Luxury hotels, cabins, cottages and villas to stay at when visit the Yarra Valley wine region

With so many incredible cellar doors, restaurants and natural sites to visit within the vast Yarra Valley wine region, you really should make room for a few days of exploring. Yes, it is only an hour’s drive away from Melbourne – making it great for a day trip – but you’ll always leave wishing you had the chance to experience more.

So, if you do have the time, carve out a few days in the diary and book a unique place to stay in the area. And to help you find the perfect spot to rest your head, we’ve rounded up these four brilliant places to stay in the Yarra Valley – each acting as the ideal launch pad for those of you looking to get the most out of a Yarra Valley holiday. 

Healesvillas

If you're looking for the ultimate luxury getaway in the Yarra Valley that's also perfect for a group, Healesvillas are two architecturally designed houses which should definitely be on your radar. The villas have three spacious double bedrooms, each with balcony access and breathtaking views out over nearby mountains, from Mount Monda to Mount Riddell.

The beautifully styled villas each have a fully equipped kitchen with top-of-the-range fixtures, a stunning covered deck with a barbecue for al fresco dining - there’s even a fire pit to sit around with friends, under the starry night skies with a complimentary bottle of Chandon.

The villas are in a prime location in a tranquil pocket of Healesville with the Yarra Valley’s cellar doors and wineries on your doorstep. You’re just moments from Healesville's finest offerings, including Giant Steps wine tasting room, The Healesville Hotel, Barrique Wine Room, Cavanagh’s Whisky & Alehouse, and Zoncello Yarra Valley (opening mid-2025). 

Helen & Joey’s Re’em Hotel

Helen & Joey’s Estate is not only a working winery, and home to an excellent cellar door and hatted restaurant, but it also has a luxury hotel (Re’em Hotel) overlooking the rolling vineyards. It’s the complete package. And a seamless immersion into Yarra Valley wine culture. 

Each of the 16 thoughtfully designed rooms features a private balcony or patio, delivering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The top floor boasts four large suites, each featuring an oversized bath strategically placed to highlight the spectacular scenery – perfect for unwinding in scented luxury. And the other 12 rooms are smaller, but just as lavish.

When you’re ready for food, you can always walk over to Re’em Restaurant, but if the weather is behaving, we highly recommend ordering one of the team’s barbecue hampers to be delivered to your room. Fire up the grill, and enjoy top-quality cuts of meat, freshly prepared sides, and a few bottles of Helen and Joey wine while looking out over the estate. It doesn’t get much more romantic than this.

Kangaroo Ridge Retreat

Kangaroo Ridge Retreat is an adults-only escape, set within 55 secluded acres of land in Healesville. Its exclusive mudbrick cabins provide breathtaking panoramic mountain views across the Yarra Valley from every single room – including the couple’s spa. Within each cabin, you’ll also find a woodfired hearth, which is perfect for cosy winter days and nights out in the countryside.

And while you can take a leisurely 20-minute drive to countless wineries, the team’s in-cabin wine bar lets guests stay in and sample some of the Yarra Valley's finest without leaving their cabin or the view. The minibar showcases over 20 local producers and ever-changing curated wines alongside artisanal spirits and beers.The complimentary gourmet larder is also a huge win, featuring local produce and delicacies perfect for those who want cheeseboards and tapas at sunset.

But what truly sets this spot apart, is the team’s personalised concierge service. From booking onwards, they tailor your entire experience to your specific holiday wishes – creating personalised wine itineraries, arranging private tastings and sorting transportation to boutique cellar doors often missed by typical tourists.

Yarra Gables

Yarra Gables has a long history, with the main Marna House farmstead being built around 1900. Over the last 115 years, it has gone from being a homestead to a guest house, an aged-care accommodation, and now a luxury motel. It consists of five motel rooms, two cottages and a large house – all set within three acres of gardens which you can explore during your stay.

The Healesville accommodation is also an ideal base for exploring the Yarra Valley – not only because of its proximity to wineries, but also because the team works with local tour operators to make sure you get picked from your room. Prefer to explore at your own pace? Let their in-house sommelier Ralph help devise a personalised itinerary for you – making sure you hit up the wineries which best match what kind of experience you’re after.

Yarra Gables is also a short walk away from the main street, and is stumbling distance to the iconic Healesville Makers Quarter that features Jayden Ong, Payten & Jones and Giammarino Wines, Four Pillars, No. 7 and Watts River Brewing. You’ll have the ultimate food and drink getaway when staying at this spot.

Top image: Kangaroo Ridge Retreat