel.com.au
Crown Promenade Hotel $$$ Royce Hotel $$$ Stay in your choice of luxury
Luxury Boutique rooms or apartments housed in a
8 Whiteman St, VIC 3006 379 St Kilda Rd, VIC 3004 renovated 19th-century building.
Tel (03) 9292 6688 Map 1 C5 Tel (03) 9677 9900 Map 3 B4
∑ crownhotels.com.au ∑ roycehotels.com.au CASTLEMAINE: The Empyre $$$
Contemporary hotel with first- This chic, designer hotel goes the Boutique
class leisure facilities, such as a extra mile with its ballroom and 68 Mostyn St, VIC 3450
sauna, steam rooms and a pool. glamorous bar. Tel (03) 5472 5166
∑ empyre.com.au
Painstakingly restored beautiful
suites with antique furnishings,
stately beds, chandeliers and
leadlight windows.
DAYLESFORD: Lake House $$$
Luxury
King St, VIC 3460
Tel (03) 5348 3329
∑ lakehouse.com.au
Lake House is an all-round
experience that includes an award-
winning restaurant, a spa, deluxe
Deluxe courtyard room, Amora Hotel, Richmond suites and country gardens.
Key to Price Guide see page 482