The Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Yarrawonga, Victoria

The Sebel is a designer hotel on the shores of the Murray River. One-, two- or three-bedroom suites are available with king-sized beds and views of the water. The three-bedroom suites feature a designer fireplace, freestanding tub and a furnished wraparound balcony. Order freshly shucked oysters or pizza fresh from the oven in the raw-brick Stock & Barrel restaurant, warmed by a wood burner. Want to indulge? Enjoy a signature cocktail at the pool bar or visit the day spa.

You’ll have this villa all to yourself. Four bedrooms, with queen-sized beds under cooling ceiling fans, wrap around a pool. Start the day with breakfast overlooking the garden, or take a dip. In the evening, kick back on deep leather sofas in the lounge or spark up the barbecue on the veranda.

Design lovers will want to check into this whitewashed Victorian hotel with its postcard-pretty wrought-iron terrace. Choose from the one-bedroom King suite with claw-foot bath and chic kitchenette, or a queen-sized bed in a Stable Suite. In the bistro-style exposed-brick restaurant, sample Australian vintages and the catch of the day, delivered fresh from the fish market.

Looking for a home from home? Choose this five-bedroom villa near the Black Bull Golf Course. Under the vaulted ceiling, you’ll find a lounge, kitchen and dining room that offer open-plan living. The white-tile bathroom with freestanding clawfoot tub is perfect for soaking in. But the outdoor spa is pretty special too, with water jets designed to sooth your muscles after a round or two on the course.

The Motor Inn is a budget motel in the centre of the city, with twin, double, king and family rooms with bunk beds. But just because it’s kind on the wallet doesn’t mean that you have to give up on those little luxuries – in the hotel suites you’ll find premium linens, a smart TV and hairdryer. There’s also a pool in the grounds.

Enjoy luxury lakeside living at Paradise Waters. On the first floor, you’ll find an open lounge with a monochrome kitchen that invites guests to gather on bar stools for a chat, or relax on the comfy sofas around a fireplace. Catch some rays in the lush back garden, or walk up to the first floor and relax in your hammock on the balcony overlooking the water. There are four bedrooms to choose from.

Enjoy uninterrupted views of the lake from this art-filled three-bedroom home overlooking the lake. Everyone will appreciate the open-plan living, with L-shaped sofas in the lounge and barstools under the kitchen units. Kids will love the room filled with bunk beds. Take a seat on the terrace or on the gated lawn next to the water. If you’re a keen golfer, the 18-hole Black Bull Golf Course is just seven minutes’ away.

This motel offers budget accommodation in the heart of town. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, coffee and tea facilities, and refrigerator. The complimentary continental breakfast of cereal, coffee and juice will power you up for the day, but if you have room for more, the bistro will help quash any hunger pangs. If you are there for business, it offers speedy wifi and a business centre. Or if you just want to relax, try your hand at mini golf or visit the bowling alley nearby.