Where We Stay: Mornington

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The Mornington Peninsula is only an hour’s drive from Melbourne, so a quick trip for lunch or dinner is definitely possible.

But why would you just want to stay for a day when there’s so much great accommodation available? Turn that day trip into a holiday. Here’s our wrap.
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Jackalope Hotel166 Balnarring Road

The Peninsula’s newest, hottest, most-awarded boutique hotel.

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166, Balnarring Road, Victoria, Australia, 3926
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There are 46 designer rooms each with king-sized beds, complimentary minibar, complimentary breakfast, rain showers, deep Japanese bathtubs, and more.
Outside the rooms, hotel amenities include a 30-metre infinity pool overlooking the Willow Creek vines, a bar (Flaggerdoot) complete with gold armchairs and a neon-blue pool table, and two restaurants: inside the hotel it’s fine diner Doot Doot Doot, and just outside is the more casual Rare Hare.
At a minimum of $650 a night, it’s not cheap. But if you can manage it, it’s absolutely worth it.
166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North VIC
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The Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate25 Harrisons Road

There are three self-contained villas onsite at Crittenden Estate.

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25, Harrisons Road, Dromana, Victoria, Australia, 3936
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Each one has a fully-functioning kitchen, a comfortable living area with a wood fire and TV/DVD player, a spa bath, laundry facilities, a king bed (that may be separated into two singles upon request) and a deck, with a barbecue, that hangs over the Estate’s lake.
On the first morning of your stay you’ll wake up to a breakfast hamper full of local eggs, bacon, bread, muesli, fresh milk and apple juice. If you stay for two nights or more, you’ll also receive a complimentary bottle of the Estate’s sparkling.
The Lakeside Villas are a really great option for a group – book all three villas between you, and you’ll have run of the grounds. A great base for exploring both Crittenden Estate and the wider Peninsula.
The Villas are wheelchair accessible and prices start at $380 per night, although the rate is reduced if staying for more than two nights.
25 Harrisons Road, Dromana VIC
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Polperro Villas at Polperro Winery150 Red Hill Road

The bistro at Polperro Winery is one of our favourite places to eat in the region.

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150, Red Hill Road, Victoria, Australia, 3937
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Staying onsite is a sure-fire way to make your experience even better.
Each of the four studio apartments features a king bed, open fireplace, a spa bath and a private deck with views of the vineyard and the grounds.Room four also has a private sauna. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided each morning of your stay, and there are options to level-up your booking with bistro and Hot Springs add-ons.
Prices start at $385 per night – a reduced rate applies for bookings of two nights or more.
150 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill VIC
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Port Phillip Estate

With easy access to the Estate’s fine-dining restaurant and more casual cellar door, you won’t even need to leave the premises.

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Each of the six modern suites at Port Phillip Estate has vineyard and coastal views, private terraces, king-sized beds, walls clad with Bill Henson artworks, Missoni bathrobes and Aesop soaps.
There is one two-bedroom suite which also comes with a self-contained kitchen and is completely wheelchair accessible.
Prices start at $540 per night.
263 Red Hill Rd, Red Hill South
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Trofeo Estate635 Dunns Creek Road

In the middle of a functioning farm, just three minutes’ drive from Trofeo Estate, sits quaint, affordable cottages.

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635, Dunns Creek Road, Dromana, Victoria, Australia, 3936
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Each has a two-night minimum stay, and is available as one, two or three bedroom configurations. A welcome platter from the restaurant at Trofeo Estate and a bottle of wine will be waiting when you arrive, plus there’s an outdoor bath, a self-contained kitchen, comfortable living space and more.
A more subdued and rural – although no less pleasant – offering.
Prices start at $150 per night.
635 Dunns Creek Road, Dromana VIC

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