Araluen Boutique Accommodation

Rachel Hanson (owner of Araluen Boutique Accommodation) is the perfect host, welcoming guests to the property, offering 7 beautifully clean & comfortable rooms.

Immediately feel at ease with the Steels Creek surrounding views. It really does feel like a home away from home. The main house features antique furniture and stunning décor to complement the property, setting the tone for a relaxing, refreshing vibe.

The grounds of Araluen are beautiful to take a walk around, admiring the gardens from the front to the back of the property as well as a chicken coop, olive trees, solar heated pool & large leafy trees (the perfect spot for meditation & yoga).

Amazing things can happen when you allow yourself to step away from your everyday routine & surrender to another world, just for a brief moment.

Seven rooms are available to book at Araluen, which could be for a private event or couples’ getaway to celebrate a special occasion. The accommodation is only a 6-minute drive to the meeting point for the Yarra Valley balloon flight, making it a convenient overnight stay for the early morning tour.

There is plenty to do onsite once you have checked in, with amenities in the Spa Villas all arranged for your enjoyment, including:

  • Large ensuite with double spa bath
  • King size bed
  • Fully equipped kitchenette with microwave & Nespresso coffee machine
  • Large flat screen TV with DVD player
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Gas fireplace
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided, eliminating the need to rush out to the shops, the property even includes a catered 3-course dinner, so you really have no need to leave once you have checked in.

A breakfast hamper is provided in each of the rooms, consisting of locally sourced produce, ready for you to dig into as soon as you wake up. Check out is 11am, providing a leisurely start to the day with no rush to pack up & leave.

Ticking all the boxes for comfort, professionalism and location, Araluen Boutique Accommodation can now be booked in conjunction with a sunrise Yarra Valley balloon flight. With a choice of a one-night or 2-night stay (midweek or weekend respectively).

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Having experienced this amazing accommodation first-hand, we can proudly recommend staying here before/after your balloon flight and make the most of your Yarra Valley experience.

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