Luxurious villa for couples retreat - panoramic views, gas fire, spa bath

Araluen Boutique Accommodation is located in the picturesque Steels Creek Valley, 7km north of Yarra Glen township. It is a tranquil and peaceful location where you will be woken by the Kookaburras or the beautiful array of birds singing. A boutique hotel with accommodation consisting of three villas and four lodge rooms. The whole property can be hired out for groups and wedding accommodation or individual villas for couples wanting a relaxing, peaceful and romantic getaway.

Our two Hillside Spa Villas are located on the higher side of the property. Each villa has glass bi-fold doors across the front of the building that open up to a furnished deck and beautiful views of the Valley. Each villa is open plan internally with a kitchenette, dining area, lounge, master bedroom and separate ensuite. Both villas are standalone, private and self-contained with all the comforts of home. The bedroom has a king-sized bed with luxury linen and pillows and an electric blanket for the colder months. Villa amenities include a fully equipped kitchenette with gas cook-top and range-hood, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster, kettle, minibar size fridge, split system heating and air conditioning, gas fireplace, large flat-screen smart television, complimentary Wi-Fi, Bluetooth speaker, iron and ironing board, outdoor BBQ and lots more.

All villa ensuites have a double spa bath, separate walk-in shower, heated flooring and towel rails, beautiful ASPAR toiletries, hairdryer, plush towels and bathrobes.

Continental breakfast is supplied in the room on arrival so that it can be enjoyed at each guest’s leisure. Breakfast consists of two types of cereal: yoghurt tubs, fruit tubs, baked beans tins, sourdough bread, condiments (vegemite, peanut butter, honey, jams and butter), and juice and bottled water. Tea bags and coffee pods are also supplied. You are also welcome to provide ingredients to have your own cooked breakfast.

The property also offers ample convenient car parking and an outdoor solar-heated (seasonal) swimming pool with pool towels provided. The pool area offers lounge chairs and seating, umbrellas, dining tables and chairs, an alfresco pizza oven (on request only) and a Weber BBQ for guest use. We do not have a restaurant onsite, but we have several fabulous restaurants close by or a few takeaway options in Yarra Glen, with some also offering delivery service to the property.

Set on 3 acres of land with landscaped gardens, hobby vines, a picturesque dam with a jetty and a selection of fruit trees for guests to pick.

Araluen is centrally located just minutes from some of the best wineries and attractions in the Yarra Valley. To name a few: Yarra Valley Chocolatier, Yarra Valley Diary, DeBortoli Winery, Yileena Park Winery, Acacia Ridge Winery, Fergusson Winery, Mandala, Zonzo, Yarrawood Estate, Yering Station, Immerse, Steels Gate, Napoleon Cider & Brewery, Meletos, Stones of the Yarra Valley, Coombe Estate, St Huberts Winery Punt Road Winery.
The wineries on Maroondah Highway are approximately 15 minutes by car. Healesville township is approximately 20 minutes by car, where you will find Healesville Sanctuary, Herd Bar & Grill, Innocent Bystanders, Beechworth Bakery, Monroe’s Burgers, the award-winning Healesville Hotel, Alchemy Distillers, Four Pillars Distillery, shops, restaurants, supermarket and lots more.

Once you have exhausted the Yarra Valley, you can then use Araluen as a base to explore our neighbouring region, the Dandenong Ranges, or we are on the gateway to Victoria's Mt Buller snowfield or 1-hour drive to Lake Mountain.

We look forward to welcoming you to Araluen.