Jackalope Hotel - Merricks North

$$$$||View on mapMerricks North, Australia166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North, Australia|
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Jackalope Hotel - Merricks North
166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North, Australia·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Staff9.4
Location9.3
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples73%
Families11%
Solo7%
Groups6%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Staff9.4
Location9.3
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples73%
Families11%
Solo7%
Groups6%

5-star working vineyard hotel in Merricks North

Accommodations & Grounds

Jackalope Hotel offers 45 rooms with premium bedding and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the surrounding vineyard. The grounds include a 30-metre black infinity pool set adjacent to the vines, along with a year-round outdoor swimming pool and an outdoor heated spa. Each room is stocked with a complimentary in-room minibar.

Dining & Wine Experiences

Jackalope Merricks North operates two hatted restaurants serving internationally inspired cuisine. Doot Doot Doot provides refined tasting menus under a striking chandelier, while Rare Hare offers seasonal dishes paired with vineyard views. An on-site cellar door offers wine tastings, and the signature cocktail bar, Flaggerdoot, serves an experimental drinks menu.

Spa & Wellness

The full-service spa at Jackalope Hotel offers wellness treatments including relaxation massages, an infrared sauna, and an outdoor heated spa. A 30-metre infinity pool sits at the center of the grounds, overlooking the vineyard. Daily activities include yoga sessions, vineyard tours, and cooking classes.

Location & Services

Jackalope Hotel Merricks North is set on a working vineyard, an hour from Melbourne's CBD. Complimentary transfers via Lexus Hybrid vehicles take guests to destinations within 6 mi. Local attractions include Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve and Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens.

Art & Design Concept

The property at Jackalope Hotel is defined by an avant-garde hotel theme infused with storytelling elements. A 30-metre infinity pool serves as a centerpiece, its design complemented by vineyard scenery. Immersive art and design installations appear throughout the building, including a large Jackalope statue.

  • Location: Working vineyard in Merricks North
  • Rooms: 45 rooms with premium bedding and complimentary minibar
  • Dining: Two hatted restaurants and on-site cellar door
  • Wellness: 30-metre infinity pool, outdoor spa, and infrared sauna
  • Services: Complimentary Lexus transfers, 24-hour room service, and babysitting
  • Inclusions: Cooked-to-order breakfast, daily activities, and wine tastings
  • Target: Luxury travelers and food and wine enthusiasts
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:00
from 01:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a american breakfast for a fee. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:44
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Pool view
  • Shower
  • Fireplace
Signature Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Pool view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Spa & wellness center

TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Room service

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Jackalope Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 328 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.4 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 59.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Essendon Fields, MEB

Location

166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North, Australia
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166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North, Australia
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Flaggerdoot
100 yd
Winery
Willow Creek Vineyard
100 yd
Restaurant
Jackalope Hotel
100 yd
Restaurant
Rare Hare Wine & Food Store
100 yd

Reviews of Jackalope Hotel

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