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Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat & Restaurant

4-star property
46 Hemitage Road, Maiden Gully, VIC 1800 796 370
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4.5 out of 5
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"I was expecting more from this property for the price, They could do better with the Facilities and not the best experience. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 02 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

At Balgownie Estate Bendigo you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Marong H71 Bushland Reserve and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Maiden Gully Bushland Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include a winery, a restaurant, and free self parking.

The restaurant, Winery Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Maiden Gully guest house include The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion and Specimen Hill Bushland Reserve.

Homestead Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$141* Per night/room 22 May - 23 May

Safari Tent

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

One Bedroom Suite 2

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Bell Tent

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bell Tent Twin

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Homestead Deluxe

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Balgownie Estate Bendigo ratings based on 76 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Balgownie Estate Bendigo

Everyone (28) Couples (43) Family (2)
3 out of 5
I was expecting more from this property for the price, They could do better with the Facilities and not the best experience.

Posted by on 2 Apr. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Apr. 2024 by sonia

Sorry your stay experience was as you expected, I have passed your feed back on to our Manager.

5 out of 5
The view over the vineyards was idyllic. The dining and wine was excellent and everyone their made an effort to make our short stay memorable. The only suggestion I could make is to remove the pillar in the window at Reception so Sonia has a better view of the vineyards and glamping guests can see the path to their accomodation.

Posted by on 26 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Apr. 2024 by Sonia

Thank you Geoffrey for feedback so glad you enjoyed your stay hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards Sonia

4 out of 5
Whilst my stay was wonderful, it was disappointing to arrive at Checkin time for 2pm to find out the kitchen was closed and could not get any food with our wine. We yet had wine tasting to do at 4.30pm with still no food and waited to eat for our dinner sitting for 6.30pm. Perhaps the kitchen could prove some options during the afternoon for guest to enjoy a cheese board or something.

Posted by on 16 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Apr. 2024 by sonia

Hi Silvana thank you for your feedback glad you enjoyed your stay, i will send your comments onto to our restaurant and cellar door.

2 out of 5
On a busy weekend, we were limited for accommodation options, and overlooked it had a shared bathroom - we thought we'd paid extra for own bathroom. Sharing the facility with a family that didn't use the bathmat (to be fair, Balgownie only supply one bathmat per facility) and clearly didn't close shower door while using resulted in water everywhere. Said family had baby that cried almost until curfew, only to be replaced by noise from the party tent behind that continued until after 1 am. Bed was just like camping on an old style blow up mattress - hard to stay out of sag in the middle. For some reason the very rustic side table had a screw dangerously protruding through the top. Oh, and breakfast. Uncooked eggs, untoasted bread, just inedible. We headed back to Bendigo to eat. I don't know what employment conditions are like, but certainly the staff we encountered did not look or sound happy.

Posted by on 1 Feb. 2024

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4 out of 5
Nice and quiet

Posted by on 4 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5
Rachel and staff were most hospitable. Nothing was a hassle. Had a great stay, great food, great weekend away!

Posted by on 8 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Comfortable quiet stay

Posted by on 9 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
Great Service, top room and wonderful view at an affordable price. Brilliant

Posted by on 8 Sep. 2023

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2 out of 5
Was so excited to stay here when we booked... our first ever bell tent experience. It was quiet to begin with and the tent was lovely and bed comfy and as there was only one other tent being used that we could see, I guess they were saving on cleaning as they gave us the one shared bathroom which was to be expected however the other guest didn't obviously understand that it was shared as they left all their used items strewn about the bathroom including large clumps of hair everywhere that i had to clean before i could use the facilities. The hotel did not offer breakfast the next morning only a breakfast box which was disappointing. But wait theres more.... this is a massive warning... DO NOT STAY HERE IF THERE IS TO BE ANY FROST AT ALL... they have these fans in the vineyard right where the tents are and OMG.. they are noisy.. i was told that they might turn on from 4am but that was not the case.. they started at 12.30am and ran until after 8am.... i felt like i was sleeping in the engine turbine of an A380... it actually drove me insane and i woke up dizzy... i could not wait to get out of there... such a massive shame...

Posted by on 6 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
My husband and I had a wonderful stay in the Homestead Deluxe room. The room was large, with an impressively large bathroom! My husband was particularly impressed with the double shower. The under floor heating in the bathroom was also a treat. Bed was very comfortable and the area was quite (although we did think we could hear the person next door to us snoring through the walls). Room was very clean and modern. Reception staff upon arrival were a bit blunt and didn't come across very welcoming. Before I arrived when I rang to inform them we would be arriving after 5pm like requested on the courtesy email I received, the lady I spoke to seemed to be confused as to why I was letting them know. Overall a nice stay though and we will return.

Posted by on 6 Aug. 2023

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About the Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat & Restaurant

Location 46 Hemitage Road, Maiden Gully, VIC 3551

Property Features

A winery is on site. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Balgownie Estate Bendigo also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free. This 4-star Bendigo guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Winery on site
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Marong Station (5.6 km / 3.5 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Balgownie Estate Bendigo offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Winery Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM.
Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9 PM
  • UnionPay
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Balgownie House Vineyard Maiden Gully
  • Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat Guesthouse Maiden Gully
  • Balgownie Vineyard Maiden Gully
  • Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat Guesthouse
  • Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat Maiden Gully
  • Balgownie Estate Winery Retre
  • Balgownie Estate Bendigo
  • Balgownie Estate Bendigo Guesthouse
  • Balgownie Estate Bendigo Maiden Gully
  • Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat Restaurant
  • Balgownie Estate Bendigo Guesthouse Maiden Gully

You should know

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.