Luxury hotels in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Kudos Villas and Retreats - Hepburn Springs Hepburn Springs, Australia

  

  Resort. Kudos Villas and Retreats - Hepburn Springs is 1 km from Daylesford, and a 5-minute drive from Daylesford Railway Station. This luxurious 5-star property offers self-contained accommodation with an open fireplace, bush views and a private bathroom with a spa bath. Featuring a variety of themes, each stylishly designed room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod dock. All rooms feature a large living area with a hot tub. The attached kitchen comes with a fridge, a microwave and kitchenware. The property provides guests with a Kudos Spa gift pack, which includes toiletries, chocolates and welcome drinks. Barbecue facilities can be found on site. Hepburn Springs Kudos is a 5-minute drive from Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and the Hepburn Springs Golf Club. It is within a 10-minute drive of popular vineyards, such as the Ellender Estate Winery and the Passing Clouds. Free parking is provided on site. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 2 Daylesford Art Motel Superior Suites Daylesford, Australia

  

  Hotel. Located at the east end of town, just a short walk from the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens sits the Daylesford Art Motel Superior Suites. The motel-style suites offer luxe boutique accommodation situated across the road from the iconic Farmers Arms Hotel. The property boasts modern bathrooms with rain-head showers, flat-screen TV and Netflix access. All suites include free WiFi, free on-site parking, free tea and espresso coffee station. All rooms feature luxurious king-size beds or 2 king single beds (upon request), large soft cotton towels and luxury cotton linen. All the suites are fitted with state of the art climate-control systems to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the Daylesford summer heat. Each suite is individually decorated. The Art Suites walls feature works from current exhibiting featured artists and offer a spacious and homely design. All suites include bespoke pottery and crockery pieces by local artists, which can be purchased on-site. When you stay at the Daylesford Art Motel Superior Suites, you can enjoy a large range of cafes, galleries and attractions nearby. You can go to the wonderful Wombat Hill House, visit renowned artist David Bromley’s sprawling warehouse gallery space, sample award-winning liquors & Gins at Herbal Lore or sip hot chocolate in an old country house at Daylesford Hot Chocolate Co. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 283 AUD.

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• 3 Hollyhock Macedon, Australia

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Set in Macedon, less than 1 km from Macedon Train Station and 26 km from Sunbury Train Station, Hollyhock offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The bed and breakfast offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre. Calder Park Raceway is 34 km from Hollyhock, while Gisborne Station is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 37 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 180 AUD.

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• 4 Cleggett Estate Gisborne, Australia

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Nestled on 10 acres of property with a private lake (subject to rainfall) and jetty, Cleggett Estate boasts a tennis court, a fitness centre and a golf driving net. The accommodation features a sauna and a terrace with mountain views. All bedrooms and communal kitchen/dining areas are air conditioned. Cleggett Estate is within a 7-minute drive from Gisborne town centre and Gisborne Aquatic Centre. It is within a 10-minute drive of Gisborne Golf Club and within a 20-minute drive of Hanging Rock. Melbourne Airport is a 30-minute drive, and Melbourne city centre is a 50-minute drive from Cleggett Estate. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen, BBQ facilities and an outdoor dining area. It has a common dining and lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. It offers laundry facilities and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Set amongst lovely gardens, guests can enjoy a range of activities including tennis, lawn bowls, and supervised archery. The games room offers billiards, air hockey and table tennis. For a fee, guests can be driven in a Chrysler 300C to local points of interest such as Mt Macedon, Hanging Rock and the surrounding areas. Guests can also enjoy a trip on the bay in a Riviera SportsCruiser boat, subject to weather conditions. A bar fridge and tea and coffee making facilities are provided in the room. Your continental breakfast provisions include bacon, eggs, bread, tomatoes, mushrooms, fruit juice, milk, cereals, condiments, tea., coffee and seasonal fruits. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 210 AUD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!