We had the pleasure of staying at Araluen Lodge for two nights in one of their beautiful Villa's, these Villa' are 5 star they have everything you need for a very relaxing time away. Comfortable bed, stunning views a nespresso machine having coffee on the balcony Unfortunatley the weather wasn't the best but it did not stop us from enjoying... More

Araluen Lodge is a great way to escape a busy life for a night. We really enojoyed our night away. As a new couple it was our first night away together. With a lovely finished apartment featuring stunning views, luxury sheet on a comfortable bed, an expresso machine & a great spa. Araluen lodge has looked after every detail including... More

On arrival the air conditioning had packed up it was so hot the complimentary choc's had melted.We were moved eventually to a garden room which was far smaller than the one we had booked,but it was cooler.As for the so called gourmet breakfast provisions that supposed to have been replenshed daily,this did not happen along with our room not being... More

Sometimes you just need to escape the rat race. We did this in the Yarra Valley @ Araluen Lodge. After reading negative & positive reviews, we were so happy with everything about Araluen Lodge. Gretha was most helpful & seemed to know everything about the Yarra Valley. The accomodation was fantasic. Thanks Gretha for making our stay a wonderful experience.

Firstly, let me say that the grounds of Araluen Lodge are beautiful and the building containing the suites is very charming. The pool is also great. However, we have never been treated so appallingly as we were by Greta, the owner. We went to speak to her about an issue upon checking out. She was incredibly rude, would not hear... More

Gretha was a very helpful and nice host. She gave good advice on what to do and see in the Yarra Valley. She really made you feel at home. The Araluen Lodge offers different kind of accommodation for every need. We stayed in the in-house suites and we loved it. We had a comfortable and very spacious room and everything... More

Having just read some of the more recent negative reviews, I am very surprised. My girlfriend and I stayed in the the lodge to the left of the main house and was very modern, clean with a great bathroom and stocked fridge. A nice little touch was an ipod included with Jazz versions of Christmas Songs for the festive season.... More

My Partner and I are very easy going people and not ones to ever really complain, but we also do very much appreciate good service and quality. When we got there the host Greta showed us to our room which was tiny and didn't really have garden views or pool views (also the pool is there own pool joint to... More

Initially thought this was good value and was asked by host to write a positive comment here.never been on trip advisor before and wrote a review here cos I thought it was a good experience.Change my mind now.We booked an apartment for two people.We were given apartment two but was not told it had two bedrooms.why give a couple a... More