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Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa

4.5 of 5
1309 Melba Highway & Gulf Road, Yarra Glen, Victoria 3775, Australia
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Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa
4.0 of 5 stars 237 Reviews
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  • Very good(4)
  • Cellar Door(4)
  • Advantage Plus(4)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
  • Wine country(3)
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Southland, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Housekeeping terrible, two single beds pushed together=sore back! TV volume too low and thats sitting close to it. housekeeper needs a new vacuum cleaner! nothing to wash dishes. $30 for breakfast is a joke. Breakfast was cold the first time and when we wanted an early start wasn't ready and the coffee wasn't either. can't get two people in the... More

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Stayed two nights at superb Balgownie Estate recently and couldn't fault the facilities or the service. Had two adjoining rooms which was ideal for a stay with family or friends. Rooms were well appointed with everything we needed and the view from the room was to die for. May was a great time to visit , as the autumn colours... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I'll start with the positive - the location is beautiful, there's a lovely walking track and our suite had lovely views. The staff were friendly, and the day spa (Natskin) was wonderful. As for the rest: For the price paid, and the stars they give themself, you expect a really good place. However: - beds are horrible. I understand a... More

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Caloundra, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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we had the most divine stay at Balgownie Estate we went in may and the gardens were gorgeous with all the leaves turning gold and the roses starting to bloom - our room was very luxurious it had everything we could wish for including a spectacular view and the staff couldnt do enough to make our stay just perfect. we... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

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Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

It is a beautiful Estate and clean rooms but they really need to lift their game on the beds and bed linen. In our room we had 2 single beds pushed together, which most hotels do these days, but 1 single bed was hard as a rock and the other had no support whatsoever. We both couldn't get any sleep... More

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Melbourne, Vic. Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The reception staff, in particular Ashleigh, were very helpful and accommodating. We had organised three rooms, basic rooms at $260 per night each, which I believe was a reasonable rate compared to the usual rack rates charged by this establishment. The way the hotel is built, the lower level (basic) rooms are a little bunker like as these rooms feel... More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Unfortunately one of the worst hotel experience i ever had :-( First my room wasn't ready when we arrived at 15:30, it supposed to be 14:00 check in guarantee, but we were told that housekeeping was running late because of shortage of staffs.. Finally got our room after nearly 30min, room was smelling cigar and we were very disappointed with... More

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Balgownie-Estate Resort-Spa, Rooms Division Manager at Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa, responded to this review
21 May 2012

Dear Matt190, Balgownie Estate currently employs the housekeeping services of an Accor preferred contractor. I cannot tell you how disappointed I am on behalf of Balgownie Estate that we have fallen so short on delivering you a fantastic experience. In order to ensure that your experience is not to be that of others to follow, we have used your feedback... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Had a great experience at this resort. The room was large and had a separate lounge area. The restaurant was fantastic for dinner with great service. Would definately go back. Vicky C

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Had a night at Balgownie last week. Weather was wet and cold but the welcome was warm. Lovely spa bath unit, balcony would have been lovely to sit. Drink and admire scenery if it wasn't raining. The room only has a microwave if you are thinking of catering for yourself. Also Internet was only via cable in your room. So... More

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  • Balgownie Vineyard Retreat Hotel
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Address: 1309 Melba Highway & Gulf Road, Yarra Glen, Victoria 3775, Australia
Price range (per night):* 169 AUD - 302 AUD

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