Heading to the coast is a tried and tested Victorian ritual. The stunning Mornington Peninsula (Boon Wurrung) which rests just over an hour from Melbourne is a popular option as it features some of the most stunning coastline, restaurants, wineries and native bushland in the state.
If you're looking for some Mornington Peninsula accommodation whether it be for weeks or just a weekend, here are some of the best in 2023:
Stylish Apartment At Mills Beach
MORNINGTON
Resting at the top end of the peninsula, this slick apartment is a top choice when researching accommodation Mornington.
The charming two-bedroom stay sleeps up to four people and has a tidy minimalist feel with a loft-style bedroom, as well as a perfectly landscaped backyard with a large open firepit. You're also only a very short walk to the beach and the main street of Mornington. Book it here.
Beach Shack 167
BLAIRGOWRIE
This one is an absolute lock for Mornington Peninsula accommodation, situated in the serene surrounds of Blairgowrie this retro-feel stay sleeps up to six people and is only $175 per night—that's prime summertime hangs with friends for just $29 each. The light-filled stay has a super clean beachside feel and also has a great outdoor deck for those late evenings. Book it here.
Red Hill Cottage
RED HILL
Situated up in the bush hinterlands of Red Hill this cottage and its sprawling property is bringing plenty of rustic charisma but with all the modern amenities. Surrounded by premium wineries and only a short walk from a strip of shops this eight-person stay is a dreamy getaway option with its impeccably curated interior and large living room that opens up onto a wide outdoor deck. Book it here.
Luxury Accommodation Mornington Peninsula
MOUNT MARTHA
A stone's throw from the beloved South Beach of Mount Martha, this eight-person stay has all the allure of your top Mornington Peninsula accommodation.
With an ultra-aesthetic split-level dining room and kitchen, an expansive lounge room with a fireplace and a 75'inch flat screen the getaway harnesses prime access to the ocean with all the comforts after a long day in the sun. Book it here
Heavens Above
MCCRAE
Aptly named after its high vantage in the hills, Heavens Above rests in the more secluded suburb of McCrae. The two-storey stay sleeps up to eight and has a large top-level open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining room that also extends out onto the verandah with sunset vistas of the bush.
There's a sizeable backyard with chairs for lounging in the sun as well as an outdoor spa to soak it up under the stars. Book it here.
Fox House
MOUNT MARTHA
Just about the very definition of beach chic, the Fox House is your quintessential Mornington Peninsula accommodation.
The five-bed stay is just a stroll to the beach but the house has absolutely everything to keep you there from a large outdoor pool with a lounge area, two living rooms that open onto the deck as well a cedar wood hot tub. It's also doggo-friendly—book it here.
Cape Schanck House
CAPE SCHANCK
This award-winning stay took out the best house at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects awards. Located in the quiet region of Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula, this stay is only minutes away from pristine ocean beaches, wineries, and the famed lighthouse walk.
Inside the white and black colour scheme lets the surrounding tree life shine, the living room is centred around a waterdrop sculpture that extends from the ceiling to the floor. Book it here
Tulum
BALNARRING
Located in Ballnarring on the Mornington Peninsula, Tulum provides a cosy couple getaway like few others—nestled conveniently in one of Victoria’s best wine regions you’re only a short drive to award-winning wineries and cellar doors.
The black-painted exterior opens up into a light-filled white-washed oasis, where each feature has been cleverly considered; crafting a perfect contrast of balanced shades and colours to keep you at ease. Book it here.
Polperro Winery
RED HILL
Polperro is a working, 25-acre winery, tucked among the trees at Red Hill. A few years ago they built a series of private villas that now stand as some of the most elite winery accommodations Mornington Peninsula has to offer.
You get a complimentary brekky, a deck with vineyard views, roaring fires and your own personal spa. If you want to absolutely all out—you can book the Farmhouse, which is an extremely chic three-bedroom stay. Book it here.
The Bach
ST ANDREWS
If you’re after some Mornington Peninsula accommodation that’s also just a stone's throw away from the beach, look no further than The Bach. You can laze around the impeccably aesthetic heated swimming pool or head down to St Andrews or Rye Beach for an ocean dive.
The six-guest home comes complete with a sun-soaked alfresco deck featuring poolside chairs, a hammock amongst the trees and an outdoor fireplace, making it the ultimate summer oasis. Book it here
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