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ECHUCA: Cock ’n’ Bull $$ LORNE: Mantra $$$
Character Luxury
17–21 Warren St, VIC 3564 Mountjoy Parade, VIC 3232
Tel (03) 5480 6988 Tel (03) 5228 9777
∑ cocknbullechuca.com ∑ mantralorne.com.au
This is a tastefully restored The only hotel in Lorne directly
heritage home that has luxury on the beachfront. Excellent
suites and a courtyard. leisure facilities and beautiful
landscaped gardens.
GEELONG:
Hotel Novotel Geelong $$$ MALDON: Miners Cottages $$$
Value for Money Character
10–14 Eastern Beach Rd, VIC 3220 41 Main Street, VIC 3463
Tel (03) 5223 1377 Tel (04) 1354 1941
∑ novotelgeelong.com.au ∑ heritagecottages.com.au
Situated on the waterfront, this Comfortable, self-contained
hotel has great views of the bay. private cottages with quality
It is also close to the central linen and full kitchens.
business district. Entrance to Peppers Mineral Springs
MILDURA: Quality Mildura Retreat, Hepburn Springs
GELLIBRAND: Grand Hotel $$
Otways Tourist Park $$ Value for Money BRIGHT: Ashwood Cottages $$
Value for Money Seventh St, VIC 3500 Self-catering
25 Main Rd, VIC 3239 Tel (03) 5023 0511 22A Ashwood Ave, VIC 3741
Tel (03) 5235 8357 ∑ milduragrand.com.au Tel (03) 5755 1081
∑ otwaystouristpark.com Variety of accommodation ∑ ashwoodcottages.com.au
This well-run park is ideally located choices. Home to the award- The charming one-bedroom
close to the beaches. There are winning Stefano’s restaurant. cottages here are equipped with
self-contained apartments and wood-burning stoves. Peaceful
camping facilities on offer. PORT FAIRY: Oscars green surroundings.
Waterfront Boutique Hotel $$$
HALLS GAP: Boutique FALLS CREEK:
Grampians YHA Eco-Hostel $ 41B Gipps St, VIC 3284 The Falls Creek Hotel $$$
Hostel Tel (03) 5568 3022 Ski Lodge
Grampians Rd, VIC 3381 ∑ oscarswaterfront.com 23 Falls Creek Rd, VIC 3699
Tel (03) 5356 4544 Overlooking the marina, the Tel (03) 5758 3282
∑ yha.com.au stylish riverfront rooms have ∑ fallscreekhotel.com.au
This eco-hostel incorporates solar comfortable king-sized beds. Just Ski-in, ski-out chalet-style hotel
electricity, reverse cycle fans, and a short stroll to the beach. open from June until the end of
waste-water and rainwater the skiing season. All rooms have
management to minimize its TORQUAY: slope views.
impact on the environment. Peppers The Sands Resort $$$
Luxury GIPPSLAND LAKES:
HALLS GAP: Aurora Cottages $$$ 2 Sands Blvd, VIC 3228 The Moorings at Metung $$
Rural Tel (03) 5264 3333 Self-catering
300 Tunnel Rd, Pomonal, VIC 3381 ∑ peppers.com.au 44 Metung Rd, VIC 3904
Tel 0433 131 054 Perched on a headland with Tel (03) 5156 2750
∑ auroracottages.com.au spectacular views. Excellent golf ∑ themoorings.com.au
A private sanctuary in the bush, course and heated indoor pool. Spacious waterfront apartments
Aurora offers lovely cottages, with one to three bedrooms and
while the resident wildlife keep good facilities.
the guests company.
Eastern Victoria KING VALLEY: Casa Luna $$$
DK Choice BAIRNSDALE: Rural
1569 Boggy Creek Rd, Myrrhee,
HEPBURN SPRINGS: The Riversleigh $$ VIC 3732
Peppers Mineral Rural Tel (03) 5729 7650
Springs Hotel $$ 1 Nicholson St, VIC 3875 ∑ casaluna.com.au
Luxury Tel (03) 5152 6966 Stylish and tranquil retreat. King
124 Main Rd, VIC 3461 ∑ riversleigh.com.au suites have private balconies
Tel (03) 5348 2202 Victorian property with ornate and queen suites have walk-in
∑ mineralspringshotel.com.au balconies, comfortable rooms and showers. Gourmet getaway
Relaxing and romantic, this fine views of the Mitchell River. featuring Italian-style cuisine.
1930s guesthouse has been
transformed into a deluxe BEECHWORTH: LAKES ENTRANCE: Comfort Inn
retreat but still retains its Barwood House $$$ & Suites Emmanuel $$
Art Deco character. It fits Character Value for Money
in wonderfully with the 15B Loch St, VIC 3747 151 Esplanade, VIC 3909
surrounding landscape. Guests Tel 0409 284 110 Tel (03) 5155 1444
here can enjoy a roaring fire, an ∑ barwoodhouse.com.au ∑ comfortinnemmanuel.com.au
outstanding restaurant and a Elegant Victorian country house With rooms, apartments, a
rejuvenating day spa. offering well-appointed rooms barbecue area and a playground,
with modern furnishings. this is a good option for families.
For more information on types of hotels see page 481