Jackalope Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (23 reviews)
166 Balnarring Road Merricks North VIC, 3926, Merricks North, Victoria, 3926 , Merricks North , AU

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Proposal/romance packages available
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Elevator
Library
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.73
The staff were super friendly and contributed to an awesome experience.
Location
9.27
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9.22
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.21
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.66
The food options were great.
Overall Experience
9.63
The whole experience was awesome; we'd definitely recommend this place.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:42

Property Description

Discover the ultimate luxury experience at Jackalope Hotel, nestled in the picturesque Merricks North, where the beauty of nature meets sophisticated design.

Exquisite Dining
Savor a culinary journey at Doot Doot Doot, one of our two on-site restaurants, offering both local and international dishes. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service or unwind with a drink at our stylish bar/lounge.

Luxurious Accommodations
Retreat into one of our 45 elegant guestrooms equipped with modern amenities including refrigerators, iPod docking stations, private balconies or patios, and flat-screen televisions for your entertainment.

Rejuvenating Wellness
Indulge in our wellness offerings featuring massages, body treatments, and facials. For leisurely days, enjoy an outdoor pool and explore the attached winery for a taste of local passion.

Elevate your getaway – book your stay at Jackalope Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 9.22
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.21
Food and Beverage: 9.66
Overall Experience: 9.63
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TANZEEM family
10
Pros:

It was serene and relaxing. The food options were great. The staff were super friendly and the whole experience was awesome. We'd definitely recommend this place.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
M
Mina partner
10
Pros:

One of the best hotels we stayed at in Australia

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
L
Len
10
Pros:

Stunning building and landscape.High quality food and service.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Couples getaway to
Pros:

Amazing stay at jackalope. Loved every minute.

2021-03-17 via Nuitee
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Preet partner
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing. We loved sipping on cocktails while relaxing in the outdoor spa and pool. Food was incredible! Highly recommend Doot Doot Doot restaurant. We have already booked in another trip next year! :)

2020-12-06 via Nuitee
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Arezoo
10
Pros:

Great overall experience!

2020-02-19 via Nuitee
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Jonny
10
5* rating - but need to hire more staff !
Pros:

Hotel is beautiful - views across the vineyards from infinity pool are stunning. Rooms are very well appointed, great bathrooms and free minibar a nice touch.

However - only negative point - the service was *excellent* by the staff - I cannot fault the effort by the people working there ... BUT - they felt understaffed across hotel. 1 poor guy/girl working pool service for 16-20 people on beds. 1-2 boys or girls on front desk with no porters to help luggage so they have to do that. At times they seemed over-run.

Great shame because everything else was faultless - and the staff were great, they just had too much to cover

2020-02-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Sexy, Slightly out of Focus
Pros:

The property is gorgeous: the vineyard, the pool and the interior common space design. The staff was perfectly nice but for example there was no one coming out to the parking lot to collect luggage as we arrived and left, they misplaced our car key briefly. The rooms seem to focus on design over function & practicality. The bedding was not as nice as other hotels at this price point. The breakfast was fabulous! Delicious, fresh and with excellent service. And the on demand in room popcorn was a nice fun touch. At a slightly lower price point it would have been perfect. At these prices it could have used a tiny bit more attention to detail.

2019-12-27 via Nuitee
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Temmy
10
So beautiful!
Pros:

The hotel is amazing!

2019-12-21 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

Fantastic place to stay. From the moment we walked through to the front desk til check out an outstanding experience to stay at Jackalope. We will definitely be back.

2019-09-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
6
Pros:

There is so much to like about this property if you are young and into canned rap music! We for the three nights there and arrived Saturday mid afternoon. They had 3 Hens parties and the noise in the restaurant Rare Hare was intolerable! There was seating outside but not enough umbrellas and at 29 degrees just too hot. The bar which is lovely was also too noisy and again the canned rap music.
We sat outside of there again no umbrellas with rap music blaring outside and we were the only ones there but they couldn’t turn it down.

The good is absolutely delightful and could not fault this especially the breakfasts which are to die for !

We did the degustation menu on Sunday night (part of the Indulgence package) whilst the good was beautiful you either like them or not! This was served in Doot Doot Doot their signature restaurant.

Doot Doot Doot is the only restaurant open on a Monday and only does deguststion so unless you want to pay the price or do the same dinner you have to go off site. They will make the booking and take you to/from the restaurant.
Again the canned music which we asked to be turned down and then it was so appalling we had to ask them to change the music,

WHY do restaurants/retreats think that everyone likes the music and likes it loud. They were a few oldies - 50 and over and I spoke to a couple who complained about the same thing.

2019-03-30 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

Great servce, we had to leave early so they had a breakfast box and coffee ready for us so we wouldnt miss breakfast. Stunning venue, amzing food and great staff.

2019-03-25 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

It would have got five stars for everything but the service in the bar did not quite match the other brilliant staff.
Personally we thought the dining room was a bit severe and too regular in layout but we are being super critical. And should have opened the net curtains for breakfast to enjoy the view- super critical again

2019-02-28 via Nuitee
J
Justin
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel, lovely setting, great bar and pool, brilliant staff and excellent food.

2019-02-14 via Nuitee
Q
Qing
8
Pros:

Disappointed that no toiletries provided by a luxury hotel which is at a remote location.

2019-01-26 via Nuitee
D
David
8
Pros:

Great place, only the cleanliness was a bit dissappointing!

2018-12-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

A wonderful experience in every kind of way- food, scenery, wine and service

2018-06-12 via Nuitee
M
Marica
10
Fabulous Stay
Pros:

My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at Jackalope for my birthday. Our stay was absolutely amazing, from arrival to departure, The ladies at reception were helpful and nothing was a bother. Great infinity pool and don't forget to bring your bathers! We would definitely stay again.

2018-04-26 via Nuitee
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Tony
10
Pros:

Gorgeous hotel and unbelievable pool. The tasting menu was amazing.

2018-03-12 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

One of the best!

2018-02-09 via Nuitee