Mornington Peninsula Top 6 Best Wine Hotels

"Wow!" Is the first thing that comes to mind on arriving at Crittenden Lakeside Villas on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. A small cluster of contemporary retreats sits beside willow-lined lakes at the centre of a long-established family vineyard. Despite being little more than an hour from Melbourne, the setting feels pleasantly removed from the everyday... The Crittenden family has farmed this estate for decades, producing Mornington Peninsula benchmarks such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay alongside Italian varietals suited to the maritime climate. The cellar door is a short stroll away, making it easy to pause for a tasting before returning with a bottle to enjoy beside the lake. Inside, the villas prioritise comfort and function: open-plan living spaces, full kitchens, fireplaces and deep soaking baths, plus private terraces hovering just above the waterline. It’s a simple, deeply satisfying way to spend a few days immersed in wine country. Book a stay here! Read more

The adults-only Mantons Creek Estate is tucked off the beaten track in Red Hill and combines a winery, cellar door and a relaxed Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. It also boasts four newly refurbished suites overlooking the vineyard, which keeps the whole setup intimate in a way many wine properties claim but do not always manage. What makes it particularly tempting is that it is not asking you to choose between food and wine... Quattro Restaurant is part of the draw, and the estate bundles stays with lunch and a bottle of estate wine in some packages. In other words, this is a place that understands one very basic truth: a vineyard escape improves dramatically when the logistics of eating and drinking are already taken care of. Read more

The joy of Cassis Red Hill is that it does not need a grand winery narrative to be irresistible. Instead, it gives you adults-only villas in one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most coveted wine pockets. With every window opening over vineyards, rolling pasture and, in the distance, Western Port Bay. That alone is enough to make breakfast last much longer than intended... What sets it apart are the little luxuries that feel very cleverly chosen: private outdoor concrete baths in some villas, heated mineral plunge pools in others, king beds and kitchenettes that make staying in as tempting as going out. For us, this is less about winery immersion and more about wine-country seduction done properly. Read more

Staying at Jackalope Hotel was easily one of the most striking wine escapes we’ve experienced. Rising from the vines on the Mornington Peninsula, the jet-black, ultra-modern structure feels almost surreal against the soft greens of the surrounding vineyard. Part sculpture, part luxury retreat, and entirely unforgettable. The property sits within the Willow Creek Vineyard, where cool-climate fruit shapes elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay... A tasting at the on-site cellar door is a must. And so is a walk through the working winery, which offer a closer look at the region’s craft. Days here can be spent drifting between the infinity pool, long lunches at Doot Doot Doot, and finally sunset glasses on the terrace as kangaroos appear at the edge of the vineyard. Jackalope isn’t just a vineyard stay; it’s a bold, sensory experience. We’re already planning a return! Read more

Rising above the vine-covered slopes of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip Estate is a destination that combines bold architecture with the soul of a working winery. Its sculptural limestone walls open into sweeping views of rolling vineyards and the glinting coastline beyond, setting the tone for a stay that’s as much about atmosphere as it is about wine... The on-site luxury suites are calm, minimalist spaces, where glass walls invite the landscape inside and private terraces offer front-row seats to the shifting light over the vines. In the restaurant, seasonal menus celebrate the region’s produce, perfectly matched to the estate’s acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, while the cellar door offers an intimate way to taste and understand the wines shaped by the Peninsula’s maritime climate. So whether you’re here for a quiet escape or to immerse yourself in the craft of cool-climate winemaking - we know you'll love this place. Read more