First Impressions
A song you should listen to when you arrive:
“Cold Little Heart” by Michael Kiwanuka
Best detail:
The perfect mix of coastal and country reverie, all year-round.
Something you will not find anywhere else:
The 7-metre tall Jackalope sculpture by artist Emily Floyd on arrival.
Best time of the day:
The golden hour.
Atmosphere:
Dark and moody, yet calming and inspiring.
Architecture:
Bold, contemporary and transformative – a delicate interplay between the ideal and surreal.
Room we stayed in:
Vineyard View room.
View:
The sun dipping behind endless rows of vines.
Neighborhood:
The iconic Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.
Service and Staff
Front desk:
Knows your name before you’ve arrived.
Check-in:
Friendly and Seamless.
Concierge:
Available around the clock.
Housekeeping:
Twice daily.
Turndown service:
Included.
Food and Beverage
In room dining:
Wide mix of classics and some specials.
Restaurants:
Have the five-course tasting menu at Doot Doot Doot, or a food and wine affair at Rare Hare.
Bar:
Daily champagne and caviar service in room, or experience curated-cool in Flaggerdoot Cocktail Lounge.
Breakfast:
Served under Doot Doot Doot’s 10,000 light bulb chandelier.
Mini bar:
Free of charge (excluding wines), unlimited popcorn.
Complimentary water:
Yes.
Amenities
Rooms:
46 designer rooms.
Bed:
Cloud-like comfort on a king size bed.
Bathroom:
Double vanities and separate double rain shower.
Bathtub:
Deep soak, black stone, Japanese bath tubs.
Bathroom products:
Hunter Lab products, and bath salts created from Jackalope’s own Willow Creek vineyard’s vines.
Storage:
Enough space for a week’s escape.
Safe:
Yes.
TV:
Huge flat-screen HDTVs.
Entertainment options:
On-demand new release movies, in-room Samsung tablets, Bose speakers.
Spa
Sauna:
No.
Steamroom:
No.
Cold water pool:
No.
Spa treatments:
A range of packaged treatments from DIY soaks to four-hour wellness experiences.
Yoga:
No.
Gym:
No.
What to do
Experiences and excursions:
Nearby vineyard excursions, cooking lessons at Georgie Bass Café & Cookery, or Green Olive at Red Hill. Sailing at Sorrento Couta Boat Club.
Pool and Beach
Pool:
A stunning 30-metre black infinity pool with heated spa, showcasing a tranquil sightline from water to the vines beyond.
Towels:
Plenty for dipping in and out of the pool as much as you heart desires.
Extras:
Sip by the Geode Pool Bar, with all-day dining, sunbed service and a poolside pavilion available for spa treatments.
