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Jackalope Hotel

5.0 star property

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A dining table with wine bottles and glasses, set against a geometric wall with a vineyard view.
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Winery
Wine bar
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$638
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

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166 Balnarring Road Merricks North VIC, 3926, Merricks North, VIC, 3926
  • Place, Willow Creek Vineyard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Hot Springs
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Vineyard with Bath including Breakfast

Vineyard with Bath including Breakfast

  • Vineyard view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Terrace with Bath including Breakfast

Terrace with Bath including Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lair Suite including Breakfast | View from room

Lair Suite including Breakfast

  • Vineyard view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.

Vineyard with Shower including Breakfast

  • Vineyard view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Terrace with Shower including Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Melbourne

A luxury stay in Melbourne awaits you at Jackalope Hotel. Within steps you'll find Willow Creek Vineyard and Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a winery and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages and facials. The fine-dining restaurant, Doot Doot Doot, serves local and international cuisine and is open for dinner. Flaggerdoot is the hotel's own wine bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Plus you'll find laundry facilities, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class Merricks North hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Quealy Entrance and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Quealy Winery.

What's nearby

  • Willow Creek Vineyard - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 27 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Monash University - 45 min drive - 72.9 km
  • Brighton Beach - 53 min drive - 75.5 km

Getting around

  • Bittern Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village People Balnarring - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bittern Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Bouchon French Cuisine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Jackalope Hotel

A winery is on site. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Jackalope Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Jackalope Hotel offers 45 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials and body treatments.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Doot Doot Doot
  • Flaggerdoot
  • Rare Hare

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 per cent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Jackalope Hotel Merricks North
Jackalope Merricks North
Jackalope Hotel Hotel
Jackalope Hotel Merricks North
Jackalope Hotel Hotel Merricks North

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Jackalope Hotel?

Jackalope Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Jackalope Hotel?

As of 18 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jackalope Hotel on 20 July 2026 start from AU$638, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Jackalope Hotel?

Yep, Jackalope Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Jackalope Hotel?

The closest beach to Jackalope Hotel is Dromana Beach (11.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Jackalope Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Jackalope Hotel have a pool?

Jackalope Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Jackalope Hotel?

Jackalope Hotel features a winery, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Jackalope Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Jackalope Hotel.

Does Jackalope Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jackalope Hotel?

No, Jackalope Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Jackalope Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Jackalope Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Jackalope Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Jackalope Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we stayed at in Australia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning building and landscape.High quality food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TANZEEM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was serene and relaxing. The food options were great. The staff were super friendly and the whole experience was awesome. We'd definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
first time knowing a hotel charge additional money for extra breakfast food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples getaway to

Amazing stay at jackalope. Loved every minute.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. We loved sipping on cocktails while relaxing in the outdoor spa and pool. Food was incredible! Highly recommend Doot Doot Doot restaurant. We have already booked in another trip next year! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arezoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5* rating - but need to hire more staff !

Hotel is beautiful - views across the vineyards from infinity pool are stunning. Rooms are very well appointed, great bathrooms and free minibar a nice touch. However - only negative point - the service was *excellent* by the staff - I cannot fault the effort by the people working there ... BUT - they felt understaffed across hotel. 1 poor guy/girl working pool service for 16-20 people on beds. 1-2 boys or girls on front desk with no porters to help luggage so they have to do that. At times they seemed over-run. Great shame because everything else was faultless - and the staff were great, they just had too much to cover
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sexy, Slightly out of Focus

The property is gorgeous: the vineyard, the pool and the interior common space design. The staff was perfectly nice but for example there was no one coming out to the parking lot to collect luggage as we arrived and left, they misplaced our car key briefly. The rooms seem to focus on design over function & practicality. The bedding was not as nice as other hotels at this price point. The breakfast was fabulous! Delicious, fresh and with excellent service. And the on demand in room popcorn was a nice fun touch. At a slightly lower price point it would have been perfect. At these prices it could have used a tiny bit more attention to detail.
The vineyard view room.
Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Temmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So beautiful!

The hotel is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. From the moment we walked through to the front desk til check out an outstanding experience to stay at Jackalope. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is so much to like about this property if you are young and into canned rap music! We for the three nights there and arrived Saturday mid afternoon. They had 3 Hens parties and the noise in the restaurant Rare Hare was intolerable! There was seating outside but not enough umbrellas and at 29 degrees just too hot. The bar which is lovely was also too noisy and again the canned rap music. We sat outside of there again no umbrellas with rap music blaring outside and we were the only ones there but they couldn’t turn it down. The good is absolutely delightful and could not fault this especially the breakfasts which are to die for ! We did the degustation menu on Sunday night (part of the Indulgence package) whilst the good was beautiful you either like them or not! This was served in Doot Doot Doot their signature restaurant. Doot Doot Doot is the only restaurant open on a Monday and only does deguststion so unless you want to pay the price or do the same dinner you have to go off site. They will make the booking and take you to/from the restaurant. Again the canned music which we asked to be turned down and then it was so appalling we had to ask them to change the music, WHY do restaurants/retreats think that everyone likes the music and likes it loud. They were a few oldies - 50 and over and I spoke to a couple who complained about the same thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great servce, we had to leave early so they had a breakfast box and coffee ready for us so we wouldnt miss breakfast. Stunning venue, amzing food and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would have got five stars for everything but the service in the bar did not quite match the other brilliant staff. Personally we thought the dining room was a bit severe and too regular in layout but we are being super critical. And should have opened the net curtains for breakfast to enjoy the view- super critical again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing hotel, lovely setting, great bar and pool, brilliant staff and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed that no toiletries provided by a luxury hotel which is at a remote location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magiskt hotell!!

Superfint hotell med magisk utsikt!!! Extremt bra service där de gav tips om de olika vingårdarna!! Om vi åker tillbaka så kommer vi garanterat bo här igen!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, only the cleanliness was a bit dissappointing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shuyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

一切都很满意！

入住JACKALOPE有种当农庄主的感觉，黄昏时分躺在温泉泳池中看着对面的葡萄园非常的解压！ 所有的沐浴用品都是我喜欢的杜松香调，晚上睡觉发现连枕头都用了杜松来熏香，整个酒店的硬件和房间细节都做的非常好 另外还尝试了酒店的晚餐和酒吧的鸡尾酒，都相当不错，有惊喜！
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful experience in every kind of way- food, scenery, wine and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Stay

My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at Jackalope for my birthday. Our stay was absolutely amazing, from arrival to departure, The ladies at reception were helpful and nothing was a bother. Great infinity pool and don't forget to bring your bathers! We would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotel and unbelievable pool. The tasting menu was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018