Curated luxury hotels in Southwest Victoria

With a stay at Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs in Warrnambool, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Middle Island and Warrnambool Beach. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.

With a stay at RACV Torquay Resort in Jan Juc, you'll be steps from Torquay Golf Club and a 2-minute drive from Torquay Central Farmers Market. This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Jan Juc Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Front Beach.

With a stay at InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG in Melbourne (Sorrento), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peninsula Hot Springs and Sorrento Front Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Manyung Gallery at Sorrento.

Located opposite the Angelsea River and just 5 minutes' walk from Anglesea Beach, Great Ocean Road Resort offers an onsite restaurant, a bar, an indoor heated pool, a tennis court and a day spa. All accommodation includes free WiFi and free parking.

Great Ocean Road Resort is a 5-minute drive from Anglesea Golf Club. It is a 20-minute drive from Torquay. Avalon Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Melbourne is a 1.5-hour drive away.

Accommodation options include 1-2 bedroom apartments and private rooms. All are air-conditioned and feature cooking facilities, a dining setting and a flat-screen TV with free satellite channels and DVD player.

Other onsite facilities include a fitness centre with a steam room, a guest laundry, BBQ facilities and a business centre. Younger guests can enjoy the children’s playground, a children's pool and a trampoline park.

Great Ocean Road Resort is ideally located for visiting pristine beaches, scenic walks and hiking.

With a stay at Hotel Sorrento in Melbourne (Sorrento), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Searoad Ferry Terminal and Sorrento Front Beach. This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Peninsula Hot Springs and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries.

With a stay at Lake Inn Ballarat, you'll be centrally located in Ballarat, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Base Hospital. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St John of God Hospital Ballarat and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Located in Port Fairy, Drift House is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of East Beach and Griffith Island. This luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Port Fairy Golf Club and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Killarney Beach.

Located on the Sorrento clifftops, just a two-minute stroll from the township and beach, Hotel Sorrento is the perfect base to experience the best of the Mornington Peninsula.

Awarded 2025 Best Hotel in Victoria and Accommodation nationally, Hotel Sorrento’s stunning rooms and studios feature contemporary design, spacious layout and luxurious finishes. Ideal for anyone seeking both rest and play.


Relax by the private, adults-only oasis with a 30-metre pool, sun terrace and poolside bar serving refreshing cocktails and seasonal fare. Guests can also enjoy a range of wellness amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym, yoga deck, steam room, and wellness spa.

The Hotel also boasts an extensive range of vibrant dining and drinking spaces, including the most recent Lobby Bar, offering an elevated experience for in-house guests.

There is also a purpose-built conferencing space that accommodates over 100 delegates, along with a dedicated on-site Events team.

With a stay at Craig's Royal Hotel in Ballarat (Ballarat Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ballarat Town Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Art Gallery of Ballarat.

With a stay at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre in Ballarat (Golden Point (Ballarat)), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Esmond Botanical Garden and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Esmond.

With a stay at Boathouse Resort Studios & Suites in Melbourne (Blairgowrie), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blairgowrie Beach and Sorrento Front Beach. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Searoad Ferry Terminal and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Portsea Back Beach.

Oscars Hotel is a unique boutique accommodation boasting art décor, located in the heart of Ballarat. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi throughout and a garden.

All guest rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and some rooms have a bath.

You can enjoy an extensive breakfast menu at Oscar's Restaurant with a choice of eggs, sausages, bacon, hash browns and mushrooms on sourdough toast. There is also a wide selection of drinks at the bar, which includes both Australian and imported beers.

Ballarat Oscars Hotel is a 10- walk from Ballarat Train Station. Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial are within a 10-minute drive of the property.

All accommodation is located on the first floor and is accessible by stairs only. Our staff are more than happy to assist with your luggage as needed.

Boasting a solar-heated swimming pool and a barbecue area, Sunnymead Hotel is just 4 minutes’ walk from Bass Strait. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

Sunnymead Hotel Inn is located on the Great Ocean Road, 10 minutes’ walk from Split Point Light House, and 10 minutes’ drive from Angahook State Park. Avalon Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

A microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities are standard in all rooms. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free parking is available and limited to 1 car space per room.

With a stay at Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat, you'll be centrally located in Ballarat, within a 5-minute drive of Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Her Majesty's Theatre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ballarat Town Hall.

With a stay at 13th Beach Golf Lodges in Connewarre, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from 13th Beach Golf Links and 9 minutes by foot from Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve. This beach aparthotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Warbird Air Adventures and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Barwon Heads Golf Club.

Located in Port Fairy, 600 metres from Port Fairy East Beach, Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service. The property is allergy-free and is situated 1.3 km from Pea Soup Beach.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

South Mole Beach is 1.5 km from Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel, while Warrnambool Train Station is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Portland Airport, 80 km from the accommodation.

With a stay at Portsea Village Resort in Melbourne (Portsea), you'll be steps from Portsea Beach and Portsea Pier. This hotel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Peninsula Hot Springs and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bayplay - Open Water Course.

Vue Grand is an award-winning boutique hotel set in a heritage-listed 1881 building. The Rooftop Bar provides amazing panoramic views of Queenscliff.

Most rooms at Vue Grand Queenscliff include king-size beds, en suite bathrooms and air conditioning. Free WiFi is provided. Some rooms also have a spa bath or balcony.

Vue Grand is located just 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne city centre. Fort Queenscliff and Black Lighthouse are each a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

If you require a twin bed configuration or portacot, please contact the property directly.

Located in Torquay, The Sands Torquay is a 1-minute drive from Torquay Sands Golf Club and 11 minutes from Bellbrae Estate Winery. This golf hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Bell's Beach and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Point Addis Marine National Park.

Located in Warrnambool, Lady Bay Resort is on the boardwalk, within a 15-minute walk of Warrnambool Beach and Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Warrnambool Racecourse.