The Best Hotels to Book in Dromana, Victoria

Set in acres of gardens and vines, Lancemore Lindenderry sits among the wineries of Red Hill. The hotel winery is a destination in its own right, and you shouldn’t leave without taking a sip of the hand-sorted Grampians shiraz. Each room is bathed in light from floor-to-ceiling windows, and the most luxurious come with fireplaces for the chilly winter months. Dinner comes courtesy of the surrounding farmland, cooked with European flair and served in stylish surroundings.

This elegant guesthouse is a little slice of the Med in Mount Martha. Designed in the style of a traditional Mallorcan villa, it sits between towering cypress trees and bougainvillea-dappled patios. You’ll sleep well, surrounded by the Spanish-rustic charm of the whitewashed walls, exposed timber beams and balustraded balconies. There’s a casita for couples or a larger apartment for three. Combine the two for a group of five and you’ll have the salt water pool to yourselves.

A traditional clapboard house in sky blue, this Mount Martha retreat has wow-inducing bay views and is minutes away from the Peninsula Hot Springs, wineries and fabulous restaurants. Just two suites make up the accommodation here, both decked out in calming sea blue and featuring a double spa tub and private deck. Service is exceptional, with afternoon tea on arrival and a nightcap of port included with every stay.

There’s a distinct Caribbean flavour to this small but grand hotel in the beach town of Rye. Accommodation is just a handful of luxury suites with four-poster beds and Caribbean prints on the walls, while there’s a rooftop balcony in the upstairs suite. Wandering the tropical gardens, you’ll find a bubbling spa beneath a thatched pergola, a shaded barbecue station and canopy daybeds amid cacti and palms. Breakfast is an Instagram-worthy affair with gooey poached eggs and fresh fruit on fluffy pancakes.

On the seafront of Blairgowrie, this deluxe resort combines sea views with trips to the nearby hot springs. Upgrade to the spa suite for a hot-tub experience in the privacy of your bathroom. Balcony suites come with views over the bay, while the apartment-style Retreat is the ultimate in self-catering accommodation with a vast living space, two terraces and a kitchen you can cook anything in. You’re right on the beachfront here, footsteps from the calm shallows of Blairgowrie Beach.

This aparthotel offers all the independence of self-catering alongside the luxury of hotel service. There’s a choice between balcony and penthouse apartments, all with three bedrooms and plenty of room for six guests. The full kitchens come with butler pantries, and each apartment has a terrace or balcony with a barbecue and dining area. For a day out, it’s a 10-minute stroll to Sorrento Beach and the buzzing beach town of Sorrento, packed with cafes, bars and restaurants.

With just four rooms to book here, you know the service will be tailored to your every whim. The owners cook up a fabulous breakfast every morning, with home-made Belgian waffles the star of the show, and barista gourmet coffee to set you up for the day. In the evening, there’s an honesty bar stocked with Belgian beer to enjoy after a day on the sand at Rye Beach (a short walk away). Sip your tipple in the garden hot tub or alongside a barbecue on the covered terrace.