Mornington Peninsula, AustraliaMerricks North
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula
Alchemical vineyard estate
Merricks North Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
JackalopeAlchemical vineyard estate
Charred architecture and neon-lit passageways bring an alchemical theme to life across this working Mornington Peninsula vineyard.
“The Jackalope’s true magical power is moving nimbly over what could be a thematic trap.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Charred-timber pavilions enclose neon-lit corridors and custom furniture by Carr and Zuster.
Remarkable
Staff draw grape-seed baths on request, while minibars and on-demand films stay complimentary.
Notable
A thirty-metre black infinity pool overlooks vineyard rows beside an infrared sauna.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
A sculptural silhouette in Mornington Peninsula wine country, Jackalope trades rustic charm for something far more compelling.
“the hotel – a low-slung angular building by local firm Carr Design Group – reveals Li’s theatrical bent with an inky colour scheme…”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The property sits in Merricks North, surrounded by cool-climate wineries and an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
The rooms
Rooms open onto sunlit vineyard terraces. Inside, bathrooms have heated floors and deep black Japanese soaking tubs.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 30-metre jet-black heated infinity pool stretches across a timber deck overlooking rows of vines.
The spa
Treatment rooms offer vinotherapy scrubs and restorative body rituals, extending into the poolside Geode pavilion.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Doot Doot Doot
Multi-course tasting menus celebrate regional ingredients beneath a kinetic chandelier of 10,000 glowing amber globes.
Arriving at the hotel, guests pass through rows of perfectly trellised vines before catching sight of Emily Floyd’s 7-metre-tall sculpture of the titular jackalope.
At the table
Rare Hare serves wood-fired share plates, and cocktail bar Flaggerdoot mixes drinks inside the restored 1876 farmhouse.
How it began
The estate grew around an 1876 farmhouse, taking its name and concept from the mythical horned jackrabbit.
“Whimsy meets wine country at the Jackalope, with its Marie Antoinette–inspired boudoirs, neon-lit halls, and eclectic art.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.