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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Japanese garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7 Lakeside Drive, Hepburn, VIC, 3461
  • Place, Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Convent Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Style (one night)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style (one night)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Futon OR 2 Twin Futons

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style (two nights)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Futon OR 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Hepburn

With a stay at Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat in Hepburn, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 5-minute walk from Hepburn Springs Golf Course and 9 minutes by foot from Portal 108. .This golf hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hepburn Regional Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa.

What's nearby

  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Convent Gallery - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliffys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pastry King Cafe Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat

Adults-only hotel with spa services and a restaurant
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe). There are outdoor hot springs open between 10:00 AM and 8:30 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 102°F.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including hot springs and cooking classes. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Shizuka Ryokan, a restaurant which specializes in Japanese cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Shizuka Ryokan - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • Shizuka Ryokan

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Books
  • Cooking classes
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 39 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Prenatal massages
  • Private outdoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: AUD 30 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately AUD 35 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 30 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Hotel Hepburn
Shizuka Ryokan Hepburn Springs
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Reviews

Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have preferred an option to sleep on a western style bed due to my age [80 yrs] and not on a traditional floor setting otherwise my stay was a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lee see

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Castlemaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much. So peaceful - just what we needed. Our room and all facilities were very clean and the attention to detail by the lovely staff really impressed. The traditional Japanese breakfast was equal to the best we have experienced in Japan. Highly recommend this guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had to wait 15 minutes to check in as room wasn’t ready. Not very busy so really no excuse for that
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Vince, Melbourne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tranquility in a Japanese setting. A portable heater in the room made switch on and off clicking sound at night. They did provide an itemised receipt, after questioning about overcharging our massages, they said that because we booked our accommodation through a third party. They had not mentioned the surcharge when showing me their listed prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stevan, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the welcoming tea in your room to the friendliness and helpful staff, I would certainly recommend this hotel. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Varthika, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful piece of paradise

Beautifully landscaped and wonderful and peaceful experience. Service and staff were fantastic. Highly recommended

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Thor, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional experience at a unique property.

Every detail is looked after. Considered rearranging my trip to stay longer. It's a no-frills kinda place, but it's exceptional in its peace and beauty. I wish the pillows were more comfortable. And pay close attention to the driving instructions before arrival. Google maps will send you an impossible way on a walking path! Oh - and the traditional Japanese breakfast is gorgeous.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic, peaceful with great service.

Friendly, helpful staff and a nice clean room. A genuinely relaxing and unique place to unwind. Food was great too.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Should have stayed at the Lakehouse

An enjoyable night in an authentic Japanese style guest house. The massage was excellent and the food was authentic and tasty. The rooms were floored with genuine tatami but were very small and a little dated as was the dining area which was very sparse and basic. There is no TV or wifi (which does appeal at certain times) but this would become a bit dull after a few nights. It was relatively enjoyable but I am unlikely to return.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Internet makes the place look a whole lot nicer

Arrived to the room not set up, air-not turned on to pre-arrival so room was stuffy, mouldy smell through out the room and just totally out dated for the money spent, have to say the facial that my partner received was the highlight, best she has ever had which was pleasing in the end.

8/10 Good

Patty, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Traditional Japanese

You sleep on a traditional Japanese bed like a futon on the floor. This won't work for people who have problems getting up off the floor because you have knee problems or you're older. It is very relaxing since there is no TV or wifi in the rooms. The Japanese breakfast is really good.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant environment. Staff were responsive and thoughtful.

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Romantic getaway

Fantastic accommodation which provided a relaxing ambience. I felt I was transported back into Japan. No wifi and technology which meant I could just catch up on my reading and meditate. Meditation music was provided in the room. The futon was comfortable. Made me want to buy one for my own place! The spa was also very good. The breakfast was great and the salmon was cooked to perfection. Overall, highly recommend this place if you want a romantic and relaxed getaway.

6/10 Okay

Marie, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed that no restaurant on days we stayed.

more than half rooms were occupied but no meals at night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, clean, authentic space. Kind, informative Japanese waitstaff, although strange-mannered man at reception-wouldn't wait for me to put on my shoes before taking key upon leaving, and tried to hand me an invoice while I was occupied tying my shoes, placing it on the floor infront of me in full view of my partner (who did not know what I'd paid up until then). Other than that everything went smoothly and the food was lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very authentic experience

Exceptional service and great attention to detail!

6/10 Okay

Martina, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room too small to relax no place to sit back and relax

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Superb...but futons!; Value: Good quality for the cost; Service: Flawless, Fantastic service; Cleanliness: Spotless; Sublime Japanese breakfast! Spa treatments were exceptional

8/10 Good

David, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Basic, Needs maintenance; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Professional, Respectful, Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant, Delightful; Still a very relaxing weekend away

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Marika, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really enjoyable to stay in a traditional ryokan without having to fly all the way to Japan