There's nowhere on the Peninsula — or arguably in regional Victoria — quite like Jackalope. This design-forward luxury hotel sits in the middle of the 11-hectare Willow Creek Vineyard, surrounded by working vines with views across rolling hills to the bay. The aesthetic is striking and bold: dark steel, dramatic interiors, unexpected art installations, and that iconic taxidermied jackalope behind the bar.
The 46 rooms and suites are among the most considered in regional Australia — floor-to-ceiling windows framing vineyard views, deep soaking tubs, custom furnishings, and a level of service that hits that rare sweet spot between warm and effortlessly attentive. Wake to mist over the vines. Don't rush anywhere.
The hotel anchors two exceptional dining experiences: the fine-dining Doot Doot Doot (one of the peninsula's best special-occasion tables) and the more casual Rare Hare (long communal tables, woodfired cooking, Willow Creek wine by the glass). Both deserve bookings.
Book Doot Doot Doot for Saturday dinner before you even confirm your Jackalope room booking — it fills weeks in advance. If you can't get a Doot Doot Doot reservation, Rare Hare next door is a worthy backup and has more spontaneous charm.
Stunning winery accommodation with king suites overlooking the vines. Arguably the most beautiful property on the peninsula, with an outstanding restaurant attached. The views from the terrace are simply unfair.
A gracious country house hotel set in a heritage garden. More traditional in style, with generous rooms, a fire-lit sitting room, and the kind of quiet comfort you can genuinely decompress into.
Self-contained vineyard villas right in the winery estate. Wake up, wander down for breakfast at the restaurant, spend the morning at the cellar door. The private-feeling grounds make it feel like you have the whole place to yourself.
Part of the Crittenden Estate, these beautifully appointed lakeside villas combine seclusion with easy access to the winery restaurant, cellar door and gardens.
For couples wanting a coastal base, Sorrento's heritage guesthouses and boutique B&Bs offer charm and proximity to the best bayside beach towns. Walk to the ferry, dinner, and the Back Beach from here.
Eco lodges and glamping pods set within the hot springs precinct. Wake up, walk 30 seconds to the Spa Dreaming Centre. Uniquely immersive — and surprisingly special for a wellness-focused overnight.